Petals for Armor II explained

Petals for Armor II
Type:EP
Artist:Hayley Williams
Cover:Hayley Williams - Petals for Armor II.jpg
Released:April 21, 2020
Recorded:2019–20
Length:20:16
Label:Atlantic
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Prev Year:2020
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Petals for Armor II is the second extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. It was released on Atlantic Records on April 21, 2020,[1] as the second in a series of releases in the Petals for Armor era.[2] Williams explained the inspiration behind its title is due to her belief that "the best way for me to protect myself is to be vulnerable."[3]

Petals for Armor II was produced by Williams' Paramore bandmate Taylor York and was written throughout 2019 during Paramore's hiatus after touring in support of their fifth studio album, After Laughter (2017). The lead single, "Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris", was released on March 19, 2020.

Background

Following extensive touring in support of Paramore's fifth studio album After Laughter (2017), Hayley Williams expressed her feelings about the group's future moving forward explaining that they were not breaking up, however needed time away from writing and touring.[4] [5] In an interview with BBC Radio, in January 2020, Williams explained her process behind developing Petals for Armor.[6]

Singles

"Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris" was released to digital download and streaming platforms as the lead single on March 19, 2020.[7]

Credits and personnel

Musicians[8]

Additional personnel

Notes and References

  1. Aniftos . Rania . Hayley Williams Unveils 'Petals for Armor II' Collection, Plus New Single 'Dead Horse' . . April 21, 2020 . April 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Hayley Williams - Hayley Williams and Zane Lowe "Petals for Armor I" Apple Music Interview. www.youtube.com. 2020-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229081529/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTuq6_bqUEk. 2020-02-29. live.
  3. Web site: Hayley Williams explains meaning of Petals For Armor: "The way for me to protect myself best is to be vulnerable". NME. January 22, 2020. March 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200305123907/https://www.nme.com/news/music/hayley-williams-explains-meaning-of-petals-for-armor-2600097. March 5, 2020. live.
  4. Web site: Hayley Williams addresses Paramore's future in emotional interview. Alternative Press. March 20, 2019. March 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200215202911/https://www.altpress.com/news/hayley-williams-paramore-future/. February 15, 2020. live.
  5. Web site: Paramore had to "get quiet for a minute" for Hayley Williams' exploration. Koltan. Greenwood. Alternative Press. January 23, 2020. March 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200203215556/https://www.altpress.com/news/hayley-williams-petals-for-armor-simmer/. February 3, 2020. live.
  6. Hayley Williams' First Solo Single Is Here: Watch the Paramore Frontwoman's Horror Flick 'Simmer' Video. Billboard. 2020-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200305224822/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8548702/hayley-williams-simmer-video-solo-paramore. 2020-03-05. live.
  7. Web site: Roses / Lotus / Violet / Iris - Single by Hayley Williams. Apr 13, 2020. music.apple.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20200404104510/https://music.apple.com/us/album/roses-lotus-violet-iris-single/1503157571. April 4, 2020. live.
  8. Web site: Hayley Williams - Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris [Official Audio] ]. YouTube . 2020-04-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200411110404/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRA6xocqmow . 2020-04-11 . live .

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