The best Panic! at the Disco songs out there

I encourage everyone to listen to all of their music if you haven’t already — there are some absolute gems that I won’t mention here because I’ve chosen to limit myself. But without further ado....

Album: A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out

This is the boys’ debut album from way back in 2005. I say boys because back then the band actually had more than one member; it was made up of Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson — later replaced by Jon Walker — and Brendon Urie. They were so young back then.

Songs:

“I Write Sins Not Tragedies”: I know, I know. I chose the song that literally everyone knows. But everyone knows it for a reason. It’s fun, it’s nostalgic and we can all sing along to it — what’s not to love? If you haven’t heard this one in a while, I say you dust it off and take it for a spin.

“Build God Then We’ll Talk”: Okay, so this one was my favorite from this album for a while. It’s sort of dark and ironic and it’s got some killer orchestral bits and at one point it references “My Favorite Things” (from The Sound of Music). It’s just... listen to it.

Album: Pretty. Odd.

This is hands down my favorite Panic! album. Released in 2009, it’s a departure from the last one — less dark and edgy, it’s folky and nostalgic. It includes a lot of references to the sun, the moon, the sea, and the summer. If you can only listen to one Panic! album in its entirety, make it this one.

Songs:

“That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)”: I don’t know why it’s called that, but it doesn’t really matter because I. Love. This. Song. I can’t think about it without wanting to sing. It’s all about change and growth and can be relatable on so many levels.

“Northern Downpour”: So. Good. So good. Wow. This one is slow and gorgeous. It makes me sad because it reminds me that this was the last album before the band split in half. For some reason, this song fills me to the brim with nostalgia. This entire album. Yes.

Album: Vices & Virtues

So it’s on to 2011 with another great one, this time without Ryan Ross and Jon Walker. This one is, again, much different from the last one. I listen to almost every song on here semi-regularly. There are quite a few bonus tracks for this one that are difficult to find anywhere but YouTube (look for “Oh Glory and Bittersweet.”)

Songs:

“The Ballad of Mona Lisa”: This is probably the most well known song from this album. It’s almost reminiscent of “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” but with more of a... steampunk vibe? Maybe? Well, at least that’s what it looks like in the music video. I guarantee this one will be stuck in your head for days (but it’s good so you won’t mind). Great for singing along.

“Hurricane”: It was a tough call between this and “Nearly Witches,” but in the end I went with one that I feel is one of the most different from “The Ballad of Mona Lisa.” It’s upbeat and you could probably dance to it — I know I want to every time I hear it. Oh, and you’ll be singing this one too.

Album: Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!

First of all, I love the name and the cover of this album. A+ for aesthetic. This one’s 2013, and it’s the one that really got me listening to Panic! at the Disco again. It’s the only album to feature bassist Dallon Weekes.

Sadly, it’s the last one to feature Spencer Smith. Shout out to the bonus track “All the Boys” that should’ve replaced “Girl That You Love” on this album. Find it on YouTube!

Songs:

“This is Gospel”: This is the song that led me to really start listening to Panic!. It’s beautiful and emotional and I just love it so much. I’m not really sure what else I can say about it. It’s one of the better known ones, but if you haven’t heard it before I beseech you to check it out.

“Girls/Girls/Boys”: I mean, there are so many other great songs on this album, but I just had to go with this one. It’s become known to some as a “bisexual anthem,” so honestly ‘nuf said.  I give it a 10/10.

Album: Death of a Bachelor

This is the latest album, the one the upcoming tour is for, and the first one with Brendon Urie, and only Brendon Urie, at the helm. Yep, Panic! is a one man band now! Released earlier this year, Death of a

Bachelor was the first Panic! album to top the charts at number one. I gotta say, Brendon’s doing all right on his own.

Songs:

“Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time”: This song is crazy from start to finish. It’s fast-paced and dance-able and makes you want to run wild and party. It’s honestly such a jam; you won’t be disappointed. Just don’t make me talk about the music video (why, Brendon, why?)

“House of Memories”: You know, I really wanted to go with “Hallelujah” or the eponymous “Death of a Bachelor,” but for once I decided to go with one a bit less known than the others. “House of Memories” is another one that will stick in your head, but you’re gonna to love it.