Panic at the Disco - Pretty. Odd.
If you go on Amazon you can read reviews of all these people that are disappointed that this doesn't sound like their breakthrough first album. These people are entitled to their opinions, even though they're wrong. Bands often "mature"--but this isn't that simple. It's a breakthrough in it's own right. If you want to listen to their first album, go ahead. But you'll be missing out.
Update: I'm posting an image of an Amazon review that just kills me. The fact that someone thinks they can adequately judge an album on one listen, just slays me. Tracks 7 and 8 are utterly beautiful and he passes them off as being too slow... I suppose Shawshank Redemption was too long and slow as well. He'd much rather watch a Vin Diesel movie or something. Ugh...this guy.
I think it's testament to how subjective tastes in music (and movies - remember Superbad?) can be. I too am not a fan of the new album, though I don't completely agree with that guy's review. Rishi wasn't a big fan of the album either. And we both liked the last one. I've now listened to the new one 3 times through, so it's had some time to sink in too.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of sinking in, the more I listen to Rilo Kiley, the more I like it. I'm pretty much at the point where I can't stop listening to one of their albums.