Album Review “This is Why” from Paramore

This is Why by Paramore is the band’s first release in roughly six years, so the anticipation from fans was high. The band is always expanding and experimenting with their style, so fans weren’t sure what to expect. But when the first single “This Is Why” was released in September, the expectations for the new album grew. With its high energy and upbeat vibe, this album is the best we’ve heard from the band in a long time. The band is clearly trying something a little different (something they try to do with every new release) but it is still distinctly Paramore. Songs like the title track “This Is Why” and “The News” provide a fun upbeat vibe that makes you want to dance. Moments like “Big Man, Little Dignity” or “Liar” show a more mellow side of the band, proving their diversity. All of these elements mesh very well together and the album feels very coherent. My one critique is that the album lacks a certain amount of depth that we have seen in the band’s earlier work, something that would have pushed this album even further. Overall, This Is Why is a step in the right direction for the band and it lived up to the high expectations of the fans.