single · February 1, 2006
I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen/ATLSee this day
alternativepop
The debut single from Panic! at the Disco, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," became an inescapable hit, defining the Emo-pop sound for a generation. Its blend of baroque pop, rock, and sardonic lyrics catapulted the band to immediate stardom.
- The single was released on February 1, 2006, by Decaydance, Fueled By Ramen, and Atlantic Records.
- "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
- The song's iconic music video, directed by Shane Drake, won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2006.
Panic! at the Disco was a Las Vegas-based band that emerged in the early 2000s, known for their genre-bending Emo-pop sound and theatrical presentation. At the time of "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," they were positioned as the breakout stars of the burgeoning Emo-pop scene, riding a wave of internet buzz and youth-oriented rock.
Tracklist
