Blurryface
by Twenty One Pilots
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 620 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 45 out of 620
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  1. TrentBizub
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    Genre-blending and introspective lyricism can be found from start to finish on twenty one pilots' fourth LP. The concept of Blurryface helps create a cohesion to what could have been a genre hopping disaster. Instead, listeners are treated to one of the most well put together albums of 2015.

    Favorite Tracks: Heavydirtysoul, Ride, Tear In My Heart, The Judge, Doubt, Polarize, We Don't    Genre-blending and introspective lyricism can be found from start to finish on twenty one pilots' fourth LP. The concept of Blurryface helps create a cohesion to what could have been a genre hopping disaster. Instead, listeners are treated to one of the most well put together albums of 2015.

    Favorite Tracks: Heavydirtysoul, Ride, Tear In My Heart, The Judge, Doubt, Polarize, We Don't Believe What's On TV, Message Man, Hometown, and Not Today.    … Expand
  2. MacsMusic
    Jan 19, 2018
    7
    Blurryface is a very complex album, or it is meaningless. That is the problem with artists who write hard-to-understand lyrics; it's either deep or just plain crazy/meaningless. Vessel was about suicide, insecurity, and depression, and these themes made it what it was: an amazing album. I believe that BF's lyrics do have a meaning, but have to be studied to understand. On another note, isBlurryface is a very complex album, or it is meaningless. That is the problem with artists who write hard-to-understand lyrics; it's either deep or just plain crazy/meaningless. Vessel was about suicide, insecurity, and depression, and these themes made it what it was: an amazing album. I believe that BF's lyrics do have a meaning, but have to be studied to understand. On another note, is the music any good? Let's say it this way; it's very original. It's hard to describe the music besides saying that it pretty dark, which is obvious. The music is original and really stands out, and that makes it good. "Ride" has really great music, and the dark ending is the icing on the cake. "Tear in my Heart" is a musical treat - it's really good fun. "Goner" is good musically, with piano, but gets old over time due to the slow speed and slow-building music. A few songs get old - "Doubt", and "Fairly Local" are the biggest offenders. Not every song is great, but every song is pretty special and memorable.… Expand
  3. BigFudgeJosh
    May 31, 2015
    9
    A good mix between mainstream sounding song writing and very individualistic and sometimes avante garde song writing. The lyricism here is as good as ever, albeit the occasional pandering to a more mainstream audience, Twenty One Pilots still manages to pull of a solid record whilst becoming more accessible.
  4. SethBacon
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    Favorite album of the year so far! Even though the album is still a little of a mess and it still has it's awkward moments, the album has improvements from every angle. Very satisfying album since it is perfectly in between their sound evolving while it still doesn't sound too different from their previous work. There's not one song I don't like on this album, despite some songs being moreFavorite album of the year so far! Even though the album is still a little of a mess and it still has it's awkward moments, the album has improvements from every angle. Very satisfying album since it is perfectly in between their sound evolving while it still doesn't sound too different from their previous work. There's not one song I don't like on this album, despite some songs being more memorable than others. I can't wait to see what Tyler and Josh come up with next.… Expand
  5. CriticMLT
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    one of the best album that i ever heard in my life to date. All of the songs are great and the lyrics are well written thanks to this album i become such a huge fan and i could not be more proud.
    my score:
    1. Heavydirtysoul 9/10 2. Stressed out 10/10 3. Ride 9/10 4. Fairly local 8/10 5. Tear in my heart 9/10 6. Lane boy 10/10 7. The judge 7/10 8. Doubt 7/10 9. Polarize 9/10 10.    one of the best album that i ever heard in my life to date. All of the songs are great and the lyrics are well written thanks to this album i become such a huge fan and i could not be more proud.
    my score:
    1. Heavydirtysoul 9/10
    2. Stressed out 10/10
    3. Ride 9/10
    4. Fairly local 8/10
    5. Tear in my heart 9/10
    6. Lane boy 10/10
    7. The judge 7/10
    8. Doubt 7/10
    9. Polarize 9/10
    10. we don't believe what's on TV 7/10
    11. Message man 7/10
    12. Home town 10/10
    13. Not today 8/10
    14. Goner 9/10
    overall: 85    … Expand
  6. Zezilia154
    Jun 30, 2017
    8
    Heavydirtysoul 9/10
    Stressed Out 10/10
    Ride 10/10
    Fairly Local 8/10
    Tear In My Heart 10/10
    Lane Boy 10/10
    The Judge 8/10
    Doubt 7/10
    Polarize 6/10
    We Don't Believe What's On TV 8/10
    Message Man 6/10
    Hometown 6/10
    Not Today 5/10
    Goner 5/10

    General note: 7.71
  7. BillboardPEdro
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    Esse CD que me mostrou o Twenty One Pilots. Eu me vi apaixonado pela melhor banda bem de repente! É incrível o jeito como misturam o rap com rock, com eletrônico. E o melhor é que eles não precisam de um batalhão para escrever seus hinos. O modo como o Tyler canta me faz sentir todos os sentimentos possíveis! Eu adorei!!!
  8. StealthyHipo200
    Aug 25, 2018
    6
    Some good songs on this album but overall bogged down by it's weak lyrics and moody aesthetic. A bit of a disappointment after their last strong outing with "Vessel"
  9. BrainAndS0ul
    Feb 11, 2018
    5
    A solid pop-record, but can't go in any comparision with Vessel and Twenty One Pilots. Playing in different genres while not mastering any of them is a good idea while you're an indie-band and a terrible idea, when you're nominated for a Grammy. Reggae vibes of Ride and almost RnB patterns of Lane Boy and Heavydirtysoul just don't fit together
  10. brockcheese
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    This album is great and highlights all of the insecurities that one could face in the music industry. It's great to see how much this band has evolved.
  11. Gabo_397
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    This album is almost flawless, cohesive from the start to the finish, with amazing lyrics and sick instrumentation. Honestly a modern rock/alt. classic. I-/
  12. MLMontiel
    Feb 13, 2016
    6
    Vessel was better I was expecting more. I don't get the hype for this album. It has a great couple of songs (Tear in My Heart, Heavydirtysoul, and Polarize). I can't really list it any higher.
  13. cryhardhumor
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    The music and beats completely kick butt, however what separates Blurryface from other pop/hiphop albums are the lyrics. They aren't about money and drugs, but instead hardships, trials, and victories. Even the most fun of their songs are intelligently written and filled with relatable stories. Aside from the fact that each track is amazing, the album itself seems to flow like no otherThe music and beats completely kick butt, however what separates Blurryface from other pop/hiphop albums are the lyrics. They aren't about money and drugs, but instead hardships, trials, and victories. Even the most fun of their songs are intelligently written and filled with relatable stories. Aside from the fact that each track is amazing, the album itself seems to flow like no other album of the genre. It starts a bit grittier with "Heavydirtysoul" and ends with one of the most beautiful and tragic songs ever to be put on Disc..."Goner". This album is a must buy.… Expand
  14. horcrux2007
    Jan 11, 2016
    9
    Twenty One Pilots' fourth studio album is strange, genre-bending and consistently entertaining. There's no weak track on the album. The songwriting is top-notch with some great memorable lyrics like "My taste in music is your face" and "I don't care what's in your hair/ I just want to know what's on your mind." The duo crosses multiple genres with ease and originality while also keeping aTwenty One Pilots' fourth studio album is strange, genre-bending and consistently entertaining. There's no weak track on the album. The songwriting is top-notch with some great memorable lyrics like "My taste in music is your face" and "I don't care what's in your hair/ I just want to know what's on your mind." The duo crosses multiple genres with ease and originality while also keeping a steady tone.… Expand
  15. Blakebcb123
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    This is definitely the most diverse album yet from Twenty One Pilots. It's very hard to put these guys into just one genre, but if I had to it'd be pop. They have catchy hooks, and pretty good production.

    1. Heavydirtysoul is a great, fast-paced opener. (8/10) 2. Stressed Out is a fun song. The best of all the singles. (9/10) 3. Ride has one of the best hooks on this album. (9/10) 4.    This is definitely the most diverse album yet from Twenty One Pilots. It's very hard to put these guys into just one genre, but if I had to it'd be pop. They have catchy hooks, and pretty good production.

    1. Heavydirtysoul is a great, fast-paced opener. (8/10)
    2. Stressed Out is a fun song. The best of all the singles. (9/10)
    3. Ride has one of the best hooks on this album. (9/10)
    4. Fairly Local is ok. I thought tracks 2, 3, or 7 could've been the lead single. (7/10)
    5. Tear In My Heart is a very catchy song. (8/10)
    6. Lane Boy is a standout. It addresses their musical style lyrically and I thought it was very catchy. (9/10)
    7. The Judge is w/o a doubt the best song . It has been stuck in my head for the past 15 days. (10/10)
    8. Doubt is a very trappy track and it's fun. (8/10)
    9. Polarize is very catchy. Awesome hook. (9/10)
    10. WDBWOTV is my least favorite. Idk it just hasn't stuck with me. (6/10)
    11. Message Man is very Imagine Dragons-esque and I don't really like it (6/10)
    12. Hometown is such a dance song and I love it. I can hear this on any radio station. (9/10)
    13. Not Today is fun. (8/10)
    14. Goner originally came out in 2012 and was very short. I prefer the new version; however I wish the "noose" tying noise was still in this new version. The outro is chilling. It's just a great way to end this amazing album. (10/10)

    Mathematically (based off my reviews) this album is an 8.2 but the overall package deserves a 9. Definitely recommend this album to anybody who likes: Pop, EDM, Alternative, (and maybe rap or trip-hop?)    … Expand
  16. sscott0829tw
    Feb 4, 2020
    5
    While songs like Message man, Ride, Tear in my heart are awesome and amazing catchy tracks on this album. Some lame produced track like Lane boy, Polarize and The Judge held this album back.
  17. joaooo
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    the best album of the year, very good excelent lyrics and melodies, too simply, is an album that is heard from beginning to end without skipping any tracks, the best is 'ride'.
  18. Sani
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    Such a candid album! I never thought I could have enjoyed Alternative Hip Hop (or Hip Hop at all) but this album speaks to my inner teenage angst and sorrows and embraces inner awkwardness.
  19. ThroneOfLunacy
    Jan 13, 2016
    5
    Coming from a huge fan of Vessel, this album is, at best... Very disappointing.
    Starting with Heavydirtysoul, you can tell they were kind of going for the same sound of the opener on Vessel, Ode to Sleep. With both of these songs there is a very poppy, catchy chorus with a darker, heavier sounding transition during the verses. However, Heavydirtysoul combines a Prodigy-esque verse with a    Coming from a huge fan of Vessel, this album is, at best... Very disappointing.
    Starting with Heavydirtysoul, you can tell they were kind of going for the same sound of the opener on Vessel, Ode to Sleep. With both of these songs there is a very poppy, catchy chorus with a darker, heavier sounding transition during the verses. However, Heavydirtysoul combines a Prodigy-esque verse with a nonsensical, repetitive chorus that quickly wears on the nerves.
    It goes through the motions a few times before opening into the first single from the album, Stressed Out, which is by far one of the best songs on the album, and my second favorite. At first when I heard this song I didn't like it either, but this song shows some of their strongest songwriting on the album, and is very reminiscent of the material on Vessel.
    Ride is a reggae/dub song that isn't too bad, although the processed vocals on this track just detract from the atmosphere of the track. The singer sounds like he's crooning through a speaker with slight water damage for most of the song, hold the chorus and a bridge toward the end, with another very annoying repeating lyrical cadence. There seems to be a trend on the album where the singer uses as few words possible during choruses, and stretches words out with strange pronunciation and eccentric vocal choices. This heavily detracts from the overall semi-serious tones they're going for with the themes on this album.
    Fairly Local opens up with what sounds like a small town local bragging about it like it gives them street cred, followed by a very annoying "ooh-ooh-ooh" cadence and short bursts of lyrics from the singer, leading to a very disorienting listen, and one that doesn't have much traction.
    Tear In My Heart is another song on the album that I don't mind too much, but it is again, at most, decent. While I did like the pop sensibilities on Vessel, they were sprinkled throughout with moderation and taste for the overall product, and songs like Tear In My Heart go to show that they're going for a more straightforward approach with their influences, which can be good, but just isn't here. And even this song slows down quite considerably after the first minute, trading witty lyrics and clear vocals for intertwined, short bursts of words and repetition again.
    Lane Boy is another reggae/dub ode over some terribly processed vocals from the singer. This has the most interesting beat on the album I think, but the rather bland bass line and, again, the vocal processing, just don't allow me to enjoy it as much as I want to.
    The Judge is very surprising on first listen, just because it's so drastically different from everything else on the album, but in a good way. It opens in a way that may remind you of House of Gold, but quickly opens into a very catchy chorus, followed by some of my favorite verses that the singer raps on this album. It switches from sounding slightly menacing to very upbeat and happy between the verse and chorus, but achieves this more successfully than any other song on the album, and some of the lines he raps in this song will definitely remind you of Vessel, although this song doesn't seem like it belongs on Vessel (which is a good thing, again.) Definitely my favorite on the album.
    Doubt opens up to a pretty promising beat, but quickly becomes a repetitive mess. Not too much to say here.
    Polarize is, well, a pretty polarizing listen. Not sure if it's intentional or not but it's pretty difficult to follow. However this is one of the better songs on the album.
    We Don't Believe What's on TV opens with a ukulele riff that is very reminiscent of House of Gold before launching into a very upbeat song backed by a country-esque drum beat in the back. This song is great, and has some of my favorite lyrics on the album. Probably my second favorite.
    Message man opens up decently, but as soon as the vocals come in I can't listen anymore. It gets even worse during the chorus when they slow down the tempo and put in reggae guitar and slow raps, before getting back into the intro (which I guess is the chorus, too). Decent, but really not great.
    Hometown isn't horrible but isn't good. There isn't much to say here, besides that it's the least memorable track on the album.
    Not Today opens up again with disjointed raps and nonsencial lyrics, but gets a bit better as it goes on. The chorus is okay, the bridge is okay, but that's about it.
    Goner, the album closer, is a terribly mellow and kind of sad song. Not really what I was expecting to end this album of mostly upbeat music at all, and it really feels out of place, especially here at the end of the CD. If this wasn't the closer I think it would fit more.
    This album isn't terrible, but it really isn't that good either. If I was forced to listen to this album without being able to skip songs it would probably getting a 3, but there are a few redeeming songs on this album that do make it worth while, especially for fans of their older stuff.    … Expand
  20. colen
    Feb 4, 2016
    6
    Blurryface is less than the sum of its parts. Genre mixing is encouraged as long the experience remains cohesive - it is not here evidently. A confused mess that could have been great with a more focus
  21. threehousefire
    Sep 16, 2016
    10
    Blurryface is a perfect album, Tyler fully embraces his insecurities, creating this character called Blurryface that represents them. He has choose to give a name and a face to his insecurities, doubts, fears and anxiety, it takes courage to to do that. The lyrics of the songs remain very deep and philosophical, but the beats are in a way, different from Vessel, more electric pop, I likeBlurryface is a perfect album, Tyler fully embraces his insecurities, creating this character called Blurryface that represents them. He has choose to give a name and a face to his insecurities, doubts, fears and anxiety, it takes courage to to do that. The lyrics of the songs remain very deep and philosophical, but the beats are in a way, different from Vessel, more electric pop, I like that they are always evolving , and WRITING their STUFF, not relying on someone to write stuff for them to put n the radio, NO that's not their way of doing things, and that's why I admire them so much, they are unique and they bring a certain fresh tone, to an already faded out and boring music industry.… Expand
  22. SomePersona
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    Blurryface, the second widely released album by Twenty One Pilots, is just purely fantastic to listen to from the beginning to the end. I'm not necessarily sure if it will date well in ten years or so, but for now, it's amazing.
  23. Blurryface113
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    best Albums of 2015! that's for sure.
    this album is gonna live in music industry forever, at list on me(and we are a lot).
    such a joy listening them before/now. get know them even if you just find out about them and if you already know like i am: appreciate talent and music band is creating.
  24. WXYZ
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    It's an album that pretty much reveals Tyler Joseph's alter ego, Blurryface (It can be heard on Stressed Out on the line "My name's Blurryface and I care what you think" and during the last few seconds) and puts the duo to a next level of rap rock. People can learn something from what he is saying (or rapping) on the album, which is what makes this album a great breakthrough. Long liveIt's an album that pretty much reveals Tyler Joseph's alter ego, Blurryface (It can be heard on Stressed Out on the line "My name's Blurryface and I care what you think" and during the last few seconds) and puts the duo to a next level of rap rock. People can learn something from what he is saying (or rapping) on the album, which is what makes this album a great breakthrough. Long live schizo-pop. Do not listen to the two negative reviews already posted here, listen to the album and decide for yourself.

    Update: I was going to give this an 8, but because of the negative reviews, I decided to bump it to a 10.    … Expand
  25. twentyonepilots
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    I have recently read other comment and feel that I should join the conversation. Many people are in love with twenty-one pilots like I am, but there were also some, not a lot, negative comments. Everyone has their own opinion and mine is that they are great. This is a band of two who make a living off of music. These two put feeling and truth behind their lyrics. In this world they areI have recently read other comment and feel that I should join the conversation. Many people are in love with twenty-one pilots like I am, but there were also some, not a lot, negative comments. Everyone has their own opinion and mine is that they are great. This is a band of two who make a living off of music. These two put feeling and truth behind their lyrics. In this world they are putting simplistic words into complex rythem and tune as they try to spread a message of living life to be happy. Tyler has been through a lot and just wants others to know that your not alone because when he was younger there was no one for him. I personally believe that this is a great album, and it may even be one of their better ones as this album has much happier and upbeat song such as, stressed out, lane boy, not today, fairly local, etc..… Expand
  26. derin
    Mar 7, 2016
    0
    This was by far the worst album of 2015. Twenty one pilots is a group that is marketed towards adolescent girls that are trying to be edgy. The lyrics are whiny, the production is all over the place, and the vocals are not exactly outstanding. 0/10
  27. Blurry
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    There is no weak song in this album, compiling rock, pop, rap, reggae, dance and a little dubstep for an amazing compilation of Tyler's struggle with his alter-ego, Blurryface. He talks about his wife killing Blurryface in "Tear in my Heart" and shows it in the music video. They especially hit it spot on with the teen angst and emo genres as well as being able to resonate with almostThere is no weak song in this album, compiling rock, pop, rap, reggae, dance and a little dubstep for an amazing compilation of Tyler's struggle with his alter-ego, Blurryface. He talks about his wife killing Blurryface in "Tear in my Heart" and shows it in the music video. They especially hit it spot on with the teen angst and emo genres as well as being able to resonate with almost everyone with at least a couple songs. There is no song on this album that you want to skip, every second is worth listening to.… Expand
  28. Mannhorse
    Jan 28, 2016
    2
    Pretentious in every sense of the word. The raps were incredibly underwhelming, and the instrumentals which skipped around too many genres (reggae, pop, alt-rock, and hip-hop wouldn't sound very well together) were equally as underwhelming. I heard a lot of good things about this band but there wasn't nearly enough to back up the enormous praise it's been getting.
  29. GoombaJMR
    Jul 14, 2015
    8
    I don't usually listen to this kind of music, but songs like 'Stressed Out' really caught my attention, partially due to my friend constantly blasting the same song over and over again! Anyways, thought I'd give this album a try, and... it's pretty good!
  30. diegonelli
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    I'm in love with this album, Twenty one pilots are my favorite male artists. About the album, all the songs are stuck on my head, and my favorites are Heavydirtysoul, Fairly Local, Message Man, Hometown.. all!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 2, 2015
    67
    Not the clever cut of 2013's Vessel, but still airborne.
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  2. Kerrang!
    May 20, 2015
    80
    Twenty One Pilots prove you don't always need guitars to have a good time. [16 May 2015, p.54]
  3. Alternative Press
    May 20, 2015
    90
    Twenty One Pilots ramped up everything, from new influences to the number of producers (four) to the metric ton of uncertainties and fears multiplying in frontman/songwriter Tyler Joseph’s cranium. And it’s wonderful.
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