Panic! At the Disco, “Viva Las Vengeance”

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Brendon Urie & Panic! At the Disco come back strong with the single, “Viva Las Vengeance,” the title track from their seventh studio album.

“S

omeone did me wrong, stole my favorite song, yes, it really hurt (Really hurt) / Stepped on every chord, fell on every sword, yes, Excalibur (Excalibur).” Woo – what a trip! Anytime Brendon Urie is opening his mouth and singing is ‘kind of a big deal’ in my eyes! Panic! At the Disco is back – with a vengeance. Literally, the promo single from the

Grammy-nominated band’s seventh studio album,

Viva Las Vengeance is “Viva Las Vengeance”. Fitting! Ultimately, this

Jake Sinclair-produced joint is another welcome addition to the P!ATD collection.

When Brendon Urie sings, we listen. That point can’t be made any clearer. Vocally, he’s a gift we are so blessed to have. Besides his prodigious instrument and the sound/distinct production (those heavenly vocal harmonies) on “Viva Las Vengeance,” it’s the lyrics that stand out. There is no shortage of unique happenings and references to be unpacked. Urie wrote “Viva Las Vengeance” himself, surprising considering how many songwriters have appeared in the band’s previous work. Some of those references include the plight of fame and perhaps the slippery nature of the music business. Notably, in the first pre-chorus, his desires are simple: “On a sofa with Sativa / Living the dream.” Interestingly, in the memorable chorus, we get the titular lyric, which seems metaphorical, all told. Also, worth noting, there’s an intriguing music video – there just had to be!

Final Thoughts

awesome Does Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco ever disappoint? Depends on whom you ask but in my mind, that’s a big fat NO. “Viva Las Vengeance” is a stellar promo single from the band’s seventh album. Even as Urie gets older (he’s 35) that voice seems to get riper with age. This one’s a fun one.