brand new eyes - Paramore
Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Billboard.com
    81
    Although the new set may lack the wide-eyed naivete that made the group's past efforts so endearing, the newfound maturity makes for a compelling set of songs.
  2. Alternative Press
    90
    brand new eyes astonishes from start to finish. [Oct 2009, p.111]
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User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 37
  3. Negative: 6 out of 37
  1. Treima
    10
    Paramore hit the scene five years ago. Two years later, they became the new darlings of punk. This year, they've risen to new heights. Brand New Eyes is exactly what a punk album should be: uncompromising, powerful, soulful, and inspired.… Full Review »
  2. BenjaminJ
    10
    An abrupt, blunt, rough, sudden and overpowering surprise. Amazing and wonderful, they have transformed from their earlier artless simplicity to an attractive, attentive and active concentration of energy, strength and sharpness.… Full Review »
  3. MarkD
    10
    Just brilliant.
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