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greendayvika 12/22/2010 12:12:00 AM
this is so effin stupid it makes me wanna vomit...
you REALLY didn't have anything to write about right?
your article has no sense at all, no one cares what someone that hasn't even heard a song of the band has to say, you simply don't have a point of view, i'm really sad that the music biz has turned into this, music is what matters, not being a whore with nothing but crap on her head.
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Alichave 11/13/2010 6:00:00 PM
Okay. I don't think Paramore is boring. They r great. Hate when people get all mean and put in 'boring' fuck haters and Paramore Rocks.
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PaddyWhacked080 09/25/2010 5:08:00 PM
Hey, here's something for you: fuck you. Just cause the band isn't scandalous doesn't mean that they aren't good. What makes them a brilliant band is the fact that they keep their personal life out of their music and out of the headlines as much as humanly possible. And on top of it; they write and sing songs that anyone can relate to, rather than drinking until the point of collapse, being a whore, or expediting their sexuality for media attention. The next time you decide to write something as ridiculous as this, think about that and how idiotic you just made yourself look.
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TStape 09/24/2010 4:19:00 AM
So yes, Hayley decides to sing a hook on B.o.B.'s album because he likes her singing style. That, by all means, is grounds to ditch the band because she could make more money. Not to satisfy her fans by staying with Paramore. So what if Hayley is the most talented part of Paramore? That does not mean she would have the same effect alone.
You propose Williams stops what's working, with one of the coolest and tight knit bands around today, and sell her self out so she can get popular? In case you haven't noticed, they are getting huge. So because they don't do crazy shit and have insane moments like other bands, they aren't good. Honestly, this whole article is quite pointless and stupid. If you had some scandal, shot cream out your tits, and left the phoenix new times to be a freelance journalist, this might have been a good article.
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bigweezy 09/22/2010 12:03:00 PM
You got it right Jimbo. Basically this guy says he is talentless without someone creating a story that anyone else in essence should be able to write about. Why would a talented singer leave a successful band based solely on one song that she sings the hook on? Good job of proving your point, that your writing is useless, boring, and apparently lacking common sense without someone else creating a scandal for you(in which case it still lacks common sense).
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Jimbo311unity 09/21/2010 8:54:00 PM
Really Dan??? Paramore is a band. You write for the Phoenix New Times. You claim Haley can't be more than what she is due to the fact her life style isn't easy to write about.Which has nothing to do with music and is intern more of an insult to yourself.
Word of advice - Next time you want to rant about something you know nothing about atleast try and do it in good taste. This article is blatantly stupid.
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Daphne 09/18/2010 1:42:00 PM
The primary purpose of any band or music artist is to make music. You know, if you're saying that scandal propels someone forward in the music industry, then ANYONE could be a singer. All you would need to do is sing a couple of bad songs and then begin stripping on the streets or something similar, then hey presto, you're famous.
No personal attack here Dan, but this is one of the dumbest things I have ever read. Why would anyone love a band for the BAD and controversial things they do, and not the good things?
There's a difference between artists like Paramore and Kesha/Lady GaGa/Katy Perry. I love the latter for their styles, but I would go to their concerts more for the performances and the stunts and not so much the music, although I admit that Lady GaGa has both great style and music. I admire her so much.
Paramore, on the other hand, has a very unique and special way of connecting to their audience. Their performances are raw; they really do nothing more than just get up on stage and perform their songs without dances or whipped cream shooting from bras or whatever. It's all about the music, and maybe some people wouldn't really prefer that, but I dig it. All that matters is hearing Hayley sing words out to you, and singing them right back...it's like one huge community.
Because if you're counting on scandals and the crazy things that individual artists do, then you're undermining the whole point of music. Music isn't about putting on a pretty costume and looking beautiful. Music is about making something so simple, pure and wonderful that people can relate to.
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09/18/2010 1:16:00 AM
Honestly? Hayley, nor Paramore, need scandals to keep them at the top. They're talent is unbelievable - you get people like Fergie or Ke$ha who can't seem to carry a tune in concert if their lives depend on it and rely on sexy poses to get them by, but you attack a band because they're not scandalous? That's ridiculous. Maybe it's easier to write on scandals, but you know what? It's not the band that's dull to report on - it's the writing on them. Just because Paramore is promoting their merchandise doesn't mean that's the reason why Hayley's staying with them; my brother's a musical artist and he knows how much work it goes into promoting, and I can understand why they have it on their facebook and what not - it's the get the word out there. When did THAT turn into Hayley staying with Paramore for the money? They've gone through a lot of shit, and just because they don't publicize their problems doesn't make them any less of a band.
Before you go around criticizing someone because of how many scandals they're in, or how juicy the gossip is, actually GO see them live or check them out. They're amazing, and they have AWESOME personalities, and they interact with their fans - how many times have you seen Lady GaGa doing that without ripping their heads off for taking a simple picture?
"Next time you point a finger, I might have to bend it back or break it, break it off. Next time you point a finger, I'll point you to the mirror."
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Aimez 09/18/2010 12:10:00 AM
This is a pretty ridiculous summing up of the band in general. First of all, yes publicity is an important part of being a band. Aerosmith got theirs doing Heroine, and Steven Tyler frequently passed out during his concerts, and, much as I do love them, I can't say I approve. I think the fact that Paramore and its members don't NEED to pull off ridiculous stunts or do bad things that children wouldn't see in a role-model to gain popularity is worthy of our appreciation, not scorn. That they're well-liked and have a wide fan base while still upholding their morals and beliefs is a great feat. Many people, becoming celebrities, lose themselves to the fame and fortune, but Paramore as a whole always seems to have a good head on its shoulders. Also, I agree with the others in saying that judging a band by its scandals and supposed personality in comparison to the band's MUSIC is rather juvenile, don't you think? Anyone with a good passion for modern adaptations of rock, punk or alternative music should be able to go to a Paramore concert and, at the very LEAST, admit that they have talent, flair, and a real edge, as well as excellence in what they do. If you're going to be knocking anyone, pick on performers like Jay-Z, Lady GaGa and Kesha. You seem to be supporting their desperate pleas for attention, when it just seems childish to me that they need to flaunt themselves and put so much attention into things like wardrobe, music videos, and behind the scenes scandals simply to get their albums some notoriety.
Glad to debate :)
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La 09/17/2010 11:59:00 PM
this is so stupid.
kesha is an untalented 30 year old woman who cant grow up,
and lady gaga wears strange clothes to cover up her terrible voice.
Paramore might not be all wild and crazy but they're actually talented.
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Sam 09/17/2010 10:56:00 PM
The only thing "artists" like Ke$ha and Lady Gaga are good for are giving writers something to talk about. Im so glad Hayley and the rest of Paramore remain human beings and not cloned whores.
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Tazzie961 09/15/2010 1:39:00 AM
Personally Dan, I base my interest in a band on what their music sounds like. But hey, maybe that's just me.
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GIR_is_win_XD 09/13/2010 6:49:00 PM
Wow this article is stupid...
You don't need a scandal to be a good artist or band...
Being an artist or band means you do it for the music, not for the press...
Artists like Ke$ha and Lady Gaga are just slutty, and honestly might as have just been porn stars instead of "singers".
Paramore's songs actually have MEANING. Anyone who calls them boring really just reviews artists and bands for their stupid press stunts and not for the reason they're actually in the music business...
What the heck has our world come to?
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Rachel 09/13/2010 3:58:00 AM
Maybe you're just shocked that someone has so much talent and so much exposure to drugs and scandal yet has enough willpower to refrain from delving into such a pitiful lifestyle. Hayley and the guys make great music, and have come so far from where they started. They have so many faithful and loving fans, and I think they're nothing but admirable for being such good role models. Hayley is like a hero to me--she's talented, beautiful, happy, loves everyone around her, is respectful, appreciative, strong, and she really CARES about people. I think it's disgusting that you, and obviously the entire press, find her "boring". You all need to learn a thing or two about humans, and how much it hurts when you say the things you do. Hayley works really hard at what she does, and never complains about it. As a fan, I appreciate everything she does. I like her, just as she is, and I think she's a wonderful influence on anyone who knows her, follows her on Twitter or Tumblr, and/or listens to Paramore. Maybe if she's too boring for you, then you should concentrate on writing about people who make mistakes and don't mind being splattered across the front page of insignificant, ignorant tabloids. Maybe you just can't comprehend how a group of people can have so many fans and DIDN'T get there by being exploited. Anyway, Hayley's had her word about you, and it was a very strong, mature statement. Her fans, on the other hand, might have some worse things to say. And be careful, cuz we can be pretty fierce.
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09/11/2010 9:57:00 PM
I'm not unhappy about how people are taking it. In fact, I get paid the same whether the band or their fans like it or not. I was (and am) happy with what I wrote because I believe it to be true and it kicked off some amount of conversation. .I'm not trying to "target" anyone. That's not really the business I'm in.
If I'm irritated by anything, it's that nearly everyone who has taken time to say what an idiot I am didn't bother to read the article. They found something in the article they didn't like and went nuts. My writing wasn't lazy (I spend a lot of time thinking about pop music, believe it or not), but the criticism has often been pretty predictable. I get it: Paramore is awesome and I suck. Life will certainly go on.
I guess because 75% of the responders lack basic English language skills (sorry, but true), I assumed they might not know Leonard Cohen. You clearly are the exception, Kayla. Congratulations.
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Elle Sim 09/11/2010 5:35:00 PM
You want a band to be in a scandal....because it's easier to write about? Quit being so whiny about stuff that's not happening, and go and find something that is. For goodness sake, it should be about music, not the whole "celebrity culture". Screw you quite fankly.
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09/11/2010 5:11:00 AM
Thing is that MOST normal people HATE scandals. We hate hearing about them, about seeing them all over the news and the ridiculous tabloids in line to check out at the store. Because other than making the person famous for being "famous" and gaining publicity its just as yawn inducing as you say Paramore's antics are.
The thing about the artists you listed at the bottom of the article is that with all the things they do they don't give off the feel that a regular person could approach them in the street, their antics give them an aura of snootiness. That's not the same with the members of Paramore. To prove that point let me ask this: Have any of the scandalous artists ever brought a fan on-stage and let them sing with the band at a concert? Have they ever stopped a song to stop a fight going on at their concert? I highly doubt it. Don't believe that they did those things? Here are the links:
Stopping the fight: http://youtu.be/majfPCSGDJs
Fan singing onstage: http://youtu.be/yzKdibr5kK0
That is why they can and will be popular without the scandals and other celebrity crap.
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09/11/2010 4:35:00 AM
This is stupid, why do artists have to do incredibly dumb things like shoot whipped cream out their bras to be successful? Paramore sticks to the idea that the WORDS are more important than the performance, as many artists should.
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09/11/2010 4:01:00 AM
This is just messed up.
Hayley does NOT have to be like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga to be awesome and successful.
And it is not a fact that Paramore is boring. It's Mr. Journalist's opinion and he shouldn't be trying to state it like it's a fact.
The fact that Hayley is unique and not an outrageous slut makes me love her!
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KJay 09/11/2010 2:48:00 AM
This is just ridiculous.
It doesn't matter how many scandals a band or artist can have, it's about the music and that fans. Paramore are very inspirational and mean a lot to me.
I love Gaga but it's for the same reason I love Paramore, and every other band. For their music and message.
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09/11/2010 1:05:00 AM
This is ABSOLUTELY ridiculous. How can you possibly say that in order for Hayley to have success, she needs to act like those other singers? Fine, while it is true that all those female singers mentioned above have had quite a success in the business, that does NOT mean that Hayley has to act like a "free bitch" (as Lady Gaga would say) in order to have success. Hayley has talent, that is certain. And either way, why would she want to leave the band? Is your mentality so closed that you are incapable of recognizing that there are artists who prefer to sing things they really mean rather than cheap-whore lyrics? It's precisely this type of mentality that's wasted completely the music business. Most of it is not even about the music anymore. Like the case of Christina Aguilera. She has talent too, but she barely sings in her more recent songs and it looks more like a Gaga rip-off than anything. A complete waste. I for one (and I'm sure her millions of fans as well), am GLAD that Hayley Williams has remained a musician, not a whore.
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09/10/2010 10:56:00 PM
You seem to be very unhappy about the way people are taking this article. What did you expect? Also, we know who Leonard Cohen is. Just because we like Paramore doesn't make us ignorant to music.
If you don't want people to be condescending towards your poor journalism on this matter, don't be condescending to us, the fans you're trying to target.
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WhothefuckisDan? 09/10/2010 9:00:00 PM
Hayley Williams Writes: This, my friends, is what's wrong with the music business. It's not that I don't shoot whipped cream out of my bra. It's the fact that anyone had to do it in the first place. So thank you, dear journalist, for writing this article. Now, everyone knows that what is important to us are the songs we write and people we write them for.
IN YA FACE. 100% true
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09/10/2010 7:15:00 PM
I have no idea what you're trying to say. Is English not your first language? Did you run this through Google Translate?
Best wishes to you as well. That part I understood, at least.
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Zeppelin70 09/10/2010 7:14:00 PM
Wow amazing perfomance sebastian and you got absolutely right
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09/10/2010 7:13:00 PM
Lady GaGa and Katy Perry have worse lyrics, in general. C'mon...Paramore write enjoyable songs, but the words are mostly about teenage angst (which is why they have a ton of teenage fans). It's not like any one is going to confuse Hayley's lyrics with Leonard Cohen or something (look him up). That's ok, because they're working in a medium that isn't demanding of literature as song. Again, I actually like Paramore...I'm just not going to confuse them for something they're not.
Your little closing shot is kind of trite and ridiculous, isn't it? I mean how is ignorance going to be my friend? What on earth is that supposed to mean? Oh wait, that's a line from a Paramore song? I REST MY CASE.
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Sebastian 09/10/2010 7:01:00 PM
Paramore is about emotion that's because too many people like this band, look at this girl perform Let The Flames Begin live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zge_Y7UGWkI
I don't really see a band perform with this passion
Please don't talk about a band if you don't know nothing about them and paramore have songs with really deep message, like this song
I'm not a fan but this band deserve my respect
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the_stealth_angel 09/10/2010 6:18:00 PM
the bit about the lyrics was a really cheap shot. if GaGa or Katy Perry had used them in their songs, i bet nobody would slate them half as much. and why? because they have a different sound. oh, and because they basically like to flaunt themselves like softcore porn stars on our television sets.
but on the other hand, i find these articles rather amusing. simply because it highlights the stupidity of these "got nothing better to report" journalists.
well mr music critic, i've got got six words for you...
Ignorance is your new best friend.
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09/10/2010 5:57:00 PM
Well, for now.
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Joffadell 09/10/2010 4:59:00 PM
Kate, honestly, what in this article is so devastatingly offensive that he deserves such vitriol from you? He actually seems to demonstrate that he knows a lot about Paramore, and you offer no evidence that you know more than he does. If he is wrong, engage in discourse. Name-calling is behavior more fitting a playground. You do the band no favors with this response. If you actually like them, perhaps try to do them credit by making credible arguments and behaving as if you were not raised by animals and writing as if you have you have more than a profanity laden vocabulary and a 9th grader's grammatical skills.
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Joffadell 09/10/2010 3:11:00 PM
TM, he's not complaining. He's identifying that most music journalists, particularly those at Spin, want more antics and controversy. He's bemoaning the very thing you seem to be upset about. Try to calm down and then re-read the article for his central idea, which is rather pro-Paramore.
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Joffadell 09/10/2010 3:09:00 PM
Thank you, MM! At least there are two of us who are capable of critical analysis.
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Kateobrienx 09/10/2010 3:08:00 PM
your such a fucking asshole, dya know that? you really know nothing about this band at all...
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TM 09/10/2010 12:12:00 PM
I can't belive this guys complaining because paramore dosn't have any scandals, what an asshole!
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Me 09/10/2010 11:29:00 AM
And because someone said it before and happened whatever doesn't mean that everyone it's going to happen the same to everyone that say it.
I think is stupid, yes they won't fill a whole magazine about how the got in jail though I don't think they are boring on road or anything I mean if they are boring what is for the rest of us no-famous people? we would be death then.
Honestly I don't really mind any of their personal life that much, I mean as long as the music make you feel something then why argue right?
Best wishes.
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MM 09/10/2010 6:33:00 AM
If Paramore's fans are any indication of the quality of their music, count me out. I'm honestly shocked that any of these people had the mental capacity to grasp the concept of turning on a computer, let alone typing their silly drivel into the comment box when they clearly seem to have missed the entire point of the article. If they were even capable of reading, that is.
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Stella M. 09/10/2010 5:59:00 AM
yeah that's a shame: How can members of a band only care about the music they make?
We're all wondering why Hayley never throws her -used- tampon in the crowd, why none of the Paramore members doesn't vomit on stage and why they never insults their fans.
If you wanna write about scandals, focus on the women you mentionned. Because you just wasted time on this.
Except if your goal was to attract people on this website, then we're all dumb, me first, because we all came here to express our anger about this.
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Joffadell 09/10/2010 3:24:00 AM
I fail to see what is so incendiary about this article. Gibson never actually calls Paramore boring. The only remotely negative thing he says is that Paramore's lyrics are moderately elementary. I didn't realize that there were people who disagreed with this. My friends who love Paramore do not dispute this. Do other Paramore fans really think that Williams is going to be up for a Pulitzer some day? Or even more moderate, do they think the folks at the Norton Anthology of American Poetry are ever going to consider a Paramore song for inclusion? I'm sincerely curious here. If so, man, talk about not knowing what you're talking about. That aside, the observation that the band's lyrics aren't going to win any poetry contests is in no way an argument that they can't still touch people. It's also not any kind of indictment about the band's skill and merit AS A BAND.
As for Ke$ha, Perry, and Gaga, the article never makes a direct comparison between Williams and the others on anything substantive--in fact, that is the point. The article is far more an indictment of the music industry and consumers of musical product than it is Williams. It seems many of the comments here make the same indictment: the music industry churns out crap, people buy it. Gibson makes it clear--well, to me it's clear--that Williams is NOT in this group. That seems like a compliment most Paramore fans would cheer.
In fact, this whole article actually seems pretty complimentary toward the band. I quote: "When the band is at its best, playing hook-laden guitar pop, the songs are fun." And, "The Paramore show at the Dodge will likely be passionately energetic, they'll play a few acoustic numbers that will dull their appeal to anyone but the diehard fans, and they'll finish with the big hits. What more is there to ask from a band?" That sounds like the U2 and Coldplay formula for set-list formation. Again, I am mystified as to why this is offensive.
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Sebastian 09/10/2010 3:13:00 AM
PARAMORE IS A BAND
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When_it_rains2 09/10/2010 3:09:00 AM
This is exactly why the music business is full of pompous, egotistical, untalented losers. Have you ever considered the music? the amazing preformances? the inspiring story behind ALL of Paramore? Apprently not... Hayley Williams isn't Katy Perry or Lady Gaga Or Ke$ha...in fact she is so much better. Hayley Williams actually has talent, her whole band has talent. Last time I checked Paramore actually wrote about life, about important issues many struggle with...Katy perry or Lady gaga can't do that...there is nothing talented about those artist's lyrics or music....in fact people write their songs for them... So ya you're right. Paramore is absolutely boring compared to celebs like Lindsay Lohan or Lady Gaga, but unlike these celebs, Paramore have their priorities straight. Hayley Williams, alone, is an excellent role for young girls. Mr. Gibson, you're a massive idiot. Why don't you do us all a favour and go back to listening to your Justin Bieber CD, or tune into the latest episode of Jersey Shore, because it's appearant you don't know what good music is.
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09/10/2010 12:21:00 AM
You know who said nearly the exact sort of thing? Gwen Stefani when No Doubt hit it big. Just because they're all "go team" now doesn't mean all that much in the long term.
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Clive_merritt 09/09/2010 10:34:00 PM
wow wee....bands being contraversial and throwing TV's out of windows finished in the 80's dude, i still love def leppard, but todays def leppard don't get wasted every minute and be 'contraversial', but i still love them, they play great shows, and give off a good vibe and give a good example, paramore are a testament to the fact you can be a succesful rock band and not need to do drugs, be a whore, and the set the world on fire with your attitude and being a total waster, you can do it with great songs and great shows, so nowhere need care how boring their lives are, its people like you who try to create a media storm around them, critisize them for being boring, and pull them down for setting a pretty good example of how you don't need to be, why does hayley williams need to leave her band?? you must be a dumb beat wannabe rockstar who could never make it because you focused to hard on how high you could get rather than how good you could get !
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09/09/2010 10:24:00 PM
"Killer" is subjective. I could really do without the acoustic set.
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09/09/2010 10:24:00 PM
Does that count as ripping the article apart? I guess the standards for that sort of thing have dropped.
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09/09/2010 10:21:00 PM
Actually, I never said the band or their music is boring, just that the Spin article focused on how dull their antics are on the road and that Hayley doesn't exactly light up the tabloids. I'm glad you like Paramore. I actually like them too (which I think is reflected in the article). Best of luck with your life.
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ShrinkySchammie 09/09/2010 10:01:00 PM
Does it occur to you they they are on the Honda Civic Tour performing killer sets EVERY night? And does it occur to you that the songs they write touch a bunch of people? Paramore was formed out of friendship and their love for music. NOT to gain popularity, although they adore their fans. So she doesn't need to shoot whipped cream out of her bra. Paramore and Hayley Williams are fine where they are. And in NO way on earth is Paramore boring.
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Nvaerewyck 09/09/2010 9:50:00 PM
you like scandal because its easy to write?? how does it feel to suck at your job? new times should really hire someone out of the 10% unemployment pool we have in this country who is passionate about what they write, and don't look for the easy thing. Then again, the only things new times is good for is the restaurant reviews...
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TSG 09/09/2010 9:43:00 PM
Have you considered, Mr. Gibson, that Hayley might not want to leave the band because these are her friends, because this is their style of music, and because they all enjoy working together? They care about the music, not the scandal. Plus, "Paramore is a band". I hope someone sends you the relevant t-shirt.
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Me 09/09/2010 8:46:00 PM
Obviously this website, which I have never heard before, and this trashy blogger is trying to gain attention from everyone. How can they even compare Lady Gaga, Ke$ha or Katy Perry with Hayley Williams? The only common thing is they all are girls. Paramore though, doesn't need to go drunk on stage or ask the crowd if they want to make out to give the crowd a really awesome, mind-blowing show. They all have talent, Hayley can actually sing. Unlike some out there. Instead of writing crap do some research about music.
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Me 09/09/2010 7:03:00 PM
I love Paramore being down to earth, "boring" as you call it, though the more accurate term for it would be 'being real and good people". I love that they don't go out and get pissed, and that there isn't any "juicy" stories. Her lyrics are amazing and relatable, and she does some clever wordplay, the music is perfect, and you're just a sad dickhead journalist with no life =D
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Anna 09/09/2010 6:26:00 PM
hayley will always be an amazing down to earth singer. writing stuff like this is not going to make her change.
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09/09/2010 5:49:00 PM
People need to understand the difference between scandal and music. They do not need to mix in order to be succesful. The world is a nosey place. Its nobody elses buisness what goes on in Hayley's personal life. She is famous for her incredible music talent, as are the rest of the band. I have met them all and it was one of the best day's of my life. They are only human and don't try to master a "sexual" or controversial image. People like them for who they are. Hayley is a young girl who is respected by millions for being who she is. Have you seen how many twitter follwers this girl has? She is frequently one of the most talked about trend topics on the website. I very much doubt she is percieved as being boring!
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Amy Smith 09/09/2010 3:48:00 PM
I'm sorry but you obviously dont know paramore very well if you think they're boring. They are one of the most entertaining and down to earth bands i've ever seen. And as for the hayley point, she has NEVER expressed any interest whatsoever in leaving the band. Paramore make music because they love it, not for the money. And if your too sad to take a look at the band for more than two minutes before writing an article like this, quite frankly your not worthy of writing about them at all.
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Amroi 09/09/2010 3:43:00 PM
Actualli you can't compare the whore who's Kesha & Hayley. The most amazing part of Paramore is that they are loved for their music, and not for their attitude as bitches.
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09/09/2010 3:36:00 PM
You don't understand Paramore at all, do you?
Hayley has stated so many times that she doesn't WANT to leave the band. It is not a business decision, it's not about making money from merch sales, and it is CERTAINLY not because they're too boring. If you think Paramore is boring, you've never seen them live, never bothered to look at YouTube, and you've never seen how their fans react.
Another thing-- why do musicians need to make scandal to be "interesting"? There are some people in this world-- no MANY people-- who do this crazy thing where they like a musician because of the music they make, not because of how many naked photo shoots, or how much bullshit sex appeal they put in their music videos. Hayley Williams is a million times more attractive than Ke$ha, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga, because she doesn't HAVE to be a drunk mess, lie naked on cotton candy, or pose naked at every opportunity.
There is no paradox here. Just a journalist who knows nothing about the subject he chose to write about.
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Bloodmourne 09/09/2010 2:55:00 PM
Dan,
The real bottom line here is you seem to infer that you find Paramore to be a boring band. You also seem to assume that Hayley Williams may have some latent desire to leave if only she had, what you claim to quantify, as qualities that would advance her ability to be successful as a one person act.
Trying to compare apples to apples on this, while seeing Katy Perry and then looking at Hayley Williams and saying "why can't you be more like your sister?" really reeks of "bad parenting". Katy Perry and Ke$ha are by-products of pop-world song producers whose main goal appears to be "what's the quickest way to make a brain infecting hit that we can inject into the mainstream?"
Case in point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2dPA2dCRNY
Your article is unfortunately more a sad snapshot of your view and many other people's view of the state of music as a whole. It's a shame it's more about what an artist does to provoke someone's libido into overdrive rather than the actual quality of the music they produce. Remember: video killed the radio star, but apparently it's also killing the merits of taking what we hear for what it is.
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Tamara 09/09/2010 1:44:00 PM
Maybe the reason that Hayley doesn't shoot whipped cream from her bra is because she doesn't need to, because she can actually sing.
Unlike Katy Perry's, Kesha's, and Lady gaga's fans, Paramore's fans actually listen to them and go to the shows FOR THE MUSIC. Not for the act.
Stop being so ignorant.
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mhv 09/09/2010 12:05:00 PM
huh? maybe your totally out of your mind. you want to catch everybody's attention by this? don't make your own stories about the band. we are the fans and we know every detail about them. this article definitely never change how we respect and support them as a band esp. hayley!
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hatebitch 09/09/2010 8:01:00 AM
you must die bitch!
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Cat 09/09/2010 7:50:00 AM
Bullshit. Katy Perry, Kesha and Lady Gaga are utter bollocks compared to Paramore. Go back to writing about that lot instead of a good band you seemingly know nothing about.
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Mia 09/09/2010 7:17:00 AM
I mean, really? Do you have ANY idea what you're talking about? Why do you think that Paramore is dull, but Katy Perry isn't? Just because someone shoots cream out of their boobs doesn't mean (s)he has more exciting life than the ones who don't.
IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC. THAT'S WHY IT'S CALLED MUSIC INDUSTRY.
Like someone said, do your homework better next time.
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09/09/2010 5:17:00 AM
this is complete and utter bullshit. This is the difference between a journalist that does his homework and a 'blogger'.
Disappointing
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09/09/2010 4:40:00 AM
Did you know that Hayley just ripped this article apart on her tumblr?http://yelyahwilliams.tumblr.com/post/1089333335/article-informing-everyone-that-paramore-actually-care
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Amanda 09/09/2010 3:21:00 AM
"The Paramore show at the Dodge will likely be passionately energetic, they'll play a few acoustic numbers that will dull their appeal to anyone but the diehard fans, and they'll finish with the big hits. What more is there to ask from a band?"
This is the worst part, because clearly the writer has no idea what their shows are like. "Will likely be passionately energetic" ? I've been to more than one Paramore show and they were ABSOLUTELY passionately energetic and as far as I was concerned, their music appealed to the entire crowd. I've been to a great deal of live shows, and although Paramore isn't my favorite band, they were one of the best live performances I've ever been to.
And then there's "When the band is at its best, playing hook-laden guitar pop, the songs are fun — despite lyrics seemingly pulled from the back of her fifth-period social studies notebook. Paramore offers fans the opportunity to be cute and still have feelings."
Seriously? Paramore's lyrics are a lot better than being "pulled from the back of her fifth-period social studies notebook." What an insult. Evidently her lyrics pull in the fans, which I'm pretty sure are great in number. Being about the same age as Hayley, I relate to almost every song. Just because the author doesn't relate, doesn't mean the lyrics are bad, just not your own taste.
And clearly, she has enough scandal for YOU to write an article about why she won't leave the band. But please- like the band needs anything to be more successful. They've already got GREAT music to do that for them.
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Wishful Thinker 09/09/2010 2:53:00 AM
Haha this article is horrible.
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Arealwriter 09/09/2010 2:32:00 AM
this is the biggest piece of garbage I ever read
