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. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Mar 21, 2011
    80
    The only thing I want to do at the end of Vices & Virtues is hear it all over again.
  2. AllMusic
    Dec 21, 2011
    70
    Often, the individual pieces of this patchwork pop are more captivating than the overall image, yet there's still an undeniable appeal to Urie and Smith's crazed earnest energy.
  3. Alternative Press
    Mar 21, 2011
    80
    The duo-especially Urie, who turns in some of the premier performances of his career-sound absolutely recharged, likely a result of the lineup shuffling, but also perhaps a realization that the '70s were a nice place to visit for a couple years, but life in the 21st century is much more fun.
  5. BBC Music
    Mar 28, 2011
    80
    Seemingly, emo is no longer a moody sub-culture, as one can't help but smile when a record is this brilliantly bombastic.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 23, 2011
    67
    Down two members - but up one exclamation point - Panic! at the Disco return to the surging electro-emo sound that first made them Hot Topic heartthrobs on Vices & Virtues.
  7. PopMatters
    Apr 8, 2011
    70
    The departure of two of its crew is noticeable, but Vices & Virtues remains a convincing, uplifting, and entertaining voyage.
  8. Rock Sound
    Mar 28, 2011
    80
    Above all, Vices & Virtues is a complete package that secures Panic! At The Disco as one of the most forward thinking pop-rock acts around.

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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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