The fourth album from America’s alternative rock band Panic! At The Disco was released on the 8th October and it was worth the wait.
It seemed impossible to me that anything could beat their 2005 debut album ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out’ but Brendon Urie, Dallon Weekes and Spencer Smith are musical geniuses and although it is very hard to compare all 4 of their albums, this one certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Whilst some of their other material has brilliant, deep lyrics this album stays true to the bands Las Vegas roots. It has a heavier dance feel than we’ve previously seen and extensive use of synthesisers. Think less emotional and more Vegas dance party- a theatrical, entertaining and care free listen.
Track Listing:
1. This Is Gospel
2. Miss Jackson (featuring Lolo)
3. Vegas Lights
4. Girl That You Love
5. Nicotine
6. Girls/Girls/Boys
7. Casual Affair
8. Far Too Young To Die
9. Collar Full
10. The End of All Things
Having already released Miss Jackson and This Is Gospel, their sound has definitely evolved. The latter being the opening track and one that is worthy of being belted out in the shower. Yes, I am guilty of doing this. These first two songs set very high standards for the rest of the album and although none of the others quite match these, I am certainly not disappointed.
With songs like Vegas Lights and Girls/Girls/Boys having an electronic, futuristic feel they are slightly over repetitive and less memorable than some others. They don’t prove Panic! At The Disco’s incredible song writing skills quite like their first album did. However, every time the band starts to falter they manage to pick themselves back up, this time in the form of the song Nicotine, an addictive injection of excitement which once again displays the amazing vocals of the lead singer and makes you overlook the slightly flawed songs. The few average songs in the middle of the album are completely forgotten about with the killers at the beginning and end.
Although it is perhaps a little less than what I was hoping for, it is still one to be enjoyed turned up on full volume with plenty of room to dance. Fans of Fall Out Boy will undoubtedly enjoy this album as it sounds similar, without being identical, to their latest sound.
Favourite track on the album: This Is Gospel
Rating: 4/5
Available on amazon.co.uk and iTunes
