Panic! at the Disco began their legacy in 2004 in Las Vegas with Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson,
and Brendon Urie. Originally they were only a Blink-182 cover band, but had developed their own sound
over time. They’ve released five albums, the first in 2005, and the fifth on January 15, 2016. “Death of a
Bachelor” was expected to be a mix of Frank Sinatra and British band Queen, according to lead singer
Brendon Urie.
“Impossible Year,” the last track on the album, holds the most prominent Sinatra tone, with a jazzy
undertone and smooth trumpets surrounding Urie’s suave voice.
“Hallelujah” was released on April 20th, 2015, followed by “Victorious” on September 29th. “Hallelujah”
stands to be an anthem of love, in retrospect. “I love the things you hate about yourself,” sings Urie.
“Death of a Bachelor” is the face of the new album, and rightly so. With the deep vocals, blaring
trumpets, and the thrumming beat of the drums, it comes together as a rather unique, vibrant sound.
“Crazy=Genius” is one of the most talked about tracks due to the well-executed blend of rock and jazz
to form such an upbeat dance song.
With the album ending on “Impossible Year,” the slowest and most melancholy song on the record, it’s
almost like an afterthought to the title of the album, “Death of a Bachelor,” as if the track itself is
mourning.
This album is outstanding, but not so good that it’s any better than the other marvelous works of art by
Panic! at the Disco.
Nicole Smith
and Brendon Urie. Originally they were only a Blink-182 cover band, but had developed their own sound
over time. They’ve released five albums, the first in 2005, and the fifth on January 15, 2016. “Death of a
Bachelor” was expected to be a mix of Frank Sinatra and British band Queen, according to lead singer
Brendon Urie.
“Impossible Year,” the last track on the album, holds the most prominent Sinatra tone, with a jazzy
undertone and smooth trumpets surrounding Urie’s suave voice.
“Hallelujah” was released on April 20th, 2015, followed by “Victorious” on September 29th. “Hallelujah”
stands to be an anthem of love, in retrospect. “I love the things you hate about yourself,” sings Urie.
“Death of a Bachelor” is the face of the new album, and rightly so. With the deep vocals, blaring
trumpets, and the thrumming beat of the drums, it comes together as a rather unique, vibrant sound.
“Crazy=Genius” is one of the most talked about tracks due to the well-executed blend of rock and jazz
to form such an upbeat dance song.
With the album ending on “Impossible Year,” the slowest and most melancholy song on the record, it’s
almost like an afterthought to the title of the album, “Death of a Bachelor,” as if the track itself is
mourning.
This album is outstanding, but not so good that it’s any better than the other marvelous works of art by
Panic! at the Disco.
Nicole Smith