![]() Urie’s vocals are strongest on this track, and the instrumental featuring the gospel background vocals creates an interesting sonic environment. This makes it still engaging to listen to. With a predictable chorus, the song sounds repetitive in more of a nostalgic way. The rest of the track list is definitely better, with the ’80s sounding “Local God” standing out as one of the best tracks. It’s bizarre and off-putting, and definitely leaves a weird taste in your mouth for the rest of the album. Not all song lyrics have to be deeply meaningful, but the lyrics in this song just feel like they used a random word generator. Accompanied by a Grease- inspired music video, the Broadway influences are palpable, but don’t necessarily land. The lyrics are dramatic to the point where it feels embarrassing to listen to (“Keep your disco/Gimme T-Rex”), and the vocals and production are not enough to save it. To have this song so early on the tracklist was an interesting decision, as it is definitely a bit jarring. The second track, “Middle Of A Breakup,” is easily the album’s weakest. It’s not necessarily a weak start to the record, but definitely not the strongest. Yet, the repetition makes it fairly uninteresting to listen to and not very engaging for audiences. Feeling very Death Of A Bachelor -esque, it is full of harmonious background vocals and instrumental breaks. Kicking off with the title track, “Viva Las Vengeance” features Brendon’s signature high belt on the chorus.
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