Just a Wet Dream For The Web Zine (Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic at the Disco)

Member Name: rleigh

Product:	Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic at the Disco
Date:	12/02/08 (61 review reads)
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Advantages: Fantastically catchy music, great fun to listen to.

Disadvantages: May sound a little too similar to Fall Out Boy for some.

With album number two due for release in March 2008, I thought that it was about time I got round to reviewing the bands début album. Panic at the Disco (they've dropped the exclamation mark now don't you know) formed in 2005, and this début album was released in the September of that same year. The album has gone on to sell over 1.6 million copies worldwide, making Panic at the Disco a massively popular and hugely sought over band. Since releasing this album they have parted ways with former bassist Brent Wilson and he has been replaced with Jon Walker who was formerly the bass technician for The Academy Is... It has been stated by the bands front man Brendon Urie that Wilson was removed from the band as he did not like the direction that the band were going in, and having heard Panic at the Disco's new single 'Nine In The Afternoon' I can fully understand and appreciate where he was coming from, but I shan't be going into that too much.

'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' is an excellent album from Panic at the Disco, a superb début and one which I have listened to many times since purchasing. It kicks off with the energetic little number 'The Only Difference Between Martyrdom And Suicide Is Press Coverage' and never once in the albums run time do the band ever show any signs of slowing down. I would describe the music of Panic at the Disco as Fall Out Boy with keyboards, and that's pretty much all there is to it. I feel that Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco have a very similar sound, but I am quite a fan of Fall Out Boy so in my opinion this is not at all a bad thing. The keyboard adds a great element of excitement to the music and this is brilliant to hear as the band progress their way through this 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' release. Obviously if you're not a fan of Fall Out Boy then you probably won't like Panic at the Disco either, but on the flip side; if you happen to be a fan of Fall Out Boy then the chances are that you will like this band also.

In total, five tracks were released from this album; the last of which being 'Build God, Then We'll Talk', a track which was released as a download only single. I think it just goes to show how strong an album this is that five tracks were able to be released from it. Every single track stands out when listening to this album and not a single one disappoints. Before the band came up with any new material they just used to play their album in its entirety when they played gigs, something they could do with ease as every track from this album is a highlight and with each and every one the band explode into life and are hugely impressive. It's such a fantastic album to listen to and I feel that it is one that could be appreciated by all.

In spite of the fact that every track stands out when listening to this album, there are a couple that do so a little more than others. The hit single 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' for instance is a prime example of a track that does exactly this. It is by far my favourite of the Panic at the Disco songs, there is just something about it which makes it truly exceptional. It is complete with the most amazing of choruses and it is not hard to see why it remains firmly as the most well known and best respected of tracks that the band have ever written. There will be plenty out there that hate the track, but I am a huge fan of it and every time I hear it I smile.

'Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off' is another of my favourite tracks from this album also. Ever in favour of choosing a long-winded title, the band blast their way through this one and it is complete with an absolutely brilliant chorus. The guitars sound excellent, the drums provide the perfect back beat, and everything about the track generally shines through as excellent. The closing track 'Build God, Then We'll Talk' is similarly brilliant and is a superb way in which for the band to end the album. The album ends as it begins; with great precision and superbly timed guitar licks, well placed keyboards and an interesting array of sounds coming through from within the music. Panic at the Disco are an excellent band with a lot of big and bold ideas, something which comes across mountainously in their sound with them always coming across as hugely talented and massively motivated musicians.

This breakthrough album from Panic at the Disco is one that I personally find to be hugely impressive. At no point in the albums duration do the band ever sound at all tired or uninspired; their music is constantly excellent and not a single track from this album disappoints. With album number two due out very soon, only time will tell as to whether the band manage to follow it up with another album of excellence, or whether they slump to an inferior and less sound for album number two. Having been hugely impressed with everything the band had to offer with this album, I will definitely be giving their second album a listen when it is released but whether or not I shall like it is another matter than cannot yet be concluded. Panic at the Disco are young, talented, and full of zest for life which should propel them effortlessly through their career in one which I hope shall be long and fruitful for them. The band deserve all the best of success in the music business, and if they can come up with another album that rivals this one in terms of quality then that will be another strong step towards securing success and making it happen for them. Shifting over 1.6 million units, it is clear that there are a lot of people out there that still do not own this album and if you happen to be one of them then I suggest that you get out there and buy yourself a copy of 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' as soon as possible.

Summary: 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' is an album I would recommend to all.