Panic! At The Disco - Death of a Bachelor (Record Review)

I know I'm a little late to the new P!ATD party, but it's been busy and I'd still like to add my little something to this new gem of art.

Personally, I've been excited for this baby to be out ever since the glorious 'Hallelujah' got released onto the world. The excitement never died down with each song that got put out. Such as the intro 'Victorious' which instantly throws you off your chair to cheer and dance along to Urie's significant chants, immediately marking itself as one of my personal favorites. It's no secret that Urie has an immense vocal range and certainly likes to show it off, too, which is why in songs like 'Emperor's New Clothes', 'Hallelujah' or 'Golden Days', you might find yourself in utter awe at his talent. Not only that, but the notable fact that Urie plays all the instruments himself, adds to the already over-whelming musical talent with which this record is soaked. 

While in tracks like 'Death of a Bachelor', he shows off the obvious influences of one of his long-time heroes, Sinatra, and gets more jazz-y and groovey, others, such as 'House of Memories', make you move your hips once more. If you want to or not. There's really not much of a choice. 

Lyrically, it's very clear for the most part what he intends to get across. Most obvious e.g. in 'Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time' which covers the nightlife and its temptations, including drugs, alcohol, sex and the consequences it comes with for the next morning, its mood perfectly set instrumentally. 

Apart from the musical aspect of the record, Urie's has also done one hell of a job with all the videos he delivered to the songs so far, especially 'Emperor's New Clothes' probably being the most outstanding of them.

All in all, while the record does have a bit of a low point with 'The Good, The Bad and The Dirty', other than that, it's a rather flawless record, delivered by one of the brightest minds of music these days. 

Having gone through all the member changes, being the only original member left, Urie still lives up to the name and delivers another marvelous record with 'Death of a Bachelor'.

Favorite song(s): Victorious, Impossible Year, Emperor's New Clothes

Overall: 8,5/10

Cheerio xx