HAYLEY WILLIAMS - EGO DEATH AT A BACHELORETTE PARTY (Highlighter Yellow Colored Vinyl) (2LP)

After 20+ years spent fulfilling their contract for Atlantic Records - a contract Williams signed as a mere teenager - Paramore announced in December of 2023 that they were finally an independent band. This surprise collection is self-released by Hayley Williams on her new venture Post Atlantic. These songs come as the third batch of work released from Williams as a solo artist. "The record-epitomizing vulnerability and transformative growth-reveals a more mature and introspective side of Williams," said Pitchfork of Petals, and went on to say of Flowers "her voice is undoubtedly the standout feature... husky and gentle, dangerous yet warm," and explained that the minimal production "makes this a purposeful reset."

Tracklist

Disk 1:
1.   Ice in My Oj
2.   Glum
3.   Kill Me
4.   Whim
5.   M*rt*z*p*n*
6.   Disappearing Man
7.   Love Me Different
8.   Brotherly Hate
9.   Negative Self Talk
10. Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

Disk 2:
11. Hard
12. Discovery Channel
13. True Believer
14. Zissou
15. Dream Girl in Shibuya
16. Blood Bros
17. I Won't Quit You
18. Parachute

RMFN Notes:

"People who wanted a more intimate understanding of Hayley's psyche will truly love this album. The Paramore persona is still there, but there's an even more personal approach to the lyrics. It plays like an extended playlist with plenty of diversity to keep things interesting and fresh. To me, she seems to really enjoy the freedom of expanding across new genres, which perhaps Paramore holds her back from. This was an unexpected and FUN release in 2025." - Chris