Blurryface
by Twenty One Pilots
Metascore
80

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
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  1. 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.
  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]
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    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.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 2, 2015
    67
    Not the clever cut of 2013's Vessel, but still airborne.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 620 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 533 out of 620
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 620
  3. Negative: 45 out of 620
  1. 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 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-/… Full Review »
  2. 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.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… Full Review »
  3. 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 BlurryfaceIt'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.    … Full Review »
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