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Paramore is the upcoming self-titled album by American rock band Paramore. It is the band's fourth studio album and is set to be released April 9, 2013 through Fueled by Ramen.[2][3][4] It is their first album without founding members Josh and Zac Farro.[5][6]

Background

On April 18, 2012, lead singer Hayley Williams announced on the band's site that the producer for their new album will be Justin Meldal-Johnsen, longtime bassist for Beck and Nine Inch Nails, who has previously produced records for M83 and Neon Trees.[7] In an interview with Elecronic Music, Meldal-Johnsen stated he wants "the album to sound very visceral and a little bit less locked down and computerized, more 1981 than 2012, with a nod to 2016."[8]

On July 2, 2012, it was announced on the band's Twitter that former Nine Inch Nails and current Angels & Airwaves drummer Ilan Rubin will be recording drums for the album.[9]

Hayley Williams and Taylor York confirmed, through Twitter, that they had finished recording the album on November 1, 2012.[10][11]

On December 6, 2012, Paramore made an announcement through their official website revealing the name of the album and the release date as well as the name of the first single from the album, .[2][12] The band have posted a lyric from their new single on Paramore.net. "If there is a future, we want it Now". On January 5, 2013, Paramore released a teaser of the single "Now", revealing a snippet of the song and the release date of the single, which is January 22, 2013.[13] On January 14, Paramore revealed the artwork of the single "Now".[14] The 17-song tracklist was announced January 18, 2013 on Alternative Press.[15] On January 21, 2013, Paramore put up a streaming version of their new single 'Now' on their website. 'Now' was released for sale along with an album pre-order through iTunes on January 22, 2013.

Track Listing

No.TitleLength
1."Fast In My Car" 
2."Now"4:10
3."Grow Up" 
4."Daydreaming" 
5."Interlude: Moving On" 
6."Ain't It Fun" 
7."Part II" 
8."Last Hope" 
9."Still Into You" 
10."Anklebiters" 
11."Interlude: Holiday" 
12."Proof" 
13."Hate to See Your Heart Break" 
14."(One of Those) Crazy Girls" 
15."Interlude: I'm Not Angry Anymore" 
16."Be Alone" 
17."Future" 
18."Native Tongue (Bonus Track)" 
19."Escape Route (Bonus Track)" 
20."Tell Me It's Okay (Bonus Track)" 

Personnel

Paramore
Additional personnel

References

  1. ^ "Paramore finish recording their new album". Retrieved 2012-06-12.
  2. ^ a b "4th album announcement - Paramore official blog". Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  3. ^ "Paramore's new album release date announced". Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  4. ^ "Paramore releasing new album". Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  5. ^ "Paramore Finish Work on 4th Studio Album". Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  6. ^ "BBC Newsbeat - Paramore reveal name of their fourth self-titled album". Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  7. ^ "Finally, an update from Paramore". Paramore. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  8. ^ "Husin Meldal-Johnsen". Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  9. ^ "Paramore Recruit Ex-NIN Drummer | News @". Ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  10. ^ "Twitter / itstayloryall". Retrieved 2012-12-6. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "Twitter / yelyahwilliams". Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  12. ^ "Paramore set to release self-titled album in April 2012". Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  13. ^ "Paramore gives fans a taste of new single 'Now'". Retrieved 2013-01-05.
  14. ^ "Paramore Timeline Photos". Retrieved 2013-01-14.
  15. ^ "Exclusive: 'Paramore' track list revealed". Retrieved 2013-01-18.