Panic! At The Disco | B+

Many were worried that Panic! At The Disco's newest album wouldn't cut it after two of the band's original members quit in 2009, but Vices and Virtues has proven to be a solid album.

Unlike the band's first two albums, Vices and Virtues doesn't have a glorified hit like "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" or "Nine in the Afternoon," but there are no subpar songs on the entire album. The album's first single, "The Ballad of Mona Lisa," also the best on the album, has a catchy beat and engaging lyrics that implores listeners to sing along.

Vices and Virtues definitely shows the duo's diversity in songwriting. Ranging from pop songs like "Memories" to more brash alternative songs like "Let's Kill Tonight" and "Nearly Witches," Panic shows off their musical variance.

A big switch in Vices and Virtues is the appearance of slower tracks and ballads like "Always," which turns out to be a cute love song. "Always" is soft and sweet with lyrics like "It was always you falling for me/ now there's always time calling for me/ I'm the light blinking at the end of the road/blink back to let me know." As usual, singer Brendan Urie's unique voice sounds great on each track — his vocal range is boasted throughout the 10-track album.

Even with only two members, Panic! At The Disco is clearly capable of producing music that is worthwhile. Vices and Virtues proves that Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith still have what it takes to make great music.