The Best Panic! at the Disco Albums, Ranked
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The seventh and final offering is a jaunty meander down memory lane, steered by Brendon Urie's nostalgia-dappled lyrics and vibrant vocalizations. Released in 2022, this elegy to the band's 17-year run basks in its influences, tipping a hat to '70s and '80s musical titans with nods to The Beatles, The Police, and notably, Queen. Recorded live to an 8-track tape machine for a vintage feel, the album marries Urie's showmanship with lush instrumentals. Critics lavished praise on the record, applauding its confident swagger while acknowledging its poignant undertones. This is a love letter to rock’s golden era, told with Broadway-worthy flair.
Tracklist:
1. "Viva Las Vengeance"
2. "Middle of a Breakup"
3. "Don't Let the Light Go Out"
4. "Local God"
5. "Star Spangled Banger"
6. "God Killed Rock and Roll"
7. "Say It Louder"
8. "Sugar Soaker"
9. "Something About Maggie"
10. "Sad Clown"
11. "All by Yourself"
12. "Do It to Death"Release Date: 2022
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As the inaugural venture of Panic! at the Disco, this audacious medley of tracks is steeped in pop-punk and baroque pop influences. The transition from electronica-infused sounds in the first part to baroque pop in the latter part is punctuated with an intermission, creating an engaging and unique listening experience. Recorded on a shoestring budget but having an outsized cultural impact, it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. The album’s sales surpassed 1.8 million, largely boosted by the breakout hit single. Critics remained divided, yet there was a consensus about the album's vibrancy and bravura.
Tracklist:
1. Introduction (instrumental)
2. The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage
3. London Beckoned Songs About Money Written by Machines
4. Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks
5. Camisado
6. Time to Dance
7. Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
8. Intermission (instrumental)
9. But It's Better If You Do
10. I Write Sins Not Tragedies
11. I Constantly Thank God for Esteban
12. There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't Thought of It Yet
13. Build God, Then We'll Talk- Photo:
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After lineup changes that left Panic! at the Disco a duo, the third album is a highly experimental project, infusing various sounds including marimbas, synths, and a children's choir. It marks Brendon Urie's evolution as the band's primary songwriter, fueling lyrics with themes of manipulation and confusion. The album, an outcome of over two years of artistic exploration, debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200. Mixed reviews underscored the depth of musical variety while criticising lyrical simplicity. It's a milestone in Panic! At The Disco’s discography, marking a shift with Urie at the helm steering the band's creative direction.
Tracklist:
1. The Ballad of Mona Lisa
2. Let's Kill Tonight
3. Hurricane
4. Memories
5. Trade Mistakes
6. Ready to Go (Get Me Out of My Mind)
7. Always
8. The Calendar
9. Sarah Smiles
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In its fifth studio release, Panic! at the Disco boldly treads into uncharted territory, bidding farewell to the conventional band structure and emerging as a solo endeavor steered by Brendon Urie. It found itself basking in the limelight, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 while clinching double platinum status. Critics' reviews were generally favorable, lauding the blend of flamboyant swagger and mechanized gleam throughout the album. The record, a tribute to Urie's Vegas-rooted life, oscillates between Sinatra-like crooning and energetic rock anthems, pinpointing Urie’s eagerness to redefine his artistic identity. The album’s Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album speaks volumes about its resonance amidst formidable competition.
Tracklist:
1. Victorious
2. Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time
3. Hallelujah
4. Emperor's New Clothes
5. Death of a Bachelor
6. Crazy=Genius
7. LA Devotee
8. Golden Days
9. The Good, the Bad and the Dirty
10. House of Memories
11. Impossible Year- Photo:
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The fourth album marries ecstatic aural indulgences, from electronica to hip-hop. This party record marked Dallon Weekes's only appearance as an official band member and was the last to feature drummer Spencer Smith. Critics touted an agreeable reception, commending the variety of genres explored throughout. Its vibrant tracks deliver an array of sentiments, inspired by the glitz and grime of the band's city of origin - Las Vegas. This collection of songs is undeniably personal, becoming Panic!'s swan song as a rock ensemble before moving on to being essentially a Brendon Urie solo project.
Tracklist:
1. This Is Gospel
2. Miss Jackson (feat. 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
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Stepping boldly away from their prior electro-punk stylings, their second album could be aptly described as a musical left turn. Recorded partly at the famed Abbey Road Studios, this baroque pop-infused collection of songs paints psychedelic soundscapes, heavily inspired by The Beach Boys and The. Despite an initially lukewarm commercial response and mixed critical reception, it still managed to clinch platinum status and peak at number two on Billboard. Notably, it marked the band's final project featuring Jon Walker and Ryan Ross amongst its ranks, and their only work without their trademark exclamation mark in the name.
Tracklist:
1. We're So Starving
2. Nine in the Afternoon
3. She's a Handsome Woman
4. Do You Know What I'm Seeing?
5. That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)
6. I Have Friends in Holy Spaces
8. When the Day Met the Night
9. Pas de Cheval
10. The Piano Knows Something I Don't Know
11. Behind the Sea
12. Folkin' Around
13. She Had the World
14. From a Mountain in the Middle of the Cabins
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From the eclectic and soaring debut of "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" to the closing crescendo of "King of the Clouds," the sixth studio album deftly broadcasts an irrefutably theatrical resonance. A project heavily molded by Brendon Urie's Broadway stint in Kinky Boots, it marries showmanship and musicality, resulting in an album gleaming with bombast and grandness. Critics have expressed an array of positive reviews, highlighting the album's unprecedented levels of drama and sass. This sonic journey boldly climbed the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's ever-lasting appeal. It is undeniably a vivid illustration of Urie's progression as a songwriter and performer.
Tracklist:
1. (F**k A) Silver Lining
2. Say Amen (Saturday Night)
3. Hey Look Ma, I Made It
4. High Hopes
5. Roaring 20s
6. Dancing's Not a Crime
7. One of the Drunks
8. The Overpass
9. King of the Clouds
10. Old Fashioned
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