Music : Pretty. Odd.

Rating: - You don't have to worry cos we're still the same band...
... says the opening track of their new album! Well, they may be the same band, but the sound is very different to the amazing 'A fever you can't sweat out'.

Pretty Odd has a more mainstream, polished feel to it - some may say that they've sold out, and have lost that uniqueness that made them so fresh and exciting just a couple of years ago, but I would say that although different, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

It took me a few listens before it grew on me (but then so did the first album) but after the 3rd or 4th time, it really started to get me, and now it's a constant companion on the journey to work - its amazing!

Just don't write them off being giving it a chance, or you may just live to regret it...

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Rating: - Wonderful
Panic at the disco have a horrible reputation among the general public, Most likely due to their pretty boy image, and their first album having an 'emo sound', which is almost frowned upon these days, and pigeon holds a bit terribly.

I will admit I loved their first record, not enough to buy it though I ripped it of a friend, it wasn't perfect, but a few song were catchy and the lyrics had an certain charm. But with this album Panic have done what all great groups do in their lifetime, mix it up..this is a step in a whole new direction, the albums quite amazing, the production is fantastic and the vocals have improved highly, while in the first album it was just the lead singer singing, now we have four part harmonies and the guitarist getting some mike time (he does a great job). The lyrics as usual steal the show in my opinion, Ryan Ross has been blessed with a way with the pen I haven't heard in a pop group for years. The influences are easy to spot, Panic have basically taken every style masters like The Beach Boys And The Beatles created and used it themselves, quite intelligently.

I truly recommend this album, It deserves to be heard by many, Give panic a chance....

Best Tracks:
Nine In The Afternoon
Do You Know What I'm Seeing
That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)
Northern Downpour
When The Day Met The Night
Pas De Cheval
Mad As Rabbits

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Rating: - Pretty. Different.
This is not 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'. That's the point. If you are expecting the same album reproduced then you may as well stop now.
If you are willing to give something new a try then pick this up. If you like the 60s sort of sounds that are starting to become quite popular again then this is worth a listen.

It takes a few listens to realise how good this actually is, but its worth it when you get there.

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Rating: - Pretty. Bad.
I find it okay for bands to do something a little different but this album is a joke. They grew a massive fan base because of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' and what have they done on album number 2? They have turned their back on the people who made them famous and rich. Let's hope they take note of the reviews and album number 3 is more like the first one.

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Rating: - It sure is odd but that doesn't mean it's an amazing album!
Many Panic! fans and haters are dismissing this as something they did not expect from the band that released "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" 3 years ago.

I was a fan of old Panic! and am now a massive fan of new Panic too. This album has a beautiful sound and atmosphere to it.

This album definitely has influences from The Beatles. I doubt many teens are listening to The Beatles, so this is a really nice way of introducing it to people today.

This is definitely a very brave direction for Panic to take, I think they deserve a lot more respect for such a massive change in their sound, and I love it.

Ratings:
We're So Starving 10/10 - Great opening track.
Nine in the Afternoon 10/10 - Catchy single.
She's a Handsome Woman 10/10 - Great song, sounds live.
Do You Know What I'm Seeing? 9/10 - Another catchy song.
That Green Gentleman 9/10 - The album's second single.
I Have Friends In Holy Spaces 9/10 - Sounds like a cassette tape, it's nice.
Northern Downpour 10/10 - A bit slower than the rest of the songs on the album, one of my favourites.
When The Day Met The Night 10/10 - Another one of my favourites! I love the opening.
Pas De Cheval 9/10 - Very catchy track.
The Piano Knows Something I Don't Know 8/10 - VERY strange lyrics, like the whole album.
Behind the Sea 10/10 - Another slow song. Sung by one of the guitarists I believe, he has a beautiful voice!
Folkin' Around 8/10 - A campfire-type song, but it's hard not to love it.
She Had The World 8/10 - Probably the worst track on the CD, but not bad.
From A Mountain In The Middle Of The Cabins 9/10 - Another great catchy song.
Mad As Rabbits - Another favourite, a good way to end the album.