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Y’all remember the emo trilogy? For those who were only five (like me) when that was a trend, the emo trilogy is made up of three bands, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! at the Disco, who were popular for their “emotional rock” music. Back in 2006, these guys were all the rage. They were on the iPods (remember those) of every moody teenager. And now, my favourite band of this bunch have released a brand-new album. Let’s proudly proclaim that “It’s not just a phase, Mom” and say it louder for the people in the back.

 

Viva Las Vengeance is the seventh album from Panic! at the Disco. It has 12 songs which all have a different sound to them, making the album unique. It tells stories of frontman Brendon Urie’s early life in Las Vegas. I adore this album. I am constantly listening to it. ‘Don’t Let the Lights Go Out’ and ‘Something about Maggie’ are permanently stuck in my head. ‘God Killed Rock and Roll’ has been compared to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (and it does have that style). The only thing that holds it back from being my favourite Panic! album of all time is the song ‘Sugar Soaker’. I don’t know why but I don’t like it. I just find it annoying. I don’t love ‘Middle of a Breakup’ either, but it’s growing on me.

 

Ultimately, I still love the album, flaws and all. If you’re interested, listen to it where music is available.