Panic at the Disco (formerly Panic! at the Disco) is a rock band from Las Vegas. Due to unfortunate circumstances, 80% of their fanbase is synonymous with screaming fangirls who only know their hit single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies."
The other 20% are cool, intelligent people who appreciate good music and want MTV to die, and don't listen to the radio either. They know all of Panic's songs (from both their amazing yet extremely different albums, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out and Pretty. Odd.) and know all the lyrics as well as their meaning. They don't listen to Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance unless their genuinely like them, which would be because of their (good) older material.
Panic at the Disco blend techno and rock with theatrical touches in their first album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. Contrary to popular belief, this was something that had never been done before. At the September 2005 release of this album, it did not get much attention from the media or really any commercial recognition at all. In early 2006, the video for their second single, I Write Sins Not Tragedies, was played on MTV's Total Requests.
Is this enough proof that this band was NOT originally meant to be "liked" by ignorant "fans" who like one song?
In March 2008 they released their Beatles-esque second album, Pretty. Odd. This experimental and risky album did lose some of the original fans, but true fans ignored the fact that it was very different from the first album and gave it a chance.
Overall, PATD are an extremely original band whose less popular songs (NOT I WRITE SINS NOT TRAGEDIES) need to be considered.
The other 20% are cool, intelligent people who appreciate good music and want MTV to die, and don't listen to the radio either. They know all of Panic's songs (from both their amazing yet extremely different albums, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out and Pretty. Odd.) and know all the lyrics as well as their meaning. They don't listen to Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance unless their genuinely like them, which would be because of their (good) older material.
Panic at the Disco blend techno and rock with theatrical touches in their first album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. Contrary to popular belief, this was something that had never been done before. At the September 2005 release of this album, it did not get much attention from the media or really any commercial recognition at all. In early 2006, the video for their second single, I Write Sins Not Tragedies, was played on MTV's Total Requests.
Is this enough proof that this band was NOT originally meant to be "liked" by ignorant "fans" who like one song?
In March 2008 they released their Beatles-esque second album, Pretty. Odd. This experimental and risky album did lose some of the original fans, but true fans ignored the fact that it was very different from the first album and gave it a chance.
Overall, PATD are an extremely original band whose less popular songs (NOT I WRITE SINS NOT TRAGEDIES) need to be considered.
Common "fan": OMG I love Panic at the Disco!
Real fan: Really? What's your favorite song by them?
Common "fan": Well... everyone knows THAT... I Write Sins Not Tragedies!
Real fan: And do you know anything ELSE?
Common "fan": No. No one does. Do they even have other songs?
Real fan: *shoots*
Real fan: Really? What's your favorite song by them?
Common "fan": Well... everyone knows THAT... I Write Sins Not Tragedies!
Real fan: And do you know anything ELSE?
Common "fan": No. No one does. Do they even have other songs?
Real fan: *shoots*
by queen dovasary December 05, 2008
An indie-rock group from the US that debuted in 2005 with their album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. They often use rather long song titles (Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes; The Only difference betwwen martyrdom and suicide is press coverage; etc).
Panic at the disco is well-known across the globe.
by QWERTY101 January 13, 2007
a band that has strangeness to them. the "long title names" they are known for, are actual quotes from books, movies, etc. they are known for their strange sound. they have been reduced to brendon urie and spencer smith as of 2009. if you don't like them, its pretty obvious you don't know good music. and this is not coming from a crazy fan girl. or a girl at all. i believe they are or use to be a good band. but adding originality to their music is what makes them a good band. and of course brendons good singing. try getting music like this from your lady gaga kesha justin bieber etc.
by Partaniqatie July 03, 2011
A band reciently popular due to mtv videos and
word of mouth.
Panic at the Disco!
Is a completely orignial creation
a little bit of techno,
with half a cup of emotion
a gallon of sex talk
just a hint of foul language
and the hottest and most beautifuly sounding
lead singer.
Blend well for 2 full cd listenings.
Serve to all your friends who listen
to fall out boy, switchfoot, hellogoodbye, dashboard confessionals, and watch strongbad.
And wha BAMB!
Instand liking.
Although there way famous now, they are still cool
young and totally awesome...
word of mouth.
Panic at the Disco!
Is a completely orignial creation
a little bit of techno,
with half a cup of emotion
a gallon of sex talk
just a hint of foul language
and the hottest and most beautifuly sounding
lead singer.
Blend well for 2 full cd listenings.
Serve to all your friends who listen
to fall out boy, switchfoot, hellogoodbye, dashboard confessionals, and watch strongbad.
And wha BAMB!
Instand liking.
Although there way famous now, they are still cool
young and totally awesome...
Panic at the disco =
Only like one of the best freakin bands ever.
Yes I know Im un-orignial.
But its the truth.
<3 Always Angela~
Only like one of the best freakin bands ever.
Yes I know Im un-orignial.
But its the truth.
<3 Always Angela~
by Panic at the disco lover~ October 29, 2006
A rock band orignating out of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Usually only known for their good looks, not their music.
Looking past that will show their exquisite lyrics, and great abilities as a band.
Usually only known for their good looks, not their music.
Looking past that will show their exquisite lyrics, and great abilities as a band.
Girl - OMG OMG i love brendon urie of panic at the disco, he's so hot !
Me - wow, you are retarded. your mind consists of only a black hole, leading to nowhere.
Me - wow, you are retarded. your mind consists of only a black hole, leading to nowhere.
by ktln. April 14, 2008
Person 1: Did you get to go to the Panic! At the Disco concert last night?
Person 2: Yeah. And I hear Pete Wentz was there...
Person 1: Lucky...
Person 2: Yeah. And I hear Pete Wentz was there...
Person 1: Lucky...
by Your Mom (ooooohhh) December 22, 2005
A band formed in Las Vegas in 2004-2005. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy signed them to Fueled By Ramen/DanceDecay Records. The band consists of Brendon Urie on vocals, piano, and guitar, Ryan Ross on back-vocals, piano and guitar, and Spencer Smith on Drums. Brent Wilson was kicked out in May/June of 2006, though he formally played bass. Jon Walker stepped in as replacement for their first headlining tour.
by Kayleigh A June 26, 2006