Panic! at the Disco released their fifth album on Jan. 15, and when I first listened to it, I was extremely disappointed. But the album has now grown on me, and I can’t help but say that it has kicked off a new year of good music. The frontman, Brendon Urie, is the only remaining founding member which, although sad, has proven to benefit him.

The new album, “Death of a Bachelor,” was written in 2013 when Urie married, hence the name. But the album not only sounds like a goodbye to being single, but a goodbye to Panic! At The Disco’s original punk-rock sound. Urie now combines his jazz and pop influences with his modern rock music. You can hear it most in “Crazy=Genius” and the beginning of “Hallelujah.” It is interesting and almost confusing to hear such different genres mixed.

Urie also shocks the world with his smooth and strong voice in “Impossible Year,” his homage to Frank Sinatra. Although Urie has muddled the Panic! At The Disco’s sound, he’s also released some songs that resemble the band’s earlier albums. “LA Devotee” sounds exactly like the beginning of “Let’s Kill Tonight” from the album “Vices & Virtues.” Furthermore, “House of Memories” seems like a more pop version of the band’s first album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.” Urie stays true to his original music; he just adjusts a couple notes.

Not only is the music interesting, but Urie’s raspy voice also shines through the smooth tunes. His voice is deep and soothes the harsh guitar and loud techno beats. The contrast between the instruments and his voice makes very contradicting yet pleasant songs.

I give this album an A-. It doesn’t sound like Panic!’s usual music, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. This album is telling fans that Urie is ready to ditch the old and create a new sound for the band. I was thoroughly impressed with this album and Urie’s artistic styling. I am extremely excited to see where Urie and the rest of Panic! At The Disco will take us with their music. Whether it be jazz, punk, rock or pop, I’m ready for the band’s new ideas.