Pray for the Wicked
by Panic! At the Disco
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 233 Ratings

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  1. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Acho que as músicas do Panic se saem melhor no acustico ou com a banda ao vivo mesmo, porque no estúdio as produções são bem fraquinhas. Tem umas muito boas e umas qualquer coisa.
  2. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed this album a lot, but you do have to detach it from their previous work. Their ability to top charts is impressive. Roaring 20s and The Overpass are phenomenal tracks!
  3. RB2345
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    The album is great overall with tracks like the overpass and Say Amen (Saturday Night) but tracks like one of the drunks drag on a tiny bit you can tell the amount of love and care with instrumentals and vocals goes a long way can't wait for the new album.
  4. LuissDt
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Brendon Urie returns with Pray for the Wicked, a magnificent album, fantastic and full of good vibes, hopefully Brendon's magic doesn't go away
  5. TicketStubs
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    I really love Brendon's voice so I'm not as upset as some people were when this album had more pop vibes. Out of all his albums this one has the most consistently good songs that I won't skip over when I hear them come on. Dying in LA was a bit weaker than the rest but that's my only critique.
  6. NolanLundgaard
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    Pray for the Wicked by Panic! At the Disco: 6.69

    Silver Lining: 0.75 Say Amen: 0.75 Hey Look Ma, I Made It: 1 :) High Hopes: 1 :) Roaring 20s: 1 :) Dancing’s Not a Crime: 1 :) One of the Drunks: 0.5 The Overpass: 0.75 :) King of the Clouds: 0.75 Old Fashioned: 0.5 Dying in LA: 1 9/11 ~ .818 -> 6.69 Pray for the Wicked left an overall positive impression even though it    Pray for the Wicked by Panic! At the Disco: 6.69

    Silver Lining: 0.75
    Say Amen: 0.75
    Hey Look Ma, I Made It: 1 :)
    High Hopes: 1 :)
    Roaring 20s: 1 :)
    Dancing’s Not a Crime: 1 :)
    One of the Drunks: 0.5
    The Overpass: 0.75 :)
    King of the Clouds: 0.75
    Old Fashioned: 0.5
    Dying in LA: 1

    9/11 ~ .818 -> 6.69

    Pray for the Wicked left an overall positive impression even though it wasn’t quite as consistently good as other Panic! At The Disco albums. I loved how creative this album was (at times a little too much so) with the synth horns and strings, which added a ton to the songs they were used well in. It was very fun to track along with this musical theme, especially since it borrows from the band’s previous albums like Death of a Bachelor. I feel like some of the songs could have been better though if there were less repetitive lyrics. However, the music is (for the most part) more than good enough to make up for any lyrical laziness.

    The album begins with Silver Lining, which was delightfully upbeat and had amazing music. The song was repetitive to the point where it took away from it’s quality, however. I had an issue with Say Amen’s vocal effects, though its chorus music and lyrics were solid. Its bridge was reminiscent of the band’s older stuff with the piano and the strings and I thought that the horns were a great choice for the song. Hey Look Ma, I Made It had an awesome dirty e-guitar that started the song off wonderfully. I enjoyed its lyrical theme, fun horns, and cool music breaks. High Hopes was the only song I had heard before listening to the entire album, so I knew I loved it going in. The upbeat horns made the song, and combined with delightfully catchy lyrics, wonderful backing vocals, and an awesome synergy, it’s no wonder why this song was the success it is. Roaring 20s was fun to listen to because of all the brilliant tempo changes. Like the rest of the album, it was nice and upbeat with great lyrics, and its organ/piano duo made a great team. Dancing’s Not a Crime is probably my second favorite after High Hopes. Its synths sounded great and I loved the air of confidence the song gives off (not unlike High Hopes). I could have done without the high vocal effect, but I didn’t mind a ton. There was a lot going on in this track but somehow this song manages to juggle everything. Groovy bass and lovely strings were other highlights. One of the Drunks was a little bit of a misfire in my opinion. The vocal effects were a little much and it felt like there was too much going on throughout. I had mixed opinions about the lyrics: some were good but I couldn’t say the same for some others. The end bit was unnecessary. The Overpass was a little messy but enjoyable. It had a cool intro, a great drumbeat, and an epic bassline. The panning was also really awesome. The bridge transition messed with me, along with the offbeat voice clip. King of the Clouds had some great harmony vocals and I loved the pattern of the bass/kick drum. I wish the post-chorus music was better, however. The drums were a little electronic for me in Old Fashioned, which is ironic given the song title. The acoustic guitar and the sound of the chorus were awesome though. The melody at some parts with the corresponding music didn’t agree with me, and neither did the repetitive bridge. If all of the song sounded like the chorus, this would have easily been a winner. The piano (and beautiful strings) was refreshing in Dying in LA and this song had really good and powerful lyrics.

    Overall, I was reasonably happy with Panic! At The Disco’s most recent album, even if it wasn’t quite as good as previous efforts. Brendan Urie’s voice, strong lyrics (when they’re not repetitive), and outstanding creativity are highlights of Pray for the Wicked. Perhaps this album would have been better if it was more consistent, since sometimes the verses are amazing but not the chorus, and vice versa. That being said, this album certainly has its moments. I hope that Panic! comes out with another album soon, but until then I will have a blast listening to some of the standouts from Pray for the Wicked. Highlights: Hey Look Ma, I Made It; High Hopes, Roaring 20s, Dancing’s Not a Crime, and Dying in LA.    … Expand
  7. lampros9
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Timefor the next one
  8. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    me gusta que en este álbum tenga un concepto religioso, aunque no sea tanto. sin embargo, sento al álbum un poco flojo, pues algunas canciones se parecen entre sí y es algo complicado distinguirlas, aún así creo que hay algunas canciones que salvan el álbum de no caer en la monotonía. mis canciones favoritas son king of the clouds, roaring 20s y say amen saturday night
  9. RajeeyahSultana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album gets a 10/10 for me. its energetic from the first note you hear. the music makes me want to get up and dance and sing. his voice sounds amazing and is a big improvement from the debut album. its amazing to see such growth in this artist, he just keeps getting better and better. i love this album because the songs don't sound alike, i don't get bored and i can listen to it backthis album gets a 10/10 for me. its energetic from the first note you hear. the music makes me want to get up and dance and sing. his voice sounds amazing and is a big improvement from the debut album. its amazing to see such growth in this artist, he just keeps getting better and better. i love this album because the songs don't sound alike, i don't get bored and i can listen to it back to back over and over and not get tired.… Expand
  10. popx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what a great energetic album! love every bit of it, an amazing alternative type of pop
  11. Potasio
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    buenardo. los ritmos son asombrosos, brendon lo hizo muy bien con este álbum. no es el mejor de su discografía, pero está bien para ser escuchado.
    canciones favoritas: say amen saturday night, roaring 20's
    canciones menos favoritas: dying in l.a.
  12. Nhat04032005
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me this is the best album of Panic! At The Disco. With the catchy tunes and the genre of alternative rock made this album cool and different. Three songs in this album that I love the most is : High Hopes, Say Amen and Dying In LA.… Expand
  13. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    This is what I call a solid album. Brendon urie has done it again. I love how he tries different sounds within this album. From modern pop, 50s, 60s and funk. Brendon shows off his amazing voice throughout this entire album. No one does it like brendon.

    His creativity goes through the roof, not only instrumental wise, but lyrically too. Is it a patd album without unique song titles?    This is what I call a solid album. Brendon urie has done it again. I love how he tries different sounds within this album. From modern pop, 50s, 60s and funk. Brendon shows off his amazing voice throughout this entire album. No one does it like brendon.

    His creativity goes through the roof, not only instrumental wise, but lyrically too. Is it a patd album without unique song titles? This album is definitely a panic album. Brendon has grown as an artist overall, showcasing his talents per each album. Not to mention he recorded everything himself, that's what I call talent.

    Pray for the wicked got a 87/111 or a 86%. If you could give half rates I would've given an 8.5.
    (Max score is determined by the amount of songs, each song gets a maximum of 10 points)    … Expand
  14. 1DandPATD
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This album... I can't put into words how much I love it! Every song has this something. This something that when you listen to it on the radio, you just have to pay full attention to it and start bopping. One of the best pop albums ever made. And the best albums ever in general probably. And his voice is obviously amazing! I sound like a 10 year old but I swear it's true. ^^
  15. claire_elyse
    Jun 26, 2019
    7
    I liked this album. It is very fun and makes you want to dance. A lot of new sounds are explored, making for an interesting listening experience. There are quite a few gems on this album, and hardy any duds (though even the "bad songs" are still okay). Sometimes I miss the guitars, but I can't be too mad. Interested to see where they go next. This album should be a blast live!
  16. nelin9
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Panic! at the Disco is on the verge of peaking and the funny thing is it's not even Panic anymore It's Brendon! at the Disco and it's good. Real good. Between DOAB and Pray For the Wicked Brendon has revitalised his career.
    Hey Look Ma, I Made It, High Hopes and One of the Drunk are outstanding. The only song I didn't enjoy was Silver Lining. Over all this is a great album.
  17. MyChemicalPanic
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This is definitely Panic!’s best album so far. This album never fails to put the listener in a good mood. There isn’t a single song on here I dislike. Each song has it's own unique flavor without feeling out of place. Brendon Urie really outdid himself and I’m really impressed. Brendon is an incredibly talented artist and a beyond amazing vocalist. This album really shows that. Pray ForThis is definitely Panic!’s best album so far. This album never fails to put the listener in a good mood. There isn’t a single song on here I dislike. Each song has it's own unique flavor without feeling out of place. Brendon Urie really outdid himself and I’m really impressed. Brendon is an incredibly talented artist and a beyond amazing vocalist. This album really shows that. Pray For The Wicked is an amazing album with incredible vocals, timeless sounding songs, and a fun, broadway-inspired style that will make you want to dance. 10/10.… Expand
  18. wowimhere
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This jazz-influenced album is without a doubt one of Panic! At the Disco's finest. Frontman and only member Brendon Urie recently starred in the musical "Kinky Boots" and it is easy to hear Broadway in the album's sound.

    Brendon offers (as always) impressive vocals, catchy hooks and a mix of deep and satirical lyrics. One of the things fans have criticized about this album is the    This jazz-influenced album is without a doubt one of Panic! At the Disco's finest. Frontman and only member Brendon Urie recently starred in the musical "Kinky Boots" and it is easy to hear Broadway in the album's sound.

    Brendon offers (as always) impressive vocals, catchy hooks and a mix of deep and satirical lyrics. One of the things fans have criticized about this album is the lyrics. Many take it just as "Hey i'm famous and drunk but still depressed", when the lyrics in my opinion are satirical. Just listen to "F*** A Silver Lining".

    Another thing fans dislike, is the fact that "Pray For The Wicked" is very different from their (or should i say his) former albums ("Pretty.Odd" and "A Fever You Can Sweat Out"). Critics say they have moved from their roots in punk-rock to mainstream pop/Broadway/jazz/trap. Yes, Panic have changed, but that change isn't a bad thing in my opinion, but I get that some people might feel different.

    PFTW's five first songs are deferently the best. While "KIng Of The Clouds" is a bop, "The Overpass", "Dancing's Not A Crime", "Old Fashioned" and "One Of The Drunks" are the weaker elements of the albums. They're all still a blast, but they can't compete with the albums first couple of tracks. "Dying In LA" is okay, and is powerful performed live, but the closing song feels a tiny bit out of place for me.

    Brendon's vocals are still distinctive and very audible with incredible high notes ("Say Amen") throughout the album. In other words Panic! At the Disco is back and bigger than ever.    … Expand
  19. DevilPray
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    At first listen, I didn't enjoy it that much. I was like meh, a usual P!ATD album. It's definitely a grower album. High Hopes is THAT song, the production at the first and second verses alone deserve the 8 I gave. I'm glad to see the song reaching #6 in US. Its their highest charted song there yet.
  20. ClaireE
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    The best summer release!
    the best album of panic!
    Each song is a whole story, vocals are beyond praise!
  21. sniehaus21
    Sep 19, 2018
    9
    Urie's sixth album combines all the positive elements of Panic!'s previous albums into a breathtaking arrangement, though there are only 11 tracks. From the the transcending vocals on "Dying in LA" to the flapper feeling of "Roaring 20s", Brendon Urie displays once again his knack for crafting a song for everyone. While "High Hopes" and "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" have been moreUrie's sixth album combines all the positive elements of Panic!'s previous albums into a breathtaking arrangement, though there are only 11 tracks. From the the transcending vocals on "Dying in LA" to the flapper feeling of "Roaring 20s", Brendon Urie displays once again his knack for crafting a song for everyone. While "High Hopes" and "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" have been more prominently in the limelight, there is not a single song on this album that is less than what we have come to expect from Urie's powerful vocals and songwriting. The diversity between tracks displays many different aspects of music, and the heavy influence of strings and brass instruments add a certain class to the music that many of his previous albums have not contained. My only qualm is that most of his songs are about similar topics and have the same bone structure, but all in all, this is, in my opinion, Urie's culminating and best album.… Expand
  22. StavoSwift13
    Aug 18, 2018
    8
    Un álbum lleno contrastes que te deja con buen sabor de boca. Ritmos y letras movidos y pegadizos pero sin perder el estilo y poner letras bofas y sosas. Son letras con un mensaje una historia que nos deja por demás claro que los artistas no son personas mágicas que se salvan de todo lo malo, al contrario pueden sufrirlas igual. Top 5 (Sin Orden): 1.Say Amen (Saturday Night) 2. High HopesUn álbum lleno contrastes que te deja con buen sabor de boca. Ritmos y letras movidos y pegadizos pero sin perder el estilo y poner letras bofas y sosas. Son letras con un mensaje una historia que nos deja por demás claro que los artistas no son personas mágicas que se salvan de todo lo malo, al contrario pueden sufrirlas igual. Top 5 (Sin Orden): 1.Say Amen (Saturday Night) 2. High Hopes 3. One Of The Drunks 4. Roaring 20s 5. Old Fashioned. Si fuera más exacto le daría 8.5 al álbum… Expand
  23. emmaAS
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Brendon Urie wrote this album while he was doing Kinky Boots and the album has all the Broadway sound. It has bittersweet lyrics, a mixed sound between 1920 and 2018. It's just perfect.
  24. danamartens
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    i feel that Brendon has put a lot of thought into this album and that he has tapped into his own life to write this album and that each song is one of his stories. i think that it is very lyrical and he has put a lot of thought into the album and that it means a lot to him. i think that there sound has changed a lot and that Brendon has matured with his lyrics and his writing style andi feel that Brendon has put a lot of thought into this album and that he has tapped into his own life to write this album and that each song is one of his stories. i think that it is very lyrical and he has put a lot of thought into the album and that it means a lot to him. i think that there sound has changed a lot and that Brendon has matured with his lyrics and his writing style and just the music in general, but i feel this album is a big change and that it is a great album to listen to.… Expand
  25. camp3stre
    Jul 30, 2018
    9
    i was reading the comments, and it seems that everyone thinks that the album is trash, but for me is a really good album, i mean the lyrics are really good and you can see the transition between this album and "Death of a Bachelor", but I still prefer the last one, I think maybe that, for example, "The Overpass" and "Old Fashinoed" are tracks that probably shouldn't be on the album,i was reading the comments, and it seems that everyone thinks that the album is trash, but for me is a really good album, i mean the lyrics are really good and you can see the transition between this album and "Death of a Bachelor", but I still prefer the last one, I think maybe that, for example, "The Overpass" and "Old Fashinoed" are tracks that probably shouldn't be on the album, because I think that they are a little bit of trash #sorrynotsorry, in overall is a good album, enjoyable.… Expand
  26. Brendonh93
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    Great album nothing bad about it but then again nothing amazing about it. Just seems like an average album with a few standouts and samey feeling filler tracks.
  27. JessD
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Very cool album !! much better than the previous one!
    every song is a masterpiece!
    every song is history !!
    best, best, best !!
  28. jemesc
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    This album, at a first listen, wasn't really that great. After many listens, however, it became apparent how amazing it actually is.
  29. Nazario08
    Jun 29, 2018
    8
    Sua parte melódica, instrumental, é realmente bem feita, ainda que não agrade o popular. Há algumas canções que você ouviria no dia a dia, mas grande parte de suas faixas só funcionam dentro do álbum, para que haja um sentido para elas. Não é um defeito, sendo entendido como uma estratégia de marketing para o consumo do disco como um produto sólido.

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  30. NY3D
    Jun 27, 2018
    7
    This album is ok. It's not as good compared to the other p!atd albums they've put out, because of bad wordplay and somewhat generic pop elements. The songs are catchy and the brass is a very nice addition, but I think Brendon could have used a bit more creativity. There are some exceptions, however, such as Roaring 20s and Dying In LA. Other than that, the album is only okay, not great.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jun 29, 2018
    67
    The poignant album-ending ballad “Dying In LA” makes you wish there had been more tracks showcasing Urie’s pop-transcending emotive vocals.
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  2. Kerrang!
    Jun 27, 2018
    60
    It feels harsh to criticise a Panic! At The Disco record for being bold and exploring its brash nature to the fullest. ... But there's no getting around the fact this one feels like it could have done with a defter touch and some sonic restraint. [30 Jun 2018, p.53]
  3. The 405
    Jun 26, 2018
    50
    Between horns, strings, synths, guitars and all the rest this record is definitely an attack on the senses and shows Urie's knack for constructing a radio-friendly hit, but delve below the surface and it doesn't have much to offer. Certainly not enough to justify diminishing returns for a long running act, definitely not enough to keep me coming back for anything but the first few beats.
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