On Jan. 15 the alternative rock band Panic! At the Disco released their new album, “Death Of A Bachelor.”
The group started out in 2004 with their album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” which includes their most popular lead single, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” Many people know the band exclusively for that song.
After taking a two-year break from releasing any albums, this talented group released another album. According to iTunes, Brendon Urie, the lead singer of the group, recorded this album right before his wedding to say goodbye to being a bachelor.
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This album didn’t have as many unforgettable hits as their past albums have. Panic!, as they are referred to by adoring fans, has changed their sound from when they first started. There are definitely songs on this album that deserve great recognition but others, not so much.
As soon as the album starts, the listener gets thrown automatically into the beats of “Victorious,” one of the first singles that was released from the album. “Victorious” is about having as much fun as possible even if it means “living like a washed up celebrity.” This song has an amazing beat that makes the listener want to forget all the bad in their life and just go crazy. While actually listening to the lyrics of this song, there is a much darker feel to it. That seems like a common occurrence within the band’s music. The lyrics of “Victorious” are saying that it feels great to be bad.
One of the other songs on this album that stands out is “Hallelujah.” This song says that it’s okay to be a sinner and to accept who you are. In this song, it seems like Urie is trying to justify an affair. It is saying it’s okay to be sad over a breakup, but don’t waste your time being sad about it forever. “Hallelujah” has a feel-good beat that you will want to listen to on repeat.
The album’s title track, “Death of a Bachelor,” has a very Broadway feel that listeners won’t want to miss out on. This song seems to reach back to the style of music that Panic! started out with. “Death of a Bachelor” has a jazz type of beat that makes it an irresistibly great song. Urie’s voice is so smooth and moves with the beat perfectly. This song will definitely make women swoon over him.
Other songs on the album like “Emperor’s New Clothes,” “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time,” and “The Good, The Bad and the Dirty” are great additions to Panic! At the Disco’s discography. This album wasn’t one of the best from the alternative rock group, but it still has songs that anyone can jam to when in the right mood.
Rating: 3 out of 5
