Riot! cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Riot! Songwriting Credits by Paramore

2007 Fueled by Ramen / Atlantic Records 11 tracks 39 min

Produced by David Bendeth  ·  Engineered by John Bender, Dan Korneff, Tim Flanzbaum, Kato Khandwala, Isaiah Abolin

Fueled by Ramen / Atlantic Records Pop-punkEmoPower popAlternative rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paramore carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Paramore 0 tracksoutside writers
Paramore's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
8
Lyricists
1
Producers
2007
Released
Data Insight

Riot! was written by Paramore's core songwriting team of Hayley Williams and Josh Farro, who share credits on every track. Taylor York co-wrote "That's What You Get," Zac Farro added to "When It Rains," and producer David Bendeth picked up co-writes on "We Are Broken" and "Fences." The closer "Born for This" credits the members of Swedish hardcore band Refused for an interpolation, but the album is otherwise entirely self-written by the band.

Paramore's breakthrough second album, produced by David Bendeth. Riot! propelled the band to mainstream success with singles including 'Misery Business,' 'Crushcrushcrush,' and 'That's What You Get.' The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
2
That's What You Get #66
Hayley WilliamsJosh FarroTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil FarroTaylor Benjamin York David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
3
Hallelujah
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
4
Misery Business #26
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
5
When It Rains
Hayley WilliamsJosh FarroZac Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil FarroZachary Wayne Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
6
Let the Flames Begin
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
7
Miracle
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
8
Crushcrushcrush #54
Hayley WilliamsJosh Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil Farro David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
9
We Are Broken
Hayley WilliamsJosh FarroDavid Bendeth Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil FarroDavid Bendeth David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
10
Fences
Hayley WilliamsJosh FarroDavid Bendeth Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil FarroDavid Bendeth David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
11
Born for This
Hayley WilliamsJosh FarroDennis LyxzénJon BrännströmKristofer Steen Hayley Nichole WilliamsJoshua Neil FarroDennis LyxzénJon BrännströmKristofer Steen David Bendeth Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors

HN
Hayley Nichole Williams
Writer
On this album11 written
HW
Hayley Williams
Writer · Vocals
On this album11 written
JF
Josh Farro
Writer
On this album11 written
JN
Joshua Neil Farro
Writer
On this album11 written
DB
David Bendeth
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
DL
Dennis Lyxzén
Writer
On this album1 written
JB
Jon Brännström
Writer
On this album1 written
KS
Kristofer Steen
Writer
On this album1 written
TB
Taylor Benjamin York
Writer
On this album1 written
TY
Taylor York
Writer
On this album1 written
ZF
Zac Farro
Writer
On this album1 written
ZW
Zachary Wayne Farro
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Riot!

Did Paramore write Riot! themselves?
Yes. Riot! was written by the band, with Hayley Williams and Josh Farro credited as the primary songwriters across all eleven tracks. A few songs add co-writes from Taylor York, Zac Farro, and producer David Bendeth, but the album was not handed to outside professional songwriters.
Who wrote "Misery Business" by Paramore?
"Misery Business" was written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro. Williams wrote the lyrics and Farro composed much of the music, and it became the band's breakout hit, reaching number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on Alternative Songs.
What is the most popular song on Paramore's Riot!?
"Misery Business" is the album's signature song and its highest-charting single, peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became Paramore's defining early hit and a staple of their live shows.
Who produced Riot! by Paramore?
Riot! was produced by David Bendeth. He also co-wrote two tracks, "We Are Broken" and "Fences," in addition to handling production across the record.
Why does "Born for This" on Riot! credit other songwriters?
"Born for This" credits Dennis Lyxzen, Jon Brannstrom, and Kristofer Steen of the Swedish hardcore band Refused because it interpolates their work. The rest of the song was written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro.
How did Riot! by Paramore perform commercially?
Riot! was a major commercial success, certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and Platinum or multi-Platinum in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. It is one of Paramore's best-selling albums and pushed the band into the mainstream.
What genre is Paramore's Riot!?
Riot! is a pop-punk and emo album with elements of power pop and alternative rock. It pairs Hayley Williams's pop-leaning vocal melodies with the band's heavier guitar-driven arrangements.

Sources

Wikipedia: Riot! (Paramore album) Wikipedia: Misery Business Wikipedia: Crushcrushcrush Wikipedia: That's What You Get MusicBrainz: Riot! release group (Paramore) Cover Art Archive: Riot! front cover Cover Art Archive: Riot! by Paramore