DEATH OF A BACHELOR
| Panic! at the Disco
DEATH OF A BACHELOR
Death of a Bachelor is the fifth studio album by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, released January 15, 2016 on Fueled by Ramen and DCD2. It is the follow-up to the band's fourth studio album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (2013), with the entire album written and recorded by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brendon Urie, among external writers. It is the band's first album to not feature drummer Spencer Smith and also follows bassist Dallon Weekes' departure from the official line-up, subsequently becoming a touring member once again.
Critic Reviews
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Clash
It makes for a thrilling ride, one with a pace that almost never lets up.
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Consequence of Sound
those looking to relive the Panic! glory days will find some loud, fun times with Death Of A Bachelor
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The Guardian
The band would do better to substitute some more original melodies for all the wide-eyed, slickly produced gusto.
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Pop Matters
it is a testament to Urie that he was able to craft this highly entertaining set of tunes
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Drowned in Sound
Death of a Bachelor is a record that trades on the strength of its choruses
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Rock Sound
– a remarkable achievement
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Metro Weekly
Long-time Panic! fans might find a lot to like about Death of a Bachelor, but anyone coming to this album hoping for something new is going to finish it slightly disappointed.
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Substream Magazine
It’s truly the peak of their career and their most cohesive release to date.
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Spill Magazine
For now, though, Death Of A Bachelor is satisfactory.
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Odyssey
It's still a good album overall, and I'd recommend at least giving it a listen if you can.
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Alt Columnist
I want to love this album, I really do, and I really tried, but it’s just not working for me personally.
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Pop Buzz
most musically satisfying album to date
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Blunt Magazine
Death Of A Bachelor becomes a phenomenal body of work
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DIY
this newest effort that really proves just how great Panic! At The Disco can be
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WZND Illinois State University
Death of A Bachelor dips into so many types of sound that almost anyone should be able to find a favorite.
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Newsday
With “Death of a Bachelor,” Urie seems determined to graduate from being one of the leaders of his genre to being one of the leaders of pop. Mission accomplished.
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All Music
Death of a Bachelor, is a volcano-sized martini glass of emotive, theatrical, genre-bending pop
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PPCORN
like most of their catalogue, Death of a Bachelor is a triumph
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Sputnik Music
Overall, 'Death Of a Bachelor' was a fun album to listen to.
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The Mustang
While it would definitely attract the older fans of Panic! with the references to Urie’s favorite artists, it could lose some of the younger ones with what it is he’s talking about exactly.
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RMHS Highlighter
I feel that the album is something that I would listen to on the radio and could easily recognize, although I would not buy the album for myself
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All Campus Radio Network
it’s definitely not worth your time
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Evening Standard
‘a level of pep that borders on the irritating’
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Underground Writers
the whole album leaves the listener with a gorgeous story to piece together
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Punky Moms
I came looking for nostalgia, and nostalgia for previous albums is what I got, but unfortunately it came without the desire to seek new material.
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The Wrangler
Death of a Bachelor has its own vibe compared to the other albums, with a more lively beat.
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The Music
This part-cabaret, part pop-punk album has all the elements to make it a bit of fun for a couple of listens, really ramping up in its second half, but it has no clear-cut bangers
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Mind Equals Blown
Death of a Bachelor is infectious, powerful, and energetic with perfected lyrics, fantastic hooks, and memorable riffs
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Outlet Magazine
this album is giving me hope for this year; that there will be more good stuff coming
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Music Blogged
Death of a Bachelor gets fun, gets real, and gets good after a few honest listens
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Northwest Herald
yielded some pretty incredible tracks
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The Eagle Angle
I give this album an A-
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Young Post
The record is full of radio-friendly tunes with rapid-fire lyrics delivered with panache to rival a Broadway musical.
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We Plug Good Music
This is a wonderful album, and it’s something you can listen to regardless of your situation
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Stuff
past fans will no doubt be enamoured
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Radio UTD
Death of A Bachelor is not only one of the best albums lyrically and musically of Panic! At The Disco, but arguably poised to be one of the best of this year.
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Gigwise
Death of a bachelor? Perhaps rebirth of an artist is more accurate.
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AV Music
a lot of risks on Death Of A Bachelor, all of which pay off
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Music Feeds
an album that is not only bigger and stronger, but more interesting than the ones in its wake
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Uberlog
Death of a Bachelor doesn’t disappoint
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Bearded Gentlemen Music
There are a couple decent pop tracks but nothing that excels more than background music at Old Navy.
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Strife Magazine
the powerful beats mix perfectly with the excellent vocals
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New-Transcendence
Without a doubt, this is their best album to date and has more replay value than most albums I’ve heard in recent years.
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The Prospector
it grows on you
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Beat
Death Of A Bachelor is a dynamic record and true Panic! fans are sure to fall in love
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Bandwagon Magazine
I am sad and disappointed with the final product
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Panther Now
Death Of A Bachelor is definitely one extravagant, talented body of work to be proud of
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Renowned for Sound
Death Of A Bachelor stands out as one of Panic! At The Disco’s most enjoyable albums
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This is York
the album is finished on a mysterious and alluring note, leaving Panic! at the Disco’s fans craving more
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Red Brick
has nothing but good vibes from start to finish
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The Edge
Slight and self-indulgent, but incapable of tapping the retro vein it apes. PATD's cheesiness has been robbed of any capacity to endear, and the aftertaste is just sour.
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The Hoya
This latest album proves that Urie is by no means slowing down.
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Herald Standard
the latest release is an immersive listening
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Stage Right Secrets
it definitely will remind fans of the Panic! we’ve been missing
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The Muse
It contains numerous singles with catchy choruses that ensure an insane amount of radio play over the next few weeks, but it does not live up to the expectations set by Panic! At the Disco’s previous albums.
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Fuse
pretty impressive
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OMG
Death Of A Bachelor is an album that is truly binge-worthy.
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Punktastic
This is an album that will be met with a universal love as well as a rapturous crowd on live dates.
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Charleston Gazette Mail
Panic! At the Disco's fifth studio album "Death of a Bachelor is one of its best yet.
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The Patriot Online
Now I can say for the fifth time, I love Panic! At The Disco’s new album.
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The Corsair
The fifth album by the sound-transitioning pop band is undoubtedly a solid salute in the form of a lyrical and overdosed wave goodbye to the wild days of your messy 20s and single life.
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SA Music Scene
they just delivered one of the strongest albums of 2016
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Pathfinder
The album definitely proved that Urie has lots of talent and great ideas
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Amira Taylor
It’s definitely worth a listen whether you’re a new or old fan.
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Hawk Eye
this album is pretty good
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The Peak
Overall, this album is not great.
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The Chronicle
Ultimately, “Death of a Bachelor” didn’t blow me away, but there were a few brilliant moments.
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The Red & Black
“Death of a Bachelor” has enough good moments to be an enjoyable listen
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The Crown
the album is by no means the band’s best
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The Central Trend
Death of a Bachelor is easily the best Panic! At the Disco album to this date.
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The Up Coming
Death of a Bachelor never quite shines
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The Reel Deal
I found this album deserving of its No. 1 spot on The Billboard 200 Chart
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Lithium Magazine
Every song is a knock out.
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The Charlatan
Death of a Bachelor, is one of their best
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Cat's Eye View
Death of a Bachelor is sure to attract new fans to the band
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Rawckuc
I cannot bring myself to say Death of a Bachelor is a great album despite genuinely enjoying it
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Isanity Radio 103.2
Death of A Bachelor is coherent
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The Michigan Daily
Panic! at the Disco fails to remain relevant
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Omnibus Journal
I find that the more I listen to an album, the more hidden gems I discover
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Rabbits Ahoy!
The vocals are weak and all over the place
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suakvalley.com
Beyond its flaws, “Death of a Bachelor” is still a fun listen – if you take it for what it is.
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arapahoeXtra.com
With their clever lyrics Death of a Bachelor is a must listen album for those of you who like American Rock.
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The Umass Lowell Connector
it’s with these emotions and stories that leads you to play the album over and over again
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stereoboard.com
This is meticulously-planned pop-rock madness and the result is toe-tappingly brilliant.
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Media Milwaukee
an excellently demonic pop album that combines old school style with modern deviance
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Babetalk.tv
Overall, this may be Panic! At The Disco’s most solid album to date, with boisterous melodies that will grab your soul and compel you to get down with your bad self.
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getrocked.net
not only do the pros outweigh any cons on this album, but you will be singing along to many of these songs for a long time to come
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The Eagle Eye
Panic! At the Disco’s fifth studio album is chock-full of hits
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Spin or Bin
there are pretty decent songs here
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Beat of the Drum
If you want to dance and sing without a care in the world, sit down and take a listen to this album.
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The Rebellion
Panic! At The Disco has made a comeback with an album that is both a lyrical and musical masterpiece while leaving fans excited for what the band has in store for the future.
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Five Cents Sound
While Death of a Bachelor offers a handful of tunes that will satisfy the casual listener, it’s clear the band’s true “golden days” lie far behind them.
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Kettle Magazine
Death of a Bachelor is the triumphant new album that we’ve been waiting for
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The Daily
Panic! takes yet another step forward in its musical evolution without forgetting its roots.
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Perdeby
The listener is sent on a musical journey with something new to experience on each track.
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Nouse
Death of a Bachelor and has produced an album unlike any other in the band’s history
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The Pop Break
Death of a Bachelor is here, and is… different — but don’t “panic,” different is good.
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Mixtape Press
This truly is a great album and is sure to please both lovers of haters of pop music.
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Tuned Up
Death of a Bachelor is a very strong record, and succeeds in more ways than you’d expect, making for an enjoyable listen.
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The Saga
the album is primarily rock based it can still be enjoyed by jazz or pop fans
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Western Herald
“Death of a Bachelor” is one of the band’s best albums and gets a 10/10 rating from me.
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Daily Bruin
However, in its own context, the album is a fun listen.
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The California Aggie
the only legitimate complaint about this album is that it is only 11 songs
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Pulse Media
To any fan that was put off by previous albums I would recommend they give ‘Death of a Bachelor’ a listen.
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Already Heard
‘Death of a Bachelor’ is still an incredibly addictive addition to their catalogue
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Panther Press
it does not disappoint
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Phoenix Remix
there are some really strong songs and fits in nicely to their next step in the musical world
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Blast Magazine
Brendon Urie has some way to go to explore his new songwriting freedom, but he has still crafted an original and enjoyable album.
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earbuddy.com
Combine this with the backing sound leaning towards ultrapopulism and you have a project that comes across more like a poorly tuned hypnosis machine than an album. Also, the song titles suck.
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KP Times
it’s one of their best albums yet
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Caroline Fassl
This time around Urie has proved that not only does he possess an otherworldly vocal range, but he's also capable of slaying the instrumentals.
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Padua 360
Death Of a Bachelor is unfortunately a huge let down compared to the other albums.
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Daily Vault
Death Of A Bachelor has some great lines, some catchy songs, and it’s a lot of fun, but like all parties in Vegas, the glimmer and facade falls away in the harsh light of day.
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killyourstereo.com
‘Death of a Bachelor’ is an ironic title for the rebirth of their musical fire, which manifests in an almost flawless showcase of talent
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The Ithacan
Still, this album deserves loud applause from its listeners as they let loose and dance along to Panic! At The Disco’s jumpy beats.
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Northern Lights
This album is the Panic! we know and love
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idobi.com
In Panic!’s fifth studio album, Urie was able to both create a completely new concept to explore, and show off every facet of his flawless vocal range.
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Mill Valley News
it was definitely worth the wait
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The Jet Fuel Review
One of the only positive qualities of this record is the vocals.
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The Lambert Post
‘Death of A Bachelor’ will have you feeling as on top of the world
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maccasmusing
Ultimately, the album closer leaves listeners fulfilled, as Panic delivers one of their most beautifully poignant pieces of song writing to date.
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