They sound and look like late-stage UK indie bands c. 2011. One step away from appearing on a Kitsuné compilation.

 

PREACH!!

I love their new sorta aesthetic! I don't want to speak too prematurely but this could very well be my fave Paramore era :o

She looks like a mix of Fame era Lady Gaga and Ladyhawke, with blonde hair!

 

First listen was disappointing, but a few more and I think I'm getting used to it. Still not great though (like 'Misery Business' or 'Still Into You')

Still not growing after several listens. It's not bad but it feels like one of the more forgettable album tracks from their last album. I expect Paramore songs to pack a bit more punch, as even the poppy 'Still Into You' did, but this is lacking. In a way it reminds me of 'Make Me Feel Better' by Alex Adair.

She looks like a mix of Fame era Lady Gaga and Ladyhawke, with blonde hair!

I was thinking Ladyhawke too!

 

Hayley looks so different blonde, I can't get over that.

 

This is very like the Ting Tings' later work. It's a real surprise direction for Paramore but not unwelcome.

 

I'm feeling a wee bit of Chvrches influence here too, from them working together last year, perhaps.

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New interview... the vibe is sorta weird, Hayley does look like she's been through hell and back, I'm expecting this record to be v dark by their standards

 

Paramore are quite hit and miss for me but I do really like this, it's a lot of fun and my toe was tapping :lol: I do agree the 'rock bottom' line stood out to me in a bad way though but not enough to put me off. It's not as good as Still Into You or Ain't It Fun for me though, those are my favourites.

This is quite nice, doesn't reach the standards of Still Into You for me but I think it'd be a welcome addition to next weeks top 40.

I've decided I do like this, but I still very much feel like it's a safe album track from their last record. It's pleasant to hear on radio but it's just not the killer, edgy comeback I was hoping for. I hope there will be better on the album.

Hard Times is great!

They sound and look like late-stage UK indie bands c. 2011. One step away from appearing on a Kitsuné compilation.

it sounds like that yeasayer record!!

 

i don't get it, i find it awkward, misplaced and ultimately a game of monkey phonics

Getting more and more obsessed with the each time I listen to it.

Also I actually bought it. #buyhardtimesoniTunes #downwithstreaming

Best song of the year so far.

Hard Times = YES *.* gimme that colourful new wave shit

Anyone else get presale today? *.*

I guessed the code *.* #hacker

 

But there were none left for Bristol as I didn't think of doing that til like an hour ago :')

Well, them going indie new-wave and Hayley being platinum peroxide was a bit unexpected! I like it though.

 

The song and video kind of reminded me of this (although listening to the song again they're not actually that similar):

 

f***ing raging, was searching on Ticketmaster within legit 5 seconds of tickets being released and they were gone :/ I really hope they add Cardiff or also play the O2 in Bristol or something, gutted.

 

Funnily enough there are enough tickets left to be sold on stubhub for £180 but not for actual fans to get tickets at 5 seconds past 9...