Review: Panic! At The Disco - Death Of A Bachelor

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you’re guaranteed to have heard the hit “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco, or another one of the band’s renown tracks. Since then, not only has their membership altered, but their sound has developed as well. Vocalist Brendon Urie has truly put the team on his back with the band’s latest release, Death Of A Bachelor, and demonstrated his raw musical talent in every aspect.
Featuring tracks, such as “Victorious”, “Emperor’s New Clothes” and “LA Devotee”, Urie has bridged the gap between an almost Sinatra-esque swing sound and contemporary pop with this new record. “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” and “Hallelujah” have a bit of a top 40 feel, but still have a taste of the thematic elements that feature throughout the album. The song that most accurately reflects Panic!’s vibe (fittingly) is “Golden Days”. Throughout the whole album, the mixture of Urie’s resonating vocals and refined production make for an overall solid record.
Although the band’s past albums have learned toward a more pop-punk sound, Urie’s single-handed redemption of the band’s name naturally called for adding more of a personal flavour to the music. Overall, the contagious and upbeat energy of Death Of A Bachelor make it appealing to both old and new Panic! fans alike, and it is sure to be their most successful album to date.
By Mumal T
