For An Optimist I'm Pretty Pessimistic (why does that feel so wrong?!)

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today as we discuss the sixth track from Riot! Let the Flames Begin. Mel's Live Version Recommendations: Reading Festival, 2010: https://youtu.be/JSMNDKb8WTc Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1

*Trigger warning* We talk a lot about mental health difficulties and suicide/suicidal feelings in this episode, as well as the impact of these feelings on others in relation to the song. Please take care of yourself while listening to this podcast and reach out to people if you need it. You might find it helpful to listen to this with someone, or talk to someone after listening if you do feel affected by what we talk about. Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today as we discuss the fifth track from Riot! When it Rains. Mel's Live Version Recommendations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8bi24mm0rw - Norwegian Wood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5GssV32_M - Gilford Live Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today as we discuss the fourth track of Riot! The one and only Misery Business!  Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today as we discuss the third track of Riot! Hallelujah. Our very special guest, James, is back again for another episode! Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1 Here is the article we mentioned ranking the top 60 versions of Hallelujah (the Leonard Cohen song): https://www.newsweek.com/60-versions-leonard-cohens-hallelujah-ranked-303580 And a couple of live versions of Hallelujah with the Leonard Cohen song mixed in: https://youtu.be/cRo4RHmllUc https://youtu.be/t5T4faFnxac Follow our guest James on twitter @unabashedjames and check out his podcast Frankenstein’s Jukebox @franksjukebox

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today as we discuss the second track of Riot! That's What You Get. Our very special guest, James, is back with us for this episode! Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1 Follow our guest James on twitter @unabashedjames and check out his speedy Blink 182 (and related ventures) podcast, Blink and You'll Miss it @blink226racer

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today with our very special guest, James, as we discuss the first track of Riot! For A Pessimist I'm Pretty Optimistic. Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1 Follow our guest James on twitter @unabashedjames and check out his Fall Out Boy lyrics discussion podcast @thnksfrthlrcs

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us round the campfire today for the start of SEASON TWO! We chat through Paramore's second album, Riot!  Here you can find our episodes sandwiched between their corresponding songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66MitzpHQgvMHhMaQrgJDX?si=cnVoxWUORY2Xp2PZjgaGow&dl_branch=1

Welcome to Parasmores, a weekly song-by-song analysis of Paramore's discography by a pair (or more) fans, with your hosts Mel and Cléa. Join us for more 'smores over on twitter @moreparasmores and email us at [email protected] Original music by Cléa Knight and Mel Reynolds.