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Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! is the fourth studio album by American rock band Panic! at the Disco. It was released on October 8, 2013 in North America.

The album's lead single was released the same day, titled "Miss Jackson".[1] The second single, "This Is Gospel," was released on August 12, 2013.[2] The third single, "Girls/Girls/Boys" was released on October 7, 2013. [3] On September 30, the band streamed the album on YouTube. The band announced a UK headline tour in support of the album.

Composition

The music on Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! is inspired by the city of Las Vegas, Urie's hometown. He was admittedly bitter when he departed the city in his late teens, partially due to being unable to enter age-restricted locations.[4] He revisited the city as an adult and began clubbing and other activities he had previously felt no desire to do. Inspired by the "lost in the moment" mentality and the dark undercurrent underneath, he penned much of the lyrics on Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! in Las Vegas: "There's some glitz, some glamour, but there's also the dingy, old Vegas side to the music."[4] The album's title comes from a quote from Hunter S. Thompson's novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.[4] Issue #304 of Alternative Press speaks of the many issues he had when recording the album.[5]

Musically, the album is inspired by hip-hop in that "there are no rules."[6] In an extension of that mantra, the album is an eclectic affair that varies wildly from song to song.[6]

The record's lyrics are very personal in nature, and the first track, "This is Gospel," sat for months before Urie shared it with the rest of the band.[6] The album's lead single, "Miss Jackson," was written about Urie's first sexual experiences during his youth. "When I was younger, I would mess around; I'd sleep with one girl one night, sleep with her friend the next night, and not care about how they felt, or how I made them feel. And then it happened to me and I realized 'Wow, that's what that feels like? I feel really shitty.'"[4] "Girl That You Love" was originally written in French following a five-day vacation in France.[7] A hidden preview of "Vegas Lights" was featured in the announcement video of Fall Out Boy's Save Rock and Roll tour,[8] and was originally titled "Bring It Back". "Vegas Lights" was intended as an anthem for carefree nights in Las Vegas, that most prominently reflected how Urie felt clubbing.[6] "I felt this weird energy where everybody was having a good time, and it didn't matter," he remarked. "Dancing like nobody's watching. It was kind of beautiful."[6]

"Casual Affair" samples the quote "Looks innocent enough, doesn't it? But sometimes there are dangers involved that never meet the eye. No matter where you meet a stranger, be careful if they are too friendly" taken from the 1961 public domain anti-gay film Boys Beware.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Is Gospel" 3:07
2."Miss Jackson" (featuring Lolo) 3:12
3."Vegas Lights"Brendon Urie3:10
4."Girl That You Love"Brendon Urie3:12
5."Nicotine"Brendon Urie, Dallon Weekes3:06
6."Girls/Girls/Boys" 3:26
7."Casual Affair" (3:32 with intro) 3:17
8."Far Too Young to Die" 3:17
9."Collar Full" 3:18
10."The End of All Things"Brendon Urie3:32
Total length:32:32
Target Exclusive tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Can't Fight Against The Youth"2:45
12."All the Boys"3:12
Total length:38:29

Release History

Region Date Format
Australia October 4, 2013 (2013-10-04) Digital download[10]
October 11, 2013 (2013-10-11) CD[11]

References

  1. ^ "Panic! At The Disco: Miss Jackson ft. Lolo [OFFICIAL VIDEO]". YouTube. Fueled by Ramen. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. ^ Brandon Flores (9 August 2013). "Panic! At The Disco To Release New Single "This Is Gospel" Next Week". Blast Out Your Stereo. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  3. ^ Brian Kraus (7 October 2013). "Panic! At the Disco Release Third Single, "Girls/Girls/Boys"". Alternative Press. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |access date= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c d James Montgomery (July 16, 2013). "Exclusive: Panic! At The Disco Talk Dark, Decadent Too Rare To Die!". MTV News. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  5. ^ http://www.altpress.com/magazine/issue/304_panic_at_the_disco?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=altpress
  6. ^ a b c d e James Montgomery (July 22, 2013). "Exclusive: Panic! At The Disco Say Too Rare Is Inspired By ... A$AP Rocky?". MTV News. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  7. ^ http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/panic-at-the-disco-to-bring-punch-sparkle-to-eagles-ballroom-b9996655z1-223554791.html
  8. ^ Panic! At The Disco - New Song Preview (Bring It Back). YouTube. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q723nhwu4C4#t=209
  10. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/too-weird-to-live-too-rare/id684954402 iTunes AU - Music - Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! by Panic! At The Disco
  11. ^ http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/alternative/too-weird-to-live-too-rare-to-die/691536 Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die | CD & DVD Music, Music Genres, Alternative : JB HI-FI
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