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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 355 Ratings

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  1. EmanuelT.
    Oct 6, 2009
    6
    Simply.. it's not riot!... and it sounds much more softer and slower.. It stands doubtly on his own.. it could have been better.
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
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  1. The anthemic, celebratory songs that made Riot! so appealing were largely absent, but the band found a new way to rock during those sessions, prizing catharsis and nuanced arrangements above the hooks of albums past.
  2. 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.
  3. Paramore is certainly a sharp enough unit that doesn’t lack for energy, and Brand New Eyes features enough interesting ideas to take notice. All it needs is to double the ones it has, and it’ll be a band that’s foolish to ignore.