#iTunesSounds: Panic! at the Disco – “Death of a Bachelor” – February 7, 2016
By: Kris Watkins @KrisWatkinsPSB
With every album, Panic! at the Disco keeps it fresh and changes things up a bit and band keeps that same philosophy with the latest release, “Death of a Bachelor” with lead singer and only remaining original band member, Brendon Urie, channeling his inner Frank Sinatra on numerous tracks.
I have been a Panic! at the Disco fan since their debut 2005 album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.” My roommate at the time, Blake, left the CD in my car and I lied to him when he asked if I had it because I loved the cd and didn’t’ want to give it back. Not only did I love that album but the music video for the hit song “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” is one of my favorites of all time.
Official Video: “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”
Here are my favorite tracks from this latest album:
3) “Hallelujah”
Breakdown: I love a song that allows us to embrace our mistakes (sins) but still know that we can move forward once we own up to what has transgressed in the past. This song has a strong chorus that is catchy and has you singing out “Hallelujah” every time it gets to the hook.
Favorite Line: “No one wants you when you have no heart and I’m sitting pretty in my brand new scars and you’ll never know if you don’t ever try again.”
5) “Death of a Bachelor”
Breakdown: Urie kills it and really shows his range in this song hitting the high falsettos and deep baritones to go along with an instrumental arrangement that reminds you of modern day Sinatra song. Urie not only sings about the end of an era of bachelorhood, but more importantly the promise of a brighter era when you fall in love with a woman and commit your life to them.
Favorite Line: “Oh Seems so fitting for happily ever after How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter At the expense of the death of a bachelor?”
6) “Crazy=Genius”
Breakdown: Upbeat with a swing music feel that makes you want to get up and dance and swing your lady around on the dancefloor.
Favorite Line: “Other boys you may have dated serrated your heart with a slice, but the cut off your love never hurts, Baby, it’s a sweet butter knife”
Panic! At The Disco even made Jimmy Kimmel Live:
Hell yeah, get your TVs ready! Playing "Victorious" on @JimmyKimmelLive next Monday, 1/25. Catch it at 11:35/10:35c pic.twitter.com/lq4ArfcU8N
— Panic! At The Disco (@PanicAtTheDisco) January 20, 2016
Kris Watkins is a contributor to PSBPopCulture.com. He’s well-versed in multiple walks of life from the latest Brooks sneakers to gluten free beverages. In his spare time, Watkins is considered a go-to in the world video editing and junior college basketball recruiting. Make sure to follow Watkins on Instagram and Twitter @KrisWatkinsPSB.