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What are some of the Beatles references in Panic at the Discos Pretty.Odd?

April 26, 2017Beatles Disco entertainment Music panic pop references rock

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What are some of the Beatles references in Panic at the Discos Pretty.Odd?

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(***SIGH*** at the first answer – such disrespect for the Beatles. They were pioneers!) I believe critics are comparing the album to the Beatles more in terms of general sound than specific references. Studio-recorded baroque pop with heavy psychedelic elements. The album is very much an emo Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (*shiver*). One obvious connection I note: the opening of their new album, “We’re So Starving,” is very similar to the opening of the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper. Both are stylized conversations between The Band and The Audience, as if the album is a live recording. “We’re So Starving” lyrics excerpt: Oh, how it’s been so long We’re so sorry we’ve been gone We were busy writing songs for you “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” lyrics excerpt: It’s wonderful to be here, It’s certainly a thrill You’re such a lovely audience, We’d like to take you home with us, we’d love to take you home.