Pretty.Odd.
by Panic! At the Disco
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 261
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 261
  3. Negative: 44 out of 261

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  1. AdamN.
    Apr 15, 2008
    7
    Totally has ELO written all over it and pieces of hooks borrowed from the Beatles. A huge mix of instrumentation and vocal arrangements demand some attention here; but the pay off is ample. I gave it 4 solid listens and now I'm hooked. One thing though- maybe it's just me but: The vocals are impeccable in an almost annoying way. It's like the singer is fake at times.
  2. AlexP.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    I just love their new album they took a chance on doing something completly different from their last album and I think they deserve a slap on the back.
  3. Sammy
    Apr 6, 2008
    9
    I'm taken aback by how much I like this album. Panic had a strong debut, but it never once felt original. This album truly establishes an original identity for the band. The tunes are wonderfully musical, and I can't stop listening to it.
  4. MattM.
    Mar 28, 2008
    8
    A really good album on it's own, but a complete departure from what was generally expected. The Nine in the Afternoon single took myself (and a few people I know) by surprise, it's no longer the speedy synth-pop esque sound that sold those 1.7 million records. I don't think this is a detriment though, their venture into 70's era catchy pop songs is for the most part a A really good album on it's own, but a complete departure from what was generally expected. The Nine in the Afternoon single took myself (and a few people I know) by surprise, it's no longer the speedy synth-pop esque sound that sold those 1.7 million records. I don't think this is a detriment though, their venture into 70's era catchy pop songs is for the most part a complete success, their use of horns and strings is well done, not over or under-used, and the lyrics are for the most part thoughtful. With the exception of one song (puns hurt) I found the whole album to be enjoyable. Highlights: Nine... Pas de Cheval That Green Gentleman… Expand
  5. RudeDog
    Apr 8, 2008
    8
    Decent sophomore effort. Been the main CD I've been listening to for the last week that I've had it. Different (but good) sound from the 1st album. I agree with reviews it sounds like they spent months discovering the Beatles. Although, as much as I like it, I feel the wheels drop off at track 11. Though 10 good, catchy tunes out of 15 isn't shabby. Worth the price? Yes.
  6. Porkchops
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    I love this album so much. Panic! At The Disco is super talented! Brendon Urie is so good!
  7. MichaelS.
    Apr 4, 2008
    10
    I love this album! It totally removes all the negative points that people have about Panic at the Disco. This album is catchy and absolutely delves into a new and interesting, even more refreshing musical style. It incorporates the musical styles of the Beatles and even in some ways the beach boys. It just proves that the band have matured and their recent success in the UK album chart I love this album! It totally removes all the negative points that people have about Panic at the Disco. This album is catchy and absolutely delves into a new and interesting, even more refreshing musical style. It incorporates the musical styles of the Beatles and even in some ways the beach boys. It just proves that the band have matured and their recent success in the UK album chart has proved it successful.… Expand
  8. KyleJ
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Probably the best new music I've heard in a long while. It's excellent that they're exploring other genres and adding variety to their repertoire. They may lose some of the "emo" crowd with music that's more uplifting... but in the words of the band in an NME interview, "Emo is bull__. We want to be the new Radiohead." They're definitely separating themselves from Probably the best new music I've heard in a long while. It's excellent that they're exploring other genres and adding variety to their repertoire. They may lose some of the "emo" crowd with music that's more uplifting... but in the words of the band in an NME interview, "Emo is bull__. We want to be the new Radiohead." They're definitely separating themselves from the crowd.… Expand
  9. Octavius
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    I'm not really a PATD fan but I must say that this album impressed me so much especially considering its predecessor did absolutely nothing for me. I know everyone's saying they ripped off the Beatles, but to be honest what band hasn't ripped The Beatles in one way or another? And since so many bands have why hold PATD to a different standard? I think people who are pushing I'm not really a PATD fan but I must say that this album impressed me so much especially considering its predecessor did absolutely nothing for me. I know everyone's saying they ripped off the Beatles, but to be honest what band hasn't ripped The Beatles in one way or another? And since so many bands have why hold PATD to a different standard? I think people who are pushing this issue are just haters. This is coming from a person who could have cared less about this band before this album. I'm willing to give praise and congrats when its earned and Panic At The Disco will have deserved all the praise and kudos it gets from this great album.… Expand
  10. Leah
    Apr 1, 2008
    9
    A valiant effort - ambitious as hell and pleasing. I'm never really into this type of music, but they really don't sound like anything else out there right now. People who've decided they're no good on principle need to deflate their egos - it's a good album. True, it's not In Rainbows or Boxer or anything, but it's good and significantly different from A valiant effort - ambitious as hell and pleasing. I'm never really into this type of music, but they really don't sound like anything else out there right now. People who've decided they're no good on principle need to deflate their egos - it's a good album. True, it's not In Rainbows or Boxer or anything, but it's good and significantly different from anything else they could have done - they've got so much potential for a bunch of 20 year olds.… Expand
  11. JanmikS.
    Apr 24, 2008
    10
    I think the shift was very daring and awesome.. It sounds nothing like rushed up, unplanned music.
  12. DevonS
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Okay, you "emo" kids that can't deal with the fact that Panic has changed need to grow up. They sound much more mature in this album, and the best part is, they're songs don't sound completely computer-generated! I can't stop listening to it! I highly recommend it.
  13. AnonYmous
    Apr 3, 2008
    7
    The debut was immense. The follow-up... meh not so much. It kinda reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
  14. Andrew
    Apr 3, 2008
    9
    Their first album was a Fall Out Boy rip-off. This one is refreshingly different and ambitious and every song is great easy listening for summer.
  15. Bronwynn
    Apr 7, 2008
    10
    I loved this album, it's so diffrent from a fever you can't sweat out, but i still loved it...there are so many songs on this album that make you wanna get up and dance (which is what music should do).
  16. Sophie
    Aug 10, 2008
    8
    This is nothing like their old stuff i found that i could sing along to every word of every song on the last album, but apart from a few very catchy songs theres nothing outstanding. However, I still love P!ATD so therefore i love the album.
  17. JasonM
    Mar 26, 2008
    9
    This album is defenitely a departure from their previous work, but if nothing else it is a step forward toward greatness.
  18. ConnorS.
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    Perfect. Super awesome.
  19. MeganM.
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    This is a great CD.
  20. DrekH.
    Mar 27, 2008
    10
    In my opinion, the pessimists have not really stopped to *listen* to this album. I bought it without thinking based on my endearment to the previous album's dark and punky, yet hip and fast-paced rhythms. When I first put it into my CD player, I felt an immediate disappointment with the more happy, upbeat, and seemingly uninspired music. Yet the more I listened, the more I looked In my opinion, the pessimists have not really stopped to *listen* to this album. I bought it without thinking based on my endearment to the previous album's dark and punky, yet hip and fast-paced rhythms. When I first put it into my CD player, I felt an immediate disappointment with the more happy, upbeat, and seemingly uninspired music. Yet the more I listened, the more I looked into the music and realized how truly original it was. It may not be perfect, but it certainly shows a step in the right direction. After all, who wants to continue buying more of the same? Pretty. Odd. is a very fitting title for a great album that, while seemingly a large step away from 'Fever', is the marking of a band that could have a long, evolving history in the spotlight. The talented weaving of the album as a whole is, in a different manner, every bit as ambitious and original as the first album. We can only expect Panic(!?) to get better as time goes on and to continue introducing us to novel albums that are not carbon copies of the previous ones. Meanwhile, I will continue to listen to both 'Fever' and 'Pretty. Odd.' depending on which mood I'm in.… Expand
  21. KarlS.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    I loved this album. A great reinvention for the vegas band that have cemented themselves as one of the best bands of the 21st century
  22. JeffreyD.
    Mar 29, 2008
    10
    Amazing album. This album is meant to be listened to in a dimly lit room, played on vinyl, possibly with headphones on, and definitely smoking something. Its beautiful, daring, and clever. Making a switch from 'Fever' to an album more like this is not something to take timid swings at, they charged at 'Pretty. Odd.' full bore. The album as a whole, from start to finish Amazing album. This album is meant to be listened to in a dimly lit room, played on vinyl, possibly with headphones on, and definitely smoking something. Its beautiful, daring, and clever. Making a switch from 'Fever' to an album more like this is not something to take timid swings at, they charged at 'Pretty. Odd.' full bore. The album as a whole, from start to finish paints a very fun and addicting picture. Notable psychedelic songs: The Piano Knows, When the Day, and Behind the Sea.… Expand
  23. StevenJ.
    Mar 31, 2008
    7
    While this album is much different than the previous Panic album I still very much enjoyed it. To be honest the lyrics are just as good as the previous album and I think I like the style only slightly less.
  24. HenryJ.
    Mar 31, 2008
    9
    Refreshing!
  25. JoshuaN.
    Mar 30, 2008
    9
    This is such a good step for a band that many consider petty and worthless. It's a risky change of sound, but if you know music you realize this was the right choice to make. Everything about this album is much better than Fever. Panic is taking a step in the right direction.
  26. ChrisV.
    Mar 31, 2008
    9
    The CD Pretty. Odd, its pretty odd. I think Panic shouldn't have to remove the "!" in the first place, it seems that the ! whas everything in "A Fever ou CAnt Sweat Out", but, I must admit, I listened to the Pretty Odd CD yesterday, and it's diferent, but I think in a good way. It's not that bad as everyone is saying. Come on, if you guys dont like Panic at the Disco, just The CD Pretty. Odd, its pretty odd. I think Panic shouldn't have to remove the "!" in the first place, it seems that the ! whas everything in "A Fever ou CAnt Sweat Out", but, I must admit, I listened to the Pretty Odd CD yesterday, and it's diferent, but I think in a good way. It's not that bad as everyone is saying. Come on, if you guys dont like Panic at the Disco, just dont listen to them (Period)...… Expand
  27. Tayler
    Apr 1, 2008
    9
    I LOVE Pretty Odd. It is the first album in a long time that I can actually listen to the whole thing through without changing to the next song. Panic is just exercise their musical optionns, and they did it pretty well. So what if they sound like the Beatles? A lot of bands do. If you don't like Panic's new sound then don't listen to them. Durh.
  28. DaisukeK.
    Apr 13, 2008
    9
    This is a great album on it's own. When compared to A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, people complain about how PATD has changed too much. But that is the glory of Pretty. Odd. It is not their debut album, and anybody who expected another album like their first is naive. PATD is an innovative band that explores their own creativity instead of pandering to your wants. Yes, A Fever You This is a great album on it's own. When compared to A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, people complain about how PATD has changed too much. But that is the glory of Pretty. Odd. It is not their debut album, and anybody who expected another album like their first is naive. PATD is an innovative band that explores their own creativity instead of pandering to your wants. Yes, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was an excellent album, but Pretty. Odd. is also an excellent album. Comparing the two is comparing apples to oranges. If PATD can make such a change between their first and second albums, while still sounding awesome, I can't wait for their third album. Who knows? Maybe it will be a gospel album.… Expand
  29. SamF.
    Apr 2, 2008
    8
    it's different to the first but its a still a solid, complicated album. Sounds highly produced but hey they musta had a lotta money thrown at 'em to make it work.
  30. SydneyMo.
    Apr 25, 2008
    9
    A very daring and inspiring CD. Panic has adapted a Beatles-esque vibe, but it is a refreshing change from their last album. Having a variety in their sound is a great change from the Fall Out Boy sound they had last time. It is definitely a CD that you have to listen to more than once to love, and i have done just that. I think that Panic!'s prior crowd will adapt to the change, or A very daring and inspiring CD. Panic has adapted a Beatles-esque vibe, but it is a refreshing change from their last album. Having a variety in their sound is a great change from the Fall Out Boy sound they had last time. It is definitely a CD that you have to listen to more than once to love, and i have done just that. I think that Panic!'s prior crowd will adapt to the change, or they were never really fans at all.… Expand
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Sputnikmusic
    40
    More often than not (and this is the kicker, ladies and gentlemen), Pretty. Odd. is just pretty dull.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    70
    Even when it's over the top, which is basically always, Pretty. Odd. sounds cheerful, with a broad sense of humor that does honor to the noble legacy of ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne.
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  3. Spin
    80
    Pretty.Odd lives up to its title because it dares to be optimistically beautiful at a time when sadness and ugliness might have won them easier credibility. [Apr 2008, p.92]
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