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There’s been a recent deluge in Paramore merch. That’s thanks largely to the band’s involvement in the hit teen movie, Twilight. The soundtrack for the movie feature’s the group’s Decode and I Caught Myself. For certain though, with the level of passion that the band pours into its work, its members would mostly likely take offense at being labeled merely as that band that played for Twilight.

The band’s music is mainly categorized as pop punk and emo. Unlike other famous punk acts like Avril Lavigne however, the band is almost decidedly moving against the grain of traditional punk. There is nothing of the formulaic, whiny, grating attitude that characterizes typical punk. The band’s music is altogether enthusiastic, deeply emotional and upfront.

The level of maturity of the group’s music is surprising considering that they can perhaps be regarded as kids on stage. Although the members have aged in the six years that they have been around, they started when they were barely teens. Before there were Paramore albums that sold like hotcakes, there were only these kids practicing in a garage. Lead vocalist Hayley Williams was only 14 and drummer Zac Farro was only 12 when the group first came together. They were joined by Josh Farro on lead guitars, Jeremy Davis on bass guitar and Jason Bynum on rhythm guitar. Although there was an initial hesitation over Williams’ gender, she has stayed on consistently as lead vocals.

The band first gave the public a taste of their own brand of music through their debut release All We Know is Falling in 2005. This was inspired by the emotional experience of Jeremy Davis leaving the group. Although this album is perhaps the closest to formulaic pop punk, it did not immediately lead to astounding success for the group. Davis eventually rejoined his band members after only a few months of being away. Jason Bynum was replaced by Hunter Lamb who also soon left to get married.

In 2007, the prospect of more Paramore albums rolling out became obvious. Riot! was released this year and saw a good start with its entry into the Billboard 200 at number 20. Although the album saw a modest start, it did reach platinum status in the US. With the exit of Lamb, rhythm guitar duties were performed by Taylor York. From then on, Paramore was clearly on an upward movement.

The group saw greater visibility and recognition in 2008 when they hit the February cover of Alternative Press after having been voted by readers as Best Band of 2007. On the same month, they received a nomination for Best New Artist in the Grammy Awards. By May 2008, the group had embarked on a tour called The Final Riot. Shortly after the end of the tour in September, two of their songs were released for Twilight. In September 2009, the group released Brand New Eyes which to date is the band’s most chart topping release.

There is no stopping the deluge of Paramore merchandise like music clothing. This is despite the rift rumors that have haunted and continue to haunt the group. Past rumored conflict revolved around the media’s focus on Hayley Williams. By all current appearances though, the group is as solid as platinum.