The band previously played Leeds festival in 2006, off the back of their double platinum debut album ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out’. Frontman Brendon Urie acknowledged mid-set that this time was infinitely better, and we can’t argue with that!
There was a rapturous applause from those present for the award-winning band, now on their sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked’, released in June of this year. Tonight, frontman Brendon Urie, no stranger to any stage, reiterated to the masses what a natural-born performer he is.
He was astoundingly outstanding (that doesn’t even do the man justice).
Channelling his inner Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury, he wowed the crowd with incredible vocal range and versatility. Whether it was throwbacks to the band’s emo roots or the soulful and ever-changing new style, the sizable band behind Urie were exceptional, from brass to strings.
Oddly enough, we had another band paying homage to British favourites, Queen (after Sum 41 earlier today). Brendon and the band produced an exceptional cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, and it was arguably the closest to the real deal we will ever get! It was honestly worth being there for that alone.
‘I Write Sings Not Tragedies’ was an obvious highlight for all present, with it being the song that “got it all started for Panic! At the Disco”. As the song broke down to more isolated vocals, you became aware of just how huge the chorus of people singing was.
The band closed their set with glorious ‘Victorious’ to masses of fireworks, which always live long in the memory.