Reviews of the latest punk/hardcore/screamo/emo CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
Scoring
95-100: One of the best albums of the year (A+)
90-94: A (excellent)
80-89: B (good)
70-79: C (average)
60-69: D (disappointing or below average)
59 and below: F (sucks!)
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Paramore is a young band with a bright future. Lead signer Hayley Williams is just 16 and has a powerful voice. The band's songs are pop punk with emo and rock influences. They are packed with poppy hooks, but you'll also hear plenty of loud guitar riffs and solos.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 12:27 PM
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Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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