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Paramore

Hard Times

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89
Based on 366 ratings
2017 Rank: #70

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April 19, 2017 / Release Date
Single / Format
Fueled by Ramen / Label
New Wave, Alternative Dance, Pop Rock
Synthpop
,
Disco
,
Funk Rock
,
Jangle Pop
 / Genre
Taylor York, Justin Meldal-Johnsen / Producer
Hayley Williams, Taylor York / Writer
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Borntolive
Borntolive
85

This sounds like Blondie + Donkey Kong. I like it.

40
9y
MAN
MAN
100

It's still the best song from "After Laughter".

30
4y
aCriticalXCXfan
aCriticalXCXfan
100

“Hard Times” has re-entered my rotation for a reason — it’s a stone-cold, timeless banger!

28
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yanaro
yanaro
52

this song just pisses me off

5
1w
aCriticalXCXfan
aCriticalXCXfan
100

“Hard Times” has re-entered my rotation for a reason — it’s a stone-cold, timeless banger!

28
5
1mo
TameImpala1dude
TameImpala1dude
30

Millennial burger shop music

2
2mo
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TurbulenceSSB
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this song is so addicting

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