Riot!
by Paramore
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 277 Ratings

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

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  1. KristaH.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    I love this album! Paramore is my favorite band and they don't deserve the one that "camille" gave them. I'm actually getting my hair don't like Hayleys hair. not the color the cut. I'm seeing them in concert with Jimmy Eat World. Yay!
  2. MatthewH.
    Feb 5, 2009
    10
    I loooooooooove this album. Its my favourtie album of all time. It's the first album i have bought that i actually like all of the songs!!!!!
  3. KaylaP.
    Sep 5, 2007
    10
    I totally loved her music. She's totally cute to. Im jealous. lol
  4. MollyF.
    Jan 6, 2009
    10
    I love this album it is purky and upbeat and Hailey Williams is a spunky enthusaistic performer with a lot of heart as well as her band.
  5. JonathanR.
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    Amazing album. Anyone who can give this lower than an 8, seriously has no taste in music.
  6. LoonyN.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    i love this album!! best one from paramore so far. misery business, crushcrushcrush, n miracle are my favorites
  7. BrittanyZ.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I really enjoyed Riot!.. With its very catchy toons and lyrics that are relatable I believe the album was put together very well! Everyone should go buy it. HAYLEY WILLIAMS voice is incredible and it really shows through this album.
  8. WindyW.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    I love there Albums and recommand others to buy there Cds.
  9. saras.
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    Awesome album.
  10. paramore'sgreat
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    I think paramores the best and you all need to get your ears tuned out of the rubbish that
  11. AkashR.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Riot! And Paramore, both, completely give a vivid taste to emo-punk with Hayden, a gal, as their front vocalist! Be it "Crushcruchcrush" or "That's What You Get", every track in the album is worth a listen! Plus, the album art does give a foundation for a great graphiti!
  12. DaylandM.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Riot! Is total rock at it's finest. Almost as good as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Let's see some high powered duets for Hayley in the future, please!
  13. patrick
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    It's very catchy and gets your attention.
  14. paulb.
    Jan 29, 2009
    10
    The Greatest!
  15. KimG.
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    This is the best album by Paramore,and it beats 'All We Know is Falling' :D
  16. Donna
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    This IS real music. Saying it isn't is usually a good sign to ignore the message. The lyrics on this CD are very observant and intelligent, and the music is more rocking than before.
  17. GarrettC.
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    Great album! Trying to get in the last word won't convince anyone.
  18. MaruM
    Dec 21, 2008
    10
    This album is AMAZING. It shows, as Paramore intended, how the members of the band have matured since their first album, All We Know Is Falling, and matured not only emotionally, which can be seen in the content of their lyrics, but also musically; their musical production has evolved positively, creating as a result songs that have a catchy beat to adjust the profound lyrics. This album is AMAZING. It shows, as Paramore intended, how the members of the band have matured since their first album, All We Know Is Falling, and matured not only emotionally, which can be seen in the content of their lyrics, but also musically; their musical production has evolved positively, creating as a result songs that have a catchy beat to adjust the profound lyrics. What´s best of it all, is that, taking into consideration their live performances, one can easily realize that the band´s talent is for real and not everything was processed like many bands in the actual music industry are.… Expand
  19. kazzlalaaaaa
    Dec 28, 2008
    10
    67? wtf the album's insane..needs to be rated higher.
  20. Augustalex
    Sep 5, 2010
    10
    It's genius! So simple, so catchy! The album shows one more side of Paramore, from the energy and angst of "All we know is falling" to this catchy, pop "Riot!". But their is still that original angst and energy left in songs like "For an Optimist...", "Misery Business", "Let the flames begin" and "Born for this". And the live shows are amongst the best. Everybody sings along to every song,It's genius! So simple, so catchy! The album shows one more side of Paramore, from the energy and angst of "All we know is falling" to this catchy, pop "Riot!". But their is still that original angst and energy left in songs like "For an Optimist...", "Misery Business", "Let the flames begin" and "Born for this". And the live shows are amongst the best. Everybody sings along to every song, and their is so much energy on stage. This is one of the new super-groups of the modern creative 21st century amongst other new super-groups like "Muse" and "Coldplay". Paramore will continue rocking the century! And this album is a breakthrough in their coming life-career! Riot! is genius, simple and a perfect 10!… Expand
  21. christina
    Feb 3, 2011
    10
    The best band in the world well to me, paramore wrote great tracks in this album to it was my favorite track so far and i hope you listen to it and realize its a great album and an awesome band
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. Rainhadorock
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Clearly their best album so far.. i love misery business and fences, so expensive
  32. popgoesthegamer
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    This album is awesome and the record that put paramore on the map and its the album that has misery business now that song was huge and it also had crushcrushcrush and that's what you get which were both big hits for the band and sees the band mature a bit more which is great. My favorite songs on the record are crushcrushcrush,let the flames begin,fences,for a pessimist,and born for this.This album is awesome and the record that put paramore on the map and its the album that has misery business now that song was huge and it also had crushcrushcrush and that's what you get which were both big hits for the band and sees the band mature a bit more which is great. My favorite songs on the record are crushcrushcrush,let the flames begin,fences,for a pessimist,and born for this. I recommend this record to people who like paramore or if you like pop punk or if your trying to get into paramore i recommend this one 10/10… Expand
  33. therealblorpy
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Very very good, i like the songs, they are very good, i like the one that go, thats what you get
  34. FredG
    Sep 19, 2007
    9
    The music is not original, but in the area they are in, they are exceptional. It's a very fun album and they're very young. They'll be even better next time. A lot of talent.
  35. EricB
    Aug 11, 2007
    9
    The music on this album was catchy, and fun to listen to. I don't get into the politics of music, all that matters is if the music is enjoyable, and on this CD, I love every song. It seems wrong to pass this CD off as just another Avril or Kelly, because even if Paramore does have some similarities with Avril and Kelly, the point is, this CD is great. Hayley's voice has improved The music on this album was catchy, and fun to listen to. I don't get into the politics of music, all that matters is if the music is enjoyable, and on this CD, I love every song. It seems wrong to pass this CD off as just another Avril or Kelly, because even if Paramore does have some similarities with Avril and Kelly, the point is, this CD is great. Hayley's voice has improved tenfold since their last album, the lyrics are fun, and the beats are catchy. It is so far my favorite CD of 2007, and my number one summer album.… Expand
  36. JackieO
    Aug 23, 2007
    9
    It's so funny how people take "personal opinion" to a whole different level... at the end of the day a "review" is an equivalent of only that... one's opinion. Can Paramore be compared to other bands, probably... but who can we really say is entirely "original," in some way or another all music , and therofore, artist' is influenced by past musical history. In my opinion It's so funny how people take "personal opinion" to a whole different level... at the end of the day a "review" is an equivalent of only that... one's opinion. Can Paramore be compared to other bands, probably... but who can we really say is entirely "original," in some way or another all music , and therofore, artist' is influenced by past musical history. In my opinion Paramore is a solid band, with a solid sound. Now, to like this band and their latest album falls on a basis of taste and opinion like everything else aorund us. To say that Hayley sounds like Avril, Gwen or Kelly is quite silly... they all have different singing styles and different showmanship (womanship)... ok so she's a chick just like them... and? so? anyways... Riot is a solid follow-up to All we know... I like the band... I like their music... it's not the most profound music out there... but it's FUN and intended to be... all bands have different identities and Paramore's is just evident, they like to have fun and it shows in their sound.… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. MattD.
    Jul 10, 2007
    8
    Improves on their debut by not sounding as samey. New wave and 80s influences comfortably co-exist with their pop/punk. It would be very interesting if the band went more all out and broke free from any genre constraints.
  42. GaryM.
    Jul 11, 2007
    8
    Paramore is band that has potential to grow if it wants to and, wow, Hayley Williams has such a great voice, it is truly mesmerizing. True, the album is not ground breaking in any way, but it is so much fun to listen to and there is some profundity embedded in the lyrics that some listeners (which include myself) can relate to.
  43. 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!
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. 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
  48. NeckRomance
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    Really Really good for its time and has so many catchy songs and makes itself a very versatile album
  49. BenL
    Jul 27, 2007
    7
    By no mean groundbreaking, Paramore's second album does have its redeeming qualities, from Hayley's (yes, it is all about Hayley here folks) surprisingly accomplished vocal range to some truly great pop melodies on tracks such as "That's What You Get" and "Born For This". Unfortunately though, many won't give Paramore the chance they deserve due to the way in which By no mean groundbreaking, Paramore's second album does have its redeeming qualities, from Hayley's (yes, it is all about Hayley here folks) surprisingly accomplished vocal range to some truly great pop melodies on tracks such as "That's What You Get" and "Born For This". Unfortunately though, many won't give Paramore the chance they deserve due to the way in which they are marketed. If approached purely as a pop-rock act, much like Kelly Clarkson, one will be pleasantly surprised by what "Riot!" has to offer.… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. BenH.
    Jul 18, 2007
    1
    Paramore is all about Hayley Williams, and that shows pretty bad on Riot!, the band's second album. The music is as plain and generic as it gets, sounding like just about every other pop rock/emo band out there right now. Hayley is a decent singer, and the melodies, although nothing groundbreaking, are actually quite decent. Unfortunately fairly good melodies never have, and never Paramore is all about Hayley Williams, and that shows pretty bad on Riot!, the band's second album. The music is as plain and generic as it gets, sounding like just about every other pop rock/emo band out there right now. Hayley is a decent singer, and the melodies, although nothing groundbreaking, are actually quite decent. Unfortunately fairly good melodies never have, and never will make up for poor lyrics. Williams tries to be witty but ends up sounding whiny and overly cynical (think Anberlin without the clever word plays). At the end of the day this is good music for teens who THINK that they're rockers (fans of the Academy Is, Cute Is What We Aim For, etc) but are actually good pop kids. Skip this if you listen to real music.… Expand
  60. Cat
    Jul 29, 2007
    1
    I tis an insult to call this real rock music. It is but another faux angsty avril from middle class america. If you own any poprock chick CD (Ashlee, Avril, etc.), don't waste your pocket change on this. Also, on a tangent, doesn't the cover art resemble a much more matured ska band by the name of No Doubt (Rock Steady)? Funny 'cause this just seems to be a failed attempt I tis an insult to call this real rock music. It is but another faux angsty avril from middle class america. If you own any poprock chick CD (Ashlee, Avril, etc.), don't waste your pocket change on this. Also, on a tangent, doesn't the cover art resemble a much more matured ska band by the name of No Doubt (Rock Steady)? Funny 'cause this just seems to be a failed attempt to manufacture their knock-offs. I would like to ask Paramore to please either stop calling yourselves real rock or do something remotely original.… Collapse
  61. Camille
    Aug 25, 2007
    1
    Boring ,dull and unoriginal pretty much sum up this record.The only good thing about this is Hayley's voice which ,although nothing amazing, is pretty strong but sadly that alone can't make up for all the wrong that makes up this album.
  62. RaulV.
    Jan 11, 2009
    0
    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.
  63. 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.

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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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