This Is Why
by Paramore
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2023
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 300 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 275 out of 300
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 300
  3. Negative: 10 out of 300
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  1. cplay5
    Feb 17, 2023
    3
    Definitely an acquired taste, this isn't the Paramore of before. While rumors said they would return to their roots that's not the case here, and this is way more an experimental indie rock album than a pop punk album. The themes are good, the music is more geared towards people that prefer to listen to more indie artists. Cliche's abound, comme si comme sa is probably the most annoying onDefinitely an acquired taste, this isn't the Paramore of before. While rumors said they would return to their roots that's not the case here, and this is way more an experimental indie rock album than a pop punk album. The themes are good, the music is more geared towards people that prefer to listen to more indie artists. Cliche's abound, comme si comme sa is probably the most annoying on the record. If you're a fan of pop punk and find indie boring, this isn't the album for you. I'm hoping they don't change their whole set to sound like this, it'll make for some super boring shows.… Expand
  2. ray32
    Mar 3, 2023
    0
    They ate this. Absolutely their best album, incredibly cohesive and engaging.
  3. sugarcookie
    Feb 10, 2023
    3
    Not sure why everyone is eating this album up. The singles were weak and cringey. The rest of the songs were bland and uninspired. Very disappointed, especially considering how much i loved "After Laughter."

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Variety
    Mar 3, 2023
    83
    You get the feeling that Hayley Williams and the rest of Paramore are still looking more outwardly than inwardly — that the wisdom of age has left them wanting for more, and questioning all. And that’s a great look for Paramore.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 15, 2023
    70
    Slight missteps do little to deter what is some of the band's most instantly likable tracks in their career, where they turn up one rave-up rocker after the next with wide-eyed fury. Having proven themselves time and time again, they've far outpaced those unwilling to grow up with them.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 13, 2023
    72
    That dichotomy between the visceral and the lackadaisical defines This Is Why instead of its value as a snapshot of this decade's global chaos, and in that sense, this LP is neither their best nor their "most mature." Regardless, there's nothing to stop you from reveling in this album's own chaotic dynamics, seriousness and passiveness juxtaposed. It's a worthy if mildly disappointing addition to Paramore's canon.
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