The group followed the record release with Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for sales exceeding 1,000,000 units. In March 2016, Paramore was certified platinum by the It also became their second chart topper in the New Zealand, where it became their first album to reach the peak. Paramore was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the USīillboard 200 with first-week sales of 106,000 copies. Several publications included the album in their year-end lists, including
Paramore received acclaim from music critics, who praised the band's maturity and experimentation in terms of musicianship as well as Williams' vocals and overall presence on the album. In contrast to band's previous work, the production of Paramore contains the band's experimentation with new musical genres, such asįunk rock, and features three acoustic interludes. Justin Meldal-Johnsen, with lead guitarist Jeremy Davis before his departure in 2015. Zac Farro and the final album with bassist Josh Farro, the only album without drummer Recorded between April and November 2012, the album was described by the band as being a "statement" and a reintroduction of the band to the world and to themselves. It was released on April 5, 2013, throughįueled by Ramen as a follow-up to Brand New Eyes (2009). Paramore is the eponymous fourth studio album by American