Paramore (pronounced "Par-a-more") (IPA: /'pærəmɔər/)) is a Grammy-nominated American pop rock band that formed in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004. After several lineup changes, Paramore now primarily consists of Hayley Williams (lead vocals/keyboard), Josh Farro (lead guitar/backing vocals), Jeremy Davis (bass guitar), and Zac Farro (drums).

Influenced by the likes of Jimmy Eat World and Sunny Day Real Estate, frontwoman Hayley Williams and lead guitarist Josh Farro are the group's primary songwriters. In 2005, the group released their debut album All We Know Is Falling, gaining a fanbase through touring and internet promotion of the singles "Pressure" and "Emergency". By 2007, the band gained mainstream notoriety with their second album Riot! which was certified gold. The first single, "Misery Business", has received wide radio airplay and allowed for MTV to feature the band in Artist of the Week segments during August 2007. With their early success, much attention is paid to the young age of the band members; their ages range from 17 to 23.

Riot! is the second studio album from the band Paramore, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2007 and in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2007.

The album was recorded in New Jersey with producer David Bendeth. The band decided to call the album Riot! because they liked its definition:

"A sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion."

Riot! sold 42,000 albums in the U.S. in its first week, debuting at number #20 on the Billboard 200. Nearly 3 months later, it rose to #15 for the Billboard week dated September 1, 2007. That same week, the lead single, "Misery Business" rose to #34 as a re-entry on the Hot 100. Riot! also achieved some success in the UK reaching #24 on the albums chart. The album has sold (710,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and has been certified Gold in the U.S.

Fueled by Ramen re-released Paramore's Riot! on November 20th as an MVI (music video interactive) special edition. The album contained bonus tracks as well as bonus features such as live performances, and karaoke tracks to "Misery Business" and "Crushcrushcrush".

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