Death of a Bachelor
by Panic! At the Disco
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 300 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 241 out of 300
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 300
  3. Negative: 27 out of 300
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  1. katelynkennedy
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    It is definitely one of my favourite Panic! At The Disco albums, it's the first one that has no bad songs, in my opinion of course. I fell in love with every single song as they came out and when the full album came out today I listened non-stop. Golden Days, Emperor's New Clothes, Don't Threaten Me With A good Time and House Of Memories are my personal favourites, but they are all incredible.
  2. Neth3rtwist
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    Urie is close. Really close. Tracks like Emporer's New Clothes and yes, even Death of a Bachelor show Urie's range and talent without sounding too much like Fall Out Boy which, I'm afraid, has always been Panic!'s thorn in its side. His musical genius is obvious, its just finding something that will appeal to more of the mainstream crowd that will ultimately determine if Urie truly isUrie is close. Really close. Tracks like Emporer's New Clothes and yes, even Death of a Bachelor show Urie's range and talent without sounding too much like Fall Out Boy which, I'm afraid, has always been Panic!'s thorn in its side. His musical genius is obvious, its just finding something that will appeal to more of the mainstream crowd that will ultimately determine if Urie truly is destined to be of caliber to the next Sinatra since, lets face it, Urie is no Michael Buble (which could be a good thing). Some of his tracks are still too emo-sounding or Fall Out Boy-sounding, which is when Urie is at his worse. It's tough when your voice sounds exactly the same as another pop band's leader. But, like I said, this effort is probably the closest Urie has gotten to developing his own, mainstream niche.… Expand
  3. 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 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, theyEven 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
  4. CS_DANK
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Honestly, it's not not perfect, but compared to other Panic! At The Disco albums I wholeheartedly enjoyed the songs and the throwback to swing and older music such as Franz Ferdinand, but it doesn't have a theme or genera in which to fit into. It feels more like a collage or collection of songs than a themed album, but over all I loved it and it will take up many hours of my time justHonestly, it's not not perfect, but compared to other Panic! At The Disco albums I wholeheartedly enjoyed the songs and the throwback to swing and older music such as Franz Ferdinand, but it doesn't have a theme or genera in which to fit into. It feels more like a collage or collection of songs than a themed album, but over all I loved it and it will take up many hours of my time just sitting there and enjoying it.

    Sincerely,
    A Bored 14 year old.    … Expand
  5. Custom_Concerns
    Jan 15, 2016
    4
    I don't completely hate Panic's new record, but I assuredly do not enjoy it, either. The instrumentation is terribly bland, the songwriting sounds uninspired, and the style presented on Death of a Bachelor has been overdone to a pulp. I know quite a few people have been enjoying this new record, but it simply does nothing for me.
  6. Szen
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Passionate 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.
  7. Emefer
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Realmente uma obra-prima, e quem poderia dizer que, depois de 10 anos de banda, a estrela principal ainda seria Brendon Urie em si. Melhores: Death Of a Bahcelor, Impossible Year, Golden Days
  8. Orlandreson
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    One of their best! Brendon Urie only get better and better as musician. Golden Days is a masterpiece. This album has no bad songs, they all amazing!!!
  9. thiagourie
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns deles sim, principalmente considerando que agora Brendon Urie é o único integrante oficial da banda. Boa produção, composições e melodias. NEM SÓ DE METACRITIC VIVERÁ O HOMEM!
  10. 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 same quality.
  11. Norgizfox
    Dec 7, 2016
    3
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  12. RvwFromUpHere
    Jan 20, 2016
    7
    Who: The Brendon Urie Band
    What: Brendon Urie writing songs that would be incredible if performed by Disney villains
    Where: Fall Out Boy's shadow
    When (can I listen again): Whenever you want vindication for Ryan Ross being kicked out of the band
    Why: It's simply 11 really solid pop hits with no depth, and hey, sometimes that's all we need to hear
  13. sheiser
    May 19, 2016
    1
    He thinks it's cool to swear and all he sings about is depression, sex, and alcohol........................................................................
  14. Sadblee
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    Esperaba mucho del disco y la verdad fue un poco decepcionante, es bastante lamentable si lo comparamos con su antecesor "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!" (2013) que a pesar de la poca relevancia que tuvo en su momento es toda una joya. Esto se veía venir desde que se estrenó "Hallelujah" como primer sencillo del álbum, pero aun así mis expectativas se mantenían altas gracias a losEsperaba mucho del disco y la verdad fue un poco decepcionante, es bastante lamentable si lo comparamos con su antecesor "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!" (2013) que a pesar de la poca relevancia que tuvo en su momento es toda una joya. Esto se veía venir desde que se estrenó "Hallelujah" como primer sencillo del álbum, pero aun así mis expectativas se mantenían altas gracias a los siguientes sencillos; "Emperor's New Clothes" y "Death of a Bachelor" . Claramente es el peor disco de la banda hasta el momento, se nota la ausencia de varios integrantes… Expand
  15. matthewn1999
    Jan 15, 2016
    8
    Certainly one of the catchiest and most fun albums released in quite some time, it is, admittedly, quite short however. Seeing as 6 of the 11 songs were pre-released as singles or promotional stunts ahead of time, the release of the album itself was less exciting than it could have been. All in all, still a great release from Panic! At the Disco. I can definitely see myself enjoying thisCertainly one of the catchiest and most fun albums released in quite some time, it is, admittedly, quite short however. Seeing as 6 of the 11 songs were pre-released as singles or promotional stunts ahead of time, the release of the album itself was less exciting than it could have been. All in all, still a great release from Panic! At the Disco. I can definitely see myself enjoying this album for months to come!… Expand
  16. Garnio
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    This is a pretty decent album. No really terrible songs. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time is probably the best of the bunch on this one. I rate 9/10
  17. carlosantonio98
    Jan 16, 2016
    9
    This album is as good as A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, Brendon's vocals are great in this record. Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, Emperor's New Clothes and Crazy=Genius are the best songs of the album
  18. blvrryface
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    The album is a spectacular journey that portrays Urie as a self destructive man that seems to not want to be fixed until the final half, in which he recognizes the mistakes he has made. Thoroughly enjoyable. My personal favorite is Golden Days.
  19. JesseXRP
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
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  20. 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 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 ..
  21. Roberto11
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    My favorite álbum, a masterpiece, this is an álbum that screams every where Brendon Urie and i like that
  22. Eric10375
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    It's been over a year since this album came out and I'm still obsessed. There is not a track I don't like. My top 3 would be: LA Devotee, Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time, and The Good, the Bad and the Dirty. Check it out if you're a fan.
  23. proterospongia
    Jan 19, 2016
    7
    It's nice to see how Urie managed to sustain P!ATD creative power while the group was falling apart. Death of a Bachelor contains some of the theatrical elements that earned fans at the band's apex 10 years ago, but doesn't bring anything really new or innovative. This album is no masterpiece, but it overcompensates with fun.
  24. horcrux2007
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Now that Brendon Urie is the only remaining member of Panic! at the Disco, he has created an album that can be personal while still being true to the band's unique style. Every song has meaning while still being fun enough to listen to multiple times.
  25. nelin9
    Jan 17, 2016
    6
    Anyone giving this a 10 knows nothing about reviewing an album. First of all yes the albums good its not amazing and that's what a 10 is. The album has good songs and some that are just plain annoying. Lets be honest nothing on this album will revive P!@TD. Its just another decent album from an aging band who is slowly losing it relevance in this overly populated industry.
  26. GabrielRabelo
    Feb 5, 2016
    9
    Eu acho o melhor álbum deles, um dos melhores lançamentos do ano (sei que está "meio" cedo para dizer isso, mas, não tenho sombra de dúvidas que o álbum não deixará de ser um dos melhores lançamentos de 2016), "Death Of A Bachelor" a faixa-título do CD é a minha favorita e a melhor, merece mais reconhecimento, apesar de estrear em #1 na Billboard 200.
  27. lucar1o
    Jan 16, 2016
    6
    I don't know if the problem lies on the uninspired lyrics or in the fact that I was used to the undeniable greatness of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!', but 'Death of Bachelor' got me so underwhelmed. It's a short, predictable album. I kept waiting for another track to hook me up just like 'Emperor's New Clothes' did when it was released. Didn't happened. They raised my expectationsI don't know if the problem lies on the uninspired lyrics or in the fact that I was used to the undeniable greatness of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!', but 'Death of Bachelor' got me so underwhelmed. It's a short, predictable album. I kept waiting for another track to hook me up just like 'Emperor's New Clothes' did when it was released. Didn't happened. They raised my expectations a little too much. 'Golden Days' is pretty good, tho. I don't hate it, but doesn't worth the money. It lacks the geniality of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' and the maturity of 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'. Still love the band.… Expand
  28. noisedeath
    Jan 20, 2016
    6
    Panic! at the Disco is now a solo act for lead vocalist Brendon Urie, and he's doing all the vocals, all guitar, all bass, most keyboard parts, most drum parts, and most backing vocals. The only thing completely left to session musicians here is the brass. However, this album doesn't totally succeed. Despite the dynamic instrumentation, Urie's awesome vocal range, and the cool jazz,Panic! at the Disco is now a solo act for lead vocalist Brendon Urie, and he's doing all the vocals, all guitar, all bass, most keyboard parts, most drum parts, and most backing vocals. The only thing completely left to session musicians here is the brass. However, this album doesn't totally succeed. Despite the dynamic instrumentation, Urie's awesome vocal range, and the cool jazz, hip-hop, EDM, and classic rock influences, this record feels a little empty. There are too many different styles going on here, and even though that's really commendable the album feels a little in-cohesive. Urie also tends to find himself going too safe on
    the production here as well, with a lack of grit or adventure being present. The lyrics are occasionally interesting or very well done, but overall Brendon just never gained the best footing lyrically (and it really shows often on this record). That being said, many of the songs on the record are fun and show off Brendon's diverse influences quite well.

    Favorite Tracks:
    -Crazy=Genius
    -Golden Days
    -The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty

    Least Favorite Tracks:
    -Don't Threaten Me With a Good Time
    -House of Memories    … Expand
  29. ArtRushmer
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    If you've ever enjoyed Panic! At The Disco then this album surely wont disappoint. Musically there are familiar fun and up tempo thrills but Brendon Urie also touches on a few hints of a more classic jazz and swing sound. Its certainly more mature than some previous efforts, but lyrically there are still pitfalls and a comparison to Brian Wilson which albeit brash, is still utterlyIf you've ever enjoyed Panic! At The Disco then this album surely wont disappoint. Musically there are familiar fun and up tempo thrills but Brendon Urie also touches on a few hints of a more classic jazz and swing sound. Its certainly more mature than some previous efforts, but lyrically there are still pitfalls and a comparison to Brian Wilson which albeit brash, is still utterly delusional... Still, unlike the the end of bachelorhood, there will be no regrets here.
    My Top Tracks: Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, Death of a Bachelor, Golden Days    … Expand
  30. kd65878
    Feb 7, 2016
    8
    Panic! at the Disco's new album "Death of a Bachelor" is something that we as fans haven't heard in their sound since their beginning. I think the new sound on "Hallelujah" and "Victorious" are fantastic. They continue to be lyrical and Brenden Urie's voice gives a new life to the music.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. PopMatters
    Jan 27, 2016
    70
    On balance Death of a Bachelor is a commendable success.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    Ultimately, Death of a Bachelor marks the final transformation of Panic! At the Disco from egalitarian emo band to collaborative pop band headed with singular charisma by Urie the uncontested chairman.
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  3. 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.
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