Are panic! at the disco trading artistic integrity for commercial success?

Yes, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out is the debut album by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, released on September 27, 2005 by Fueled by Ramen.

The album primarily deals with social issues that the band points on through various songs. Topics such as sanctity of marriage, adultery, alcoholism, prostitution and religions are woven throughout the album. Guitarist Ryan Ross also relates two of the songs to living with an alcoholic father. A majority of the material for A Fever You Can't Sweat Out was written while the band members were still in high school. The album has sold over 1.6 million copies in the US and 2.2 million worldwide.

Original bassist Brent Wilson did not play on the album, despite being credited. Brendon Urie played all the bass parts. Although there have been many rumors about this, these allegations are false. Brent Wilson is given credit on the record for playing bass only on this record as he left before Pretty. Odd. was released.

25,000 collector's editions of the album were released November 14, 2006 containing photographs, lyric cards, a DVD of a concert and many items reminiscent of vaudevillian shows. The collection shipped in a faux velvet-lined box with a purposefully aged appearance. Because of the limited release, second hand versions are selling for much higher than retail.

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I'm actually going to be more pleased if they return to their original sound- I was completely disappointed in the second album, it seemed to lack something major the first album had. So I suppose I'm biased in the other direction than you.

I don't think it's a case of selling out at all- bands have constantly "gone back to their roots" and attempted to find their original spark, whether it's to please themselves or find a larger audience.

I have a feeling that it's not the music- it's Panic themselves that just aren't as popular. It was their first album, and they seemed really interesting- meaning a lot of album sales because people wanted to find out more what the band was about. A *lot* of people criticize the band and feel it's not their thing, meaning lower album sales the next time around because of those who bought the first album and disliked it. While I and others I know will be more pleased with a new album more Fever sounding, I know just as many who will be pleased with another Pretty. Odd. and even more who will be happy either way.

The first album Brendon has the most influence. The second one Ryan had the most influence. The Third was mainly Spencer. I really don't think they do music for money. In my opinion they do music for their own taste and liking and are happy when others enjoy it.

Most people hated the second album, but I like all 3, so maybe it is just your opinion on the music that makes you feel like that with 3 different styles so you're confused. I'm not trying to be rude or mean or anything. This is just facts and my opinion.

I am single mum. I have been suffering for panic attacks for some 15 years now, though it was not until recently I understood what they were. They were progressively getting stronger and more frequent, stopping me from some days even leaving my house. I read this book and it all made perfect sense.

I am not saying I was not terrified of putting theory to action, I was more scared of that than the next attack! But I decided to view it as a game, one I had control of and could therefore not lose!

I completely disagree... If you listen to the new single "The Ballad of Mona Lisa", yes, it may appeal to a broader audience, but it still has the same deep lyrics and theatrical sound that Panic! became known for.

EDIT: Also, in their recent AP interview, they said that they took influence on a variety of things including a 1930's jazz sound as well as some calypso vibe. I wouldn't call that commercial at all

Disco is lifeless. actual, it somewhat is a zombie with a distinctive call, comparable beat, comparable loss of substance. only like present day music, the older rock had some soul, type, substance. different than for 3 doors Down and early Linkin Park.

I think Mona Lisa is all about artistic integrity ...I think all bands need to experiment ..some songs will suit different areas of the public .....I think as long as they remember their roots....

Haven't they been doing that since they debuted.

yeah what grassy said

they never made good music anyway