Petals for Armor
by Hayley Williams
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: May 8, 2020
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    An overarching concern on Petals… is how Williams constructs a workable new femininity free from her old tomboy identity in Paramore. The blooming metaphor is, as a result, slightly overplayed throughout. ... Although there are a couple of low-key co-writes, Williams and York remain the organising creatives, and Williams sounds both free and in control.
  2. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 11, 2020
    60
    Whilst Paramore's music tends to be all rage and release, solo Williams offers something much more quirky and cerebral, delving poetically and occasionally combatively into her insecurities. The elaborate intricacy of writing and production may be a lot to take in for all but devoted fans.

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#79 Best Album of 2020
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#28 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 455 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 408 out of 455
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 455
  3. Negative: 29 out of 455
  1. viniciussawate
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Paramore fans, attention. On Hayley's debut album, you won't find that teen hardcore stamina from Paramore's early career. It's easier toParamore fans, attention. On Hayley's debut album, you won't find that teen hardcore stamina from Paramore's early career. It's easier to approach the solo album with the tracks from the band's last album, especially when Hayley lets out her colorful pop influence from the 1980s and 1990s, like a juice from Madonna and Cindy Lauper. But the predominant tone here is the minimalist sound like The XX and Lorde. The singer allows herself to play with different movements, textures of vocal sounds and, at the time of the chorus, embraces herself tightly in the pop she knows well.… Full Review »
  2. Magia
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Hayley Williams shows up in here her full body of work, with great melodies and lyrics and also wise produced( which is mostly from the other Paramore members). The tracks never look the same, and it seems to be so experimental but also so familar. Love the alternative rock indie sounds such as Roses//violet ... and Why we ever and love the pop 80's inspired such as Sugar on the rim and Over yet. Anyway, great album, totally worth the listen!!!… Full Review »
  3. Ritchie07
    May 8, 2020
    10
    An incredible solo debut for Hayley Williams. This is definitely some of her best work to date. You will find yourself loving each song moreAn incredible solo debut for Hayley Williams. This is definitely some of her best work to date. You will find yourself loving each song more with every listen.… Full Review »
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