Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!
by Panic! At the Disco
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 189 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 161 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 189
  3. Negative: 12 out of 189
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  1. NolanLundgaard
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! by Panic! At The Disco: 7.23

    This Is Gospel: 1 :) Miss Jackson: 0.75 Vegas Lights: 1 :) Girl That You Love: 0.5 Nicotine: 1 :) Girls / Girls / Boys: 1 :) Casual Affair: 0.75 Far Too Young to Die: 1 Collar Full: 1 :) The End of All Things: 0.5 8.5/10 = .850 -> 7.23 Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! packs in as much punch as you would    Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! by Panic! At The Disco: 7.23

    This Is Gospel: 1 :)
    Miss Jackson: 0.75
    Vegas Lights: 1 :)
    Girl That You Love: 0.5
    Nicotine: 1 :)
    Girls / Girls / Boys: 1 :)
    Casual Affair: 0.75
    Far Too Young to Die: 1
    Collar Full: 1 :)
    The End of All Things: 0.5

    8.5/10 = .850 -> 7.23

    Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! packs in as much punch as you would expect from a Panic! At The Disco album. While as energetic as their previous release, Vices & Virtues, this outing is much more experimental, and for the most part, the risks work beautifully. Despite the new style, I was pleased to hear the abundance of Panic! DNA that was infused in their music. “Too Weird” also does away with most of the “classical” instrumental interludes that were a significant portion of “A Fever” and “Vices”. While they made the album itself flow together more, I found myself being free from the annoyance in the bad side of them. This Is Gospel set the stage for what I should expect from the album, and it did not disappoint. The kick-drum with the vocals sounded really nice, as did the e-guitars in the chorus and the loud bass in the second verse. The song’s build was also really nice and I thought the lyrics were splendid. The ending with the slowing kick drum was clever. Besides Miss Jackson’s repetitive lyrics, I really liked it. The big drums and bass were especially nice. I also thought the featured person sounded pretty nice; this feature was a good idea. Vegas Lights’s beginning was phenomenal and I loved how the song kept tying it back to that clever lyric. The song’s rhythm was clever and I liked the music’s dynamics. I enjoyed how 80s Girl That You Love sounded, with all the synths that were used (shook things up), though the lyrics were almost too repetitive, feeling like there was a lack of substance. I also could have done without the right-panned screeching synth. Nicotine was amazing, perhaps my favorite from the album. The high piano and the majestic guitar riff made a great combo, and I thought it was brilliant how the music got really quiet for the verse. The bass was top notch and the lyrics were fantastic, a hit in my eyes in every way. The bass was also killer in Girls / Girls / Boys, and I appreciated its lyrics. Paired with a groovy drumbeat, this song was another winner. The synth and drums in Casual Affair was a great way to start a song. The vocal effect was something I could have lived without, though. However, the background vocals were cool and I loved the layering of vocals in the bridge. The fake ending was pretty sick and the rebound rocked. Far Too Young to Die just fit together really well, from the synth riff to the piano and the bigger part. The lyrics were also well done. The synth opening to Collar Full teed up the song for success. The vibrato on the synths was nice and I really enjoyed the song’s lyrics. The “mini solo” was a fun touch along with the breakdown with a buildback. The vocal effect in The End of All Things made the lyrics a little hard to hear, though the piano was pretty. While I thought the song was a nice closer, it didn’t fit well with the rest of the album. Generally speaking, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die was another Panic! At The Disco album not selling short on fun. The band really knows how to throw together wonderful beats paired with very well-thought out lyrics, making for a really enjoyable experience. While this may be Panic’s least consistent album over all, it still makes for very fun listening and I will happily listen to many of its songs again. Fans of Panic! should enjoy this album, along with fans of pop rock. Going in chronological order, I am so excited to listen to Panic! At The Disco’s next release after this hype one. Highlights: This Is Gospel, Vegas Lights, Nicotine, Girls / Girls / Boys, Far Too Young to Die, and Collar Full.    … Expand
  2. OrdinaryContent
    Oct 8, 2013
    10
    Maybe it's their sound, maybe their lyrics, but this band always keeps me coming back for something new, and they never disappoint. I'm going to be jamming out to this one for a while, and I'm sure there are songs on this album for everyone to do the same.
  3. riverstumpf
    Oct 8, 2013
    10
    It could be because I've been a huge fan of the band since the outbreak of "I Write Sins", but this band deserves a rate of 10. With each album, single, video (ect.) these guys find a way to stir up the pot, get people talking, and change their sound. The album is coated with catchy, irresistible choruses and with the addition of Dallon Weekes, recently becoming a threesome, Too Weird toIt could be because I've been a huge fan of the band since the outbreak of "I Write Sins", but this band deserves a rate of 10. With each album, single, video (ect.) these guys find a way to stir up the pot, get people talking, and change their sound. The album is coated with catchy, irresistible choruses and with the addition of Dallon Weekes, recently becoming a threesome, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die is definitely a record with much put-forth effort.… Expand
  4. Wonderbink
    Oct 8, 2013
    10
    Panic! At the Disco is back with their fourth studio album. Many people complain that they do not sound like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out". Well to be perfectly blunt with you, they haven't sounded like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" since "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out".

    Panic! At the Disco's sound changes as the years progress, and it's for the better. This time they've given us "Too    Panic! At the Disco is back with their fourth studio album. Many people complain that they do not sound like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out". Well to be perfectly blunt with you, they haven't sounded like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" since "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out".

    Panic! At the Disco's sound changes as the years progress, and it's for the better. This time they've given us "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!" and I will be honest I like it better than their debut album.

    'This is Gospel' is the first track on the album and the second single from the album. It is energetic and reminiscent of their old work, but with a very "Too Weird/Too Rare" sound to it. It is quite the throwback to old fans and newcomers alike.

    The album features 10 songs each telling a story. Too Weird/Too Rare will infect you with it's heavy drum beats and mesmerizing vocals. As a long time Panic! At the Disco fan, this change in their sound is more than welcome.    … Expand
  5. ErickFernandes
    Oct 8, 2013
    9
    Maybe sounds more of the same, but, Panic! At the Disco has a great sonority and awesome lyrics. The album is short but every song can be a great single.
  6. Markosvini
    Oct 11, 2013
    10
    Um dos melhores cd's que já ouvi na minha vida... super demais, com um gostinho misterioso e com a pitada certa de nostalgia que só o Panic! At the Disco consegue colocar nas suas musicas, arisco dizer que Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! superou Vices & Virtues, destaque para as musicas This Is Gospel, Miss Jackson, Nicotine, Girls/Girls/Boys!
  7. indietunes
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    To be completely honest.. This wasn't their best album but it still rocked, despite many of the songs having a similar sound. Panic still never fails to give the fans what they want. Its good overall.
  8. samwalie
    Oct 20, 2013
    8
    Best album since pretty odd. The techno beats of casual affair, collar full mixed with the pounding drumbeats of "this is gospel" and the soaring vocals of "this is Jackson" and "Too young to die" combine to a great album
  9. Jacobson
    Apr 3, 2014
    9
    It may be an unpopular opinion, but every time Panic! releases an album, I think it's better than the last. They just keep on getting good. I agree with one user that hey haven't sounded like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" since "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out", and I think that's great! At the time, the album was a massive success, especially since the genre was prevalent, with FOB beingIt may be an unpopular opinion, but every time Panic! releases an album, I think it's better than the last. They just keep on getting good. I agree with one user that hey haven't sounded like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" since "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out", and I think that's great! At the time, the album was a massive success, especially since the genre was prevalent, with FOB being quite famous.

    As for the album, I think the only one I didn't like that much was "Girl That You Love". As for the other songs, I think they were really, really good. They won't beat the lyrical genius of "Fever" (Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?), but still good. I guess two of my favorites would be "Nicotine" and "Collar Full". "This Is Gospel" gets a special mention because I love how the verse starts out with Urie using a vocoder, then blasts us in the chorus with his awesome voice. Brilliant.

    If you haven't heard the bonus songs, you should. "All The Boys" is pretty good too.

    Let me just say this, Panic is doing much more than reinventing themselves. They're evolving.    … Expand
  10. Orlandreson
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    Panic! At the Disco is back with their fourth studio album. Many people complain that they do not sound like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out". Well to be perfectly blunt with you, they haven't sounded like "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" since "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out".

    Panic! At the Disco's sound changes as the years progress, and it's for the better. This time
  11. tallonrk1
    Jan 28, 2014
    8
    It's simple: this is Panic!'s best album. Sure there are a few missteps here and there on the album, but overall, their album is much more intricate and mature on this album, which makes for a more enjoyable and interesting listen than what they have put out before.
  12. FyanEl
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    This is a very delightful album worth listening to. To me, I think half the songs sounds better with loud speakers while the other half are better using earphones. 'This Is Gospel' will always have a special place in my heart.
  13. reallybadblood
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG very good uhu
  14. ThatOneReviewa
    Oct 29, 2015
    8
    Panic!'s fourth album has taken a complete turn away from their emo pop roots to a more synthpop style, however, they've done it good. It's like a natural evolution. "This Is Gospel" and "Miss Jackson" really show that the band has matured over the years. Some of the songs are boring, but that's the only problem I have with this album.
  15. dalton_brewster
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Panic! Panic! Panic!...Are You Nasty? By: Dalton Brewster
    Well Panic! has been a favorite of mine through out their entire career with favorite tracks such as "I Write Sins...", "She Held The World", and "Sarah Smiles." It almost seems like each time a member or members drop out before each new record they change their sound and in one case for Pretty. Odd. it worked. But now that they    Panic! Panic! Panic!...Are You Nasty? By: Dalton Brewster
    Well Panic! has been a favorite of mine through out their entire career with favorite tracks such as "I Write Sins...", "She Held The World", and "Sarah Smiles." It almost seems like each time a member or members drop out before each new record they change their sound and in one case for Pretty. Odd. it worked. But now that they have released Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! you gotta ask yourself, what will it sound like and will it be good. Cuz we all know Vices & Virtues was Ok. We knew what these guys can do but each album it seems like they're giving us less and less. So i went into this record expecting it to be a killer record and for it to straight up kick their 3 predecessors ass's. Did It? Oh my god yes!! This album not only exceeded my expectations but it paved way for a new fan base. They took the sounds of pop music and fused it with this really synth/rockish undertone backed with frontman and co-founder Brendon Urie's alluring, and bodacious vocals this is truly a perfect album. Highlight tracks? Every single 10 songs (12 if you can find their deluxe tracks "All The Boys" and "Can't Fight Against The Youth.)
    So yeah listen to it... You'll be glad you did.    … Expand
  16. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Panic! At The Disco consegue nos dar um álbum delicioso de ouvir. Apesar do teor eletrônico meio exagerado em algumas músicas, que tiram um pouco do brilho, não apagam a maravilha que é o álbum em si.
  17. katelynkennedy
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    I have been a fan of Panic! At The Disco since I was nine years old. each album was different and unique in it's own way. A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was incredible. Pretty Odd took me some getting used to but now I love it. Vices And Virtues was great. Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die is a masterpiece. Every song, bar two in my opinion, were all incredible. Ingenious lyrics, as is theI have been a fan of Panic! At The Disco since I was nine years old. each album was different and unique in it's own way. A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was incredible. Pretty Odd took me some getting used to but now I love it. Vices And Virtues was great. Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die is a masterpiece. Every song, bar two in my opinion, were all incredible. Ingenious lyrics, as is the norm for all Panic! albums, matched wit great beats and the occasional music video, makes for a great album.… Expand
  18. HPFANBOY1237
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    This almost was an 8/10 for me, but 3 fabulous songs at the end barely pushed it to a 9/10. Those songs were, "Far Too Young to Die", "Collar Full", and "The End of All Things". Obviously, those aren't the only amazing songs on the album, "This is Gospel", "Nicotine", and "Casual Affair" are amazing too. Unfortunately, "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die" took my number one complaint fromThis almost was an 8/10 for me, but 3 fabulous songs at the end barely pushed it to a 9/10. Those songs were, "Far Too Young to Die", "Collar Full", and "The End of All Things". Obviously, those aren't the only amazing songs on the album, "This is Gospel", "Nicotine", and "Casual Affair" are amazing too. Unfortunately, "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die" took my number one complaint from "Vices & Virtues" (the lyrics were sometimes repetitive) and made 90% of the lyrics repetitive. They repeat the chorus way too times and even though the lyrics were repetitive in "Vices & Virtues" the lyrics were much better there than they are here. This is still a great album, I really enjoy every song on here, it's just not their best effort. Barely A- like a 90.00%.… Expand
  19. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Um dos melhores do Panic pra mim. Gosto de ouvir esse album nos meus momentos mais felizes, incrível que cada música passa uma vibe boa.
  20. MacsMusic
    Mar 15, 2018
    7
    TWTL has a different style form Death of a Bachelor, and, like DoaB, works extremely well. Most of the songs on TWTL have awesome, addictive music that makes you come back for more. I personally have listened to TWTL many, many times. The electronic tone and editing work surprisingly well, and really just sound great, even on the worst song - "Casual Affair".

    There is nothing good or    TWTL has a different style form Death of a Bachelor, and, like DoaB, works extremely well. Most of the songs on TWTL have awesome, addictive music that makes you come back for more. I personally have listened to TWTL many, many times. The electronic tone and editing work surprisingly well, and really just sound great, even on the worst song - "Casual Affair".

    There is nothing good or meaningful to take from TWTL, and DoaB has the same problem. This album has a great sense of style, but a painful lack of substance.    … Expand
  21. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    This is a very fresh album with multiple bangers. Panic! at the disco has outdone themselves once again.
  22. guycritics
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! te leva automaticamente para uma noite agitada em Las Vegas, com todo o drama, romances, casos e despedidas
  23. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Another good panic album. Panic at the disco experiments with pop, rock and even dance pop. I liked almost every song from this album. My favorites are nicotine, miss jackson, Vegas lights, far too young to die, casual affair and the end of all things. Why? Let's analyze.

    Nicotine: Nicotine is a song about a toxic relationship along with nicotine itself. The relationship and nicotine    Another good panic album. Panic at the disco experiments with pop, rock and even dance pop. I liked almost every song from this album. My favorites are nicotine, miss jackson, Vegas lights, far too young to die, casual affair and the end of all things. Why? Let's analyze.

    Nicotine:
    Nicotine is a song about a toxic relationship along with nicotine itself. The relationship and nicotine addiction have lost control, he wants to stop the relationship but she has more control so he feels hes stuck.

    Miss Jackson is a song about how some women manipulate men to love them but abandon them soon after.

    Vegas lights is about Las Vegas's pros and cons.

    Far too young to die is about magnetic romantic connection and youthful urgency.

    Casual affair is about secrecy and thrill of having a one night casual affair. 

    The end of all things is an ode to Brandon's wife Sarah.

    This is what I call a solid album.
    Getting a 80/100 or an 80%    … Expand
  24. DylanAshcroft
    Mar 5, 2020
    8
    TRTLTYTD is a solid solid album. With a mix of guitar music and synth-based pop sounds, Brendon really experiments with vocal effects to create an authentic and memorable sound. The album has no set sound and keeps the listener enticed the whole way through, whether it's the passionate guitars of This is Gospel, the psychedelic sound of Casual Affair, or the romantic essence of The End OfTRTLTYTD is a solid solid album. With a mix of guitar music and synth-based pop sounds, Brendon really experiments with vocal effects to create an authentic and memorable sound. The album has no set sound and keeps the listener enticed the whole way through, whether it's the passionate guitars of This is Gospel, the psychedelic sound of Casual Affair, or the romantic essence of The End Of All Things. Key tracks: This Is Gospel, Collar Full, Casual Affair. 81/100… Expand
  25. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    sin duda es un álbum revelador. me gusta la estética que es algo setentera, junto con trajes elegantes y grandes letreros de neón sacados de las vegas. me gustan mucho las canciones, se sienten bien y la canción final con el piano melancólico le da la chispa. todas las canciones se sientes que se complementan entre sí, y eso es algo bueno. mis canciones favoritas son vegas lights, nicotinesin duda es un álbum revelador. me gusta la estética que es algo setentera, junto con trajes elegantes y grandes letreros de neón sacados de las vegas. me gustan mucho las canciones, se sienten bien y la canción final con el piano melancólico le da la chispa. todas las canciones se sientes que se complementan entre sí, y eso es algo bueno. mis canciones favoritas son vegas lights, nicotine y girl that you love… Expand
  26. userwithmusic
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    this album needs a wow. it is so good and decent. you can really feel the songs and it is such a unique thing among albums. maybe the lyrics are not perfect but the melodies do everything that is needed.
  27. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    7
    This album feels different to the rest. Great lyrics and catchy songs! As other reviews say, Miss Jackson and This is Gospel are highlights!

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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Kerrang!
    Oct 29, 2013
    80
    Panic! At The Disco's latest offering is a good time, almost all the time. [5 Oct 2013, p.52]
  2. PopMatters
    Oct 22, 2013
    40
    Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! is cold and computerized, celebrating an aesthetic that proudly values overbearing, repetitious style over creative substance and varied timbres.
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  3. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Oct 9, 2013
    80
    The different moods and soundscapes take awhile to digest and let sink in, but every trip back to the dim dance floor has your feet leaving the disco with fresh moves and new accolades.
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