Riot!
by Paramore
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 277 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 243 out of 277
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 277
  3. Negative: 22 out of 277

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  1. asjklasjklas
    Oct 13, 2013
    6
    Riot! can often be wishy-washy especially by today's standards and its influence from the then-trendy emo genre is on complete display. But in general, the star power lead singer Hayley Williams possesses and the devotion from the band (the Farro brothers have since separated and said very controversial statements that Williams and the idea of Paramore's are "manufactured") help carry aRiot! can often be wishy-washy especially by today's standards and its influence from the then-trendy emo genre is on complete display. But in general, the star power lead singer Hayley Williams possesses and the devotion from the band (the Farro brothers have since separated and said very controversial statements that Williams and the idea of Paramore's are "manufactured") help carry a generally popping second studio effort. "Misery Business" is pop gold and the album's glossier moments such as "For a Pessimist I'm
    Pretty Optimistic" and "Crushcrushcrush" help guide listeners not charmed by the rest of the album's heavy power pop flow. It certainly started the band somewhere and they have since matured and have reached admirable heights.    … Expand
  2. hornysoul
    Oct 6, 2018
    8
    Este álbum é melhor do que o primeiro pelo facto de não soar a mesma coisa. Sempre gostei da banda Paramore e continuarei a gostar. Algumas músicas do "Riot!" são estranhas, mas a maior parte delas são interessantes e ficam no ouvido. Nada mau!
  3. raciocinio
    Oct 7, 2017
    8
    Great album really, but "Fences", "Born For This" & "Let the flames begin" prevented this amazing album to be a masterpiece.

    But With strong tracks like "Hallelujah", "For a Pessimist, i'm Pretty Optimistic", "When it Rains", "That's What you Get", "Crushcrushcrush", "We Are Broken" & "Misery Business" made this album Great enough... Great Album
  4. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    Paramore's best album to date. A great pop-punk album but so much more than that. Much better than their previous effort, All We Know is Falling. Paramore haven't been able to make an album that works as a whole album since Riot! but every track on this album works
  5. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Katy Perry bursts back onto the scene with her amazing second album that is full to the grim of the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that got herkhkkjhjghjbnnnnn
  6. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Mais um excelente álbum que a banda fez! Ele é inferior aos dois álbuns que o sucedem, mas é ótimo do mesmo jeito. A voz impecável da Hayley e a instrumental maravilhosa, unida as letras bem escritas, fazem o álbum ótimo.

    Pontos Altos: CrushCrushCrush, Misery Business, Fences
    Pontos Baixos: Let The Flames Begin, Hallelujah e For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimist
  7. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 29, 2019
    7
    Paramore really started their career with their sophomore album. A good collection of pop-punk tunes, this album is just far more consistent than their debut. Sure, there are some moments (toward the end of the album, in true Paramore style) that needed a bit more attention to them, but still, the album does rock, and rock pretty well.
    Favourites: crushcrushcrush, Let the Flames Begin,    Paramore really started their career with their sophomore album. A good collection of pop-punk tunes, this album is just far more consistent than their debut. Sure, there are some moments (toward the end of the album, in true Paramore style) that needed a bit more attention to them, but still, the album does rock, and rock pretty well.
    Favourites: crushcrushcrush, Let the Flames Begin, Misery Business
    Least Favourites: We Are Broken, Fences    … Expand
  8. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    My favorite Paramore album! Every single song on this cd is a good one. Hayley Williams has a very strong voice. Every song shows off her vocal range in a different way. That is very impressive. Paramore will be here to stay.
  9. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  10. jos95
    Aug 27, 2011
    7
    Riot! is the musical equivalent of fast food. Good while it lasts but instantly forgettable with the exception of That's What You Get. Despite this it's one of those cases where catchy is good a.l.a Misery Business and crushcrushcrush. Hayley Williams has a sensational voice and the talents of her fellow band mates help them stand out on their own with an album which is highly unoriginal.
  11. AdityMaha
    Aug 4, 2022
    8
    Right so i recently listened to Riot! for the 1st Time in its entirety yesterday and it was a really enjoyable and fun listen through these amazing 11 Songs. The standout tracks on here imo are definitely "Misery Business" which of course is still one of their hits to this day. There is my personal favorite on the Album "crushcrushcrush" which i love Hayley Williams' vocals on there likeRight so i recently listened to Riot! for the 1st Time in its entirety yesterday and it was a really enjoyable and fun listen through these amazing 11 Songs. The standout tracks on here imo are definitely "Misery Business" which of course is still one of their hits to this day. There is my personal favorite on the Album "crushcrushcrush" which i love Hayley Williams' vocals on there like a lot and honestly i loved her vocals so much during this Album. Miracle, That's What You Get, Let The Flames Begin, For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic and another track that i would consider to be on the top 3 Tracks from the Album that being "Fences" were all fantastic songs and the only track out of this incredible Album i somewhat disliked was the 3rd Track on the Album "Hallelujah". So Anyway this Album was absolutely Incredible and a Light 9 out of 10 imo
    It was definitely a step up from their 1st Album "All We Know Is Falling" but it also by far not one of my favorite Paramore albums but thats just cause of how Amazing the rest of their Albums truly are.    … Expand
  12. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 6, 2011
    6
    Riot mostly consists of generic pop rock tracks that are elevated by Hayley's powerhouse vocal chords and the track's uplifting lyrical content. One of its standout tracks is its lead single, "Misery Business", a jumpy, talk-sing pop track that sounds like a B-side from Avril Lavigne's The Best Damn Thing.
  13. MegWhiteley
    Mar 8, 2012
    8
    I love the music of Paramore, is a great band, but the music CD is some strange, and in some songs I don't feel a great sound, but is not bad, is my opinion. Riot! is a fantastic CD.
  14. blien16
    Sep 9, 2015
    7
    Riot! is decidedly one of Paramore's best albums. While it does lack the fresh sound of All We Know is Falling, the album generally is catchy and is a great example of a mainstream pop-rock band. Although you could call it formulaic and not ground breaking, it is impossible to deny that the album is solidly produced, with next to nonexistent filler songs and a great balance between HayleyRiot! is decidedly one of Paramore's best albums. While it does lack the fresh sound of All We Know is Falling, the album generally is catchy and is a great example of a mainstream pop-rock band. Although you could call it formulaic and not ground breaking, it is impossible to deny that the album is solidly produced, with next to nonexistent filler songs and a great balance between Hayley Williams' voice and the rest of the band. It is a bit generic sounding, but the lyrics are relatively well written, so the flaws in this album are partly overshadowed by its strengths. Definitely give this album a listen if you prefer generic, yet brilliantly produced pop-rock music .… Expand
  15. panicatthefun
    Jul 11, 2013
    10
    This is such a great album! There is literally no bad song on this album! Hayley Williams has a great voice! Great vocals and great music! Best tracks in my opinion: Misery Business, Hallelujah, Crushcrushcrush, Born For This
  16. diego9901
    Apr 6, 2013
    10
    este album es todo lo que un adolescente rockero necesita para pasar una tarde entretenida con las mejores canciones que a sacado paramore hasta la fecha pero si tu eres como yo también pensaras que la canción que dirige este maravilloso album es la increíble misery business
  17. 7dogguy
    Apr 30, 2012
    7
    This is a good album but this is paramores worst album by far there are only like 5 or 6 good songs on this whole album luckily for them its some of there most memorable songs they on here and thats what makes the album other then that brand new eyes and all we know is falling are better albums
  18. Brosman
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Paramore's second best album. I still think All We Know is their best work, but Their first two albums are really what Ill remember of them. The band fell apart after the Ferro brothers left. Sad to see they arnt a punk band anymore.
  19. mglfvini
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    Riot! is the musical equivalent of fast food. Good while it lasts but instantly forgettable with the exception of That's What You Get. Despite this it's one of those cases where catchy is good a.l.a Misery Business and crushcrushcrush. Hayley Williams has a sensational voice and the talents of her fellow band mates help them stand out on their own with an album which is highly unoriginal.
  20. Boundman
    Apr 22, 2016
    3
    Another pop-punk band? This stuff has been done to death. Popular music is becoming formulaic these days. Play some power chords over and over, keep a linear drum beat, add an okay singer, write emotional lyrics that pretend to be "deep" but aren't, and you're famous.
  21. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    9
    Amazing album there mainstream debut is still great to this day. This album is one of my favorites of all time.
  22. dan52484
    Oct 12, 2010
    8
    Good clean sexy fun, very unique in that the singer is a female however isn't out to use her powers for evil. Paramore accomplishes a rare feet by producing truly positive music that edifies and inspires. Consistent fresh feel throughout the entirety of the album!
  23. FabioDelRio
    Apr 13, 2013
    4
    It's got great songs, but this is what you can call a poser masterpiece, 'cause apart from the singles, only 4 songs are great in this album. but it's better than their debut though.
  24. judd_graham
    Oct 8, 2018
    0
    Nothing more than a flyover Christian rock band, with brightly colored hair. Music just as bad as Kelly Clarkson. Pass.
  25. MLMontiel
    Jan 16, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this album, every song is amazing and never gets old, I first heard of Paramore last year, and at first I loved their newest album, but when I listened to this album I realized how much better this was than all their other albums, and this album will remaine one of my favorite albums for a long time.
  26. NeckRomance
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Really Really good for its time and has so many catchy songs and makes itself a very versatile album
  27. tatabjs6
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    eard. They're nothing more than 5 Justin Bieber's and they will never get to the level of previous boys bands they're obviously copying like Backstrehjjjjj
  28. paramoreyay
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    Absolutely epic, Paramore gives us an album that deserves to be named one of the best alternative rock albums! My favorite album from them, it's perfectly wonderful! good job, paramore!
  29. silico
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    Paramore's approach to Riot!'s spectrum of pop rock-driven emotions is expertly orchestrated by Hayley William's talent as a singer, which outshines the otherwise complimenting-yet-forgettable output from the rest of the band.

    Album highlight: Born for This
  30. Rainhadorock
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Clearly their best album so far.. i love misery business and fences, so expensive
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#49 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#31 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The sound quality is ultra-clean, it makes the listening experience relatively risk-free and also brings attention to the fact that there's not a lot of ground being broken here.
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  2. Blender
    60
    [Hayley Williams'] Tennessee crew's second album isn't as charmingly precocious as the first. [Jul 2007, p.116]
  3. Drowned In Sound
    40
    Riot sounds like a crunching, flashlight-white amalgamation of Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson, save for token ballad "We Are Broken" that echoes the enchanting eighties sounds of Belinda Carlisle.
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