Panic! at the Disco Has Reason To Be Hopeful

Panic! At The Disco comes on with flourishes aplenty throughout "High Hopes". The song is the act's breeziest to date, as the video showing vocalist Brandon Urie scaling a skyscraper should attest. Every facet bubbles with gusto. Brandon Urie is pretty much the one man band at this juncture and he sells it big time. Compared to past efforts "High Hopes" promotes sunshine to the nth degree, as if the nuts and bolts were constructed during an outdoor barbecue. It's that open air. Still Panic! stays true to its playful roots. The lyrics speak to not waiting to ask permission to chase a dream. Just do it as the Nike! ad says. Having a vision is crucial to pursuing one's dream in Brandon's eyes and that makes for a poignant part of the overall songcraft. Mama insisted on rewritten history resulting in cemented legacies. Having high hopes for a living is a tough sell but Brandon pulls off the fantasy with brio. Returning to the video, how much sweat fell from Brandon's brow during filming do you suppose? However Brandon seems to be enjoying himself full throttle as the smile on his face would indicate. Overall "High Hopes" hits the high points of Panic!'s talent.