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. Positive: 180 out of 233
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 233
  3. Negative: 19 out of 233
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  1. Guzaman
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Pray For The Wicked is the perfect successor for the exhilarant, superb and grandiloquent Death of a Bachelor (and like its predecessor, it shares the same adjectives). More danceable, with funk, Broadway and groovy influences, if you are ready to continue the awesome ride of brass sections mixed with Brendon majestic voice, then this is the album for you.
  2. 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.
  3. danilosilva
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Superar o álbum anterior é essencial! Todas as músicas são boas e têm melodias e refrões marcantes. Destaque para os hinos **** a) Silver Lining”, “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”, “Roaring 20s” (precisa ser single), “One of the Drunks”, “Old Fashioned” e “Dying in LA”. AOTY! Quem concorda nasceu.
  4. DnaiPop
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Bden veio com uma coisa bastante diferente, e isso eh ótimo. Enfim, AOTY e nada mais importa se não for a minha opinião
  5. MilesW1998
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Probably the best album from Panic! dwarfing fan favorite albums for me. Perfect amount of anthemic atmosphere, and a perfect way to move on after DOAB.

    Best: Hey Look Ma, I Made It, High Hopes, Say Amen, The Overpass, Dancing's Not A Crime, Silver Lining, King Of The Clouds, Old Fashioned

    Worst: Dying In LA
  6. 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.
  7. fabiobressann
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Like, there's no way to Panic make a bad work. Sounds like a Broadway Musical. Dope.
  8. Alexwinter
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This is absolutely perfect album!
    Each song is different from the other, each song has its own style! There is not one weak or pass-through track! Experiments with sounding are very cool! Instrumentation is very professional and gives a special charm! Texts as always on top!
    the album turned out to be as cool as DOAB, and somewhere it's even more interesting than DOAB.
  9. AwaysYo
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Whilst the songs may be fun and great to dance to, Urie manages to convey the struggles that he may have endured earlier in life. The lyrial content are some of the strongest that ever been written from this artist. The songs in this album are very strong and makes this album very cohesive. This album is the perfect successor to Death Of A Bachelor.
  10. Ariagags
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This album is absolute genius! From the brassy horns to the sweet strings, and Brendon Urie's magnificent voice that was clearly displayed, the album performs so highly on so many levels. From jazzy hits like "The Overpass" to a somber, beautiful piano printed track, "Dying in LA", the album is consistent, and will guarantee you to have your head bobbing, and body dancing. It is honestlyThis album is absolute genius! From the brassy horns to the sweet strings, and Brendon Urie's magnificent voice that was clearly displayed, the album performs so highly on so many levels. From jazzy hits like "The Overpass" to a somber, beautiful piano printed track, "Dying in LA", the album is consistent, and will guarantee you to have your head bobbing, and body dancing. It is honestly so awesome to hear how far Brendon has come as an artist over the years, and how he has improved so much vocally. Like he stated in the 2005 hit from their debut album, "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" he swore to shake it up, and we swore to listen. I can't wait to hear more material from the band, and how their musical evolution will continue to impress not just me, but so many others.… Expand
  11. immormino14
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    The Album´s beats are sickening, It makes it so easy, fun and entertainment to listen, It sound so jazzy, and mainstream at the same time, The vocals are insane, without any doubt this album is one of their best works of the band
  12. 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 !!
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. ClaireE
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    The best summer release!
    the best album of panic!
    Each song is a whole story, vocals are beyond praise!
  16. 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
  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. 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. ^^
  19. 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
  20. popx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what a great energetic album! love every bit of it, an amazing alternative type of pop
  21. 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
  22. lampros9
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Good album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Timefor the next one
  23. 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
  24. A7sus4
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    Brendon Urie's amazing. I didn't think he'd be able to out due Death of A Bachelor but low and behold. This guy's on fire. Favorites: Silver Lining, Hey Look Ma, Dancing's Not A Crime, and Old Fashioned. Don't miss Dying In LA either. Hear this thing.
  25. JKScott289
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    Brendon hizo un gran trabajo. Cada vez suena más renovado. Justo lo que se espera, un trabajo dramático, honesto e innovador que cierra con una fantástica balada.
  26. lucasvolkmer
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    The album is great, but i thought the song dying in LA just does not match with the other ones, neither with the concept of the album because the album creates a really happy and intense scenario, as we always expect from panic! at the disco, but then it all breaks with this sad song, so this was kind of senseless. Although the rest of the album is amazing.
  27. MrDelphin
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    This is one of my favourite albums so far. Like all the previous albums, Pray For The Wicked is unique and I feel that these songs mantain the essence of Death Of A Bachelor with more energy (and less jazz). But i just don't get the concept from this album yet.
  28. insertusername
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    The entire album is a huge FU to the music industry and a lovely shout-out to his mom.

    As a musical and Broadway fan, as well as someone who really enjoys 50s music and jazz but also loves rock, I found this album to satisfy my every need and grant my every wish. I was hoping Kinky Boots would inspire Brendon enough to write a musical himself, and I think this is the closest thing to    The entire album is a huge FU to the music industry and a lovely shout-out to his mom.

    As a musical and Broadway fan, as well as someone who really enjoys 50s music and jazz but also loves rock, I found this album to satisfy my every need and grant my every wish. I was hoping Kinky Boots would inspire Brendon enough to write a musical himself, and I think this is the closest thing to it.

    And as a bonus to the amazing instrumentals, he has some intriguing and genius double-sided one-liners in every song. The lyrical work isn’t his best, but it really doesn’t show. The music is too swallowing to notice. It’s a magical experience.    … Expand
  29. blvckcattears
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    As a HUGE Panic! fan I have to say that Brendon did a good job, however, this is not my favorite album. I was hoping something more like "Too weird to live, too rare to die" which is my favorite album yet. I think we can all agree that Brendon being all alone did an outstanding job. He worked really hard on all his songs and it is amazing how he can still write, produce and execute all hisAs a HUGE Panic! fan I have to say that Brendon did a good job, however, this is not my favorite album. I was hoping something more like "Too weird to live, too rare to die" which is my favorite album yet. I think we can all agree that Brendon being all alone did an outstanding job. He worked really hard on all his songs and it is amazing how he can still write, produce and execute all his music alone after his band leaving. All the songs are catchy and have really good music. I don't like the heavy pop feeling you get when you listen to it. But it is definitely one of his best albums. I just can't see how this album "connects" to Brendon, is just something I've never seen before in his music. I was hoping for more punk and rock and basically got the opposite. But overall a very good album, most of the songs make me feel really nostalgic and young.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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