Paramore have dropped a surprise remix album titled Re: This Is Why. The album features reimagined versions of tracks from their latest studio album, This Is Why, released earlier this year.
The album has contributions by indie darlings Bartees Strange, Claud and Wet Leg; Paramore touring partners Foals, The Linda Lindas and Remi Wolf; jazz geniuses DOMi & JD Beck and alternative electronic wizards Panda Bear, Romy & Zane Lowe. The album also includes Paramore’s demo of the album track Sanity.
Speaking on what inspired the release, Paramore frontperson Hayley Williams shares"We’ve long wanted to recognize the connection we have with some of the artists who’ve influenced us as a band and/or who have cited our band as an influence. Some of the songs have been remixed sort of classically, while others were reworked or rewritten. It’s incredible to hear all our worlds colliding.”
“We sent This Is Why - the record - out into the world early this year, with all its messages of disdain, distrust, and sobering self-examination. This is the Reply."
Paramore - RE: This Is Why
Tracklisting
- This Is Why (Re: Foals)
- The News (Re: The Linda Lindas)
- Running Out Of Time (Re: Panda Bear)
- Running Out Of Time (Re: Zane Lowe)
- C’est Comme Ca (Re: Wet Leg)
- Big Man, Little Dignity (Re: DOMi & JD BECK)
- You First (Re: Remi Wolf)
- Figure 8 (Re: Bartees Strange)
- Liar (Re: Romy)
- Crave (Re: Claud)
- Thick Skull (Re: Julien Baker)
- Sanity (demo)
This Is Why is the band’s most critically lauded release to date and the album’s title track gave them their first #1 at Alternative Radio in the US and was voted “Hottest Record Of The Year” by listeners to BBC Radio One in the UK.
The record scored numerous top 10 positions around the world including #1’s in both Australia and the UK and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200.
Paramore will continue to tour in support of their long-awaited return album, including tour dates in New Zealand and Australia next month.
PARAMORE 2023 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Wednesday 22 November - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Thursday 23 November - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Sat 25 November - The Domain, Sydney *SOLD OUT*
Monday 27 November - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *SOLD OUT*
Tuesday 28 November - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *SOLD OUT*
Thursday 30 November - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
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