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词条 Hard Times (Paramore song)
释义

  1. Background and composition

  2. Critical reception

  3. Music video

  4. Personnel

  5. Charts

     Weekly charts  Year-end charts 

  6. Certifications

  7. Accolades

  8. Release history

  9. References

{{Infobox song
| name = Hard Times
| cover = ParamoreHardTimes.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Paramore
| album = After Laughter
| released = {{start date|2017|04|19}}
| format = Digital download
| recorded =
| studio = {{plainlist|
  • RCA Studio B
  • {{small|(Nashville, Tennessee)}}

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| venue =
| genre = {{flatlist|
  • New wave
  • pop rock
  • {{nowrap|synth-pop}}
  • disco

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| length = {{duration|m=3|s=02}}
| label = Fueled by Ramen
| writer = {{flatlist|
  • Hayley Williams
  • Taylor York

}}
| producer = {{flatlist|
  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen
  • {{nowrap|Taylor York}}

}}
| prev_title = Ain't It Fun
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = Told You So
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|AEB6ibtdPZc|"Hard Times"}}}}
}}

"Hard Times" is a song by American rock band Paramore from their fifth studio album After Laughter.[1] It was released on April 19, 2017 through Fueled by Ramen as the album's lead single. The song was written by lead vocalist Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York and was recorded in the band's hometown, Nashville, Tennessee.[2] It is the first single to be released by the band since the return of drummer Zac Farro and the departure of former bassist Jeremy Davis.

The song has received positive reviews, being compared to 1980s new wave and to their previous singles "Still Into You" and "Ain't It Fun".

Background and composition

Lyrically, "Hard Times" is about the feeling of going through hard times, and being useless in achieving one's goals.[3] According to DIY, "Hard Times" follows the "bombastic footsteps" of previous singles "Still Into You" and "Ain't It Fun", featuring a "huge chorus and sugary vocals".[4] Eddie Fu at Consequence of Sound agrees, noting that it expands on the pop rock sound of those songs by "further incorporating 1980's new wave".[5] According to Billboard writer Lindsey Byrnes, it is a pop rock song that features a tribal beat, and is reminiscent of 1980's new wave.[6]

Likewise, Tom Breihan of Stereogum described it as "stiff funkiness of prime '80s new wave".[7] Daniel Kreps at Rolling Stone characterized the song as "bubbly synth-pop".[8] At The Guardian, the drums were compared to that of Lionel Richie, while the breakdown was described as "Daft Punk-style".[9] In an interview with iHeartRadio, Williams states "This is a really big step for us as a band, and it's definitely a new sound. We're really proud of it. I feel like it really reflects exactly who we are right now in real time, and hopefully people will be into it."[10] It has also been described as a disco song.[11]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from music critics. Joe Coscarelli at The New York Times praised the song, stating that Hayley Williams "remains the focus, and her nimble melodies and sneakily huge pop hooks are as crisp and magnetic as ever, unbeholden to genre walls."[12] Brad Nelson of Pitchfork wrote positively of the song, calling it a "return to the vintage rhythms that informed 'Ain't It Fun,' but the new song unfolds in a context less obviously connected to rock and even further amputated from emo".[13] Jordan Sargent from Spin named it as one of Paramore's best singles to date, adding that "It's also an interesting experiment, even if you don't care for Paramore's music."[14]

Will Richards of DIY praised the song, saying that the band "never had as much fun as they're having right now," further stating that the chorus "instantly sticks in your brain like bubblegum."[15] Billboard compared the song to Talking Heads and Blondie, stating "With the infectious quality of "Hard Times" inspiring a jump-on-the-bed and use a hairbrush as a microphone type of vibe, Paramore's new chapter is a testament to what can happen not only when you weather the storm, but when you let yourself dance in the rain as well".[16] Writing for The Inquirer, Joseph R. Atilano opines that the song is "a very solid track and is something that long time Paramore fans will surely enjoy listening to over and over again," but criticizes its short length, and mentions that Williams' vocals could be louder in some areas.[17]

The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop annual critics' poll to find the best music of 2017 ranked "Hard Times" at number 11.[18]

Music video

The video was uploaded to Fueled by Ramen's YouTube channel on April 19, 2017.[19] It was directed by Andrew Joffe and shot at Optimist Studios over two days in March 2017.[20] According to Joffe, the band wanted to "embody some kind of '80s vibe" and made use of "the kind of hand-drawn rotoscoping animation effects made famous in a-ha's "Take on Me," and deploys a color palette straight out of Weird Science and Square Pegs."[20] At NPR Lars Gotrich described as containing "early MTV-style effects, loud pastels and a performance space seemingly constructed out of an old Nickelodeon set."[21] The animation effects were done by Portland-based creative studio, Computer Team.[22][23]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[24]

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  • Kevin "K-Bo" Boettger – assistant engineer
  • Dave Cooley – mastering engineer
  • Carlos de la Garza – mixer, engineer
  • Zac Farro – drums, bells, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen – producer, engineer, bass guitar, keyboards, programming
  • Mike Schuppan – engineer, additional mixer
  • Hayley Williams – vocals, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
  • Taylor York – producer, additional mixer, engineer, guitar, keyboards, marimba, percussion, programming, background vocals
{{div col end}}

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2017)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[25] 61
Ireland (IRMA)[26] 54
Japan Radio Songs (Billboard)[27] 15
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[28] 15
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[29] 2
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[30] 2
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Year-end charts

Chart (2017) Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[31]17
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[32]41
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Certifications

{{Certification Table Top}}{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Paramore|title=Hard Times|award=Silver|type=single|relyear=2017|certyear=2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Paramore|title=Hard Times|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2017|certyear=2018|accessdate=April 13, 2018}}{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}

Accolades

Publication Country Accolade YearRank
Billboard United States The 25 Best Rock Songs of 2017: Critics' Picks[33] 2017
2

Release history

Country Date Format LabelRef.|Reference
Worldwide April 19, 2017 Digital download Fueled by Ramen [6]
United States April 25, 2017 Contemporary hit radioAtlantic|RRP}}[34]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/72817-paramore-announce-new-album-after-laughter-share-video-for-new-song-hard-times-watch/|title=Paramore Announce New Album After Laughter, Share Video for New Song 'Hard Times': Watch – Pitchfork|publisher=|accessdate=April 19, 2017}}
2. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paramore-announce-new-lp-after-laughter-with-hard-times-w477586|title=Paramore Ready New LP 'After Laughter,' Drop First Single 'Hard Times'|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=April 21, 2017}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/04/19/paramore-hard-times-track-review|title=Paramore – Hard Times|publisher=|accessdate=April 19, 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/04/19/paramore-new-album-after-laughter-hear-new-track-hard-times|title=Paramore announce new album 'After Laughter', hear new track 'Hard Times'|publisher=|accessdate=April 19, 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/04/paramore-announce-new-album-after-laughter-share-video-for-buoyant-single-hard-times-watch/|title=Paramore announce new album, After Laughter, share video for buoyant single 'Hard Times' — watch|date=April 20, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 23, 2017}}
6. ^{{cite news |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7767572/paramore-new-album-after-laughter-single-hard-times |title=Paramore Drop Single, 'Hard Times,' Announce New Album, 'After Laughter' |work=Billboard |date=April 19, 2017 |accessdate=April 19, 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1935922/paramore-hard-times-video/video/|title=Paramore – "Hard Times" Video|date=April 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 19, 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paramore-announce-new-lp-after-laughter-with-hard-times-w477586|title=Paramore Ready New LP 'After Laughter,' Drop First Single 'Hard Times'|publisher=|accessdate=April 24, 2017}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/22/paramore-wanted-to-quit-band-so-many-times|title=Paramore: 'I've wanted to quit this band so many times'|first=Sam|last=Wolfson|date=April 22, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 23, 2017|via=The Guardian}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.iheart.com/news/interview-paramore-talks-hard-times-reveals-15760071/|title=INTERVIEW: Paramore Talks 'Hard Times' & Reveals 'After Laughter' Meaning|publisher=|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
11. ^{{cite web|first=Lars|last=Gotrich|url=https://www.npr.org/event/music/524678427/paramore-is-back-watch-the-80s-tastic-hard-times-video|title=Paramore Is Back! Watch The '80s-Tastic 'Hard Times' Video|publisher=NPR Music|date=April 19, 2017|accessdate=June 17, 2018}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/19/arts/music/paramore-hayley-williams-after-laughter-interview.html|title=Paramore Bounces Back With Old Faces and a New Sound|first=Joe|last=Coscarelli|date=April 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 19, 2017|via=NYTimes.com}}
13. ^{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/19011-paramore-hard-times/|title='Hard Times' by Paramore Review {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/04/paramores-hard-times-review/|title=Paramore's 'Hard Times' Rules|date=April 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 22, 2017}}
15. ^{{Cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/04/19/paramore-hard-times-track-review|title=Paramore – Hard Times|website=DIY|access-date=2017-04-22}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/playlists/7767988/spotify-new-music-friday-paramore-charlie-puth-lana-del-rey-the-weeknd|title=Paramore, Charlie Puth, Lana Del Rey's Collaboration With The Weeknd & More Are Spotify Editors' Picks for April 21|publisher=|accessdate=April 23, 2017}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/223102/single-review-hard-times-paramore|title=Single Review: 'Hard Times' by Paramore|first=Joseph R.|last=Atilano|publisher=|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
18. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2018/01/22/pazz-jop-the-top-albums-and-singles-of-2017/|title=Pazz & Jop: It’s Kendrick’s and Cardi’s World. We’re All Just Living in It.|last=|first=|date=January 22, 2018|website=The Village Voice|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=December 31, 2018}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEB6ibtdPZc|title=Paramore: Hard Times [OFFICIAL VIDEO]|first=|last=Fueled By Ramen|date=April 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=April 26, 2017|via=YouTube}}
20. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7767846/paramore-hard-times-video-director-80s|title=Paramore 'Hard Times' Video Director Talks Building an '80s 'Dream World'|work=Billboard|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/event/music/524678427/paramore-is-back-watch-the-80s-tastic-hard-times-video|title=Paramore Is Back! Watch The '80s-Tastic 'Hard Times' Video|publisher=|accessdate=April 26, 2017}}
22. ^https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7767846/paramore-hard-times-video-director-80s
23. ^http://www.computerteam.co/#/paramore/
24. ^{{cite AV media notes |title=After Laughter |others=Paramore |year=2017 |publisher=Fueled by Ramen}}
25. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2017/04/aria-chart-watch-418/|title=ARIA CHART WATCH #418|publisher=auspOp|date=April 29, 2017|accessdate=April 29, 2017}}
26. ^{{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=Irish Recorded Music Association|accessdate=April 29, 2017}}
27. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=radio_songs&year=2017&month=06&day=12|title=Billboard Japan Radio Songs|language=Japanese|publisher=Billboard Japan|date=12 June 2017|accessdate=12 June 2017}}
28. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pieci.lv/lv/lr5/top40|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619165334/http://www.pieci.lv/lv/lr5/top40|dead-url=yes|archive-date=June 19, 2017|title=Latvijas Top 40|publisher=Latvijas Radio|date=June 19, 2017|accessdate=June 19, 2017}}
29. ^{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4357|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=May 1, 2017|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}
30. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/netdata/ghl002.mbr/select?webgrp=B&webindex=1&listtab=1&listindex=1|title=Veckolista Heatseeker - Vecka 17, 28 april 2017|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|accessdate=28 April 2017}}
31. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/hot-rock-songs |title=Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017 |work=Billboard |accessdate=January 5, 2018}}
32. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/alternative-songs |title=Alternative Songs – Year-End 2017 |work=Billboard |accessdate=January 5, 2018}}
33. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2017/8071126/best-rock-songs-2017-top-25|title=The 25 Best Rock Songs of 2017: Critics' Picks|website=Billboard.com|access-date=December 29, 2017}}
34. ^{{cite web|title=FMQB: Radio Industry News (CHR > Available for Airplay)|url=http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691|publisher=FMQB (Mediaspan)|accessdate=April 22, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422225859/http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691|archivedate=April 22, 2017}}
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