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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 620 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Ohio duo features production from Tim Anderson, Mike Crossey, Mike Elizondo, and Ricky Reed.
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  • Record Label: Fueled by Ramen Records
  • Genre(s): Pop, Rap, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Underground Rap
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Stressed Out
I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words I wish I found some chords in an order... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. 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.
  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. May 20, 2015
    70
    One of the more intriguing albums of the year, because emotion isn't really a quantifiable trait. In this case, it's best to simply listen and find out which side of the fence you're on.
  4. Oct 2, 2015
    67
    Not the clever cut of 2013's Vessel, but still airborne.
  5. May 20, 2015
    60
    The result is an album that doesn't quite reach the heights of Vessel, but nevertheless serves as evidence that one of pop's most daring duos isn't about to slow down--even if that means running into a few walls.
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  2. Negative: 7 out of 99
  1. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    One of the greatests Albums of the 2010´s, a remarkable mix of alternative, rock and pop songs that defined 2015 - 2017 with the smash hitsOne of the greatests Albums of the 2010´s, a remarkable mix of alternative, rock and pop songs that defined 2015 - 2017 with the smash hits `Stressed Out` and `Ride` Expand
  2. Nov 6, 2022
    10
    I'll always love this album with all my heart. Thank you, Twenty One Pilots.
  3. Oct 13, 2016
    10
    This album is almost flawless, cohesive from the start to the finish, with amazing lyrics and sick instrumentation. Honestly a modernThis album is almost flawless, cohesive from the start to the finish, with amazing lyrics and sick instrumentation. Honestly a modern rock/alt. classic. I-/ Expand
  4. Apr 19, 2017
    9
    Blurryface is catchy and somewhat meaninful. It has so much strength in it that you forget its flaws hiding in the album. Not quite as good asBlurryface is catchy and somewhat meaninful. It has so much strength in it that you forget its flaws hiding in the album. Not quite as good as its 1st their self-entitled album becauseof its non-mainstream approach but the album shows a balance of that and gives uniqueness to it. Expand
  5. Nov 25, 2021
    8
    Twenty One Pilots' fourth album, Blurryface, has brought new meaning, lyrics, and genre blending sound that no artist could ever do besidesTwenty One Pilots' fourth album, Blurryface, has brought new meaning, lyrics, and genre blending sound that no artist could ever do besides them, and I greatly appreciate it in a music world where there is over the top autotune and cheesy romantic songwriting.

    The first thing I like about the album is how influenced it was from multiple different genres. It has reggae influenced songs such as "Message Man" while also taking influence using the ukulele in songs like "The Judge" while not sounding too disjointed from one another, and still being able recognize Twenty One Pilots themselves. The different genres also give something new for your ears to listen to so won't get bored and fall asleep while listening to the album.

    Second, I also like how Twenty One Pilots manages to incorporate interesting and clever lyricism throughout the entire album. It makes you feel intrigued to listen to the songs more closely and to find out the meaning of the lyrics in the songs. In "Goner", the lyrics include Tyler trying to have one of two "faces" while trying to destroy the other because he is double minded. One of the faces, Tyler himself, is fighting with another face named "Blurry", who is the root of all of his mental instability and pain. He eventually tries to pray to God in order to be the Tyler he truly is, and not let Blurry take over him. Overall, the lyrics to the songs in the lp are very well written, clever, interesting and thoughtful, and to make them even better, they were all written by Tyler himself.

    Overall, I love this album, and the qualities I mentioned before make me never tired of listening to it.
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  6. Aug 31, 2019
    7
    While not terrible, this album doesn't really compare to their older work. The lyrics overall aren't too fantastic when compared to theirWhile not terrible, this album doesn't really compare to their older work. The lyrics overall aren't too fantastic when compared to their Self-Titled album, Regional at Best, or Vessel. While I think songs like Message Man and Polarize are rather weak, (especially Message Man,) I do think it has some great songs, like The Judge, Not Today, and Goner. While not my favorites, I do like the vocal effects in Doubt and the impressive rapping in Heavydirtysoul. Overall, while it's certainly not my favorite, it's still a pretty good album, and worth a listen. Expand
  7. Apr 19, 2017
    0
    complete garbage! It sickens me that a lot of people consider this ****** pop group as music. With their ****** repetitive lyrics, and simplecomplete garbage! It sickens me that a lot of people consider this ****** pop group as music. With their ****** repetitive lyrics, and simple boring drum patterns, this is one really bad album. ******* disgrace to the music world. Expand

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