February 11th, 2011 
Tori Thomas This article was translated from German to English using Google Translator. from PATD Online:
For five years Panic! At the Disco from Nevada, USA was on the musical wave of success – even nominated for a Grammy. Then two years ago, the big shock: Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the band. This Panic had only weeks earlier, started the work on their new, third album, “Vices & Virtues”. But singer Brendon Urie, drummer Spencer Smith and guitarist Ryan and bassist Jon just had evolved musically in two different musical directions. And while Ryan and Jon with their “The Young Veins” by started, Brendon and Spencer went further than panic. On Thursday (February 10, 2011) the “new” Panic in FZW give a guest performance in Dortmund — the only release concerts in Europe alongside London. The new album “Vices & Virtues” appears on 29 March.
“Vices and Virtues” is the first album after the breakup with Ryan and Jon. Which of the three albums of your opinion, is the best?
Spencer Smith: This is the same as in songs: It always says that the latest is also the best. Especially because “Vices and Virtues” for Brendon and me is a kind of new beginning. When we started two years ago to work on the album, we could not estimate how this would end.
So “Vices and Virtues” for you the single most important album?
Spencer: Absolutely! Brendon and I had to take on entirely new roles. There is a whole new experience for us – and for our fans. The album shows us the direction in which we will develop. I am also proud of the albums in which Ryan and Jon were still in the process. But if we had recorded the album back four of us, we would have had a lot of compromises – and I do not know if any of us would then have been so happy … Therefore, I am glad that Brendon and I this time could do exactly what we wanted in the past few years.
Was that from the beginning like this: You and Brendon as a part of the band – Ryan and Jon than another?
Spencer: In the beginning was the last time. We were very young and had to find out for ourselves how we write songs the best? As we reach a result with which we are all satisfied? Then we found out: There is no formula for it. Gradually has emerged that Brendon and I can best write together.
It is now easier for you two to record your songs?
Spencer: Well, there were fewer confrontations and fewer discussions about whose idea the best. Clearly this can lead to results that are just great – but if there are too many discussions, can destroy the friendship. Then pulls you do not like every day to go into the studio – and that can not be good …
Was it already so far that your friendship has suffered from the music? Or was the separation soon enough?
Spencer: Shortly after the separation, we have only once gone our own way and have hardly seen. We had perched before finally five years together … But after a few months we have really missed our friendship – no matter the music. The separation was exactly the right time: now we can normally meet for a drink without having to talk about the need to work.
Jon Ryan’s lack of ideas and not won a bit?
Spencer: Now that the disk is finished, I must say: It was definitely the right decision. I’ve never looked back. Sure, Ryan is extremely creative especially when it comes to music – and realized we were all four as Panic! always deliver the best possible work. Ryan and Jon are extremely talented and we like the very things which they did with “The Young Veins”. But I’m happy about the separation. Now you can create music just to do what he has always imagined.
In “Vices and Virtues” waiting so only you have both at the start – but the album is somewhat experimental and less smooth than the previous two. I would have expected the opposite …
Spencer: Yes, especially “Pretty. Odd. “Was actually a bit closed. The tracks were more similar in focus, the musical corset tighter. But this was too restrictive – will especially if you’re still so young and is constantly new influences, new artists that you like, and constantly changing. So “Vices and Virtues” closer to what we really are. We jump from one musical style to another and have what we like, packed into the plate. are influences from the first two albums’s course – but most of it is new and would not fit on the previous albums.
You play only two release concerts in Europe – in London and Dortmund. As such concerts mean to you?
Spencer: Well, it’s already a bit ago that we gave our last concert. It’s just nice to have contact with the fans. The first single is already in the network, and it’s crazy to see that the fans even know the lyrics by heart. Two years ago we did not even know if the fans, the change would take part at all. But they stayed! We also enjoy going to play every time in smaller venues – and the concert in Dortmund is still the biggest release of the three concerts. In London, only 300 people.
You designed the stage always very individual. Let the show and your “Vices” and “Virtues” – so your vices and virtues?
Spencer: Well, that time would be a good idea! But rather not – I tend namely to push everything to the back burner. This is my biggest vice. I start too late with the pack, I’m too late in the lobby and do so in the end all crazy. But my music I never forget when I’m on stage. We have finally rehearsed long enough…
Via derwesten.de
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