Panic at the Disco’s new album Pretty. Odd. has caused quite a stir in the music world. Fan reviews are less than complimentary. Critic reviews range from harsh to fair. There is no question that the musicality and tone has shifted from eccentric, provocative, and upbeat to a slower and more relaxed sound. However, as the band promises in there introduction track, “ We’re So Staving,” they are the same old Panic. (without the exclamation point) The sound may have changed, but the lyrics remain dark, intricate, and as satirical as in the previous album A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.
The main complaint from fans is: “Panic has lost its sound.” I completely disagree. I have no objection to artists growing and evolving their art. Just because their new sound isn’t their old sound, doesn’t mean they have lost their talent. Please don’t take my word, or the word of other critics. Give Pretty. Odd. a shot without comparing it to prior works. You might find something you don’t expect: you like it, a lot.
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So far it seems the "pretty odd", but that's what they were going for. I like "we're so starving" :)
It's definitely a different sounds but different doesn't equal bad.
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