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Paramore - The Only Exception

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"The Only Exception" is a single from Paramore's 2009 album "Brand New Eyes" that became the band's highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #24. The ballad represented a significant departure from the band's typical pop-punk sound, featuring acoustic guitar, minimal percussion, and frontwoman Hayley Williams' vocals. The song was certified platinum and helped expand Paramore's audience beyond their alternative rock base.

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Which Paramore album includes The Only Exception?

The Only Exception appears on Paramore's 2009 album Brand New Eyes. It stands out as one of the album's more restrained and openly romantic songs.

How high did The Only Exception chart on the Billboard Hot 100?

The song reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became Paramore's highest-charting song on that chart.

Why does The Only Exception sound different from Paramore's pop-punk songs?

The ballad uses acoustic guitar and a more restrained arrangement than Paramore's usual pop-punk material. That change in sound made it a significant stylistic departure on Brand New Eyes.

What does the title The Only Exception refer to?

The title refers to one person who makes the narrator question a general distrust of love and relationships. The song turns that emotional exception into a vulnerable acoustic ballad from 2009.

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