Pray for the Wicked
by Panic! At the Disco
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 233 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 19 out of 233
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  1. NY3D
    Jun 27, 2018
    7
    This album is ok. It's not as good compared to the other p!atd albums they've put out, because of bad wordplay and somewhat generic pop elements. The songs are catchy and the brass is a very nice addition, but I think Brendon could have used a bit more creativity. There are some exceptions, however, such as Roaring 20s and Dying In LA. Other than that, the album is only okay, not great.
  2. Beast123
    Jun 25, 2018
    7
    This is a good album, but that's all it is. There's nothing incredibly bad, but nothing incredibly good either. Nothing stood out, for good or bad. It was all just 'good'.
  3. emmaAS
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Brendon Urie wrote this album while he was doing Kinky Boots and the album has all the Broadway sound. It has bittersweet lyrics, a mixed sound between 1920 and 2018. It's just perfect.
  4. A7sus4
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    Brendon Urie's amazing. I didn't think he'd be able to out due Death of A Bachelor but low and behold. This guy's on fire. Favorites: Silver Lining, Hey Look Ma, Dancing's Not A Crime, and Old Fashioned. Don't miss Dying In LA either. Hear this thing.
  5. DevilPray
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    At first listen, I didn't enjoy it that much. I was like meh, a usual P!ATD album. It's definitely a grower album. High Hopes is THAT song, the production at the first and second verses alone deserve the 8 I gave. I'm glad to see the song reaching #6 in US. Its their highest charted song there yet.
  6. AwaysYo
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Whilst the songs may be fun and great to dance to, Urie manages to convey the struggles that he may have endured earlier in life. The lyrial content are some of the strongest that ever been written from this artist. The songs in this album are very strong and makes this album very cohesive. This album is the perfect successor to Death Of A Bachelor.
  7. Dakoda_
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    Honestly, this album surprised me a lot. It's definitely not what I thought was going to get released, but it was a good surprise. This is not the Panic! that I fell in love with years ago, but it's still a Panic! I know and love today. I obviously do wish that we could have more music like their first and third albums specifically, but this new one is obvious Brendon wants to experiment.Honestly, this album surprised me a lot. It's definitely not what I thought was going to get released, but it was a good surprise. This is not the Panic! that I fell in love with years ago, but it's still a Panic! I know and love today. I obviously do wish that we could have more music like their first and third albums specifically, but this new one is obvious Brendon wants to experiment. Hell, he's been experimenting since day one and this newest album definitely has its own feel, and it's so welcome here. Achieving this, also, given the history of his band is quite inspiring, actually.… Expand
  8. insertusername
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    The entire album is a huge FU to the music industry and a lovely shout-out to his mom.

    As a musical and Broadway fan, as well as someone who really enjoys 50s music and jazz but also loves rock, I found this album to satisfy my every need and grant my every wish. I was hoping Kinky Boots would inspire Brendon enough to write a musical himself, and I think this is the closest thing to    The entire album is a huge FU to the music industry and a lovely shout-out to his mom.

    As a musical and Broadway fan, as well as someone who really enjoys 50s music and jazz but also loves rock, I found this album to satisfy my every need and grant my every wish. I was hoping Kinky Boots would inspire Brendon enough to write a musical himself, and I think this is the closest thing to it.

    And as a bonus to the amazing instrumentals, he has some intriguing and genius double-sided one-liners in every song. The lyrical work isn’t his best, but it really doesn’t show. The music is too swallowing to notice. It’s a magical experience.    … Expand
  9. blvckcattears
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    As a HUGE Panic! fan I have to say that Brendon did a good job, however, this is not my favorite album. I was hoping something more like "Too weird to live, too rare to die" which is my favorite album yet. I think we can all agree that Brendon being all alone did an outstanding job. He worked really hard on all his songs and it is amazing how he can still write, produce and execute all hisAs a HUGE Panic! fan I have to say that Brendon did a good job, however, this is not my favorite album. I was hoping something more like "Too weird to live, too rare to die" which is my favorite album yet. I think we can all agree that Brendon being all alone did an outstanding job. He worked really hard on all his songs and it is amazing how he can still write, produce and execute all his music alone after his band leaving. All the songs are catchy and have really good music. I don't like the heavy pop feeling you get when you listen to it. But it is definitely one of his best albums. I just can't see how this album "connects" to Brendon, is just something I've never seen before in his music. I was hoping for more punk and rock and basically got the opposite. But overall a very good album, most of the songs make me feel really nostalgic and young.… Expand
  10. immormino14
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    The Album´s beats are sickening, It makes it so easy, fun and entertainment to listen, It sound so jazzy, and mainstream at the same time, The vocals are insane, without any doubt this album is one of their best works of the band
  11. NoahRoss
    Jul 4, 2018
    5
    This is Panic! At The Disco, but I have to admit this is probably the weakest release under the name. The songs all sound (mostly) the same and there really is nothing unique about this album. Despite having catchy tunes, this is not “Death of a Bachelor” quality as we should now expect. Over all, I think Pray For The Wicked is meh.
  12. JessD
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Very cool album !! much better than the previous one!
    every song is a masterpiece!
    every song is history !!
    best, best, best !!
  13. camp3stre
    Jul 30, 2018
    9
    i was reading the comments, and it seems that everyone thinks that the album is trash, but for me is a really good album, i mean the lyrics are really good and you can see the transition between this album and "Death of a Bachelor", but I still prefer the last one, I think maybe that, for example, "The Overpass" and "Old Fashinoed" are tracks that probably shouldn't be on the album,i was reading the comments, and it seems that everyone thinks that the album is trash, but for me is a really good album, i mean the lyrics are really good and you can see the transition between this album and "Death of a Bachelor", but I still prefer the last one, I think maybe that, for example, "The Overpass" and "Old Fashinoed" are tracks that probably shouldn't be on the album, because I think that they are a little bit of trash #sorrynotsorry, in overall is a good album, enjoyable.… Expand
  14. danamartens
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    i feel that Brendon has put a lot of thought into this album and that he has tapped into his own life to write this album and that each song is one of his stories. i think that it is very lyrical and he has put a lot of thought into the album and that it means a lot to him. i think that there sound has changed a lot and that Brendon has matured with his lyrics and his writing style andi feel that Brendon has put a lot of thought into this album and that he has tapped into his own life to write this album and that each song is one of his stories. i think that it is very lyrical and he has put a lot of thought into the album and that it means a lot to him. i think that there sound has changed a lot and that Brendon has matured with his lyrics and his writing style and just the music in general, but i feel this album is a big change and that it is a great album to listen to.… Expand
  15. StavoSwift13
    Aug 18, 2018
    8
    Un álbum lleno contrastes que te deja con buen sabor de boca. Ritmos y letras movidos y pegadizos pero sin perder el estilo y poner letras bofas y sosas. Son letras con un mensaje una historia que nos deja por demás claro que los artistas no son personas mágicas que se salvan de todo lo malo, al contrario pueden sufrirlas igual. Top 5 (Sin Orden): 1.Say Amen (Saturday Night) 2. High HopesUn álbum lleno contrastes que te deja con buen sabor de boca. Ritmos y letras movidos y pegadizos pero sin perder el estilo y poner letras bofas y sosas. Son letras con un mensaje una historia que nos deja por demás claro que los artistas no son personas mágicas que se salvan de todo lo malo, al contrario pueden sufrirlas igual. Top 5 (Sin Orden): 1.Say Amen (Saturday Night) 2. High Hopes 3. One Of The Drunks 4. Roaring 20s 5. Old Fashioned. Si fuera más exacto le daría 8.5 al álbum… Expand
  16. sniehaus21
    Sep 19, 2018
    9
    Urie's sixth album combines all the positive elements of Panic!'s previous albums into a breathtaking arrangement, though there are only 11 tracks. From the the transcending vocals on "Dying in LA" to the flapper feeling of "Roaring 20s", Brendon Urie displays once again his knack for crafting a song for everyone. While "High Hopes" and "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" have been moreUrie's sixth album combines all the positive elements of Panic!'s previous albums into a breathtaking arrangement, though there are only 11 tracks. From the the transcending vocals on "Dying in LA" to the flapper feeling of "Roaring 20s", Brendon Urie displays once again his knack for crafting a song for everyone. While "High Hopes" and "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" have been more prominently in the limelight, there is not a single song on this album that is less than what we have come to expect from Urie's powerful vocals and songwriting. The diversity between tracks displays many different aspects of music, and the heavy influence of strings and brass instruments add a certain class to the music that many of his previous albums have not contained. My only qualm is that most of his songs are about similar topics and have the same bone structure, but all in all, this is, in my opinion, Urie's culminating and best album.… Expand
  17. ClaireE
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    The best summer release!
    the best album of panic!
    Each song is a whole story, vocals are beyond praise!
  18. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    Muita música pra dançar com mescla de diversos outros ritmos. Com destaque pra Old Fashioned que pra mim é uma das melhores.
    Dying In LA é uma boa baladinha, destaca bastante a voz do Brendon.
    Poderia ter tido mais músicas, meia hora de album é muito pouco pra 2 anos de espera
  19. Alexwinter
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This is absolutely perfect album!
    Each song is different from the other, each song has its own style! There is not one weak or pass-through track! Experiments with sounding are very cool! Instrumentation is very professional and gives a special charm! Texts as always on top!
    the album turned out to be as cool as DOAB, and somewhere it's even more interesting than DOAB.
  20. cerebeliac
    Jun 23, 2018
    6
    I was looking forward to this Panic album for a while, so you can imagine my disappointment when I heard this pop/trap/electro swing(?) album instead. It's not a bad album by any means, but it's not great either. I'm all for artists changing up their style with every release, heck it's what this band is known for, but this just sounds like a watered down version of their last release.
  21. jemesc
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    This album, at a first listen, wasn't really that great. After many listens, however, it became apparent how amazing it actually is.
  22. MrDelphin
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    This is one of my favourite albums so far. Like all the previous albums, Pray For The Wicked is unique and I feel that these songs mantain the essence of Death Of A Bachelor with more energy (and less jazz). But i just don't get the concept from this album yet.
  23. neverusingthis
    Jun 22, 2018
    3
    As day one fan since 2005, I am utterly disappointed.
    It seems Brendon Urie has finally reached a level of success where the only thing he knows how to write about is how successful he's become, how he's still unfulfilled despite his decadent LA lifestyle, and how no amount of drinking can fix that but **** it let's do it anyway. And all but two tracks sound like the standard Top 40    As day one fan since 2005, I am utterly disappointed.
    It seems Brendon Urie has finally reached a level of success where the only thing he knows how to write about is how successful he's become, how he's still unfulfilled despite his decadent LA lifestyle, and how no amount of drinking can fix that but **** it let's do it anyway. And all but two tracks sound like the standard Top 40 white noise you hear on the radio. Any traces of their emo roots have been thoroughly bleached out in favor of overproduced pop numbers with a very misutilized horn section.
    I am glad for Brendon's success. After all these years, he deserves it. But it came at the cost of completely losing touch with why fans loved his music in the first place (I have to wonder if Death of a Bachelor would have been just as tepid without the influence of Rivers Cuomo). I suppose this is the inevitable progression for someone in his position, but in regards to quality, maybe he would have been better off taking a cue from My Chemical Romance and dissolving the band when his musical style had evolved past its usefulness.
    Other negative reviews have better broken down what is wrong from a technical standpoint and I wholeheartedly concur. I had high hopes for my favorite band, and I was praying for a good release, but it turns out Panic! is one fever I /can/ sweat out. It just took 13 years.    … Expand
  24. Guzaman
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Pray For The Wicked is the perfect successor for the exhilarant, superb and grandiloquent Death of a Bachelor (and like its predecessor, it shares the same adjectives). More danceable, with funk, Broadway and groovy influences, if you are ready to continue the awesome ride of brass sections mixed with Brendon majestic voice, then this is the album for you.
  25. DarkTitan9174
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    Panic! are band that I currently have a somewhat difficult relationship with. I would say that their best album is probably Pretty Odd, because to some extent it lives up to its title, especially considering how much it deviated from Fever. Vices had great instrumentation but kind of poor lyrics. Too Weird To Live and Death of a Bachelor have both been fun, but are lacking that realPanic! are band that I currently have a somewhat difficult relationship with. I would say that their best album is probably Pretty Odd, because to some extent it lives up to its title, especially considering how much it deviated from Fever. Vices had great instrumentation but kind of poor lyrics. Too Weird To Live and Death of a Bachelor have both been fun, but are lacking that real tangible depth - yet I still find myself coming back to quite a few of the songs off of them. However, after the departure of a high amount of members and resulting in Brendon Urie effectively becoming Panic! at the Disco, a very clear new sound was emerging, seeds of which were sown into Bachelor. I feel this has now cultivated in Pray For The Wicked, Panic!'s sixth album that almost completely abandons Panic!'s roots and essentially makes a Brendon Urie pop album. I don't necessarily think that this is a bad thing - pop albums can be good, given it has a heart. However, I just don't feel there's a whole lot of heart to any aspect of Pray For The Wicked.

    To start with the positives, songs are typically catchy. Brendon is always such a performer, and some songs like Say Amen, King of the Clouds, The Overpass and **** A) Silver Lining have a good sense of grandeur without sacrificing heart. However, it's this seeming emphasis on grandeur and bombastic sounding production that is to the album's detriment, likely a result of Brendon's time in Broadway. Though they may sound like they're out of a musical, they might be out of an average musical.

    Some songs made my face actually sort of scrunch up, considering what the hell I was listening to in the context of a band that had built themselves off of punk pop rock and at least instrumentation. 2018's trapscape seeps even into this album, and some of the performances here are semi-questionable.

    Pray For The Wicked is not necessarily bad. It's just painfully average and just lacks any real heart to it. It feels hollow. An album that seems to try to please everyone seems to ultimately please no one.    … Expand
  26. DnaiPop
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Bden veio com uma coisa bastante diferente, e isso eh ótimo. Enfim, AOTY e nada mais importa se não for a minha opinião
  27. taboretoo
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    I really loved it! This is the next logical step for Brendon and he did it really well. My favorite off this album is Roaring 20s which is the best song I heard since Lorde's Melodrama release. Amazing.
  28. JKScott289
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    Brendon hizo un gran trabajo. Cada vez suena más renovado. Justo lo que se espera, un trabajo dramático, honesto e innovador que cierra con una fantástica balada.
  29. Hipstersnob
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    A fun album that just doesn't quite manage to keep you emotionally invested. Well produced, catchy songs though.
  30. Ariagags
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This album is absolute genius! From the brassy horns to the sweet strings, and Brendon Urie's magnificent voice that was clearly displayed, the album performs so highly on so many levels. From jazzy hits like "The Overpass" to a somber, beautiful piano printed track, "Dying in LA", the album is consistent, and will guarantee you to have your head bobbing, and body dancing. It is honestlyThis album is absolute genius! From the brassy horns to the sweet strings, and Brendon Urie's magnificent voice that was clearly displayed, the album performs so highly on so many levels. From jazzy hits like "The Overpass" to a somber, beautiful piano printed track, "Dying in LA", the album is consistent, and will guarantee you to have your head bobbing, and body dancing. It is honestly so awesome to hear how far Brendon has come as an artist over the years, and how he has improved so much vocally. Like he stated in the 2005 hit from their debut album, "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" he swore to shake it up, and we swore to listen. I can't wait to hear more material from the band, and how their musical evolution will continue to impress not just me, but so many others.… Expand
  31. owenrw89
    Jun 28, 2018
    3
    Utterly exhausting. Vocally, it sticks to one irritating octave from start to finish. There's little variation from song to song. Nothing is subtle. Everything is thrown at you with little grace.
    I have to compliment it on being a very 'out there' album, it breaks from the norm a tad. It's just a shame it does so in such a graceless way.
  32. danilosilva
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Superar o álbum anterior é essencial! Todas as músicas são boas e têm melodias e refrões marcantes. Destaque para os hinos **** a) Silver Lining”, “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”, “Roaring 20s” (precisa ser single), “One of the Drunks”, “Old Fashioned” e “Dying in LA”. AOTY! Quem concorda nasceu.
  33. lucasvolkmer
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    The album is great, but i thought the song dying in LA just does not match with the other ones, neither with the concept of the album because the album creates a really happy and intense scenario, as we always expect from panic! at the disco, but then it all breaks with this sad song, so this was kind of senseless. Although the rest of the album is amazing.
  34. Nazario08
    Jun 29, 2018
    8
    Sua parte melódica, instrumental, é realmente bem feita, ainda que não agrade o popular. Há algumas canções que você ouviria no dia a dia, mas grande parte de suas faixas só funcionam dentro do álbum, para que haja um sentido para elas. Não é um defeito, sendo entendido como uma estratégia de marketing para o consumo do disco como um produto sólido.

    (Saga Das músicas - Blog)
  35. AbsoluteRadLad
    Aug 6, 2018
    1
    This is Panic!'s weakest record yet. PFTW feels rushed, insanely rushed, like they saw the release date was in two days and to record everything then and there. The teaser tracks were okay, fairly produced, but the only creditable one is High Hopes which feels like a return to the style they had on Death of a Bachelor. When you listen to the actual album, you realize very quickly howThis is Panic!'s weakest record yet. PFTW feels rushed, insanely rushed, like they saw the release date was in two days and to record everything then and there. The teaser tracks were okay, fairly produced, but the only creditable one is High Hopes which feels like a return to the style they had on Death of a Bachelor. When you listen to the actual album, you realize very quickly how rushed this was. Songs like Hey Look Ma, I Made It are a poor execution of mixing electronic with swing and jazz and while its okay, one of the better songs, that's really not saying much. Everything else is rushed, underproduced, undermixed, garbage. So many of Brendan's vocals sound strained, forced, something that could've easily been fixed with another take or some editing, but instead it sounds like he was thrown into the booth with no warmups and told to just go for it. Songs like Silver Linings, it sounds like he's run out of breathe on the chorus and is trying desperately to catch it. It even sounds like he's bouncing around in the booth while recording. Roaring 20's has the most annoying trumpet throughout half the track that is unbearable even without headphones on. There's a lot of points where Brendon's vocals are much quieter than the instrumentals, which again, could easily be fixed with a little time during editing and mixing. This album had to pass through all the producers, Brendon and his bandmates, all that, and they all went, yeah that's perfect, that's what we want. The only excuse i can find for this is his producers wanted to get back at him or something. There is no excuse for how poor this record is. And I'm leaving out so much, like when he tries to hit those high notes it sounds like he's just waken up, it sounds strained, not human, not good. There is nothing good about this record. I can give one song credit. It is a very hard listen. Overall a 1/10.… Expand
  36. crazygenious
    Nov 2, 2018
    0
    The worst album of Panic! by far
    It is a complete insult that Brendon continue to use the name of a band that should have already completed its cycle, if it is going to throw crap like this, it should do so under its own name.
  37. ChilledMonkeys
    Jun 22, 2018
    7
    It appears we are a far cry from 2005, when Panic! at the Disco, four members strong, had just released their first studio album. Ryan Ross on guitar and songwriting, Spencer Smith on Drums and Brent Wilson (later Jon Walker) on bass. Now, there's just Brendan Urie - for better or for worse. If, for some odd reason, you expected this to be anything but a continuation of what we heard onIt appears we are a far cry from 2005, when Panic! at the Disco, four members strong, had just released their first studio album. Ryan Ross on guitar and songwriting, Spencer Smith on Drums and Brent Wilson (later Jon Walker) on bass. Now, there's just Brendan Urie - for better or for worse. If, for some odd reason, you expected this to be anything but a continuation of what we heard on Death of a Bachelor two years ago, you'll be sorely disappointed. There aren't any pop-punk, and emo sounds on this record - and I'd bet a substantial amount of money we won't be hearing anything close to that from Panic! ever again. This is a pop album through and through, though that's not necessarily a bad thing.

    Urie, as a solo artist in all but name, has taken a page from his stint on Broadway and crafted a highly theatrical album with Pray for the Wicked. With big booming choruses and hip hop influenced instrumentals, this album oft times seems to drown - if slightly - in it's own grandeur. At points, it feels a bit overproduced, going so far as to drown out one of the biggest strengths of Panic! since it's inception - Urie's voice.

    It's catchy and sing-songy. The songs will likely get stuck in your head after a few listens. The choruses beg to be sung along with a big crowd during a live show. Though mostly shallow - devoid of any real tangible impact (socially or emotionally) - I can't say that it's not damn entertaining. To be frank, I think we're well past the point of expecting a thought provoking work of consciousness that holds any real meaning from Panic! (if we ever should have to begin with). Instead, we should ask ourselves: was it at least fun? And to that end, I can say, yes.    … Expand
  38. MilesW1998
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Probably the best album from Panic! dwarfing fan favorite albums for me. Perfect amount of anthemic atmosphere, and a perfect way to move on after DOAB.

    Best: Hey Look Ma, I Made It, High Hopes, Say Amen, The Overpass, Dancing's Not A Crime, Silver Lining, King Of The Clouds, Old Fashioned

    Worst: Dying In LA
  39. Skydog
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    Sounds like b-sides to the newest Fall Out Boy album , which is a bad thing. Not much creativity, lots of cheesy lyrics , and very little real instrumentation. Death of A Bachelor was tolerable, this isn’t by miles. Bands can grow, all for it, but this isn’t growth when you drop most of your band and start using hip hop beats the entire album.
  40. Montoy____19
    Jun 22, 2018
    6
    El álbum en sí no es malo, sólo que para mí abusa de los arreglos de voz en algunas canciones y no alcanzo a distinguir instrumentos como la guitarra, que sólo noté en Old Fashioned.
  41. fabiobressann
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Like, there's no way to Panic make a bad work. Sounds like a Broadway Musical. Dope.
  42. everdash
    Jun 22, 2018
    4
    Came in to this album with high hopes (no pun intended), and I walked away confused, disappointed, and ultimately saddened. Brenden has utterly and completely fallen in love with himself, overbearing almost every song with his incredible vocal talents. He adds 2 to 3 times more notes than are needed and it just comes off as superficial and annoying. The lyrics in particular are shallow andCame in to this album with high hopes (no pun intended), and I walked away confused, disappointed, and ultimately saddened. Brenden has utterly and completely fallen in love with himself, overbearing almost every song with his incredible vocal talents. He adds 2 to 3 times more notes than are needed and it just comes off as superficial and annoying. The lyrics in particular are shallow and completely lacking any depth or personality. We came from:

    "This is gospel for the vagabonds,
    Ne’er-do-wells, insufferable bastards
    Confessing their apostasies
    Led away by imperfect impostors"

    To:

    "This is my roaring, roaring 20s, I don't
    Even know me, roll me like a blunt, cause I wanna go home"

    This downgrade may have worked for Taylor Swift, but for Brenden, the standard is simply just higher. It's like he decided to make a horn-blaring, content-light commercial album meant to cash in on the, "We are the depraved and reckless party-kids generation" and left behind all substance. The closest he comes is the last song, "Dying in LA", but even then manages to over-sing it and not just trust the lyrics and music itself. And again, it's not due to a lack of talent; On the contrary, it's due to someone who has had the world at his feet for so long that he thinks his voice alone is more important than every other element of a song.

    "Say Amen" is fun and "High Hopes" is by far the best song, but the bright spots get drowned out by the hundreds of horns, samples, and empty-calorie lyrics from the rest of the album. I desperately await Panic and Brenden's return to honest, vulnerable, and soulful music written from the heart, and not a quick cash grab.    … Expand
  43. musicmaniac
    Jun 22, 2018
    0
    What was Brendon thinking...
    One of the worst releases by the band and definitely by far the worst album musically speaking for them.
  44. Lopesito27
    Sep 16, 2018
    6
    This record fails where Panic! is best at. Making songs you can blast, but here, most of the songs feel like a firework that flies to the sky without exploding, they don't flow, they feel rushed and forced. The lyrics are also probably the worst from Panic!
  45. JLuis_001
    Sep 6, 2018
    5
    This band made two good albums at the beginning of their career but Brendon Urie took the reins and turned it into a forgettable pop project. What a shame and what a waste.
  46. Masquic
    Jun 22, 2018
    6
    It's a good album, not the best, not the worst. The instrumental in some of the songs and brendon voice are really good.
  47. MacsMusic
    Nov 14, 2018
    6
    Pray For The Wicked is the newest album from the very popular Alt-rock one-man band Panic! At The Disco. It’s already a highly successful album. It reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200, and now sits at number 39, twenty weeks after it’s debut. The hits so far are “Say Amen” and “High Hopes,” both of which I’ve heard on Alt-radio several times. Pray For The Wicked is Panic’sPray For The Wicked is the newest album from the very popular Alt-rock one-man band Panic! At The Disco. It’s already a highly successful album. It reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200, and now sits at number 39, twenty weeks after it’s debut. The hits so far are “Say Amen” and “High Hopes,” both of which I’ve heard on Alt-radio several times. Pray For The Wicked is Panic’s craziest, most overdone and overstuffed album yet, and it’s only 34 minutes long. The album is highly inspired by Broadway, like Pretty. Odd, but much noisier and crazier, minus the slow closing song “Dying in LA.” The album is mostly dominated by real, huge instruments; trumpet, piano, and anything that emulates the sounds of Broadway. Modern elements are thrown in a few songs, like the high-pitched electronic voice on “Amen.” Something similar can be heard during the chorus of “Dancing.” The lyrics are as overblown as they could be, reaching for the stars, full of Broadway-level ambition and charisma.

    To demonstrate the quality of this record, I would like to break down one of it’s songs; “Old Fashioned.” The song opens with some very cringey lyrics, and an awkward vocal performance by Urie. The chorus is huge, epic, and awesome, with a great-sounding performance by Urie. The second verse is slightly better than the first, but still cringey. The bridge is ridiculous and stupid, with Urie saying “boozy boozy” over and over again. Urie brings in a corny children’s choir for the final chorus. The mish-mash quality of “Old Fashioned” serves as a fairly accurate picture of the quality of the whole album. Some of it sounds really great, and some of it is straight-up hard to listen to. There are a few exceptions to this generalization. I love “Silver Lining,” “Hey Look Ma, I Made It,” and “Dancing.” The energy of these songs is fantastic, and the Broadway music hits all the right notes. “High Hopes,” “King of the Clouds,” and “LA” don’t have any unlistenable music, but are nearly as successful as the previously mentioned songs I really liked. “Say Amen” has pretty great music, but some pretty bad blasphemous lyrics that personally keep me from liking the song. The worst song on here is “The Overpass,” but it still has some really cool elements (the Mission Impossible-esque opening music).

    Panic’s newest album is commendable for it’s attempted style and nearly endless ambition, but the execution enough to really hurt the album. There is some great stuff on PFTW, but some real trash.    … Expand
  48. BarbaraWairimu
    Jun 28, 2018
    4
    I was really optimistic about this album, especially after hearing Say Amen(Saturday Night) but I was very disappointed. There are more songs that I hate than like overall. It feels way too repetitive and gets very tedious after a few listens.
  49. zac3323
    Jul 13, 2018
    4
    The Weakest panic album by far, its just pop with a jazz twist to make it somewhat bearable
  50. TrenchSave2018
    Nov 11, 2018
    5
    Este álbum es un refrito de DOAB, solo que mas pop, Beebo me desepcionas
    Thank u, next.
  51. neongoodbyes
    Sep 5, 2018
    4
    I've been a Panic! fan for two and a half years now, and as someone who prefers the pre-split material (A Fever You Can't Sweat Out and Pretty Odd) I wasn't exactly excited or hyped for this album, though I was intrigued as to what would it would sound like. At first I was fairly optimistic, as I didn't mind the first two singles (Silver Lining and Say Amen). When the album was releasedI've been a Panic! fan for two and a half years now, and as someone who prefers the pre-split material (A Fever You Can't Sweat Out and Pretty Odd) I wasn't exactly excited or hyped for this album, though I was intrigued as to what would it would sound like. At first I was fairly optimistic, as I didn't mind the first two singles (Silver Lining and Say Amen). When the album was released however, I was rather disappointed. The songs all seem the same, following the same themes of 'started from the bottom now I'm here', 'even though I'm famous my life still sucks', and 'yes I smoke weed and drink wow I'm so cool'. The songs are all very much in your face and out there, and very poppy apart from Dying In LA, which I take as the obligatory mediocre sad song to close out the album. The reason I have put this as mixed rather than negative is because I LOVE the song 'The Overpass', and the songs overall aren't too bad to listen to, they're just very shallow and don't at all connect emotionally.

    The review I made on it after my first listen says a bit about it too:
    Panic! At The Disco (or should i more accurately say, Brendon Urie)'s sixth studio effort is filled with sparkling horns, strings, drum machines, and catchy pop beats. Each song is on average just scraping three minutes, with choruses big and bold though lacking individuality. Each is repetitive in structure and features the name of the song sung a couple of times along with other cut and paste lyrics, for almost all tracks on the album. If you enjoy loud large pop songs, this album is most definitely for you. If you crave originality and songs without copied and pasted choruses chucked in throughout, you might want to look past this one. Overall, for those who like newer Panic! this album should suit you nicely. Fans of older Panic! will want to stay well clear unless they are especially open minded.    … Expand
  52. KazekNacru
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    The debut album of the solo pop artist Brendon Urie, including very hip and trendy songs such as High Hopes and Dancing's not a Crime. In all seriousness, this album doesn't even deserve a 1. All of his previous music is amazing, not only is it cynical in the perfect way, it was also a way of restoring your faith in the human populous. But this latest album is a massive black blot on aThe debut album of the solo pop artist Brendon Urie, including very hip and trendy songs such as High Hopes and Dancing's not a Crime. In all seriousness, this album doesn't even deserve a 1. All of his previous music is amazing, not only is it cynical in the perfect way, it was also a way of restoring your faith in the human populous. But this latest album is a massive black blot on a clean canvas. This album is so pop-y that it hurts my f***ing ears.The fact that High Hopes is counted as one of Panic!'s classics alongside Nine in the Afternoon, This is Gospel, Death of a Bachelor, and I Write Sins not Tragedies is utterly disgraceful. Panic!'s previous songs were beautifully written not only to sound good, but to convey a meaningful message. (By the way, High Hopes is literally lying, listen to it closely.) (F*** a) Silver Lining: This song gets old after listening to it twice. i have dozens of hours on A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. The reason why is because not only are all of the songs meaningful, they also sound bloody amazing. Songs need to be good enough to make you wanna hear them again, that's why artists like Trevor Something are so successful. Silver Lining is one of the only not-utterly-and-completely-abysmal songs in this album, and I can't stand hearing it more than twice a week. I hate hearing this song blasted on every pop radio station. As for the message, it's literally just about seeing the good in life,, how basic can you get? Say Amen (Saturday Night). The second best song due to it having a meaning and not sounding like s*** The song sounds fine, that's it. As for the meaning, it's a reflection on his mormon roots, it wasn't executed the best, but I'll take anything from this s*** album. Hey Look Ma, I Made It is abysmal. It's about what four other f***ing songs in this album are about and it sounds horrible. I do understand that there is an underlying message, that being corruption in the music industry, but their first song was about this and it was about four hundred times better. Roaring 20's: This song is just filled with missed potential. The lyrics are about Brendon's broadway experience, which is fine. I just think that the lyrics are dull and repetitive. I don't think people realize the potnetial Brendon Urie had when it comes to emulating the music of the 20's, the instruments and singing tone. This is only ever touched on in There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't Thought of it Yet and Crazy=Genius, two of my favourite songs by Panic!. But this is just a disappointment, the only exceptional thing about this is it's intro music. Dancing's not a Crime is a crime, this song is so bad it made me tear my own liver out. The music behind it is f***ing aids, it sound's like if Alvin and the Chipmunks tried beat-boxing. The lyrics are as basic b**** as it gets and the song's meaning it useless. Something Giorno Giovanna would not appreciate. One of the Drunks: Did anyone actually listen to this song? In case you didn't, all I'm gonna say is the same things I've been saying this whole review. It's boring, repetitive and meaningless. King of the Clouds: Just sounds like something you'd hear on the local pop station. Not special at all. The Overpass: The same as King of the Clouds. Old Fashioned: Again. this is like the EVOLVE (by Shinedown) of this album, I think I've heard it once. It is just bad though, bad and unimportant.. Dying in LA is what gave me hope, this is the Impossible Year of this album, but instead of being basically forgotten about, it's the only thing that you don't forget besides the fact that you can tell your mates about an album that almost gave you a cerebral hemorrhage Joseph Stalin style. This song actually sounds fine, and has something called, say it with me: Metaphor. Y'know, one of those things that making conversation and speaking actually interesting. This song is about the over-hyping of LA, which is actually an interesting topic! The song altogether, is fine, definitely the best of the album. High Hopes: I saved this one for last because of how much I despise it. The song is about the same thing as Hey look Ma, I Made it. Brendon's rise to stardom. But the way it's told makes it sound like he just recently hit it off, I'm pretty sure that 12-11 years ago wasn't all that recent. Also, "I've always had High High Hopes for the living." Then what is I Constantly Thank God for Estaban about, or Ballad of the Mona Lisa, or Build God Then We'll Talk? All of those songs and many many more are about how much humanity f***ing sucks and the stupid s*** that they do. It's also way to over-exposed. And it sounds terrible. The end. I hear supporters of this album say three things: Panic! is better at this kind of music, I've been waiting for this for so long, and change is a good thing. 1. They're not better at this kind of music, 2. Then go listen to some Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy or Shawn Mendez. 3. Change is good if it works.… Expand
  53. nelin9
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Panic! at the Disco is on the verge of peaking and the funny thing is it's not even Panic anymore It's Brendon! at the Disco and it's good. Real good. Between DOAB and Pray For the Wicked Brendon has revitalised his career.
    Hey Look Ma, I Made It, High Hopes and One of the Drunk are outstanding. The only song I didn't enjoy was Silver Lining. Over all this is a great album.
  54. NolanLundgaard
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Pray for the Wicked by Panic! At the Disco: 6.69

    Silver Lining: 0.75 Say Amen: 0.75 Hey Look Ma, I Made It: 1 :) High Hopes: 1 :) Roaring 20s: 1 :) Dancing’s Not a Crime: 1 :) One of the Drunks: 0.5 The Overpass: 0.75 :) King of the Clouds: 0.75 Old Fashioned: 0.5 Dying in LA: 1 9/11 ~ .818 -> 6.69 Pray for the Wicked left an overall positive impression even though it    Pray for the Wicked by Panic! At the Disco: 6.69

    Silver Lining: 0.75
    Say Amen: 0.75
    Hey Look Ma, I Made It: 1 :)
    High Hopes: 1 :)
    Roaring 20s: 1 :)
    Dancing’s Not a Crime: 1 :)
    One of the Drunks: 0.5
    The Overpass: 0.75 :)
    King of the Clouds: 0.75
    Old Fashioned: 0.5
    Dying in LA: 1

    9/11 ~ .818 -> 6.69

    Pray for the Wicked left an overall positive impression even though it wasn’t quite as consistently good as other Panic! At The Disco albums. I loved how creative this album was (at times a little too much so) with the synth horns and strings, which added a ton to the songs they were used well in. It was very fun to track along with this musical theme, especially since it borrows from the band’s previous albums like Death of a Bachelor. I feel like some of the songs could have been better though if there were less repetitive lyrics. However, the music is (for the most part) more than good enough to make up for any lyrical laziness.

    The album begins with Silver Lining, which was delightfully upbeat and had amazing music. The song was repetitive to the point where it took away from it’s quality, however. I had an issue with Say Amen’s vocal effects, though its chorus music and lyrics were solid. Its bridge was reminiscent of the band’s older stuff with the piano and the strings and I thought that the horns were a great choice for the song. Hey Look Ma, I Made It had an awesome dirty e-guitar that started the song off wonderfully. I enjoyed its lyrical theme, fun horns, and cool music breaks. High Hopes was the only song I had heard before listening to the entire album, so I knew I loved it going in. The upbeat horns made the song, and combined with delightfully catchy lyrics, wonderful backing vocals, and an awesome synergy, it’s no wonder why this song was the success it is. Roaring 20s was fun to listen to because of all the brilliant tempo changes. Like the rest of the album, it was nice and upbeat with great lyrics, and its organ/piano duo made a great team. Dancing’s Not a Crime is probably my second favorite after High Hopes. Its synths sounded great and I loved the air of confidence the song gives off (not unlike High Hopes). I could have done without the high vocal effect, but I didn’t mind a ton. There was a lot going on in this track but somehow this song manages to juggle everything. Groovy bass and lovely strings were other highlights. One of the Drunks was a little bit of a misfire in my opinion. The vocal effects were a little much and it felt like there was too much going on throughout. I had mixed opinions about the lyrics: some were good but I couldn’t say the same for some others. The end bit was unnecessary. The Overpass was a little messy but enjoyable. It had a cool intro, a great drumbeat, and an epic bassline. The panning was also really awesome. The bridge transition messed with me, along with the offbeat voice clip. King of the Clouds had some great harmony vocals and I loved the pattern of the bass/kick drum. I wish the post-chorus music was better, however. The drums were a little electronic for me in Old Fashioned, which is ironic given the song title. The acoustic guitar and the sound of the chorus were awesome though. The melody at some parts with the corresponding music didn’t agree with me, and neither did the repetitive bridge. If all of the song sounded like the chorus, this would have easily been a winner. The piano (and beautiful strings) was refreshing in Dying in LA and this song had really good and powerful lyrics.

    Overall, I was reasonably happy with Panic! At The Disco’s most recent album, even if it wasn’t quite as good as previous efforts. Brendan Urie’s voice, strong lyrics (when they’re not repetitive), and outstanding creativity are highlights of Pray for the Wicked. Perhaps this album would have been better if it was more consistent, since sometimes the verses are amazing but not the chorus, and vice versa. That being said, this album certainly has its moments. I hope that Panic! comes out with another album soon, but until then I will have a blast listening to some of the standouts from Pray for the Wicked. Highlights: Hey Look Ma, I Made It; High Hopes, Roaring 20s, Dancing’s Not a Crime, and Dying in LA.    … Expand
  55. Brendonh93
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    Great album nothing bad about it but then again nothing amazing about it. Just seems like an average album with a few standouts and samey feeling filler tracks.
  56. claire_elyse
    Jun 26, 2019
    7
    I liked this album. It is very fun and makes you want to dance. A lot of new sounds are explored, making for an interesting listening experience. There are quite a few gems on this album, and hardy any duds (though even the "bad songs" are still okay). Sometimes I miss the guitars, but I can't be too mad. Interested to see where they go next. This album should be a blast live!
  57. Potasio
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    buenardo. los ritmos son asombrosos, brendon lo hizo muy bien con este álbum. no es el mejor de su discografía, pero está bien para ser escuchado.
    canciones favoritas: say amen saturday night, roaring 20's
    canciones menos favoritas: dying in l.a.
  58. Dexter-132x
    Feb 18, 2019
    4
    This is the worst album panic! at the disco has put out and it saddens me so much to say that. I really wanted to like this album but it just sucks. Ive been a fan of panic! for years. I thought death of a bachelor was kinda low but damn this album takes the cake and It takes it pretty far. How did "I'll sleep in the hive
    I guess all the buzzing got to me
    While I'm still alive At night    This is the worst album panic! at the disco has put out and it saddens me so much to say that. I really wanted to like this album but it just sucks. Ive been a fan of panic! for years. I thought death of a bachelor was kinda low but damn this album takes the cake and It takes it pretty far. How did "I'll sleep in the hive
    I guess all the buzzing got to me
    While I'm still alive
    At night your body is a symphony
    And I'm conducting you"

    Go to

    "This is my roaring, roaring 20's
    I don't even know me
    Roll me like a blunt, 'cause I wanna go home
    Roll me like a blunt, 'cause I wanna go home"

    ?

    heres my rating on all the panic! albums

    Fever 9/10
    Pretty.odd 8/10
    Vices 9/10
    To wired 8/10
    Death 7/10
    Pray 4/10

    Thats pretty low if you ask me especially for panic! at the disco    … Expand
  59. wowimhere
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This jazz-influenced album is without a doubt one of Panic! At the Disco's finest. Frontman and only member Brendon Urie recently starred in the musical "Kinky Boots" and it is easy to hear Broadway in the album's sound.

    Brendon offers (as always) impressive vocals, catchy hooks and a mix of deep and satirical lyrics. One of the things fans have criticized about this album is the    This jazz-influenced album is without a doubt one of Panic! At the Disco's finest. Frontman and only member Brendon Urie recently starred in the musical "Kinky Boots" and it is easy to hear Broadway in the album's sound.

    Brendon offers (as always) impressive vocals, catchy hooks and a mix of deep and satirical lyrics. One of the things fans have criticized about this album is the lyrics. Many take it just as "Hey i'm famous and drunk but still depressed", when the lyrics in my opinion are satirical. Just listen to "F*** A Silver Lining".

    Another thing fans dislike, is the fact that "Pray For The Wicked" is very different from their (or should i say his) former albums ("Pretty.Odd" and "A Fever You Can Sweat Out"). Critics say they have moved from their roots in punk-rock to mainstream pop/Broadway/jazz/trap. Yes, Panic have changed, but that change isn't a bad thing in my opinion, but I get that some people might feel different.

    PFTW's five first songs are deferently the best. While "KIng Of The Clouds" is a bop, "The Overpass", "Dancing's Not A Crime", "Old Fashioned" and "One Of The Drunks" are the weaker elements of the albums. They're all still a blast, but they can't compete with the albums first couple of tracks. "Dying In LA" is okay, and is powerful performed live, but the closing song feels a tiny bit out of place for me.

    Brendon's vocals are still distinctive and very audible with incredible high notes ("Say Amen") throughout the album. In other words Panic! At the Disco is back and bigger than ever.    … Expand
  60. MusicSpy
    May 24, 2019
    1
    nao existe coisa mais enjoativa e insuportavel que a voz do vocalista... meu deus! 0/10
  61. CallMeIzOrBella
    Apr 26, 2019
    6
    I've got to say, pretty generic, with some good tension chords throughout which I always like, but mostly a sleek and maximalist produced pop album trying to cover up for its mediocrity and successfully failing at it. Not the best.
  62. MyChemicalPanic
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This is definitely Panic!’s best album so far. This album never fails to put the listener in a good mood. There isn’t a single song on here I dislike. Each song has it's own unique flavor without feeling out of place. Brendon Urie really outdid himself and I’m really impressed. Brendon is an incredibly talented artist and a beyond amazing vocalist. This album really shows that. Pray ForThis is definitely Panic!’s best album so far. This album never fails to put the listener in a good mood. There isn’t a single song on here I dislike. Each song has it's own unique flavor without feeling out of place. Brendon Urie really outdid himself and I’m really impressed. Brendon is an incredibly talented artist and a beyond amazing vocalist. This album really shows that. Pray For The Wicked is an amazing album with incredible vocals, timeless sounding songs, and a fun, broadway-inspired style that will make you want to dance. 10/10.… Expand
  63. 1DandPATD
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This album... I can't put into words how much I love it! Every song has this something. This something that when you listen to it on the radio, you just have to pay full attention to it and start bopping. One of the best pop albums ever made. And the best albums ever in general probably. And his voice is obviously amazing! I sound like a 10 year old but I swear it's true. ^^
  64. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    This is what I call a solid album. Brendon urie has done it again. I love how he tries different sounds within this album. From modern pop, 50s, 60s and funk. Brendon shows off his amazing voice throughout this entire album. No one does it like brendon.

    His creativity goes through the roof, not only instrumental wise, but lyrically too. Is it a patd album without unique song titles?    This is what I call a solid album. Brendon urie has done it again. I love how he tries different sounds within this album. From modern pop, 50s, 60s and funk. Brendon shows off his amazing voice throughout this entire album. No one does it like brendon.

    His creativity goes through the roof, not only instrumental wise, but lyrically too. Is it a patd album without unique song titles? This album is definitely a panic album. Brendon has grown as an artist overall, showcasing his talents per each album. Not to mention he recorded everything himself, that's what I call talent.

    Pray for the wicked got a 87/111 or a 86%. If you could give half rates I would've given an 8.5.
    (Max score is determined by the amount of songs, each song gets a maximum of 10 points)    … Expand
  65. Nhat04032005
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me this is the best album of Panic! At The Disco. With the catchy tunes and the genre of alternative rock made this album cool and different. Three songs in this album that I love the most is : High Hopes, Say Amen and Dying In LA.… Expand
  66. DylanAshcroft
    Mar 5, 2020
    5
    Brendon... I mean Panic! Have fully embraced mainstream pop music and have produced this album of absolute bops mixed with some absolute stinkers. The main takeaway from this is that it's now completely the Brendon Urie show and he's now turned his back on what made the band what they are now. Key tracks: High Hopes, Silver Lining, Roaring 20s. 52/100
  67. Joewhite41
    Aug 17, 2022
    4
    This album has so much to offer but ends up wasting much of that potential on overproduced and poorly written songs. The bombast, camp, over the top Broadway inspired vibe is brilliant and really makes you want to enjoy the album but nearly every song has something to completely ruin it, some examples include;

    The line "everything's just cherries, cherries, everything's just cherries on    This album has so much to offer but ends up wasting much of that potential on overproduced and poorly written songs. The bombast, camp, over the top Broadway inspired vibe is brilliant and really makes you want to enjoy the album but nearly every song has something to completely ruin it, some examples include;

    The line "everything's just cherries, cherries, everything's just cherries on top" on **** a silver lining.

    The overly distorted and overproduced "high high hopes" at the end of each chorus

    The crazy high notes in dying in la that sound more like a voice break

    The mosquito-like opening instrumental in roaring 20s (not to mention the lyric "roll me like a blunt cus I wanna go home")

    I've heard that this was originally just a collection of demos Brendon presented his record label and he was forced to release them despite not wanting to, and although I'm not sure if that's true, it would certainly explain why they're so overproduced and under developed.    … Expand
  68. popx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what a great energetic album! love every bit of it, an amazing alternative type of pop
  69. RajeeyahSultana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album gets a 10/10 for me. its energetic from the first note you hear. the music makes me want to get up and dance and sing. his voice sounds amazing and is a big improvement from the debut album. its amazing to see such growth in this artist, he just keeps getting better and better. i love this album because the songs don't sound alike, i don't get bored and i can listen to it backthis album gets a 10/10 for me. its energetic from the first note you hear. the music makes me want to get up and dance and sing. his voice sounds amazing and is a big improvement from the debut album. its amazing to see such growth in this artist, he just keeps getting better and better. i love this album because the songs don't sound alike, i don't get bored and i can listen to it back to back over and over and not get tired.… Expand
  70. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    me gusta que en este álbum tenga un concepto religioso, aunque no sea tanto. sin embargo, sento al álbum un poco flojo, pues algunas canciones se parecen entre sí y es algo complicado distinguirlas, aún así creo que hay algunas canciones que salvan el álbum de no caer en la monotonía. mis canciones favoritas son king of the clouds, roaring 20s y say amen saturday night
  71. lampros9
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Timefor the next one
  72. Chris182
    Apr 26, 2021
    3
    I rate this album a light 3/10 with a very heart as a great band has released a pretty terrible album. This album is the embodiment of dumb fun (its not even fun) as 99% of these songs are horribly written and all of them feature the most annoying broadway inspired brass instrumentals. Hopefully Brendon retires the Panic name and goes solo. None of these songs are memorable at all and iI rate this album a light 3/10 with a very heart as a great band has released a pretty terrible album. This album is the embodiment of dumb fun (its not even fun) as 99% of these songs are horribly written and all of them feature the most annoying broadway inspired brass instrumentals. Hopefully Brendon retires the Panic name and goes solo. None of these songs are memorable at all and i dont think i will pay to see them live since i know that their setlist will be littered with songs from this album.
    Best Songs: The Overpass
    Worst Songs: High Hopes (Don't deny that this song is overplayed annoying), Hey Look Ma I Made It, King of the Clouds, Dying in LA, (F*** A) Silver Lining, Roaring 20s, Dancing's Not a Crime, Old Fashioned.    … Expand
  73. TicketStubs
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    I really love Brendon's voice so I'm not as upset as some people were when this album had more pop vibes. Out of all his albums this one has the most consistently good songs that I won't skip over when I hear them come on. Dying in LA was a bit weaker than the rest but that's my only critique.
  74. LuissDt
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Brendon Urie returns with Pray for the Wicked, a magnificent album, fantastic and full of good vibes, hopefully Brendon's magic doesn't go away
  75. RB2345
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    The album is great overall with tracks like the overpass and Say Amen (Saturday Night) but tracks like one of the drunks drag on a tiny bit you can tell the amount of love and care with instrumentals and vocals goes a long way can't wait for the new album.
  76. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed this album a lot, but you do have to detach it from their previous work. Their ability to top charts is impressive. Roaring 20s and The Overpass are phenomenal tracks!
  77. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Acho que as músicas do Panic se saem melhor no acustico ou com a banda ao vivo mesmo, porque no estúdio as produções são bem fraquinhas. Tem umas muito boas e umas qualquer coisa.

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Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jun 29, 2018
    67
    The poignant album-ending ballad “Dying In LA” makes you wish there had been more tracks showcasing Urie’s pop-transcending emotive vocals.
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  2. Kerrang!
    Jun 27, 2018
    60
    It feels harsh to criticise a Panic! At The Disco record for being bold and exploring its brash nature to the fullest. ... But there's no getting around the fact this one feels like it could have done with a defter touch and some sonic restraint. [30 Jun 2018, p.53]
  3. The 405
    Jun 26, 2018
    50
    Between horns, strings, synths, guitars and all the rest this record is definitely an attack on the senses and shows Urie's knack for constructing a radio-friendly hit, but delve below the surface and it doesn't have much to offer. Certainly not enough to justify diminishing returns for a long running act, definitely not enough to keep me coming back for anything but the first few beats.
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