Pretty.Odd.
by Panic! At the Disco
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The New York Times
    60
    For all its craftsmanship, Pretty. Odd. comes across as mannered and overbearing, more studied than exuberant, the magnum opus of a talented band charging wholeheartedly down a blind alley.
  2. Slant Magazine
    60
    Every song on Pretty. Odd. is played and sung with the exuberant delivery of Rent on Broadway. But when the hooks are this good, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    For the most part, this album would sound completely at home on classic rock radio.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    Ultimately, you're left wishing that Panic at the Disco had more to say about their own generation, instead of mimicking that of their parents'. [May 2008, p.134]
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  6. Sputnikmusic
    40
    More often than not (and this is the kicker, ladies and gentlemen), Pretty. Odd. is just pretty dull.
  7. Hot Press
    40
    Sgt Emo’s Lonely Hearts Club Band delivers a less than thrilling album.
  8. Mojo
    40
    Frontman Brendan Urie has a knack for jaunty pop but Pretty Odd is too clinical and calculated for one so young. [May 2008, p.102]
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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#16 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 261 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 261
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 261
  3. Negative: 44 out of 261
  1. friedoctopus37
    Sep 13, 2010
    0
    This album SUCKS. The other one is _AMAZING_, probably my favorite album by any band, ever. But this one... just disappointing. So SLOW andThis album SUCKS. The other one is _AMAZING_, probably my favorite album by any band, ever. But this one... just disappointing. So SLOW and not clever at all!… Full Review »
  2. AdamN.
    Apr 15, 2008
    7
    Totally has ELO written all over it and pieces of hooks borrowed from the Beatles. A huge mix of instrumentation and vocal arrangements Totally has ELO written all over it and pieces of hooks borrowed from the Beatles. A huge mix of instrumentation and vocal arrangements demand some attention here; but the pay off is ample. I gave it 4 solid listens and now I'm hooked. One thing though- maybe it's just me but: The vocals are impeccable in an almost annoying way. It's like the singer is fake at times.… Full Review »
  3. Porkchops
    Jun 21, 2022
    9
    I love this album so much. Panic! At The Disco is super talented! Brendon Urie is so good!
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