Vices & Virtues
by Panic! At the Disco
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. American Songwriter
    Mar 31, 2011
    60
    Vices & Virtues combines the best and most memorable elements of Panic! at the Disco's previous two full-length releases, and the end result is their catchiest and most accessible effort to date.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Mar 22, 2011
    60
    These songs are missing some of the hyper mall-rat poetry that made Panic's first two albums such daffy fun. But the arrangements are tight, even when the songs get baroque.
  3. Spin
    Mar 21, 2011
    60
    The competition is tough for Emo's Most-Avowed Dramatist -- Gerard Way? Jared Leto?! -- but Panic! at the Disco singer Brendon Urie might take the golden compact.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 30, 2011
    50
    Vices & Virtues is quite some distance from the triumphs of that remarkable record.
  6. Kerrang!
    Apr 4, 2011
    40
    With Vice & Virtues Panic At The Disco sound like the kind of people your grandparents would like. That doesn't mean that they are people who make bad music, but it does mean that they are creators of an album that does not rock. [26 Mar 2011, p.50]
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  7. The Guardian
    Mar 24, 2011
    40
    The songs sound forced and formulaic, with Ross's tales of alcoholic parents and identity confusion replaced by more straightforward lyrics about youngish love that have the difficult task of winning back fans who are now six years older.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 140
  3. Negative: 9 out of 140
  1. katielovepftw
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    trade mistakes is the best. it makes me cry but like in a good way. vices is an actual masterpiece and is their best album.
  2. jaimeelimiz
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    This album's overall aesthetic is really nice. Having bops such as Ballad or Nearly Witches also helps.
  3. Orlandreson
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    This album by Panic! At the Disco is simply stunning. Whilst it sounds different to both its predecessors, this album's new sound isThis album by Panic! At the Disco is simply stunning. Whilst it sounds different to both its predecessors, this album's new sound is excellent. Trade Mistakes and Memories being the stand-out tracks, this album has NO letdowns. An easy 10 out of 10, the best album this year and possibly this decade.… Full Review »
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