Death of a Bachelor (song)

This article is about the song. For the album, see Death of a Bachelor.
"Death of a Bachelor"
Song by Panic! at the Disco from the album Death of a Bachelor
Published Listen to This Shhhh, LOLOpritch Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, BMG Platinum Songs, Manes and Reins Publishing
Released December 24, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 3:14
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Jake Sinclair
Death of a Bachelor track listing

"Death of a Bachelor" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco from the band's fifth studio album, Death of a Bachelor.[6][7] The song premiered during an Apple Music broadcast hosted by Pete Wentz on September 1, 2015.[8] A music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on December 24, 2015.

Background

Vocalist Brendon Urie stated, "Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year. I attach his music to so many memories: Opening presents on Christmas day, my grandparents teaching the rest of the family to swing dance, watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit with my siblings (Sinatra makes a cameo in the form of a cartoon sword singing “Witchcraft”). His music has been a major player in the soundtrack of my life. So it’s only right that I return the favor and/or pay it forward. I wrote a new album this year and even in the few songs that don’t sound remotely similar to any of his music I still felt his influence in the writing and the need to relate so personally to each song. “Death Of A Bachelor” is very important to me. It expresses the bittersweet (but mostly sweet) end of an era. A look back at a part of my life now deceased. An “It’s A Wonderful Life”-esque look into a possibly different future. But mostly an appreciation for the present."[9] The song's sound has been described as EDM,[10] jazz,[3][4] pop,[11] R&B,[12] soul,[4] swing,[3] synthpop,[1] and trap.[13]

Urie also stated in an interview with Upset Magazine that he feels that the song is "very jazzy, very Sinatra esque.. but then put it with this beat that sounds like Beyoncé's Drunk In Love".[14]

Music video

A music video for the track was released on December 24, 2015.[15] As of September 28, 2016, the music video has surpassed 33 million views.

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Death of a Bachelor"   3:14

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 92
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[17] 11

References

  1. 1 2 Story, Hannah (January 11, 2016). "Panic At The Disco Death Of A Bachelor". theMusic.com.au. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  2. ↑ Gamboa, Glenn (January 14, 2016). "'Death of a Bachelor' review: Panic! at the Disco's marriage of styles". Newsday. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 McLaughlin, David (January 9, 2016). "Panic! At The Disco - 'Death Of A Bachelor' - Reviews". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 Smith, Troy L. (January 14, 2016). "Panic! at the Disco feels more alive than ever on 'Death of a Bachelor'". cleveland.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Zaleski, Annie (January 13, 2016). "Panic! At the Disco's fifth LP might be its best yet". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  6. ↑ Sharp, Tyler (1 September 2015). "Stream Panic! at the Disco's New Single, "Death of a Bachelor"". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Carter, Emily (1 September 2015). "Panic! at the Disco Premiere New Song, Death of a Bachelor". Kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  8. ↑ Payne, Chris (1 September 2015). "New Panic! at the Disco: Pete Wentz Premieres Sinatra Tribute 'Death of a Bachelor'". Billboard.com. Billboard. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  9. ↑ Urie, Brendon (31 August 2015). "Panic! at the Disco on Instagram - "Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year..."". Instagram.com. Panic! at the Disco. Retrieved 2 September 2015. Frank Sinatra turns 100 this year. I attach his music to so many memories: Opening presents on Christmas day, my grandparents teaching the rest of the family to swing dance, watching “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” with my siblings (Sinatra makes a cameo in the form of a cartoon sword singing “Witchcraft”). His music has been a major player in the soundtrack of my life. So it’s only right that I return the favor and/or pay it forward. I wrote a new album this year and even in the few songs that don’t sound remotely similar to any of his music I still felt his influence in the writing and the need to relate so personally to each song. “Death Of A Bachelor” is very important to me. It expresses the bittersweet (but mostly sweet) end of an era. A look back at a part of my life now deceased. An “It’s A Wonderful Life”-esque look into a possibly different future. But mostly an appreciation for the present.
  10. ↑ Levy, Piet (January 15, 2016). "Album Reviews: Panic! at the Disco, Celtic Woman and Brothers Osborne". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  11. ↑ Johnston, Maura (January 14, 2016). "Album review: Panic! at the Disco, 'Death of a Bachelor' - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ Zaleski, Annie (January 13, 2016). "Panic! At the Disco's fifth LP might be its best yet". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  13. ↑ Gamboa, Glenn (January 14, 2016). "'Death of a Bachelor' review: Panic! at the Disco's marriage of styles". Newsday. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  14. ↑ Shutler, Ali (1 September 2015). "Brendon Urie: The Death of a Bachelor". UpsetMagazine.com. Upset Magazine. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015. very jazzy, very Sinatra esque.. but then put it with this beat that sounds like Beyoncé's Drunk In Love
  15. ↑ Ralph, Caitlyn (24 December 2015). "Panic! at the Disco Channel Vegas Cabaret in New Music Video for "Death of a Bachelor"". AltPress.com. Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "Panic at the Disco – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Panic at the Disco.
  17. ↑ "Panic at the Disco – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Panic at the Disco.
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