Track-by-Track: ‘Flowers for Vases/Descansos’ by Hayley Williams (2021)

Hayley Williams, known as the energetic lead singer of Paramore, took the world by storm when she released her debut solo album Petals for Armor. After her North American and European tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams got to work and wrote more songs that didn’t quite fit the overall tone of PFA. Written and recorded by Williams herself, Flowers for Vases / Descansos was released in February 2021. A more intimate collection of songs that seem to take her previous message of emotional vulnerability to the next level, her sophomore solo effort is definitely somber in terms of lyrics. To commemorate the album’s first anniversary, let’s take a look back at one of Williams’ best works to date. 

Click HERE to read the full listicle.
Written for Coog Radio – University of Houston.