Panic! at the Disco’s newest album “Death of a Bachelor.”

Where to even begin with this? To set the stage in the last year, two more members have left Panic! at the Disco, leaving only the lead vocalist Brendon Urie remaining. With bands (even the great ones) having a spotlight shelf life, many were skeptical as to what direction Panic! would head towards. On Jan. 15, 2016 Brendon Urie silenced the doubters with his newest album titled “The Death of a Bachelor.”

This album takes an entirely different direction from previous entries, with a new sound that is a grab bag mix of rock, pop, jazz, acoustic, and can only be described as an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible. “Death of a Bachelor” kicks off with the electrifying song “Victorious” which delivers lyrics that anyone, and I mean anyone, can relate to. The message of feeling victorious even when you are at your lowest. I find myself smiling and dancing along with it every time the cd loops to the beginning. (I may have overdone it on the amount of times I’ve listened to this album.)

My personal favorite of the album is techno/rock style song “Emperor’s New Clothes” for its upbeat tempo that is sure to pump you up. The song along with its music video is a continuation of the hit song “This is Gospel” from the last album.

Brendon Urie captivates listeners with his incredible vocal range and emotion. When listening to this album, I truly felt like Urie connected to the lyrics and not just singing them to make a paycheck.

In the end I would give this album a 4.5/5 stars, due to the fact that this is not an album with just two or three good songs, but a complete album all around. I would recommend Panic! at the Disco’s “Death of a Bachelor” to longtime fans and more importantly anyone who is looking for a good album to power through.

*Corrections have been made