Death of a Bachelor
by Panic! At the Disco
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  1. katelynkennedy
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    It is definitely one of my favourite Panic! At The Disco albums, it's the first one that has no bad songs, in my opinion of course. I fell in love with every single song as they came out and when the full album came out today I listened non-stop. Golden Days, Emperor's New Clothes, Don't Threaten Me With A good Time and House Of Memories are my personal favourites, but they are all incredible.
  2. Neth3rtwist
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    Urie is close. Really close. Tracks like Emporer's New Clothes and yes, even Death of a Bachelor show Urie's range and talent without sounding too much like Fall Out Boy which, I'm afraid, has always been Panic!'s thorn in its side. His musical genius is obvious, its just finding something that will appeal to more of the mainstream crowd that will ultimately determine if Urie truly isUrie is close. Really close. Tracks like Emporer's New Clothes and yes, even Death of a Bachelor show Urie's range and talent without sounding too much like Fall Out Boy which, I'm afraid, has always been Panic!'s thorn in its side. His musical genius is obvious, its just finding something that will appeal to more of the mainstream crowd that will ultimately determine if Urie truly is destined to be of caliber to the next Sinatra since, lets face it, Urie is no Michael Buble (which could be a good thing). Some of his tracks are still too emo-sounding or Fall Out Boy-sounding, which is when Urie is at his worse. It's tough when your voice sounds exactly the same as another pop band's leader. But, like I said, this effort is probably the closest Urie has gotten to developing his own, mainstream niche.… Expand
  3. stako
    Jan 15, 2016
    8
    Even though we see another instance of a band, seemingly being afraid to be true-rock (for whatever reason), as compositions, all tracks here are solid. They are infectious, powerful, energetic and atmospheric. The album absolutely resonates with the accurate sound of the era, while bringing lots of fresh ideas and nuances to the mix. Even though the lyrics are lackluster at best, theyEven though we see another instance of a band, seemingly being afraid to be true-rock (for whatever reason), as compositions, all tracks here are solid. They are infectious, powerful, energetic and atmospheric. The album absolutely resonates with the accurate sound of the era, while bringing lots of fresh ideas and nuances to the mix. Even though the lyrics are lackluster at best, they cling to the proper language that suits the chosen styles. The ammount of hits in this pack is astounding. "Death of a Bachelor" is one of PATD's strongest releases. It's filled with interesting ideas, that end up sticking on your mind. The entire pop-wraper of the post-productions leaves a bitter-sweet taste in the mouth, as when hearing the band playing live, it's not exactly the same. Even at that, the music here is a very succesfull mix of neo-jazz and rock (sprinkled with needless pop elements), which will certainly appeal to most people, who don't mindlessly hate, but actually listen to the music at hand. Panic! At The Disco have raised the bar for themselves once again, proving that they are very tallented musicians, but ultimately the want to please everyone brings their work down.… Expand
  4. CS_DANK
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Honestly, it's not not perfect, but compared to other Panic! At The Disco albums I wholeheartedly enjoyed the songs and the throwback to swing and older music such as Franz Ferdinand, but it doesn't have a theme or genera in which to fit into. It feels more like a collage or collection of songs than a themed album, but over all I loved it and it will take up many hours of my time justHonestly, it's not not perfect, but compared to other Panic! At The Disco albums I wholeheartedly enjoyed the songs and the throwback to swing and older music such as Franz Ferdinand, but it doesn't have a theme or genera in which to fit into. It feels more like a collage or collection of songs than a themed album, but over all I loved it and it will take up many hours of my time just sitting there and enjoying it.

    Sincerely,
    A Bored 14 year old.    … Expand
  5. Custom_Concerns
    Jan 15, 2016
    4
    I don't completely hate Panic's new record, but I assuredly do not enjoy it, either. The instrumentation is terribly bland, the songwriting sounds uninspired, and the style presented on Death of a Bachelor has been overdone to a pulp. I know quite a few people have been enjoying this new record, but it simply does nothing for me.
  6. Szen
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Passionate and beautifully evolved, "Panic At The Disco" (Brendon Urie) created an album full of emotion, powerful rhythms and excellent vocals, that in the end is one of their very best.
  7. Emefer
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Realmente uma obra-prima, e quem poderia dizer que, depois de 10 anos de banda, a estrela principal ainda seria Brendon Urie em si. Melhores: Death Of a Bahcelor, Impossible Year, Golden Days
  8. Orlandreson
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    One of their best! Brendon Urie only get better and better as musician. Golden Days is a masterpiece. This album has no bad songs, they all amazing!!!
  9. thiagourie
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns deles sim, principalmente considerando que agora Brendon Urie é o único integrante oficial da banda. Boa produção, composições e melodias. NEM SÓ DE METACRITIC VIVERÁ O HOMEM!
  10. evtsoares
    Jan 15, 2016
    7
    It is hectic , and different kind of innovative. Mr. Urie does not make a better album than its predecessor , but is able to maintain the same quality.
  11. Norgizfox
    Dec 7, 2016
    3
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  12. RvwFromUpHere
    Jan 20, 2016
    7
    Who: The Brendon Urie Band
    What: Brendon Urie writing songs that would be incredible if performed by Disney villains
    Where: Fall Out Boy's shadow
    When (can I listen again): Whenever you want vindication for Ryan Ross being kicked out of the band
    Why: It's simply 11 really solid pop hits with no depth, and hey, sometimes that's all we need to hear
  13. sheiser
    May 19, 2016
    1
    He thinks it's cool to swear and all he sings about is depression, sex, and alcohol........................................................................
  14. Sadblee
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    Esperaba mucho del disco y la verdad fue un poco decepcionante, es bastante lamentable si lo comparamos con su antecesor "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!" (2013) que a pesar de la poca relevancia que tuvo en su momento es toda una joya. Esto se veía venir desde que se estrenó "Hallelujah" como primer sencillo del álbum, pero aun así mis expectativas se mantenían altas gracias a losEsperaba mucho del disco y la verdad fue un poco decepcionante, es bastante lamentable si lo comparamos con su antecesor "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!" (2013) que a pesar de la poca relevancia que tuvo en su momento es toda una joya. Esto se veía venir desde que se estrenó "Hallelujah" como primer sencillo del álbum, pero aun así mis expectativas se mantenían altas gracias a los siguientes sencillos; "Emperor's New Clothes" y "Death of a Bachelor" . Claramente es el peor disco de la banda hasta el momento, se nota la ausencia de varios integrantes… Expand
  15. matthewn1999
    Jan 15, 2016
    8
    Certainly one of the catchiest and most fun albums released in quite some time, it is, admittedly, quite short however. Seeing as 6 of the 11 songs were pre-released as singles or promotional stunts ahead of time, the release of the album itself was less exciting than it could have been. All in all, still a great release from Panic! At the Disco. I can definitely see myself enjoying thisCertainly one of the catchiest and most fun albums released in quite some time, it is, admittedly, quite short however. Seeing as 6 of the 11 songs were pre-released as singles or promotional stunts ahead of time, the release of the album itself was less exciting than it could have been. All in all, still a great release from Panic! At the Disco. I can definitely see myself enjoying this album for months to come!… Expand
  16. Garnio
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    This is a pretty decent album. No really terrible songs. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time is probably the best of the bunch on this one. I rate 9/10
  17. carlosantonio98
    Jan 16, 2016
    9
    This album is as good as A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, Brendon's vocals are great in this record. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, Emperor's New Clothes and Crazy=Genius are the best songs of the album
  18. blvrryface
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    The album is a spectacular journey that portrays Urie as a self destructive man that seems to not want to be fixed until the final half, in which he recognizes the mistakes he has made. Thoroughly enjoyable. My personal favorite is Golden Days.
  19. JesseXRP
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
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  20. Alexwinter
    Jul 8, 2018
    0
    I'm sorry, but whenj I re-listened to this album, he did not like me at all. I thought for a very long time that the album was cool, but after the release of PFTW, I realized that this album is much weaker than the new one, in DOAB
    less interesting experiments with sound. That's how opinions change sometimes ..
  21. Roberto11
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    My favorite álbum, a masterpiece, this is an álbum that screams every where Brendon Urie and i like that
  22. Eric10375
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    It's been over a year since this album came out and I'm still obsessed. There is not a track I don't like. My top 3 would be: LA Devotee, Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time, and The Good, the Bad and the Dirty. Check it out if you're a fan.
  23. proterospongia
    Jan 19, 2016
    7
    It's nice to see how Urie managed to sustain P!ATD creative power while the group was falling apart. Death of a Bachelor contains some of the theatrical elements that earned fans at the band's apex 10 years ago, but doesn't bring anything really new or innovative. This album is no masterpiece, but it overcompensates with fun.
  24. horcrux2007
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Now that Brendon Urie is the only remaining member of Panic! at the Disco, he has created an album that can be personal while still being true to the band's unique style. Every song has meaning while still being fun enough to listen to multiple times.
  25. nelin9
    Jan 17, 2016
    6
    Anyone giving this a 10 knows nothing about reviewing an album. First of all yes the albums good its not amazing and that's what a 10 is. The album has good songs and some that are just plain annoying. Lets be honest nothing on this album will revive P!@TD. Its just another decent album from an aging band who is slowly losing it relevance in this overly populated industry.
  26. GabrielRabelo
    Feb 5, 2016
    9
    Eu acho o melhor álbum deles, um dos melhores lançamentos do ano (sei que está "meio" cedo para dizer isso, mas, não tenho sombra de dúvidas que o álbum não deixará de ser um dos melhores lançamentos de 2016), "Death Of A Bachelor" a faixa-título do CD é a minha favorita e a melhor, merece mais reconhecimento, apesar de estrear em #1 na Billboard 200.
  27. lucar1o
    Jan 16, 2016
    6
    I don't know if the problem lies on the uninspired lyrics or in the fact that I was used to the undeniable greatness of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!', but 'Death of Bachelor' got me so underwhelmed. It's a short, predictable album. I kept waiting for another track to hook me up just like 'Emperor's New Clothes' did when it was released. Didn't happened. They raised my expectationsI don't know if the problem lies on the uninspired lyrics or in the fact that I was used to the undeniable greatness of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!', but 'Death of Bachelor' got me so underwhelmed. It's a short, predictable album. I kept waiting for another track to hook me up just like 'Emperor's New Clothes' did when it was released. Didn't happened. They raised my expectations a little too much. 'Golden Days' is pretty good, tho. I don't hate it, but doesn't worth the money. It lacks the geniality of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' and the maturity of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'. Still love the band.… Expand
  28. noisedeath
    Jan 20, 2016
    6
    Panic! at the Disco is now a solo act for lead vocalist Brendon Urie, and he's doing all the vocals, all guitar, all bass, most keyboard parts, most drum parts, and most backing vocals. The only thing completely left to session musicians here is the brass. However, this album doesn't totally succeed. Despite the dynamic instrumentation, Urie's awesome vocal range, and the cool jazz,Panic! at the Disco is now a solo act for lead vocalist Brendon Urie, and he's doing all the vocals, all guitar, all bass, most keyboard parts, most drum parts, and most backing vocals. The only thing completely left to session musicians here is the brass. However, this album doesn't totally succeed. Despite the dynamic instrumentation, Urie's awesome vocal range, and the cool jazz, hip-hop, EDM, and classic rock influences, this record feels a little empty. There are too many different styles going on here, and even though that's really commendable the album feels a little in-cohesive. Urie also tends to find himself going too safe on
    the production here as well, with a lack of grit or adventure being present. The lyrics are occasionally interesting or very well done, but overall Brendon just never gained the best footing lyrically (and it really shows often on this record). That being said, many of the songs on the record are fun and show off Brendon's diverse influences quite well.

    Favorite Tracks:
    -Crazy=Genius
    -Golden Days
    -The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty

    Least Favorite Tracks:
    -Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time
    -House of Memories    … Expand
  29. ArtRushmer
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    If you've ever enjoyed Panic! At The Disco then this album surely wont disappoint. Musically there are familiar fun and up tempo thrills but Brendon Urie also touches on a few hints of a more classic jazz and swing sound. Its certainly more mature than some previous efforts, but lyrically there are still pitfalls and a comparison to Brian Wilson which albeit brash, is still utterlyIf you've ever enjoyed Panic! At The Disco then this album surely wont disappoint. Musically there are familiar fun and up tempo thrills but Brendon Urie also touches on a few hints of a more classic jazz and swing sound. Its certainly more mature than some previous efforts, but lyrically there are still pitfalls and a comparison to Brian Wilson which albeit brash, is still utterly delusional... Still, unlike the the end of bachelorhood, there will be no regrets here.
    My Top Tracks: Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, Death of a Bachelor, Golden Days    … Expand
  30. kd65878
    Feb 7, 2016
    8
    Panic! at the Disco's new album "Death of a Bachelor" is something that we as fans haven't heard in their sound since their beginning. I think the new sound on "Hallelujah" and "Victorious" are fantastic. They continue to be lyrical and Brenden Urie's voice gives a new life to the music.
  31. TrentBizub
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    This is what Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby soundtrack would sound like if done by Panic! Main gripe is it feels like a collection of songs, not a unified project.

    Favorite Tracks: Victorious, Hallelujah, Emperor's New Clothes, Death Of A Bachelor, Crazy=Genius, Golden Days, House of Memories, and Impossible Year.
  32. Iateyourcookies
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    This is amazing, the music, lead singer's voice and atmosphere it is all purely amazing.
    I really enjoyed this album especially lead singer's voice, holy bananas , it is just phenomenal.
    I would also recommend you watching the music video for the song "Emperor's New Clothes" it needs Jesus but it is really good.
  33. PadfootBlack
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    This is Panic! At The Disco's second best album, coming close behind A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. This is a collection of songs that are both fun to listen to and sing along with.
  34. carcrashhearts
    Mar 6, 2016
    5
    On Panic!'s last album (Too Weird To Live Too Rare To Die!) Brendon wanted to originally write Girl That You Love entirely in French and someone either in the band or producing the record it was like "Uh, Brendon no you can't do that" and on this record it definitely feels like there was nobody there to tell Brendon not to do anything. It feels off the rails, chaotic, and has no realOn Panic!'s last album (Too Weird To Live Too Rare To Die!) Brendon wanted to originally write Girl That You Love entirely in French and someone either in the band or producing the record it was like "Uh, Brendon no you can't do that" and on this record it definitely feels like there was nobody there to tell Brendon not to do anything. It feels off the rails, chaotic, and has no real direction. Seriously! Compare Emperor's New Clothes to the eponymous track that is placed right after it and they could very well be from two completely different albums. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, while a fun tune has some of the laziest lyrics ever to come from Panic! and it just really feels like a step down from TWTLTRTD, which was amazing, concise, and feels like it hit its stride on every track. There are some standout tracks on Death Of A Bachelor, such as Golden Days and LA Devotee but for the most part the record is just a bit...forgettable. And the way that it starts off with something as pumped up as Victorious but ends with such a whimper like Impossible Year is just...bleh. Also this might just be me but the album is REALLY loud, like not in a good way. Victorious could probably make my ears bleed if I played it at 100% volume . Anyways honestly the record isn't the worst thing to ever grace my ears and it's fun but there's definitely improvements that could've been made to elevate it to another level. If you like P!ATD you'll probably enjoy this record.… Expand
  35. Lopesito27
    Sep 16, 2018
    8
    This may be one of the most vibrant albums I've ever heard. The songs are catchy, energetic and great fun. In Brendon's first solo project, he is confident enough to showcase his stronger-than-ever vibrant presence.
  36. not_mueller
    Mar 24, 2016
    4
    I've always felt Panic! lacked a full sound after Pretty. Odd. , when almost all the members left. With Brendan Urie being the only member left, the sound fully manifested into a straight pop album. The emotional depth and lyrical brilliance has faded away. I will say, however, that Crazy=Genius, the title track, and Impossible Year were welcome jazz editions. Had Urie focused more on hisI've always felt Panic! lacked a full sound after Pretty. Odd. , when almost all the members left. With Brendan Urie being the only member left, the sound fully manifested into a straight pop album. The emotional depth and lyrical brilliance has faded away. I will say, however, that Crazy=Genius, the title track, and Impossible Year were welcome jazz editions. Had Urie focused more on his Sinatra influence, this album would have become less boring and to be honest annoying (at times i.e. Victorious). He put in good effort, but it lacked the depth and interesting sound I look for in a Panic album.… Expand
  37. blumjac
    Nov 5, 2016
    9
    Clever blend of new and old styles of music and never has a dull moment. The ranges covered are fantastic and the songs are extremely catchy. Not the most positive of lyrics at times but overall a great album.
  38. kevindouglas
    Feb 21, 2017
    6
    O álbum mais pop da banda, onde se nota o impacto da ausência de seus ex integrantes. Ainda assim, um bom álbum, de fácil audição e que conta com uma das melhores canções do Panic! até hoje: "Death of a Bachelor".

    Victorious: 5 Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time: 7 Hallelujah: 9 Emperor's New Clothes: 7 Death of a Bachelor: 10 Crazy=Genius: 6 LA Devotee: 5 Golden Days: 7 The    O álbum mais pop da banda, onde se nota o impacto da ausência de seus ex integrantes. Ainda assim, um bom álbum, de fácil audição e que conta com uma das melhores canções do Panic! até hoje: "Death of a Bachelor".

    Victorious: 5
    Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time: 7
    Hallelujah: 9
    Emperor's New Clothes: 7
    Death of a Bachelor: 10
    Crazy=Genius: 6
    LA Devotee: 5
    Golden Days: 7
    The Good, the Bad and the Dirty: 5
    House of Memories: 5
    Impossible Year: 8

    Total: 6,7    … Expand
  39. johnnyblaise
    May 3, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite albums of 2016. Takes elements from the debut classic A Fever You Can't Sweat Out but more pop and jazz influences. Urie's best vocal performance to date.
  40. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Tentando entender ainda essa nota pela crítica. Esse é o album que marca a nova era do Panic e principalmente com a personalidade do Brendon mais evidente. Com um pouco de Jazz (Brendon sempre falou ser fã de Sinatra) e guitarras fortes (Victorious). Com certeza meu favorito.
  41. ReviewByAnIdiot
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    Death of A Bachelor is an enjoyable album throughout, even pretty at moments.

    It isn't lyrically incredible, but the music is energetic and it doesn't get full of itself in length (the album is only 11 tracks long). If you like Panic! At the Disco already, yeah, you'll enjoy it. If you like the alternative rock archetype without much of a story, you'll enjoy it. If not, there isn't    Death of A Bachelor is an enjoyable album throughout, even pretty at moments.

    It isn't lyrically incredible, but the music is energetic and it doesn't get full of itself in length (the album is only 11 tracks long).

    If you like Panic! At the Disco already, yeah, you'll enjoy it. If you like the alternative rock archetype without much of a story, you'll enjoy it. If not, there isn't much else to convince you that this genre is that good.

    Personal favorites: Impossible Year, Death Of A Bachelor, and Emperor's New Clothes.    … Expand
  42. MacsMusic
    Jan 15, 2018
    7
    Lyrically, this album is pretty weak throughout. The exceptions are "Impossible year" and "Death of a Bachelor", which are very classy and good lyrically. The other songs are mostly crazy party songs. "Hallelujah" is the worst song on the album, with terrible lyrics. The vocals and music on this album, however, are great. "La Devote", "Emperor's New Clothes", and "House of Memories" areLyrically, this album is pretty weak throughout. The exceptions are "Impossible year" and "Death of a Bachelor", which are very classy and good lyrically. The other songs are mostly crazy party songs. "Hallelujah" is the worst song on the album, with terrible lyrics. The vocals and music on this album, however, are great. "La Devote", "Emperor's New Clothes", and "House of Memories" are awesome musically, and the impressive vocals only make them better. "Crazy=Genius" has original, fun music with some very memorable lyrics. In conclusion, weak lyrics and good music plus impressive vocals make DoaB a solid record.… Expand
  43. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    This is definitely in my top 3 favorite albums. I find myself listening to it daily, almost 2 years after it was released. I have high hopes for how Urie will top this masterpiece.
  44. NolanLundgaard
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco: 7.85

    Victorious: 1 :) Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time: 0.75 Hallelujah: 1 :) Emperor’s New Clothes: 0.75 Death of a Bachelor: 0.75 Crazy = Genius: 1 :) LA Devotee: 1 :) Golden Days: 1 :) The Good, the Bad and the Dirty: 1 :) House of Memories: 0.75 Impossible Year: 0.75 9.75/11 ~ .886 -> 7.85 Death of a Bachelor, Panic! At    Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco: 7.85

    Victorious: 1 :)
    Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time: 0.75
    Hallelujah: 1 :)
    Emperor’s New Clothes: 0.75
    Death of a Bachelor: 0.75
    Crazy = Genius: 1 :)
    LA Devotee: 1 :)
    Golden Days: 1 :)
    The Good, the Bad and the Dirty: 1 :)
    House of Memories: 0.75
    Impossible Year: 0.75

    9.75/11 ~ .886 -> 7.85

    Death of a Bachelor, Panic! At The Disco’s out-of-time fifth album, is a pretty fun one. I enjoyed the musical theme of the Roaring 20s that the artist pulls off very well, and this album is fairly consistently good. There weren’t really any songs that I didn’t enjoy, though this album is certainly at its best when they go all-in. Death of a Bachelor begins with Victorious, which was a strong start to the album. I liked the a cappella start and the riffs that came in later (the horns were a great choice). For some reason, the melody of the verses stood out to me and the whole thing all fit super well together to form the resulting toe-tapper. Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time featured a great guitar riff and I really liked the e-piano as well. I thought it was fun how the titular line was spoken instead of sung, but for some reason I couldn’t get down with most of the lyrics (there was a one-liner in the bridge though that I really enjoyed). Musically, I thought the absence of bass during the harmonizing guitar solo and the ending’s drum only prechorus were awesome. Hallelujah’s extended intro was great and I appreciated the calmer/slower music. The song had some good lyrics and I enjoyed the vocals only ending. The fuzz bass in Emperor’s New Clothes, though I wasn’t sure how I felt about the vocal effect. The bridge is pretty cool but dropping to vocals only was starting to get a little old by this point. I loved the loud bass in Death of a Bachelor but the e-drums sounded a little generic. There were some well-written lyrics and I liked the horns, though. The bridge was fairly staccato for me but I did like the comeback with the horn solo. I enjoyed its catchiness and fun ending. The Roaring 20s vibe was taken to 11 with Crazy = Genius. The toms and vocals made a great combination and the horns were probably the best choice for the song. The e-guitars in the chorus reminded me of some of their Vices & Virtues stuff, which rocked. I was also a big fan of the lyrics in this song. I enjoyed the upbeatness of LA Devotee and I also found the lyrics and different-sounding bridge to be fun. The key change was yet another thing about this song that I thought worked extremely well. This song included, I thought so far that Death of a Bachelor had used horns in a very fun way. I appreciated how all-in Golden Days was and I loved the panned distorted pm guitar. The transitions in the song were golden (get it?) and the timing of the bridge was fun. The Good, the Bad and the Dirty continued that current win streak. A gutsy opening, good lyrics, and a pleasing “post-chorus” melody made this song great. House of Memories was panned pretty well and I enjoyed the guitar and piano combo, especially with the dirty horns. I thought that the slowing down was really cool, but I felt that the distorted synth wasn’t the best choice for when it sped back up again. Impossible Year’s calmer music was actually a really nice way to end the album. It showcased Brendon Urie’s low range extremely well and I liked the horn break. The whole song was great until the ending, when I wished it wasn’t drawn out as long as it was. In general, I thought that Death of a Bachelor was one of Panic! At The Disco’s best releases yet. I thought that thematically with the music, this album was spot on. Of course, Panic! always gets creative with their music choices, so the quality of music shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to fans. People who enjoy more upbeat pop should enjoy this album, but it works especially well for me because “pop-rocky” music is my favorite genre and I’d say that a lot of Death of a Bachelor fits that category. I am extremely eager to listen to Pray for the Wicked, as I hear Panic! may release something else later this year and I’d love to be all caught up. Highlights: Victorious; Hallelujah; Crazy = Genius; LA Devotee; Golden Days; and The Good, the Bad and the Dirty.    … Expand
  45. guycritics
    May 26, 2018
    7
    Produzido completamente pelo Brendon, Death of a Bachelor se volta muito para o pop rock, com músicas animadas em geral, algumas que poderiam ter sido grandes hits. Death of a Bachelor foi a introdução do Brendon! At the Disco para o mundo
  46. JessD
    Jul 8, 2018
    2
    I don't like it. This is awful. This is bored...
    I'm soooo sorry(( It's make me sad,but I don't like it
  47. camp3stre
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    idk about other people, but this album to me is perfect, seriously it changes my life in very good ways, and thanks to this album I discovered Brendon, that's it, maybe my review it's too good, thx to the situtation, but in overall I really think that is a very amazing album.
  48. ClaireE
    Oct 24, 2018
    0
    Just starting to get acquainted with the music of panic.
    and this album was a disappointment.
    Empty themes and empty music. Much weaker than the sixth album and the fourth.
  49. beadlex
    Apr 13, 2019
    5
    Death of a Bachelor feels more like a compilation than an album. None of the songs really fit together very well, which really ruins the overall experience for me. There are a few songs that stand out to me (like Emperor's New Clothes) which I really enjoy, but for me the whole project is very forgettable.
  50. Enchanted24
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    An amazing album with jazz influences worthy of listening. No skips, very original.
  51. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    my stan album of panic! at the disco. whoever hates this album is tasteless i said what i said
  52. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 5, 2020
    7
    This is a decent album. I love the jazz and Frank Sinatra vibes. Brendon can do almost every genre perfectly.
  53. jamiejay
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    The only problem I have with this album is that I wish it had more tracks. Totally in love with Urie's new sound. Let's (again) take a moment to appreciate how incredible his voice is.
  54. RajeeyahSultana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album was nonstop energy and i loved every minute of it. Panic! at the disco albums just keep getting better and better. Brendon's vocals on this album are insanely good and this will definitely go down as one of the legendary albums of rock music, and he is clearly the best vocalist alive. 10/10. this album will spark a lot of jealousy because its so good.
  55. mywinlessfight
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    It's a fun, fast paced album with impressive vocals and great production. It's not perfect but I had fun listening to it and the songs were stuck in my head throughout the day.
  56. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    es sorprendente saber que este álbum fue trabajado solo por brendon urie, aún así se siente la ausencia de los anteriores miembros, que por razones personales decidieron dejar panic!. me gusta que el álbum sea una despedida de soltería, de allí el título y portada del álbum. los samples no son un problema en absoluto. las canciones dan un aire al rock de los noventa y se siente re bien,es sorprendente saber que este álbum fue trabajado solo por brendon urie, aún así se siente la ausencia de los anteriores miembros, que por razones personales decidieron dejar panic!. me gusta que el álbum sea una despedida de soltería, de allí el título y portada del álbum. los samples no son un problema en absoluto. las canciones dan un aire al rock de los noventa y se siente re bien, aparte que se siente un poco la influencia del metal. mis canciones favoritas son house of memories, the good the bad and the dirty, victorious y dont threaten me with a good time… Expand
  57. RB2345
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Even though pray for the wicked is a great album this is just the better version of it with an actual good mix of rock and pop which accelerates the album to highs but it does drag on a bit at the end with the good the bad and the dirty and impossible year. A must listen for any panic! at the disco fan
  58. j444cks
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Perhaps the best Panic! album of all time! Urie's incredible vocal range is a force to be reckoned with.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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#64 Most Shared Album of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. PopMatters
    Jan 27, 2016
    70
    On balance Death of a Bachelor is a commendable success.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    Ultimately, Death of a Bachelor marks the final transformation of Panic! At the Disco from egalitarian emo band to collaborative pop band headed with singular charisma by Urie the uncontested chairman.
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  3. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 20, 2016
    60
    Simply put, Death of a Bachelor is exactly the hot mess it wants to be. It’s been a while since I’ve heard an album that’s so divisive in its quality, so manic on one end and so lazy on the other.
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