Customer Reviews:
 Breaking the Code November 25, 2008
Amaranth (Northern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Decode" is a perfect,brooding fit for the Twilight soundtrack. With its emo,goth, Hot Topic-muzak like sound "Decode" sonically describes the dysfunctional relationship of the vampire Edward and his mortal ladylove Bella. Paramore has a sound that blends Evanescence with alternative rock/pop. It's sort of like Saving Abel and Seether, but it's far superior.
"Decode" is about the inability to "read" another person. Edward, for example, is a telepath who can read minds--everyone's-except Bella's. The song has the desperation (and maybe self-destructiveness?) of the story. It's not only about forbidden love, but a fundamentally dysfunctional love. The course of true love never did run smooth.
Not Much To Decode Here November 18, 2008
Flap Jackson (State Road, NC)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've never read, or have the desire to read Twilight, but I do know that the series has created a very unhealthy fanboy/fangirl obsession among people. I also know that at least by the looks of the movie, it has a creepy gothic tone to it, which also creepily seeps into this song. The song, sound wise drifts in and out of modern rock, and a hint of post-hardcore. In either case, it's not very original.
Sure, Haley Williams always bring an extra element with her vocals, but there's not much to love here. It's not really something you'd rock out to, sing-along to, and it doesn't strike me as brilliant. I mean, I'd be considered around the target age group, and I just don't get it. Maybe it's because I like my music lighter and sunnier. But overall, this song heavily strikes me as something I don't like, but others might. Whether you're that other, depends on your taste for the dark side, or the twilight, in this case. I also think the song is heavily geared towards fans of the book, which doesn't do people like me much good.
Real Score: 2.5
 Savior Of The Soundtrack November 7, 2008
Lance G. Augustine (The Midwest, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Not only is "Decode" the standout song on the otherwise somewhat bland soundtrack of "Twilight" (don't get me wrong...there are a few decent tracks, just not with this kind of energy), this rocker is also one of Paramore's better songs on any album...it bests "Let The Flames Begin" from "Riot" and is reminiscent of Flyleaf, a band that takes their rock seriously.
While Paramore has always been high-energy, some songs tend to drift toward pleasing the teenage demographic...not so with "Decode", the tone and straight-ahead rock nature should help this band with their reputation for a much larger rock audience of all ages.
It's not cliche' and won't get old after just a few listens...A+
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