Imagined Parallels
This force of nature enjoyed some astounding early success from their unique talent that thrust them into the brightest of spotlights. They quickly developed a rabid and devoted fan base that believed they’d do great things for years to come. Their early success also resulted in a lot of irrational and bitter opposition from those offended by success and threatened by new ways of thinking. Then, spurred by the impatient culture around them — perhaps it was the mix of driven confidence and the egotistical desire to show up their critics that’s shared by most of the strong personalities that shape our world — they got ambitious and shot for the ultimate prize in just their second big project. In this Icarian attempt, they flashed youthful and undeniable brilliance, but ultimately they lacked a sound fundamental core that only time and experience can develop. They fell just short of their goal in heartbreaking fashion.
Now, I’m desperately and selfishly hoping that they didn’t peak too early, and that this attempt doesn’t ruin their promising career past this year, because that would rob me and the rest of the world of the potential enjoyment and fulfillment to come.
In this way, Panic At the Disco are the Barack Obama of Rock.
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I question your desperate and selfish hopes regarding this band. Perhaps I’m one of the “irrational and bitter” opponents of this band, but I think the 2nd mainstream efforts from contemporaries FOB and MCR inspired a false hope in potential of Emo. PATD felt the need to keep up and branch out, but failed…mainly because they were never that good to begin with. Also, to compare PATD to Obama is a bit unfair. We don’t know if Obama will make a good president yet. I will only acknowledge this comparison once he gets in office and fails to rename Pennsylvania Ave “Abbey Road.”