Now (Paramore song)
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| Single by Paramore | ||||||||||
| from the album Paramore | ||||||||||
| Released | January 22, 2013 | |||||||||
| Format | Digital download, CD single | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2012 in Los Angeles, California | |||||||||
| Genre | Pop punk,alternative rock | |||||||||
| Length | 4:07 | |||||||||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Hayley Williams, Taylor York | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Taylor York | |||||||||
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"Now" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on January 22, 2013 as the first single from their fourth album, the self-titled Paramore. The song impacted radio on January 29, 2013. It is their first single in an album to not feature former band members Josh and Zac Farro since their departure in 2010. "Now" received acclaim from music critics, with reviewers praising its production, lyrical content, and Hayley Williams' vocal delivery on the track. The single achieved moderate commercial success, ranking within the top 20 of Billboard's Hot Rock Songs and Alternative Songs.
"Now" was written as a song that helped Paramore transition from the past to the present. According to Hayley Williams, "The first half of this record ... was all about getting to a new place, moving forward. And when we wrote 'Now,' by the end of the song I was like 'We're there. We got to that point and now we can really focus on what's next.'"
"Now" received critical acclaim from critics. David Marchese of Spin rated the song an 8/10 and praised it for being catchy, commenting ""Now" is a pretty nifty bait-and-switch" and said that Paramore has been listening to "weirder" bands. James Brindle of Burton Mail rated the song a 4/5, saying it has a "fantastically catchy chorus and showcases Hayley Williams’ immaculate vocals to great effect" and compared it with Blink-182's newer material. Matthew Leimkuehler of Columbia Missourian rated the song a 5/5, stating "This particular track has more of an edge to it, while still containing one of the best hooks delivered from a rock band in the last few years" and comments that the band can still deliver without the Farro brothers. Popdust rated the song a 4/5, commenting "When Williams sings about not giving up over scrambling drums and frantic guitars on the track’s bridge, it’s hard to not go all in with her."
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