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Death of a Bachelor
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  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the rock band-turned-solo-act featuring Brendon Urie was produced by Jake Sinclair.
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Death of a Bachelor
Do I look lonely? I see the shadows on my face People have told me I don't look the same Maybe I lost weight I'm playing hooky With the best of the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Kerrang!
    Jan 19, 2016
    100
    Like the soundtrack to a wedding reception, DOAB is Panic! At The Disco turnt up, both musically and lyrically. [9 Jan 2016, p.50]
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  2. Alternative Press
    Jan 7, 2016
    80
    For all of its precocious, borderline bratty moments, Death Of A Bachelor is a remarkably nuanced affair. [Feb 2016, p.95]
  3. DIY Magazine
    Jan 15, 2016
    80
    An unpredictable but spectacular ride through pop, rock and everything in between, it’s hard not to bowled over by Urie’s efforts yet again.
  4. Clash Music
    Jan 7, 2016
    70
    At the centre of Panic At The Disco’s best album yet is Urie himself. The charisma and eccentricity of the front man, matched by his jaw-dropping vocal acrobatics sees Urie finally become the ringmaster of his own circus.
  5. 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.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Jan 14, 2016
    60
    The more conventional pop/rock tracks detract from his eccentric impulses and feel like compromises.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jan 7, 2016
    40
    It's a confusing affair, where [Urie] foolishly tries to croon like Frank Sinatra on the title track and never quite nails down whatever the big idea was supposed to be. Still, there are moments to cherish. [Feb 2016, p.115]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 58
  3. Negative: 5 out of 58
  1. Szen
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Passionate and beautifully evolved, "Panic At The Disco" (Brendon Urie) created an album full of emotion, powerful rhythms and excellentPassionate 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.… Expand
  2. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    my stan album of panic! at the disco. whoever hates this album is tasteless i said what i said
  4. 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 whichEven 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… Expand
  5. 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 hereEven 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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 sameIt 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.… Expand
  8. 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 afterI'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 ..    … Expand

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