Paramore.Photo:Heidi Gutman/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
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“Ain’t It Fun” to collaborate with the artists you admire?Paramorewould agree!
The pop-punk band is releasingRe: This Is Why, a new version oftheir 2023 albumwith remixed and rewritten tracks, on Friday. After announcing the project earlier this week, on Wednesday, the trio announced all of the other artists who are joining them as features.
The group featuring vocalistHayley Williams, guitaristTaylor Yorkand drummer Zac Farro detailed all of the guests on the new album onInstagram.
11 of the 12 tracks onRe: This Is Whyinclude a guest. Album closer “Sanity” is the only track without a feature and instead the demo version of the song.
On Monday when the “Hard Times” band announced the record, they shared a statement about iton Instagram.
Alongside the album art, they wrote, “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.”
“Re: This Is Why is almost a remix album,” the rockers continued. “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. Out 10/6.”
Paramore dropped their dance-punk-inspired albumThis Is Whyin February. The record marked their first album in six years, following 2017’s acclaimedAfter Laughter.
The “Misery Business” band ended their tour early in August when they had tocancel the remaining two showsso Williams, 34, could focus on recovering from a chest infection.
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In late August, thefrontwoman shared an updateto fans on Discord. “I can hardly believe I don’t cough all day and night anymore. My stomach is still f—ed from 10 kinds of medication,” the"C’est Comme Ça"singer wrote. “I’m just happy to be resting more.”
Paramore will soon resume touring in November, next head to Australia and New Zealand whereRe: This Is Whyspecial guest Remi Wolf is among the openers.
In 2024, they’ll join theirlongtime friendTaylor Swifton theEuropean leg of her Eras Tour.
source: people.com
