Viva Las Vengeance
by Panic! At the Disco
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6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 135 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 217
  3. Negative: 68 out of 217
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  1. Crutionix
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    This album was a disappointing effort that actually baffles me to see the critic and user reviews. The vocal performance was inconsistent, sounding sharp and flat and off-time constantly. The songs just sounded wrong in many different ways.

    Brendon Urie needs to learn that he doesn't always have to give a high note vocal performance of a lifetime because it is starting to come across as    This album was a disappointing effort that actually baffles me to see the critic and user reviews. The vocal performance was inconsistent, sounding sharp and flat and off-time constantly. The songs just sounded wrong in many different ways.

    Brendon Urie needs to learn that he doesn't always have to give a high note vocal performance of a lifetime because it is starting to come across as strained, difficult to listen to and often painful.
    Really disappointed with this album, I expected better of a man of his talent.    … Expand
  2. charrodriguez
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    this is one of the worst things i’ve ever heard, i miss ryan. literally who let him put this out ?
  3. AB17272
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Arguably their best work. Not one for those who only enjoy TikTok music but a rewarding listen for the rest.
  4. Claire3lyse
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    Brendon hits some nostalgia points with vintage sound and a return to some rock. Fun spin, but some odd lyrics here and there. Nothing is really under the surface, but the return to form, in the form of Panic!’s signature switch-ups keep this record heavy in my current rotation. Massive talent showcase, if nothing else.
  5. cryptozoology
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    Terrible album. Distasteful lyrics and overall a bad listening experience. Honestly, he should be ashamed and embarrassed at releasing something this bad.
  6. sardz
    Sep 14, 2022
    1
    It felt pretty much like torture to listen to this one - and Panic! used to be one of my favorite bands. Overly repetitive hooks, generic production, sounds like it doesn't have any clear direction. Some songs seem to last even longer than necessary. It is indeed very derivative even from what the band itself had already done, but in a way it doesn't shine at all, it just feels like I'veIt felt pretty much like torture to listen to this one - and Panic! used to be one of my favorite bands. Overly repetitive hooks, generic production, sounds like it doesn't have any clear direction. Some songs seem to last even longer than necessary. It is indeed very derivative even from what the band itself had already done, but in a way it doesn't shine at all, it just feels like I've already heard all that before and in so many better iterations.… Expand
  7. JackintheBox
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    I made an account just to express how awful this is. Uninspired, lyrical keysmash in every song. The words mean absolute nothing and are unbearable to listen to with how forced Brendon's vocals are. I literally laughed at how bad some of the songs were. I bought tickets for this tour before I heard the album and I'm considering selling them just so I don't have to listen to this absoluteI made an account just to express how awful this is. Uninspired, lyrical keysmash in every song. The words mean absolute nothing and are unbearable to listen to with how forced Brendon's vocals are. I literally laughed at how bad some of the songs were. I bought tickets for this tour before I heard the album and I'm considering selling them just so I don't have to listen to this absolute trash sandwiched between decent music.

    Many of the people who like this album seem to think they have a more refined and elevated taste in music than the people who don't. If you're so horny for the nostalgia of the 70s that you'll overlook how bad this music is that's fine, you can just say that.

    The best part of this album was the tangible relief I felt when it ended.    … Expand
  8. Qazasdr
    Sep 24, 2022
    3
    Boring. Just boring. Panic At The Disco hasn’t been good since ten years ago.
  9. natfos
    Oct 1, 2022
    2
    I made this account just because I cannot believe how washed up and overdone this album is and wanted to even the scales a bit. I have seen Panic live and enjoyed a few tracks off DOAB, but it's been a rocket going downhill since then. Someone needs to be there to tell Brendon NO on the gross sexual lyrics (sugar soaker breaking your bed??? sweet little kitten???) and the excessive highI made this account just because I cannot believe how washed up and overdone this album is and wanted to even the scales a bit. I have seen Panic live and enjoyed a few tracks off DOAB, but it's been a rocket going downhill since then. Someone needs to be there to tell Brendon NO on the gross sexual lyrics (sugar soaker breaking your bed??? sweet little kitten???) and the excessive high note wails on practically every song. It's truly a pain and a chore. The album cover is the bands worst by far as well. Queen picked Adam Lambert, not you sir!!! It's ok to move on!!!… Expand
  10. JoshBrown_
    Dec 23, 2022
    1
    This album is a disgrace to the name Panic At The Disco. Brendon Urie had 4 years to make something and puts out one of the worst records ever recorded. The lyrics are meaningless, the sound is atrocious it’s a dumpster fire. You can tell Brendon was singing out of his range and straining his voice to reach notes. The only reason it’s not a 0 is there are some choruses that get stuck in myThis album is a disgrace to the name Panic At The Disco. Brendon Urie had 4 years to make something and puts out one of the worst records ever recorded. The lyrics are meaningless, the sound is atrocious it’s a dumpster fire. You can tell Brendon was singing out of his range and straining his voice to reach notes. The only reason it’s not a 0 is there are some choruses that get stuck in my head so he got us there. Viva Las Vengeance is Brendon’s Queen cover album and it falls way short and is very one note. 1/10.… Expand
  11. NvizoN
    Sep 1, 2022
    4
    The problem with P!ATD started when it became a personal vanity project for Brendan Urie, but this album takes those problems that have been building and unleashes them further. This album is loud, but not in the way you'd want it to be and Brendan seems more concerned with proving to people that he can sing as high as possible without creating any real sense of dynamic. Honestly, off allThe problem with P!ATD started when it became a personal vanity project for Brendan Urie, but this album takes those problems that have been building and unleashes them further. This album is loud, but not in the way you'd want it to be and Brendan seems more concerned with proving to people that he can sing as high as possible without creating any real sense of dynamic. Honestly, off all of their/his albums, this one is borderline un-listenable. Filled with songs that come across as rip offs of famous classic rock bands rather than loving homages to them. Avoid this one.… Expand
  12. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 20, 2022
    7
    It isn't quite the return to the harder-hitting early days of Panic! older fans may have been hoping for, and individual listeners' tolerance for Brendon Urie's high school drama club theatrics will likely vary wildly, but the singer's decision to home in on his personal experiences in and feelings towards his home city helps keep "Viva Las Vengeance" relatively grounded amid all the gaudyIt isn't quite the return to the harder-hitting early days of Panic! older fans may have been hoping for, and individual listeners' tolerance for Brendon Urie's high school drama club theatrics will likely vary wildly, but the singer's decision to home in on his personal experiences in and feelings towards his home city helps keep "Viva Las Vengeance" relatively grounded amid all the gaudy excess and bombast and strong musical and vocal performances help work to bridge [however imperfectly] the gap between old and new and bring something for everyone to enjoy.… Expand
  13. Peppoo
    Aug 24, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing album, a real anthem to 70s Rock N' Roll, songs like Sad Clown are so chaotic… Expand
  14. Discoballs
    Aug 26, 2022
    7
    As a big fan of Panic! At The Disco, this album is very enjoyable, over all I dig it - it's silly but at the same has an autobiographical level to it. Although it's not the best in terms of writing in some places and could have been more original, but it's all because Brendon was intentional with making something like the music he had grown up listening to. Give a listen to VLV.
  15. Supero1726
    Aug 26, 2022
    4
    This is one of the most controversial albums of the year, and Panics! (Brendon's) latest offering has split both critics and audiences almost down the year. There is, admittedly, a lot to dislike about it. The lyrics aren't exactly brilliant (the infamous 'make-up sex in the middle of a breakup), in fact, some of them read as if they were written by someone attempting to write their firstThis is one of the most controversial albums of the year, and Panics! (Brendon's) latest offering has split both critics and audiences almost down the year. There is, admittedly, a lot to dislike about it. The lyrics aren't exactly brilliant (the infamous 'make-up sex in the middle of a breakup), in fact, some of them read as if they were written by someone attempting to write their first track! Everything is a bit... stretched. Done to death, if you'd like! Star Spangled Banner made me cringe in all the wrong ways, overly serious for what it was and lost in its importance as being an anthem for the outcast. Urie's voice felt strained at times, as if he was attempting too much for what he has.

    However, strangely enough, there are positives! Viva Las Vengeance is a lot of fun. The music behind the ever contrevertial lyrics of 'Local God' reminisces on Panic!'s youth. There were points in the album where I found myself enjoying the albums bombast.

    But the sad thing is that I never lost myself in it completley. The climaxes felt... false at times, forced. Brendon's latest effort, despite trying all the tricks in the book, resluted in painful medeocracy.    … Expand
  16. itcouldbejake
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    As a P!ATD fan, I was skeptical about this release. Brendon Urie isn't nearly as good as he used to be vocally, the songwriting was sub-par, and a lot of the songs sounded the same. However, there's an old school, nostalgic feeling about this album that makes me love it so much. The hooks in most of the songs are amazing, like Sugar Soaker, All By Yourself, and Viva Las Vengeance. It had aAs a P!ATD fan, I was skeptical about this release. Brendon Urie isn't nearly as good as he used to be vocally, the songwriting was sub-par, and a lot of the songs sounded the same. However, there's an old school, nostalgic feeling about this album that makes me love it so much. The hooks in most of the songs are amazing, like Sugar Soaker, All By Yourself, and Viva Las Vengeance. It had a lot of highs and lows, but I personally loved this album and I'm ready for the next release. Next time, it better not have a crappy album cover like this one.

    SONG TIERS:

    PERFECT - n/a
    AMAZING - God Killed Rock And Roll
    GREAT - All By Yourself, Don't Let The Light Go Out, Viva Las Vengeance, Local God, Say It Louder, Something About Maggie
    GOOD - Sugar Soaker, Sad Clown, Do It To Death
    OKAY - n/a
    BAD - Middle Of A Breakup, Star Spangled Banger
    HORRIBLE - n/a    … Expand
  17. Jewelee39
    Sep 13, 2022
    9
    As someone who has never been a huge fan of this band I must say this album blows my mind. This is musical mastery. It is such a vibe. The guitar rifts and piano are exceptional. These songs all take you on a ride. They are absolutely excellent. I can honestly say the artisry of this album is brilliant. Some lyrics cn be a bit cheese. An there was a couple dudsThis is right up there withAs someone who has never been a huge fan of this band I must say this album blows my mind. This is musical mastery. It is such a vibe. The guitar rifts and piano are exceptional. These songs all take you on a ride. They are absolutely excellent. I can honestly say the artisry of this album is brilliant. Some lyrics cn be a bit cheese. An there was a couple dudsThis is right up there with Arcade Fire as best albums of the year. By far. If anyone has any thing to say otherwise, they clearly dont know much about music. It is an about masterpiece.… Expand
  18. Inaan
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Really good listen would for sure recommend a emotional and a slow ride with a few highs in the middle and ending in a slow way
  19. 3ThumbsUp
    Sep 22, 2022
    1
    As a long time fan of Panic! I was very disappointed by this album. It sounds like a hollow screechy attempt to pay tribute to (my all-time favorite band) Queen. Sadly it lacks the creativity and the catchiness of classic Queen songs. It's bland, boring, and the constant screeching was too much for me. I'm hoping the next album will be so much better. For now, I'll just pretend this oneAs a long time fan of Panic! I was very disappointed by this album. It sounds like a hollow screechy attempt to pay tribute to (my all-time favorite band) Queen. Sadly it lacks the creativity and the catchiness of classic Queen songs. It's bland, boring, and the constant screeching was too much for me. I'm hoping the next album will be so much better. For now, I'll just pretend this one doesn't exist!… Expand
  20. mariisz
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    I love it so much! Didn't like it at first sight, but my god it's so good. When you analyze the lyrics, it actually turns into a very melancholic thing, even the most danceable musics. Sugar Soaker and MOAB might just be cool fun tunes tho, and honestly that's okay. This album is underrated!
  21. MrMachinu
    Oct 6, 2022
    7
    I honestly think this album isn't bad, but I wouldn't say it's their best work. There's some good songs and there are some that are meh.
  22. j444cks
    Mar 1, 2023
    6
    Respectable album, glad to see it performed well critically but it wasn't really for me. That being said, Local God is one of my favourite P!ATD songs of all time!
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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Kerrang!
    Aug 24, 2022
    80
    It absolutely borrows plenty from all of Brendon’s influences – but that’s not a bad thing. Viva Las Vengeance is both consistently catchy and classic-sounding, and another fine addition to Panic!’s remarkably varied discography.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Aug 19, 2022
    80
    The album is like a wild ride in a muscle car where someone’s constantly fiddling with the radio, forever chasing the high that comes with hearing the perfect riff at the perfect moment. ... Viva Las Vengeance sounds great, its piston-like licks and soaring solos acting like time machines to a rose-colored-glasses-refracted era.
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  3. Variety
    Aug 19, 2022
    85
    For those of us who love both power pop and musical theater, though, and haven’t been as much enamored of their previous emo, this is Panic!’s best album. The paradox is that this may be one-man-band Urie’s hardest-rocking collection, as well as his most stagy.
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