Pretty Odd - Panic At The Disco

Advantages: Panic at the Disco have in their career released an excellent album.
Disadvantages: An extremely lacklustre offering, the vocals lack life and the melodies are tedious.

...actual fact going to be pretty rubbish. 'We're so sorry we've been gone' Brendon Urie doth sing, oh how I wish that they'd never come back; at least that way I'd have purely fond memories of the band, as it stands however the mere thought of Panic at the Disco fills me with anger at how such a talented and enthusiastic band could let it all go so horribly wrong. Before listening to this album I was not at all looking forward to once more hearing ...
...every level 'Pretty Odd' is pretty ineffective. Panic at the Disco is probably the biggest rock band in the world right now, the fact of the matter though is that this second album 'Pretty Odd' just isn't very good. The band show no real signs of promise here, the music is dull and uninspiring; energy is kept to a minimum and when listening to this album you get the distinct impression that after four years together as a band Panic at the Disco no ... Read review

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: Nothing!

Within the first few chords of We’re So Starving, you can tell this is an album you won’t forget soon, an album completely different to its predecessor A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. Starting out with Brendon Urie apologizing for being gone, claiming themselves as the same band. They’ve grown up, taking influences from bands like The Beatles, or The Vines, and a whole new look; can the lead singer still claim this? Telling their ...
...onto Nine In The Afternoon, a more recent hit, as their latest single. Bright and vibrant, it gives off a happy tune, making you want to just dress in your pajamas and get into the nearest main street, to make others feel the same. To feel Pretty. Odd. She’s A Handsome Woman and Do You Know What I’m Seeing goes on to show the bands newfound brightness. “Clouds are marching along, singing a song, just like they do” opens Do ... Read review

Advantages: Brave and Unique
Disadvantages: None!!!

As a panic fan, I admit I was anticpating the release of this CD very much and had even pre-ordered it. Since the release of "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" the band has definately gathered a lot of fans from around the world. "Pretty. Odd." has a very different feel to the last album, however. Whereas "Fever" was very much get-up-and-dance, "Pretty.Odd." definately has a more relaxed and reflective feel. "We're So Starving" is the first track on the ...
...song on their official myspace page which was the first taste of the new material for many. Admittedly, after hearing this I felt weary and thought Panic have taken such a different turn that they were surely contradicting their lyrics of "we're still the same band". However, after a few listens the song eventually grew on me and became as catchy as the previous material. Shortly after, the well known single "Nine In The Afternoon" was released which ... Read review

Advantages: 'That Green Gentleman', 'Northern Downpour' & 'Mad as Rabbits'
Disadvantages: 'She Had The World'

...a camp fire song. It's Pretty Odd. 'She Had The World' is awful, awful awful. It's one of the worst songs I have ever heard.. ever. I skip it out every time. 'From A Mountain In The Middle Of The Cabins' is another odd one. I am not really sure what I think of it - there are moments of the song that are good - and others which are bad. 'Mad as Rabbits' is the final track on Pretty. Odd. and is by far the best song on the album. Totally mad lyrics. ...
...mixture really works. The keyboard works well. The bass riff in the song is very good. Admittedly, it's not the best album in the world - but I don't think it deserves the bad reviews it has received. But I have managed to listen to the album almost 100 times - it has lasting value but it's starting to get a bit boring now. ... Read review

Panic at the disco's new album, Pretty Odd, leaves a lot to be desired. In all fairness, it does have the familiar panic at the disco tint in the songs and you'd be able to tell they were their songs even without Brendon's unique voice, but it just does not compare to their first album. The songs can be tedious after a while and I doubt I could listen to the whole album all the way through. The best song on the album would have to be "nine in the afternoon". You''d be better off buying the single. I love panic at the disco but to be honest, this album sucked compared to their last album. I would not recomment buying this. Sorry!