Snatched up by Atlantic after their Fueled by Ramen debut, Paramore rises to the challenge of playing in the big leagues with their 2007 sophomore effort, RIOT! Mining a familiar vein of punk-pop with emo overtones, Paramore isn't always original, but they make up for it with tunes, fire, and the youthful enthusiasm of lead singer Hayley Williams. The band also benefits from big-league production, making RIOT! rock with sparkle and crunch, and giving Parmore a leg up on their punk-pop contemporaries.
