After Laughter

by Paramore

After Laughter cover art

Marking the highly anticipated return of original drummer Zac Farro, the band executes a flawless, drastic pivot away from pop-punk into incredibly polished 1980s new wave. The bright, danceable arrangements serve as a stark, intentional contrast to Hayley Williams's deeply pessimistic lyrics exploring severe depression, exhaustion, and fractured friendships. It is widely considered one of the finest pure pop records of the decade.

Genres

  • New Wave
  • Pop Rock
  • Alternative Dance

Tracklist

  1. Hard Times
  2. Rose-Colored Boy
  3. Told You So
  4. Forgiveness
  5. Fake Happy
  6. 26
  7. Pool
  8. Grudges
  9. Caught in the Middle
  10. Idle Worship
  11. No Friend
  12. Tell Me How