Panic!
In celebration of Panic! at the Disco’s new demo clip and soon-to-be-released single “New Perspective” I would like to introduce you to 3 wonderful covers by them I’ve enjoyed recently. That clip on the official website sounds very promising by the way, sounds like they’re going back to their original dancey style. I’m not complaining! Even though it’s just a demo I’m already loving it.
“Karma Police” (Radiohead cover)
“Round Here” (Counting Crows cover)
“Slow Motion” (Third Eye Blind cover)
Northern Downpour
More Panic
I finally got around to upload the rest of the Panic at the Disco videos that my girlfriend and I recorded back in February. From Vega, Copenhagen.
The Only Difference Between Martyrdom And Suicide Is Press Coverage:
I Write Sins, Not Tragedies:
Time To Dance:
That Green Gentleman
The music video for Panic at the Disco’s That Green Gentleman has been unleashed. As with Nine in the Afternoon I really enjoyed this video.
Got My Pretty. Odd. Deluxe Edition Today
Today I finally received my copy of the deluxe edition of Panic at the Disco’s new album Pretty. Odd. and it’s loaded with breathtaking (if you’re also a sucker for boxsets like me) extras.
- Full album on Vinyl & CD
- Documentary DVD - Making of the Album
- 56-Page Triangle-Fold Booklet
- Jigsaw Puzzle
- Custom Gatefold Album Jacket
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity (out of 10,000)
It even came with a free T-shirt, which I had no idea I would get when I pre-ordered the album. Not to mention the coolest artwork I’ve ever seen on an album. This. Is. Awesome!
Pretty. Odd. Released Today
Panic at the Disco’s new album Pretty. Odd. goes on sale today, so be sure to buy it if you like it. I know I absolutely love it. Seriously, it’s so epic. Still waiting for my deluxe edition to arrive though.
Purchase “Pretty. Odd.”
You can buy the album from iTunes, Amazon, the FBR webstore, or your local record stores.
My Pretty. Odd. Mini-Review
Listening to Panic at the Disco’s sophomore album Pretty. Odd. feels like going on a fantastic trip to a place that doesn’t exist, but it’s a wonderful place that will make you smile like no other and you’ll want to visit time and time again. When not influenced by The Beatles many of the songs sound like something straight out of a Disney soundtrack and that’s not a bad at all if you ask me. I must admit that these guys had me doubting a bit when I first heard about this drastic change in style from their previous album. Boy, was I wrong — Pretty. Odd. is nothing short of an amazing musical behemoth!
Excuse me as I go back in time for a moment and I’m sorry for the horrible comparison ahead. What first attracted me to the Harry Potter books almost 10 years ago was the amazing detail and love that went into every aspect of the universe, it actually felt like I could live alongside the characters. It’s the same with Pretty. Odd. It feels like a place you can escape to and when the final song is over you’ll always come back feeling better than you did going in.
1. We’re So Starving
Good intro with a nice melody, I really like the crowd that they’ve added since the demo version or whatever it was they put up on their Myspace a while ago.
2. Nine In The Afternoon
I’ve simply fallen in love with this song. Great choice for a first single.
3. She’s A Handsome Woman
I really like the chorus.
4. Do You Know What I’m Seeing
At the end there’s birds singing and I don’t mind, it’s a nice touch.
5. That Green Gentlemen
Great choice for the next single. They’ve already shot the video, I can’t wait to see it! It’s one of those songs that you can’t get out of your head. With a melody like this, it’s not a problem though. I like the verses, chorus, the ending, everything basically!
6. I Have Friends In Holy Spaces
Sounds like a 30s song, but it’s quite nice actually as Panic always have had a way of creating good melodies.
7. Northern Downpour
So beautiful, one of my favorite songs on the album! I got goosebumps when I first heard it.
8. When The Day Met The Night
I’ve been wanting to hear the studio version of this for a long time and even though it sounds different than what I had expected it’s really good and lives up to my expectations! It sounds more bittersweet (?) than I had exspected, but as I said it’s such a good song.
9. Pas de Cheval
It would seem I’ve warmed up to this song, because I like it more than I thought I would judging from the preview clips I had heard prior.
10. The Piano Knows Something I Don’t Know
Another very good song that sounds big.
11. Behind The Sea
Ryan Ross has a great voice! To those not in the know, he didn’t sing at all on the first album.
12. Folkin’ Around
The title basically says it all. The melody is really great though, I enjoy this song way more than I think I should.
13. She Had The World
A very beautiful song!
14. From a Mountain in the Middle of the Cabins
I was also surprised that I like this one so much.
15. Mad as Rabbits
Apparently the band really dig this and I can see why, it had this great nostalgic feeling to it. I’m not good at putting it into words, but their lyrics/music just makes you feel a certain way I really like.
To further describe the album, it just sounds… big. Horns, strings, harmonicas, you name it, there’s a lot of impressive instrumentation to be found here. The lyrics are cryptic at times, but that only adds to the atmosphere the album creates around you as you listen, but personally I find them simple and straightforward, yet hauntingly beautiful. I love everything about this, from the themes that can be found in the songs to the cover art, the lyrics, the instrumentation, the vocals — everything just feels right.
Pretty. Odd. and the March 25th (the day before in the UK) release date couldn’t be more perfect as it will make for a great Spring/Summer album.
Panic at the Disco on The Leak
Yesterday the new Panic album was on MTV’s The Leak, which is awesome for those who live in the US/Canada as they allow you to stream an entire upcoming album before it’s released. I’ve been following people’s reaction to it and I’m pretty surprised that so many seem to enjoy it so much, because a lot of people hate the band because of their first album. I don’t know why, because I thought it was an excellent album.
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Fueled By Ramen 2008 Trailer
FBR is the best fucking record company in the universe. Can’t wait for the new Panic at the Disco album later this month, The Cab’s album next month, Cute Is What We Aim For in June and new The Academy Is… material in August. It should also be interesting to check out the The Hush Sound and This Providence albums.
I must admit I’m kinda bummed that Paramore and New Found Glory had to cancel the concert they were planning on doing in Copenhagen next month I believe it was. I would’ve gone in a heartbeat.
Panic at the Disco Concert!
Last night me and my girlfriend went to the Panic concert in Vega, Copenhagen. We almost didn’t go though.
A few days ago I started feeling sick, but fortunately I felt a bit better yesterday and seeing as the tickets were already paid for it would be a shame not to go. I’m glad we did, because I kinda forgot I didn’t feel so well for a few hours.
Below are 2 videos we recorded.
They played some of their new stuff, which I’m not sure I like yet. I have a feeling it’s gonna sound better when I hear the studio versions though, because Nine in the Afternoon didn’t sound as great live as the studio version. I love the MP3 file of the song I bought (came with the deluxe edition of the CD I pre-ordered), but I just didn’t feel it last night. The old songs were amazing to hear live though!
From the upcoming album they played the following songs: We’re So Starving, Nine in the Afternoon, That Green Gentleman, She’s A Handsome Woman and Wild As Rabbits.
I’ve read great things about their next single, which is That Green Gentleman:
God knows what the budget was for ‘Pretty. Odd’, but if it cost anything less than a million dollars to record, then the band have done well, because it certainly sounds it. This one sounds HUGE, as though Disney had decided to re-record ‘High School Musical’ with The Polyphonic Spree. Only infinitely better than that sounds.
The song was pretty good, quite catchy actually, but nothing like that description whatsoever! But as I said I have a feeling it’s because they were missing a lot of instrumentation like violion and whatever.
So the best parts was definitely their old stuff from A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out and it felt kinda weird hearing the new songs in between the old ones because they’re so different, but other than that it was awesome.