Panic at the Disco - Pretty. Odd.
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Free Music Review: Disappointed
Hit: 2 Stars
When Panic!'s 1st (AWESOME) Album was released, I was totally stoked. Their music reminded me of Fall Out Boy meets Dresden Dolls and I loved each and every single song on that album. I was also fortunate enough to catch them at a small venue and I really dug their live show as well. Talk about entertainment at its finest! Their live set just reinforced my admiration for this band because personally, I strictly judge bands by their "live" performance (cuz lord KNOWS any schmo can record a hit in the studio). Naturally I couldnt wait for their new album to hit the streets, especially because "Nine in the Afternoon" was a catchy little ditty. Well, I snatched that bad boy up and the intro kicks in. Im Intrigued. Yes I am. Then it goes into "Nine" and its all good. After that Im like WTF? Talk about disappointment! Guess these kids are going to be back in Vegas playing "what THEY want to play" in no time. Too bad that original idea from their first album fell by the wayside and they decided to reincarnate The Beatles. Not a good move in my opinion. Why take a formula that works and change it? Thats the kryptonite for bands, dont you know? I mean, yes, its good to mature over time, but stick to the formula that works! Dont create such an extreme departure from YOUR original sound on your second effort! Well, I'll always love "Fever"... My only hope is that they go back to their original sound on their third album otherwise they have lost a fan. Very Disappointed! Free Music Review: Album of the year!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is as good as the first if not better. They have really shown Brendan's vocal capacity. Their last album was very up beat and Las Vegas fast pace with the lights and show. It was like you were in a circus. This album they explore new sounds that compare to the Beatles, The Beach Boys and other legends. They have taken folk music and made it folk rock. Free Music Review: HOLY CR*P--Sgt. Pepper meets Jellyfish!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Let's get right to the point,shall we? 'Pretty.Odd' is simply an amazing release by this band! If you think in terms of unforgettable pop tunes by the Beatles, such as 'Hello Goodbye' or 'Penny Lane' (or any number of their later output),then you're on the right track. This entire album is chock full of delightful Beatles style,hook-laiden gems! Any detractors are presumably younger folks who dug the band's debut. Although I've only heard samples,it does sound quite different in style to this second offering. And anyone under 30 possibly/most likely wouldn't 'get'/appreciate the awesome musicianship/comparability to The Beatles here. Another highly-touted 'retro-pop' band that springs to mind is Jellyfish. I've heard lots of 'sounds like' compares to their two fab cds over the years,too. Most did NOT come very close (including former members of said band). But I'm happy--no-ECSTATIC,to announce that 'Pretty.Odd' serves up the goods in spades!! Fabulous poprock music and one for the ages. Doesn't get any better than this,folks. 100 stars!! Check samples right here first,but you need this one! Enjoy, T Free Music Review: Beatles references are warranted
Hit: 5 Stars
Disclaimers: I do not own their first album, and this is my first amazon review.
This album is really good. I heard Nine in the Afternoon and bought the album on a whim. I'm a big Beatles fan, and this album is a worthy successor. It fades a little with the last few tracks, but all in all a good listen. The creativity plus production is very solid. I recommend picking it up.
Free Music Review: Panic! > Panic
Hit: 2 Stars
What happened? You can't help but think this if you've listened to Panic at the Disco's first album before hearing this one. The high-energy of the previous effort has been completely lost. In its place we are left with track after track attempting to out-retro the last one with dull, uninteresting, and repetitive sound. At times it seems as if the band is trying to be something they aren't.
Pretty. Odd. has taken the momentum created by A Fever You Can't Sweat Out and fumbled it. I fear the group may not recover from this episode of bland mediocrity. I'd steer clear of this offering.