Viva Las Vengeance
by Panic! At the Disco
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 217
  3. Negative: 68 out of 217
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  1. lukeloz
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Not many people will understand this album.
    I’m happy this album exists. I get you Brendon Urie! I really liked the album!
  2. Ninamx
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    It's a masterpiece!!! I love it soo muchh. Can't wait too see them in Antwerp in February
  3. SimpleGirl66
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    i love this album. it pays homage to classic rock of the 70s and 80s. it is brilliantly done. Brendon Urie has the best vocals, he really is very versatile in the type of music he can do. his voice conveys emotions very well and it moves me. i love the lyrics as well and i find it interesting to contrast the sad lyrics with the upbeat sound. this is my favorite album of Panic at the disco.i love this album. it pays homage to classic rock of the 70s and 80s. it is brilliantly done. Brendon Urie has the best vocals, he really is very versatile in the type of music he can do. his voice conveys emotions very well and it moves me. i love the lyrics as well and i find it interesting to contrast the sad lyrics with the upbeat sound. this is my favorite album of Panic at the disco. i don't have time for wasting my time on people who hate this music and who hate Brendon, they simply are not worth it the air that they breath. i love Brendon for showing his vulnerability and ability to move on when people try to destroy your voice simply because you make a mistake in the past. we are all imperfect humans and are striving to be better people. thank you Brendon for this beautiful and diverse album. i love all Panic at the disco albums for not sounding the same. they are all so diverse but i love Viva Las Vengeance as my ultimate favorite. i cannot wait for the concert to see these beautiful songs performed live. i love you Brendon!… Expand
  4. itseanbneely
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Viva Las Vengeance is about healing your inner child. It's about returning to your roots, re-exploring your old haunts. It's the spark found only in familiar sounds & fading places.
    It's about how, sometimes, it CAN hurt to try.
    And how you have to.
  5. Apolomath
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Álbum coeso, bem teatral e mostra a potência vocal do Brendon Urie. Uma mistura dos dois primeiros álbuns, com um apoio vocal muito bom, guitarras marcantes em algumas faixas, muitas referências musicais e quem era de Queen (como eu) vai amar o álbum.
    Tem pessoas que falam que o Ryan Ross faz falta, mas não faz não, o Brendon se sai muito bem e é inegável o crescimento do vocalista.
  6. nataliahow
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of theatrics, passion, and joy. Brendon Urie's voice is sensational, he passion and artistry really shines through in this album.
  7. Tampil
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    I really enjoy this album! I think it’s better than the last. It’s interesting, theatrical and kinda experimental.
  8. Haksaw
    Oct 1, 2022
    9
    Very interesting album by Brendon Urie and a really change of pace because DOAB and PFTW were really different compared to the old stuff P!ATD used to release and yeah I give this a solid 9 because it's so much fun listening to this album.
  9. lara1
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    sugar soaker yum that’s all i really have to say but i have to fill at least 75 characters
  10. wolfgang28
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Perfectly imperfect. Unique and complex, as is every patd album, but this one’s on a whole other level. I gotta admit tho some tracks are lacking depth in terms of the lyricism but the music and brendon’s voice most definitely make up for it. Some tracks on the other hand are *chef’s kiss*. Some faves are: vlv, god killed rock and roll, all by yourself, & don’t let the light go out. ForPerfectly imperfect. Unique and complex, as is every patd album, but this one’s on a whole other level. I gotta admit tho some tracks are lacking depth in terms of the lyricism but the music and brendon’s voice most definitely make up for it. Some tracks on the other hand are *chef’s kiss*. Some faves are: vlv, god killed rock and roll, all by yourself, & don’t let the light go out. For those who haven’t listened to the entire album yet, prepare for a wild ride.… Expand
  11. Stolar
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    They're back. Beautiful and fantastic as ever. It's been a long year without hearing from P!ATD. I was so hopeful for this new album and afraid that for some reason it may not be the old good Brandon.
    I'm so happy that this is what as a fan I could ever ask for. I absolutely love it and can't wait to hear those songs live multiple times. There are so many songs that I can rate as my    They're back. Beautiful and fantastic as ever. It's been a long year without hearing from P!ATD. I was so hopeful for this new album and afraid that for some reason it may not be the old good Brandon.
    I'm so happy that this is what as a fan I could ever ask for. I absolutely love it and can't wait to hear those songs live multiple times. There are so many songs that I can rate as my absolute Tier S (Middle of a breakup, Sad Clown) and a strong Tier A+ (Viva Las Vengeance, Say it Louder, Sugar Soaker and more!). As always, there are a few that didn't work so well (Something About Maggie) but overall I'm over the moon to hear that Brendon is back. Strong and wonderful like always. With fantastic theatricals that make this bend so unique and amazing. Thank you for being back Brendon, you did again you beautiful beast!    … Expand
  12. K_B
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    This record is so fun! Not one skip for me and you hear something new everytime you listen.
  13. ZeldaNerd
    Aug 19, 2022
    9
    This was an incredibly solid album, I love the vocals from Brendan, the 70s rock aesthetic was very cool, and overall, every song on here slapped. A couple hiccups here and there, but overall, very good album.
  14. morilu
    Aug 19, 2022
    9
    At the same time that this album feels very different for the Panic we were used to, It's still great to see that they are able to bring new facets and innovation. Overall the quality is super high, it gave me very much musical vibes, drama, joy and a lot of references to past eras of rock and pop music.
  15. cavinis
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece.
    This album is a look to the past with a lot of feelings, a little bit of drama and a lot of rock’n roll.
    Had such a great time listening to it (and now it’s on repeat).
  16. elyna
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I'm listening to this album on repeat all day long. It has everything I love in it: amazing vocals, beautiful instrumental, a lot of theatrics and lyrics that i truly love. From Viva las vengeance to Do it to death, there's not one single track that i didn't enjoy or love. Brendon Urie, Mike Viola and Jake Sinclair did an amazing job. Chapeu
  17. music_devotee
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I LOVE this album! it has definitely surpassed my expectations, it’s so different from anything in the modern music industry! Well done Panic!
  18. s_e
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    People keep going on about how this isn’t how Panic! used to be… Ryan Ross this and Ryan Ross that… just accept the fact that bands change and evolve, and members come and go. Brendon is and always has been the voice of Panic! at the Disco, and he always makes sure that every album sounds different than the last. This is definitely his most unique album and I’m all here for it. Not onlyPeople keep going on about how this isn’t how Panic! used to be… Ryan Ross this and Ryan Ross that… just accept the fact that bands change and evolve, and members come and go. Brendon is and always has been the voice of Panic! at the Disco, and he always makes sure that every album sounds different than the last. This is definitely his most unique album and I’m all here for it. Not only does he call back to the bands of the 70s and 80s that inspired him, but he does it with a musical theatre flare unlike anything we’ve ever heard before. The instrumentals are some of the most creative and beautiful that we’ve heard from him, and really add to the depth of the album. Overall, this album is a breath of fresh air coming from the mainstream pop sound of Pray for the Wicked, and will surely go down as one of Panic!’s most diverse, creative, and all-around enjoyable albums.… Expand
  19. heltondrew
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    A massive vocal performance and a sprawling array of throwback rock themes keep this album always fresh, surprising, fun, and like a warm rock-hug.
  20. 1DandPATD
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I love how Panic! always changes so much, and yet one thing you can always rely on is that you'll get a high energy album, which is always exactly what I need. xD
  21. raulmedinah
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    The album itself is good but not all songs are good, unlike Pray for the Wicked and Death of a Bachelor where all songs were bangers. I think he made a mistake when going back to Vices & Virtues with this.
  22. andy_bluee
    Aug 19, 2022
    8
    It's like a tribute to old rock bands with a little bit of musical theatre and make it louder! It could be a mess and I think it really is, but it's a good mess! Really interesting and surprising in my opinion, much better than the last album (pray for the wicked). I'm listening to it on repeat and really enjoying it more and more.
  23. thescientist22
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    I really did not feel the first singles released from this album at first, although they all grew on me, i think rest of the album is far better. I really like the songs "Star Spangled Banger" "Say It Louder" "God Killed Rock n Roll" "Sad Clown" "All by Yourself" and "Do It to Death". I really like the overall sound of the album, it's like very retro, also very well done mix of theI really did not feel the first singles released from this album at first, although they all grew on me, i think rest of the album is far better. I really like the songs "Star Spangled Banger" "Say It Louder" "God Killed Rock n Roll" "Sad Clown" "All by Yourself" and "Do It to Death". I really like the overall sound of the album, it's like very retro, also very well done mix of the instruments, and strongly gives Queen vibes. AOTY i say!!!… Expand
  24. Jokas
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Brendon entregou musicalidade aqui! Todas as faixas poderiam tranquilamente fazer parte de um musical, acho até que a proposta é essa mesmo. Vocais cristalinos, arranjos diferentes e que até podem
    Ser estranhos num primeiro momento mas depois tudo faz sentido. Depois de anos sem nada novo esse foi um grande presente para os fans
  25. Squander
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    I've been listening to Panic! at the Disco for quite awhile now and this album has been a long time waiting. It has been over 4 years since their last album and I am not disappointed. Brendon's voice is very unique in a way that he feels not of this time. 70's rock feels like where he belongs and, oh boy, does this sound suit him. Panic! at the Disco, from my perspective, always changes upI've been listening to Panic! at the Disco for quite awhile now and this album has been a long time waiting. It has been over 4 years since their last album and I am not disappointed. Brendon's voice is very unique in a way that he feels not of this time. 70's rock feels like where he belongs and, oh boy, does this sound suit him. Panic! at the Disco, from my perspective, always changes up their sound. Ever since 2005 as they released their debut album, they have changed it up every single album but kept what makes them Panic! in tact. Its a different type of sound and music but you just know that its Panic! This feels like a passion project that I feel lucky that I'm listening to. I can't wait for any future music that Brendon has got brewing and hopefully it's not a long wait like this one was.… Expand
  26. Thams
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This album its full of fun e beautiful nostalgia. Even though this is kind of a solo album brendon manage to put so much importance on the instruments. He has a CRAZY range, but on this album is everything so well done that his voice is just a plus. I loved the classic rock vibe and it’s a cool new era for panic!
  27. tfz123
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    This album is a beautiful mess, and I love it for that reason. The songs are all over the place, and for some reason people can't realize it's not meant to be "musically sound." Brendon Urie wants to make fun music that can make someone smile, and I think he achieved that in this album.
  28. Isabelthevro
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It's very cohesive and being recorded to tape gives it a very distinctive sound. Fantastic instrumentation and great vocals. Absolutely wonderful.
  29. ajisetiawan6394
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This album is masterpiece. Brendon is really channeling his musical style and talent
  30. hannah1223
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    forever a god killed rock and roll stan. all by yourself?? say it louder???? sad clown??? don't let the light go out?? they ATE
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Kerrang!
    Aug 24, 2022
    80
    It absolutely borrows plenty from all of Brendon’s influences – but that’s not a bad thing. Viva Las Vengeance is both consistently catchy and classic-sounding, and another fine addition to Panic!’s remarkably varied discography.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Aug 19, 2022
    80
    The album is like a wild ride in a muscle car where someone’s constantly fiddling with the radio, forever chasing the high that comes with hearing the perfect riff at the perfect moment. ... Viva Las Vengeance sounds great, its piston-like licks and soaring solos acting like time machines to a rose-colored-glasses-refracted era.
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  3. Variety
    Aug 19, 2022
    85
    For those of us who love both power pop and musical theater, though, and haven’t been as much enamored of their previous emo, this is Panic!’s best album. The paradox is that this may be one-man-band Urie’s hardest-rocking collection, as well as his most stagy.
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