Customer Reviews
awesome. 
2008-08-06
I don't think Panic will ever be able to live up to their debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. It was great, incorporating classical music and electronic beats, which I'm a big fan of both. The songs had great lyrics, and it was all great for jamming to.
A Refreshing Work Of Art In A Sea Of Commercialized Music 2008-07-23
This is one of the best albums that I've heard in years - and I'm not your typical Panic!At The Disco fan... I'm in my early 30's and I like bands such as Interpol, Franz Ferdinand, the White Stripes, and older stuff like Nick Cave, Tori Amos, and PJ Harvey.
I appreciate the clever, literate lyrics and the creativity of sound. The blending of styles of music is a very welcome change from bands whose entire albums sound like one big long song.
I appreciate the subtle (and not so subtle) ironies of the vocal presentation, and I respect their musical ability.
I should also mention that I lived in Vegas for seven years and this album is SO VEGAS. I really hate that some critics have made nasty references to My Space,etc. NO! NO! A THOUSAND TIMES NO! THIS ALBUM IS ABOUT LAS VEGAS, NOT THE TRIVIALITIES OF MY SPACE.
Maybe if one has lived in a Vegas or has spent a lot of time there, it's easier to appreciate some of the songs...
My favorites are "Build God. Then We'll Talk," "These Tables Are Numbered For A Reason..", and "Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks." And the "Intermission" - wow, that's such a cool break in the middle of a rock album.
I think "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a little bit mainstream teen fare, but it's still catchy and fun.
I love the verses of "Lying is the Most Fun A Girl Can Have..." but the chorus was totally lost on me (why this teeny-bop stuff in the middle of an otherwise sexy song?) until I paid closer attention to a few of the lyrics.
This album is a work of art, and it's clearly meant to be listened to in it's entirety from beginning to end.
Gonna make you sweat 
2008-07-07
Smart, snarky and just plain biologically young, the debut from Panic! At The Disco was jam-packed with every trick in the pop-songbook. Wedging every trick in the power-pop songbook into one CD, it was a surprisingly successful effort. You'll hear elements of Duran Duran new-wave, Cheap Trick's pop-rocks zap, and arch emo-irony ala friends Fall Out Boy. They even smuggle in some of the progressive elements via Queen or The Beatles that would bloom in full come Pretty. Odd.
That said, this is still a very adolescent effort, with the primary topic being girls and angst over girls. The best songs here, like "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" and the delightful ironic "Build God Then We'll Talk" sound like songwriter Ryan Ross saved up every clever idea he'd ever had for a song and used them up in three and a half minutes. Sometimes that doesn't always work (the voice tweaking on "Nails For Breakfast..." being the worst offender), but more often than not, Panic, along with producer Matt Squire, manage to take multiple genre tricks and blend them into a sweet and snappy whole.
WOW! 2008-05-02
First off, I'm NOT Jeff, I'm his daughter. In 2005 is when I heard Panic! At The Disco's hit "I Write Sins Not Tragedies". I loved the song immediately. In 2007, I went online and found the song again. That's when I started to get obsessed with them. I bought the album and loved it. I kept listening to it over and over again. The songs are amazing and unlike anything I've heard before. There's a keyboard here and there and also violin. Now let me get to the songs.
1. Introduction: 10/10- It's not a song, but it introduces the songs.
2. The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage: 10/10- I LOVE this song! In the song, it got to a part where it had a techno sound in it. That really got my attention.
3. London Beckoned Songs About Money Written By Machines: 10/10- I love the beat in this song. It's very catchy.
4. Nails For Breakfast Tacks For Snacks: 15/10- This has to be my third favorite song. It tells a story and I think that it's pretty neat. It also might be a little slower than the others.
5. Camisado: 10/10- I really loved how the beginning went. It started slow then it went right to fast.
6. Time To Dance: 20/10- Probably my second favorite song. It has a very interesting beat to it. This song makes me want to get up and dance!
7. Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Off Her Clothes: 10/10- This is a pretty slow song in the beginning, but when it gets to the second verse, it's fast in the beginning and then it gets slow again. I really like the song and the lyrics as well.
8. Intermission: 10/10- This is interesting on how they did the piano in this. It really caught my attention. This gives you a break on the music for a while. It felt like I was at a concert.
9. But It's Better If You Do: 10/10- This one also tells a story. I love how Brendon's (lead singer) telling the story from his point of view, that gives creativity to this song.
10. I Write Sins Not Tragedies: 10/10- I NEVER get tired of this song! Even thought that it played on the radio like dozen of times, it's still catchy.
11. I Constantly Thank God For Esteban: 12/10- The beat is interesting in this one. It starts somewhat slow, but not too slow in the beginning then it gets faster when it gets into the song.
12. There's A Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't Thought Of It Yet: 15/10- This one was interesting. I liked how Brendon is like talking to an audience in the song.
13. Build God Then We'll Talk: 100000000/10- My all time favorite on the album. It has a good beat and it has somewhat of a story in it as well.
All and all it's an AWESOME album! I'm be a P!ATD fan and always will be.
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2008-04-30
Although I thought 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' was a fun song to sing along to, I don't recommend this album. It's too weird and not a very adult sound. I can understand why pre-teens get screamy to PATD, but it's just not very good music.
Another Helpful Review?! 2008-04-08
This Las Vegas band strives to create a unique sound by blending melody-driven rock with dance. This is a rock record you can dance to; that's fun and sincere at the same time. Produced by Matt Squire (Northstar, The Explosion, The Receiving End Of Sirens). Panic! At The Disco is the first band signed to Pete Wentz's (Fall Out Boy) Decaydance Records, a Fueled By Ramen imprint label. "...Imagine The Faint meets The Postal Service with all of the pop sensibilities of a Blink 182" - Peter Wentz. Touring with Fall Out Boy, The Starting Line, Motion City Soundtrack, and Boys Night Out this fall.
Panic! at The Disco at Their Finest 2008-03-27
Words can't explain how amazing this album is. I just got the new Pretty Odd cd Panic put out today. It pales in comparison to this album. This is what Panic AT THE Disco should still be, a fast paced, insane, weird, crazy band! Here's the songs on the album: They're all great, but the 5 out of 5 ones are the best no doubt-
1. Introduction-3/5
2. The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage-5/5
3. London Beckoned Songs About Money Written by Machines-4/5
4. Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks-4/5
5. Camisado-5/5
6. Time to Dance-5/5
7. Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off-4/5
8. Intermission-3/5
9. But It's Better If You Do-4/5
10. I Write Sins Not Tragedies-5 million/5
11. I Constantly Thank God for Esteban-5/5
12. There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't Thought of It Yet-5/5
13. Build God, Then We'll Talk-5/5
Panic! At the disco (By THE SMITHS!!!) 2008-03-08
When I got this album I was still finding out what kind of music I liked. And I've got to say that this genre isn't exactly my favourite (being more into experimental music) I will still rate this album fairly regardless of the commercialism.
1. Introduction 5/10. Some random static and a voice that links to the next song...
2. Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage 8/10. A catchy song with a good chorus and is quite interesting at the end.
3. London Beckoned Songs About Money Written by Machines 8/10. PATD singing about their fame and that the weather has something to do with critics, very intersting lyrics.
4. Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks 7/10. Not a very interesting track and the chorus isn't particulary catchy but an OK song nonetheless.
5. Camisado 8/10. A strong song with the chorus 'Can't take the kid from the fight take the fight from the kid.' Very good.
6. Time to Dance 9/10. A nice synthy beginning with Brendon singing with a nice hint of emotion. Shotgun wedding.
7. Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off 9/10. Like the other song full of emotion but slighlty less complex and has a better chorus.
8. Intermission 6/10. Some random piano... but it's an intermission so I can't say much about it can I?
9. But It's Better If You Do 9/10. The single about the burlesque. It's very simple so all you need to know is that it's burlesque themed.
10. I Write Sins Not Tragedies 10/10. It doesn't get ten just because it's the song that everyone's heard but because it was the first one I heard three (yes THREE!!!) years ago. Has interesting lyrics about a wedding gone wrong and is very catchy.
11. I Constantly Thank God for Esteban 8/10. A basic song with a catchy chorus...what more can I say?
12. There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey, You Just Haven't... 9/10. Has an interesting them to it and sounds very jazzy. Something about Brendon being a Cancer...well I'm a Libra.(sorry that was cheesy)
13. Build God, Then We'll Talk 10/10. Starts off nice and weird about intimacy and then has some loud chellos near the end.
If you're into this music then be my guest and buy but don't attack me for not being interested in this music; not everyone likes the same thing.
Music that makes my mouth drop (in the bad way) 
2008-02-17
I am really in favor of experimental vocals, new instruments, and timing change-ups... but there are those who accomplish such variations gracefully and innovatively, and then there's Panic!. I have never heard someone with such a whiny voice cram so many non-rhythmic syllables into one "sentence". It's really a strain on my aural senses. Maybe the beats are catchy... and maybe there is some decent instrumentation - but holy jesus does that voice make me want kick my radio in while driving. This stuff is really meant for kids 13 and below, so I don't expect too much. But when you have two friends in their mid-20's giving this album some credit, I had to check it out. The Cringe-factor is hovering somewhere about 9.5 out of 10 (with Fergie holding it down at a flat 10)
A Fever You... 2007-08-28
won't want to get rid of. First off to be honest...it doesnt matter to me what type of music Panic! is labelled as. It matters if you enjoy the music and have fun while listening. I happen to enjoy them plain and simple, none of the they are trying to be "punk" or whatever that's just lame. If you dont feel their music that's cool but posting negative reviews when you havent even listened to them is bullcrap or the they are just a Fall Out Boy clone...whatever. I don't see them out there doing your thing in front of people (many critics)...please stop hating.
Now about the review of this cd. I find myself enjoying the cd for many reasons. The songs are catchy and enjoyable to listen to and the overall feel of the cd is varied from a party type vibe on some tracks to a serious more subdued vibe on other tracks. Everything in between there isn't even a track on the cd that i didnt find myself humming or tapping my feet too all the while just generally having a good time enjoying all that's happening.
Some songs of note on "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" include:
"I Write Sins Not Tragedies"
"But It's Better If You Do"
"Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have, Without Taking Off Her Clothes (* one of my favs)
"Time To Dance"
"The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage"
"There's A Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey.."
"Nails For Breakfast, Tacks For Snacks"
I also think it's pretty cool how they title the different songs each having some different meaning. All the while having a sense of humor and rhyme to them as well. Easily one of the better cds that i picked up and is only the beginning for a band that knows how to go out there and have fun while making music. That's what i enjoy most about PATD looking forward to the next CD by them.
