Scaled and Icy
by Twenty One Pilots
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: May 21, 2021
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 314 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 22 out of 314
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  1. dayeinthesun
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    This album was a very fun listen. Although, I didn't understand the lore on my first listen, I think the lore later adds to my enjoyment. I think this is one of the stronger albums put out in the pandemic, the writing was illustrious and the production kept me on my toes. I'm thoroughly impressed that Tyler wrote the majority of the songs on this project on his own. Especially consideringThis album was a very fun listen. Although, I didn't understand the lore on my first listen, I think the lore later adds to my enjoyment. I think this is one of the stronger albums put out in the pandemic, the writing was illustrious and the production kept me on my toes. I'm thoroughly impressed that Tyler wrote the majority of the songs on this project on his own. Especially considering the wordplay that he incorporates. I do feel that there were heavy 70's influences in the songs, which is very different from their well-known album, Blurryface. So, while I enjoyed this project, it did take some getting used to.… Expand
  2. timetraveler136
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    This is one of my favorite top albums. I wasn't a fan of Trench so I was pleasantly surprised that this album is as good as it is. Still no Blurryface but comes pretty close.

    My favorites: Redecorate, Formidable and The Outside.
  3. MrSirPerson
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    Where to even begin with twenty one pilots? Their catalogue of music is so well crafted, comprehensive, and each album has a unique feel to it. Trench and Blurryface tell their own stories, usually a mirror of whatever Tyler Joseph struggles with.
    Scaled and Icy doesn’t do that.
    It doesn’t have the depth of those earlier projects. It wasn’t designed to be an all encompassing experience    Where to even begin with twenty one pilots? Their catalogue of music is so well crafted, comprehensive, and each album has a unique feel to it. Trench and Blurryface tell their own stories, usually a mirror of whatever Tyler Joseph struggles with.
    Scaled and Icy doesn’t do that.
    It doesn’t have the depth of those earlier projects.
    It wasn’t designed to be an all encompassing experience where you benefit from listening start to finish.
    What does Scaled and Icy have?
    Fun. An infectious sense of fun.
    Tyler has said in interviews that he pushed against the natural inclination to go darker, because he didn’t want to contribute to the stress of the world’s current state. In my opinion, that was the right call. The moment I heard “Good Day” start up, I wanted to get up and bounce down a street. Scaled and Icy feels like some reassuring words from a friend. Every song has personality bursting from the seams. I’ve heard some songs described as “bland” or “soulless,” but this genuinely baffles me. On the contrary, every song (except Formidable) has an instantly recognizable flair. Formidable is the unfortunate exception, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad song. It really isn’t, but it’s traditional to a fault. I’ve also heard criticism towards the lyrical content, especially with Saturday. I have to wonder if we were listening to the same song. Saturday is about how if you don’t make conscious efforts to differentiate each day, they start to blend together and you lose your sense of time. That’s incredibly relatable, especially after lockdown, where I experienced this exact sensation.
    Each track is very replayable, something I can’t say about every TøP song. Vessel may be a wonderful album that tackles a lot of real problems like suicide, but for that same reason I’m not itching to listen to something like “Guns for Hands” again. It feels wrong to jam to that. Scaled and Icy doesn’t have that problem, even with a deeper song like “Redecorate.”
    Scaled and Icy feels like the perfect palate cleanser. It’s sense of fun is unparalleled; combine that with unique instrumental identity makes this a great album to listen to anytime, all the time.    … Expand
  4. Kitsuda
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    I truly enjoyed that 80's style music is gives off, I listen to it almost everyday. The music style is truly a unique one, almost 80's like yet not and has a "pop" to it at the same time.
  5. Crypticghost
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really good album I find it very underrated from the fans obviously not as good as trench or blurryface but the first single shy away Ticks every box a great retro song that gives you the chills Saturday and choker being the next singles are great no changes is a great flashback to fairly local similar sound with great falsettos redecorate is so underrated a brilliant final song to the album… Expand
  6. Ignatioss
    May 22, 2021
    0
    Easily their worst and most disappointing album. Despite an amazing trench album in 2018. This more pop oriented album doesn’t have the right TOP energy and has only a couple of good songs such as shy away. Some songs are just atrocious such as choker and Saturday. Overall super sad to see such a downgrade from trench.
  7. Jolien
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    My favourite album of them! Singalong songs, brilliant following up of the song on the album. No need to shuffle nor skip!
  8. zophfia
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    My first reaction listening to this album was “wtf am I listening to?” “Is that really a tøp album?”. I took me a time to get used to it, cause it wasn’t something I was expecting from Tyler and Josh. I believe everybody has specific songs that make you feel absolutely delighted. I have a few songs that makes me feel like that, and some of them are from this album. Redecorate is one of myMy first reaction listening to this album was “wtf am I listening to?” “Is that really a tøp album?”. I took me a time to get used to it, cause it wasn’t something I was expecting from Tyler and Josh. I believe everybody has specific songs that make you feel absolutely delighted. I have a few songs that makes me feel like that, and some of them are from this album. Redecorate is one of my favorites songs of all times. I feel like I’m transcending every time I listen to that chorus. Such a happy album, it gives you a feeling I can’t properly explain. Twenty One Pilots don’t stay in a comfort zone, they are innovation, and this album proves that. Can’t wait to see what else they have for us (especially after The Outside music video)… Expand
  9. thegamingfoo
    Jul 10, 2022
    6
    The album is good but compared to the others it is bad. it just feels more like a first album compared to their real first album.
  10. WestoReviews
    Jun 19, 2022
    3
    I've been a fan of TOP for a while and my favorite record is Trench, I was very excited for the release of Scaled And Icy. But i was very disappointed on my first listen, it was a very boring album in my eyes and I enjoyed no songs on it, after about 3 months I really wanted to try the album again to see if I was just not hearing things right. I came back and I liked the songs, No Chances,I've been a fan of TOP for a while and my favorite record is Trench, I was very excited for the release of Scaled And Icy. But i was very disappointed on my first listen, it was a very boring album in my eyes and I enjoyed no songs on it, after about 3 months I really wanted to try the album again to see if I was just not hearing things right. I came back and I liked the songs, No Chances, and Good Day, but that was it. Overall sounds like the epitome of millennial-pop… Expand
  11. frostydog23
    May 8, 2022
    8
    Although not as great as their other albums, Scaled and Icy is worth a listen. The hidden lore is a great touch
  12. Nickkk2003
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    The singles are the best on the album, especially Shy Away. And so the album is weaker than the previous ones. I hope they bring back the old sound with the next album.
  13. KrillerBomb
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    For sure their most feel-good album and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, especially in these trying times. Favorite's are "Shy Away", "Redecorate" and "Never Take It."
  14. garfield7081
    Mar 26, 2022
    7
    took its time to grow on me, but still a disappointing addition to twenty one pilot's discography. top's previous albums had variety and took risks that could harm their mainstream reputation, making two of rock's finest albums in recent memory. however, this album takes close to no risks at all, (almost) every song sounds like safe radio "pool-party-esque" music. as i said previously,took its time to grow on me, but still a disappointing addition to twenty one pilot's discography. top's previous albums had variety and took risks that could harm their mainstream reputation, making two of rock's finest albums in recent memory. however, this album takes close to no risks at all, (almost) every song sounds like safe radio "pool-party-esque" music. as i said previously, this album did grow on me, but i wouldn't feel comfortable giving it anything higher than a 7 at the very most.

    best song: mulberry street

    worst song: no chances    … Expand
  15. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    The album is a shift in TOP style which may seem a downgrade when skipping the entire lore part. The songs simply feel nice, but lack the "soul" of Twenty One Pilots. Some of the songs, like No Chances and Redecorate are top-tier and convey the essence of the band. When adding the lore, the album gains a lot, but it has to be emphasised that a small part of TOP listeners will actuallyThe album is a shift in TOP style which may seem a downgrade when skipping the entire lore part. The songs simply feel nice, but lack the "soul" of Twenty One Pilots. Some of the songs, like No Chances and Redecorate are top-tier and convey the essence of the band. When adding the lore, the album gains a lot, but it has to be emphasised that a small part of TOP listeners will actually explore the songs' deeper meaning.… Expand
  16. sodovich
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    A beautiful and expressive experience, as personal as ever, makes me wanna cry in masterpieces like Redecorate. Simply amazing.
  17. Guitrox
    May 22, 2021
    10
    A great way to get back on track, bringing a smooth, happy, relaxed and experimental album
  18. PrizzBeam1
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    I finally wrote this after six months because I had to come to terms. Scaled And Icy is not a good album. It's arguable that this is a complete sellout by a band that saved and changed my life at age 14, and the best live concert I've ever been to. I admit my bias here. I loved Trench- its their best album and its immaculate, full of feeling and emotion. Even though I may not love theirI finally wrote this after six months because I had to come to terms. Scaled And Icy is not a good album. It's arguable that this is a complete sellout by a band that saved and changed my life at age 14, and the best live concert I've ever been to. I admit my bias here. I loved Trench- its their best album and its immaculate, full of feeling and emotion. Even though I may not love their earlier albums as much as I used to, Trench is still a 10/10 for me. Scaled And Icy, outside of a few tracks, sounds uninspired, poorly produced, and for the first time for Twenty One Pilots, lacking direction. Where do I begin? The Elton John ripoff Mulberry Street? The try hard gangster No Chances? The horrific camp singalong Bounce Man? The cheap and chintzy sounding The Outside? The vapid lyrics of Saturday? Sigh...

    But then how is this a 5/10 rather than something even lower? Well, there are some great songs on here. Shy Away is great, sounds like what The Killers tried to pull off on their album Wonderful Wonderful but it's even more fleshed out here. Choker has a hell of a chorus, and Paul Meany, part of what made Trench so amazing, comes back on Redecorate and pulls off one of Twenty One Pilots' darkest and most brooding songs to date. Never Take It may come off as generic radio rock, but I enjoy it. Formidable is sweet, even if the lyrics leave some stuff to be desired.
    Favorite track- Shy Away
    Worst track- Bounce Man    … Expand
  19. Fezco
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Este fue un álbum muy diferente, aún asi, no le quita sus vibras anteriores, sin duda, es un álbum muy bueno, y espero a que ganen algún premio por este álbum, muy bueno.
  20. vesselloc
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    incrível, superam as minhas expectativas com essa inovação deles, parabéns twenty one pilots
  21. TOOLfan
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    Bad music!
    Bad text!
    Bad vocals!
    Uncomparable to previous albums.
    I really hate it!
  22. SelectInsect44
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Despite it's propaganda (which I believe it must mean something in Tyler's emotions), I absolutely love this album. Bounce Man is so happy and gave a smile to my face, but No Chances and Redecorate both got me in the brink to tears, they're super emotional. Choker is full of synths, but Mulberry Street is an acoustic, piano-driven songs. No Chances and Redecorate are definitely myDespite it's propaganda (which I believe it must mean something in Tyler's emotions), I absolutely love this album. Bounce Man is so happy and gave a smile to my face, but No Chances and Redecorate both got me in the brink to tears, they're super emotional. Choker is full of synths, but Mulberry Street is an acoustic, piano-driven songs. No Chances and Redecorate are definitely my favorites, since my favorite album is Blurryface and these songs have big Blurryface vibes. Overall, a great album, I said it before… Expand
  23. ILikeToBreathe
    Sep 11, 2021
    6
    Ass.

    The album is ass. The album is ass. The album is ass. The album is ass.
  24. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  25. OdeToMusic
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Obviously it's not Trench, but it's a masterpiece in terms of musicality. They managed to sound like Elton and Gorillaz in the same album. I loved it.
    Fav track: No chances
    Least fav track: Bounce man
  26. petejo88
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    I want to point out how juvenile and unprofessional No Ripcord's review is. being an utter ass in music is not gonna grant you any attention
  27. kennice
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    A little different from the rest of the albums but I thoroughly enjoy listening to it. great work. yet another masterpiece
  28. Ori14
    Jul 23, 2021
    6
    the weakest release by TOP so far. a little bit disappointed but still cute. favorite tracks: good day, the outside .
  29. Edgar_XD
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Ok, hay que dejar en claro que esto es un producto intermedio
    Y creo que en eso cumple su funcion, no es ni en broma lo mejor que han echo pero se nota calidad de composicion al rededor del album en canciones como No Chances, Bounce Man, Formidable y The Outside
    Espero con ansias el siguiente album que sera mucho mas solido y elaborado, mientras ranto Scaled And Icy deja un buen sabor de    Ok, hay que dejar en claro que esto es un producto intermedio
    Y creo que en eso cumple su funcion, no es ni en broma lo mejor que han echo pero se nota calidad de composicion al rededor del album en canciones como No Chances, Bounce Man, Formidable y The Outside
    Espero con ansias el siguiente album que sera mucho mas solido y elaborado, mientras ranto Scaled And Icy deja un buen sabor de boca como un album de paso    … Expand
  30. caszztro
    Jul 6, 2021
    9
    As a clikkie, I am definitely not disappointed. It is not their best album, but this has some of their best songs ever. Amazing album
  31. GamePlayer77
    Jul 4, 2021
    6
    Twenty One Pilots attempts a happier, more colorful tone on Scaled and Icy. It doesn't go too well. A handful of the tracks are either ruined by production or vocals.

    FAV TRACK: Shy Away
    LEAST FAV TRACK: Formidable
  32. EcoWindd
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Though it may not reach the heights of Trench, Scaled And Icy is still one of the best rock albums of the 2000s and definitely deserves a spot in that category, every song on this record is good, and taking into account the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have to say that Tyler Joseph really outdid himself on this. Trench is better, but Scaled And Icy is still extremely well made.
  33. BlackEncounter
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    It's kind of there but not there.

    The flavor used in this music is variant. From gorgeous synthetic instruments to rugged funk guitars and undisputed grooves. I can deny that I like the album but unfortunately, I liked the bass notes used in most of the songs on the "Trench" album, due to the fact that these note melodies are both nostalgic and unforgettable. I was expecting better bass    It's kind of there but not there.

    The flavor used in this music is variant. From gorgeous synthetic instruments to rugged funk guitars and undisputed grooves. I can deny that I like the album but unfortunately, I liked the bass notes used in most of the songs on the "Trench" album, due to the fact that these note melodies are both nostalgic and unforgettable. I was expecting better bass tunes on this album, but this one focus more on the type of funk guitar music only.    … Expand
  34. RaynerCS
    Jun 16, 2021
    6
    Eu já não esperava muito mesmo
    Melhores faixas
    -Shy Away
    -Saturday
    -Mulberry Streets
  35. Okrrr
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GOOD album not the best of the band, And this very underrated deserves more recognition for the lyrics… Expand
  36. Dunsweet21
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Os meninos realmente conseguiram mudar sua sonoridade nesse magnífico álbum.
  37. SpoopyEduardo
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    The new sound may be jarring to some which is understandable but they are not bad songs. The lore behind the album and purpose of it makes it all the better. The way the album takes a quick turn on the last 2 songs is beautifully made a poetic. I love twenty one pilots one of their best work
  38. Kemg703
    Jun 2, 2021
    5
    A different direction for top for sure, definitely going to be mixed reactions to it. As a long time fan after a few listens, some songs grew on me but overall its a bit disappointing when compared to previous albums. I probably wouldn't have given it so many listens had it not been the band it was.

    Best song is good day or mulberry St for me. Worst song by a mile is Saturday I'm actually    A different direction for top for sure, definitely going to be mixed reactions to it. As a long time fan after a few listens, some songs grew on me but overall its a bit disappointing when compared to previous albums. I probably wouldn't have given it so many listens had it not been the band it was.

    Best song is good day or mulberry St for me. Worst song by a mile is Saturday I'm actually even shocked they put that out.    … Expand
  39. Curipomasmpaul
    Jun 1, 2021
    1
    The lyrics its ok, but all song are the same,its not Twenty One Pilot, Im a fan, i like the album if that made from another artist but its Top, de sounds are so repetitive and compare this with trench or vessel or blurryface, its drastical diferent but not for a good way, i know that music needs to evolution but thats shi*
  40. ndog1365
    Jun 1, 2021
    0
    This album is the most generic pop rock album I've heard in a while. While every song is a completely different version. Of pop and rock, the band cannot seem to do anything interesting with the music and lyrics. I am a die heard fan of Twenty One Poilets, but this album is the first album of theirs I didn't enjoy. All of the songs on this album are forgettable (even the songs I don'tThis album is the most generic pop rock album I've heard in a while. While every song is a completely different version. Of pop and rock, the band cannot seem to do anything interesting with the music and lyrics. I am a die heard fan of Twenty One Poilets, but this album is the first album of theirs I didn't enjoy. All of the songs on this album are forgettable (even the songs I don't hate). I really hope that this band I hold so close to my heart makes something more interesting next time. I know that this band has the talent and creativity to make better.… Expand
  41. noyan
    May 29, 2021
    0
    how tf can you love this album. If you rate it thinking about other top albums its worse than zero.
    stupid cartoon songs
    zero creativity
    zero emotions
  42. Muhamm
    May 29, 2021
    10
    They did it again top can pull off any genre.
    They are kings ngl of the music industry
  43. ViolaS
    May 28, 2021
    9
    I was a bit wary about this album, because I was worried it will be 'Trench 2' and I never listened to the whole Trench... I didn't even 'hate' it, I was just indifferent.

    This one is the exact opposite - it's really addictive. I love the bright, catchy music, sometimes juxtaposed with lyrics, I love how it makes you pay attention to the 'story'. It's not perfect, but it's very clear    I was a bit wary about this album, because I was worried it will be 'Trench 2' and I never listened to the whole Trench... I didn't even 'hate' it, I was just indifferent.

    This one is the exact opposite - it's really addictive. I love the bright, catchy music, sometimes juxtaposed with lyrics, I love how it makes you pay attention to the 'story'. It's not perfect, but it's very clear they had a vision, they knew what and why they wanted to do here - and imho they succeeded.    … Expand
  44. yahirrrr
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es increible, aunque no lo crean, el album tiene parte de la historia de trench y blurryface, si ven el livestream se daran cuenta, como dema censuran las canciones hasta llegar con el final del album, la verdad me parecio increible que la banda haya experimentado con otros generos y les haya salido muy bien… Expand
  45. CabelloUrie
    May 27, 2021
    10
    O álbum está perfeito, se você não gostou vai ouvir Stressed out e Ride.
  46. emilianomb07
    May 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum 100% disfrutable con ninguna canción mala, 0 skips, una gran mezcla, que para en las difíciles condiciones con las que se grabó, es simplemente una maravilla.… Expand
  47. AlessiDelPino
    May 26, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe Twenty One Pilots solidifies this aesthetic with the wording and the lyrics as well. I’ve seen many people disliking this new pop aspect with songs like “Saturday.” It may not be your favorite, however the band itself does not emphasize in capsule their sound based on their standards. I recommend listening first in order and then shuffle them out. You will understand the propaganda the world they’re displaying (DEMA). And the million theories they have about this topic makes the album interesting. Personal favorites are: Mulberry Street, Good Day, Redecorate, Shy Away and Saturday. Reconsider that this album is somewhat different to previous ones, but don’t discredit the effort and work put into it. A really nice album with some skips (The Outside and Never Take It personally speaking). Let’s learn to appreciate every artists’ work without whining about it.… Expand
  48. Guepardo
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns deles, simplesmente sensacional
  49. Seamless
    May 26, 2021
    3
    As a long time TOP fan I can say with certainty that this is their weakest release so far. The only few stand out tracks are Shy Away, Redecorate and Bounce Man to an extent. All the sounds here are sounds that either TOP has explored before, like on Vessel, or sounds that have been blatantly ripped off from other artists. Almost every song has the same basic, upbeat feel to it with theAs a long time TOP fan I can say with certainty that this is their weakest release so far. The only few stand out tracks are Shy Away, Redecorate and Bounce Man to an extent. All the sounds here are sounds that either TOP has explored before, like on Vessel, or sounds that have been blatantly ripped off from other artists. Almost every song has the same basic, upbeat feel to it with the only two outliers being the last two tracks. This album was honestly difficult to get through… Expand
  50. Niick_15
    May 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum Scaled and Icy está marcando uma nova etapa da carreira de ambos os membros de Twenty One Pilots, com música good vibes, porém com o corpo de música estilo Tyler Joseph, como é o caso de Good Day e Choker que destacam bem, em teoria, as inseguranças do cantor. Este álbum como os outros, mistura vários tipos de gênero musicais de pop a rock e funcionou. É um álbum contagiante, com letras que ficam na cabeça como Shy Away, Mulberry Street, The Outside e Saturday. Never Take It e Bounce Man são dois estilos de música que ajudam a caracterizar a nova etapa da banda, com letras simples e bem importantes no quesito história de Trench, o álbum de 2018 da banda. No Chances é a penúltima faixa do álbum e dá arrepios só de ouvir o coro do refrão, essa faixa também interliga na história de Dema. Formidable, oitava faixa de Scaled and Icy é uma das músicas mais fofas, se me permitem, pois em teoria, é bom enfatizar isso, Tyler fala de sua gratidão por algo ou alguém, alguns fãs acham que é sobre Josh Dun, seu melhor amigo e baterista da banda. Ela tem uma melodia muito reconfortante e bonita. Agora Redecorate, a última faixa do álbum. Ela é baseada na história de um amigo, de Tyler Joseph, que perdeu um filho. A letra é bem tocante como a história na qual foi baseada, para mim é uma das melhores músicas do álbum e como última faixa, ela cumpriu o seu papel. Scaled and Icy é um álbum necessário que merece reconhecimento. Se você ouviu apenas algumas faixas e desistiu por não gostar, experimente ouvir e olhar por uma outra perspectiva, vendo a letra e a sentindo, tenho certeza que ela irá tocar você como todo o álbum tocou muitas pessoas.… Expand
  51. arthurmendes4
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Álbum em boa construção.
    Temos um crescimento gradual em todas as faixas, começando com GOOD DAY que apesar dos acordes e melodias alegres, trás um letra pesada. Até finalizar com No chance e Redecorate que e a cara do Twenty one pilots.
  52. Swagmoney101
    May 21, 2021
    10
    A fun new direction for Twenty One Pilots that ties into the lore that they have been so dedicated to constructing.
  53. homekat
    May 25, 2021
    3
    "Propaganda" or not, this album consists of boring watered-down radio hits that function best as background music at Old Navy. Trench was fantastic. This is severely disappointing. I understand the lore, but that doesn't change the fact that every song is tired and uninspired millennial-pop that cannot hold a candle to Trench, let alone any of their other albums. Even Blurryface is far"Propaganda" or not, this album consists of boring watered-down radio hits that function best as background music at Old Navy. Trench was fantastic. This is severely disappointing. I understand the lore, but that doesn't change the fact that every song is tired and uninspired millennial-pop that cannot hold a candle to Trench, let alone any of their other albums. Even Blurryface is far more interesting than this. Hopefully the next album actually expands on Trench in a more mature and realized way.… Expand
  54. lauany
    May 24, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é muito viciante e diverso, o propósito era encher nosso dia de cor e funcionou muito, a maneira como ele te vicia em sentir boas vibrações é incrível, sem dúvidas um dos meus favoritos do ano.
  55. jesuscnt
    May 25, 2021
    10
    iconic and serving quality music as always, they're experimenting a lot and that what makes them a great band
  56. sammiconger
    May 25, 2021
    10
    They're back, and quite honestly, better than ever. As a true fan of this band since 2014, Scaled and Icy exceeded my expectations and THEN some. Upbeat, while reminiscent of their classic, signature sound, this album explores sonically and lyrically, Tyler Joseph's words pouring through from this mind onto paper into the song. Sonically, this album is more upbeat than Trench orThey're back, and quite honestly, better than ever. As a true fan of this band since 2014, Scaled and Icy exceeded my expectations and THEN some. Upbeat, while reminiscent of their classic, signature sound, this album explores sonically and lyrically, Tyler Joseph's words pouring through from this mind onto paper into the song. Sonically, this album is more upbeat than Trench or Blurryface. Yet, it's not necessarily sound different from their 2013 album, Vessel, which also had upbeat tunes such as "Migraine", "Holding onto You", "The Run and Go", etc. This shouldn't be a surprise for most fans, yet there is different opinions spread across the internet. I saw a Tik Tok with their new song "Bounce Man" playing in the background with text on screen reading: "I miss when Tyler was depressed." - Not only is that extremely rude & tone-deaf, it's completely missing the point. And not only is it rude, ignorant, and tone deaf, it's also not true. Tyler still writes in this album about matters that matter most to him, and he does it in a seamless way. A lot of said they "sold out" but it's simply not true. All I'm saying is, no matter what you opinions are of this album, I believe it deserves to be recognized as a beautiful, fun, sonically interesting piece of art. Fan of them forever & always. |-/

    Favorites: The Outside; Formidable; Choker; Mulberry Street    … Expand
  57. analuizwpgo
    May 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a new era and i love it! brand new ideas all coming from the brains inside dema. hopefully they will get out of there… Expand
  58. JordanJ93
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Great Album! With catchy songs like Saturday and Mulberry Street to classic sounding songs like Choker and my personal favorite, Redecorate. This album has something for everyone!
  59. Patrickx
    May 25, 2021
    2
    Huge disappointment.
    This album is unbelievably bland, boring and uncreative. There’s like two good songs on it, the rest is pure garbage. And I also don’t care for the story Twenty One Pilots’ albums try to tell. The most important thing is the music, which is really, really bad.
  60. DaviBroxa
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Impressionante como eles nunca erram, seguindo uma narrativa mais light se comparando aos outros albums, realmente nos impressiona toda a mudança no estilo musical mas nunca deixando de ser unico.
    È um album pra familia ouvir em um churrasco no dmingo, simplesmente incrivel, simplesmente twenty one pilots
  61. lucois10
    May 24, 2021
    9
    É um bom álbum mas ao contrário dos outros dois últimos (Trench e Blurryface) tem poucas músicas que te prendem. A banda parece ter apostado em um novo ritmo e estética nessa nova era que pode não agradar todo mundo. Gostei muito das faixas “No Chances”, “Redecorate” e dos singles Shy Away e Choker as outras músicas gostei com menor intensidade mas também são boas.
  62. Pedroai
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Such a good album and brings a good vibe, the production is good and full, worthy of twenty one pilots
  63. sctattum
    May 24, 2021
    6
    After the beast of an album that was Trench, no one can fault Twenty One Pilots for having a tough time formulating as cohesive of an album that delivers the same quality, power, and emotional depth. While all the tracks are technically 'good' songs (there's nothing 'wrong' with them, per se), Scaled and Icy is just... bland. The songs are so safe, generic, and poppy. While soundingAfter the beast of an album that was Trench, no one can fault Twenty One Pilots for having a tough time formulating as cohesive of an album that delivers the same quality, power, and emotional depth. While all the tracks are technically 'good' songs (there's nothing 'wrong' with them, per se), Scaled and Icy is just... bland. The songs are so safe, generic, and poppy. While sounding polished and pristine in production value, the lyrics lack Joseph's usual reflective depth, they lack the raw grit of previous songs like My Blood, Lane Boy, etc. Worse yet, most of the melodies are forgettable. After my FIRST listen-throughs of both Blurryface and Trench, I remembered a good chunk of the tunes, and found myself singing them that same day. I hardly remember anything from Scaled and Icy without listening back to it. No doubt, the clique is going to love any song this band drops, that's just how the fanbase is. And hey, as a fan of Joseph, I'm happy he's arrived at a happier place and that the change came out in his music. But in time I think people will see this album as a safe plateau the band came to rest on instead of continuing to pioneer the mountain of alternative rock they'd conquered with Trench.… Expand
  64. Jeffjeffjeff
    May 24, 2021
    8
    Now with all the negative reviews I’ve been seeing all around the place it seems like fans are not appreciating that Tyler Joseph is actually happy . With this new album it changes from their normally dark themes to mostly very happy songs , which again I see fans don’t like but in my opinion it’s definitely needed . And yes it’s not as well built as their albums like trench or blurryfaceNow with all the negative reviews I’ve been seeing all around the place it seems like fans are not appreciating that Tyler Joseph is actually happy . With this new album it changes from their normally dark themes to mostly very happy songs , which again I see fans don’t like but in my opinion it’s definitely needed . And yes it’s not as well built as their albums like trench or blurryface but it doesn’t mean it isn’t as good , I thoroughly enjoyed this album and it’s just what I needed during are mad situation .… Expand
  65. guimatt
    May 24, 2021
    7
    this is a solid album, cohesive songs that works well with one another. but at the same time that fits good lyricism and songwriting, it doesn't push any boundaries, is another good pop rock album.
  66. nekyo
    May 23, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A solid 5. I mean, I'm a huge top fan, but this record is undoubtedly (for me) their worst performance. I understand they're trying exploring new genres, but this didn't come out as expected. It sometimes feels like it's not them, like when I first listened to Shy Away, I thought I was listening to The Drums or some indie band. Then songs like Saturday, I thought it was a brighter version of Avicii or David Guetta, or Mulberry Street and Bounce Man which are commercial pop anthems. From Vessel/RAB, which was a huge start point for what their career was leading to, to Blurryface, an album that established their road, finally to Trench, their best record. After developing 3 great works in a row the fence is set higher, but I don't think Scaled and Icy made it. The way they almost debugged the rap verses and hip hop vibes was really strange for me because their previous album was almost full of these. Nevertheless, the production was still amazing, and I'd save songs like Choker, The Outside and Redecorate (although I don't know if that's an unpopular opinion) just because they were the most similar to what I was expecting. This is just a review for the music, I believe their concept story will go further with this album.… Expand
  67. Nerowolf
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Album exelente, uma vibe totalmente nova e diferente sem abrir mão da mais alta qualidade nas músicas.
  68. arianee
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Awesome! While at first, the tone of this album feels much lighter than Trench, the lyrics are not light. I completely disagree with those who say it is glossier version of their music. It’s not. The upbeat sound combined with lyrics that are a reflection of the issues and challenges the world has faced for more than a year, gives tremendous depth to this album. I believe it is some ofAwesome! While at first, the tone of this album feels much lighter than Trench, the lyrics are not light. I completely disagree with those who say it is glossier version of their music. It’s not. The upbeat sound combined with lyrics that are a reflection of the issues and challenges the world has faced for more than a year, gives tremendous depth to this album. I believe it is some of their best work.… Expand
  69. NanoBy1
    May 21, 2021
    9
    At the first listen, while I liked a lot of it, I wasn't sure what to think. But after a couple more listens, this is a very solid record. While it's much more poppy them Trench, arguably it's never much poppies then Vessel or Blurryface. But (besides Saturday perhaps), dark undertones run throughout this album, making it an even more interesting lyrically on repeat listens. The album hasAt the first listen, while I liked a lot of it, I wasn't sure what to think. But after a couple more listens, this is a very solid record. While it's much more poppy them Trench, arguably it's never much poppies then Vessel or Blurryface. But (besides Saturday perhaps), dark undertones run throughout this album, making it an even more interesting lyrically on repeat listens. The album has a very tight musical style, it features more tight rhythms as oppossed to the more spacey layers on Trench. I love it.… Expand
  70. BlurryMEX
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Excellent album musically and conceptually, it confirms the theory that Twenty One Pilots is constantly evolving and creating.
  71. valseire
    May 23, 2021
    10
    An album that goes back to the roots, truly scaled back and isolated. Touches so many topics with so many different sounds but while maintaining the same flow throughout. Addictive, not my favorite at first but is now easily one of my favorite albums of all time. It is so honest.
  72. GabirobaLadeira
    May 23, 2021
    10
    This is the best Twenty One Pilots album until now. It's completely dancing, optimistic, good vibes experience. Just love it
  73. Thomas06
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Love the songs, the more i listen to it the more i like it. If i chould i whould rate it 100/69. I love TØP and i love this albums mysteries in DEMA. GJ TØP
  74. shashank30204
    May 22, 2021
    10
    wonderful album. A very catchy and well produced album. Love it so much. it's and absolute banger
  75. Buntybabku
    May 22, 2021
    10
    great work by the Ohio duo.Totaly different from their previous albums but it totally delivers
  76. Dionysus14
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es excelente, twenty one pilots sigue marcando lo que es su esencia, no puedes decir que "cambiaron" cuando ellos nunca han tenido un género específico, ni tampoco decir que es malo, porque realmente cada canción tiene un lugar en este album y es perfecto aún así tenga 11 canciones, se siente también ir canción tras cancion que quieres bailarlas todas. Opino que jamás podríaEste álbum es excelente, twenty one pilots sigue marcando lo que es su esencia, no puedes decir que "cambiaron" cuando ellos nunca han tenido un género específico, ni tampoco decir que es malo, porque realmente cada canción tiene un lugar en este album y es perfecto aún así tenga 11 canciones, se siente también ir canción tras cancion que quieres bailarlas todas. Opino que jamás podría darle skip a alguna cancion, y merece una calificación excelente.… Expand
  77. iamoliveirz
    May 22, 2021
    10
    apenas uma obra de arte, não tem nem oque falar de ruim disso, e se falarem que tem, estao mentindo
  78. Redwasabee
    May 22, 2021
    9
    the Livestream experience just made me love this album even more! The way twenty one pilots mature sonically and lyrically just amazes me.
  79. EVERLEDIS
    May 22, 2021
    10
    ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ
  80. Gemely
    May 22, 2021
    10
    A magnificent album, with new sounds and a new era, even though this album has a different tint than the previous ones with pop and indie touches, you still feel the essence of Twenty one Pilots that only true fans will be able to feel, the lyrics are powerful, each song has a different sound and the production is on another higher level, In short, an excellent album that follows the storyA magnificent album, with new sounds and a new era, even though this album has a different tint than the previous ones with pop and indie touches, you still feel the essence of Twenty one Pilots that only true fans will be able to feel, the lyrics are powerful, each song has a different sound and the production is on another higher level, In short, an excellent album that follows the story line posed in Blurryface and Trench about Dema and the bishops. A big hit from Tyler and Josh when making this album.… Expand
  81. alexzomber05
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Brillante, tranquilo y relajante serian las palabras con las que describiría este nuevo album y aunque encuentre algunas canciones que no me logren atrapar, la verdad es que la mayoría de ellas me gustaron mucho y las disfrute.
  82. Mijail
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, all the songs sounds very interesting and the lyrics are too, really enjoy a lot this album. I recommend it
  83. maxxie1227
    May 22, 2021
    10
    x Eu realmente não entendo da onde vem o argumento do álbum fraco. Entendo o pessoal que não gosta, principalmente por virem do blurryface e trench (inclusive eu estranhei trench quando saiu), mas fraco? Pelo amor dos bispos. Ouve a melodia le as letras disfarçadas mdss do céu fraco onde?????? Agora se a vertente da onde veio vocês não curtem daí tudo bem é questão de gosto e ninguém forçax Eu realmente não entendo da onde vem o argumento do álbum fraco. Entendo o pessoal que não gosta, principalmente por virem do blurryface e trench (inclusive eu estranhei trench quando saiu), mas fraco? Pelo amor dos bispos. Ouve a melodia le as letras disfarçadas mdss do céu fraco onde?????? Agora se a vertente da onde veio vocês não curtem daí tudo bem é questão de gosto e ninguém força a gostar. Até porque do self-titled pro vessel é extremamente divergente, assim como de vessel pra blurryface e do blurryface pra trench. E eu não sei da onde vocês tiram que não parece top tb. Nada parece top até eles criarem algo totalmente diferente e daí tcharammmm isso é twenty one pilots. E pra concluir entendo e respeito o pessoal que não gostou e afins a pegada dançante mas quando vejo algum tipo de comentário depreciando como se fosse uma obra mal feita ou fraca ou que não parece top vsf é querer muito forçar a barra porque não saiu um blurryface 2.0… Expand
  84. e1kc_
    May 22, 2021
    10
    this album is so good, the music, the vibes, the aesthetic, all of them is good!!
  85. duda_
    May 22, 2021
    10
    é impressionante que eles conseguiram mudar tanto o estilo de um álbum para o outro, trench um álbum extremamente pesado e nem um pouco de pop, para o scaled and icy um álbum pop e uma era super colorida, mesmo nunca perdendo sua essência
  86. Ah_lex
    May 22, 2021
    10
    after more than a year of pandemic we can finally breathe in peace. That feeling of hope and freedom is exactly what the album gives us. In a charismatic way he pulls us to dance and sing along. A delight.
  87. Sammylmj
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Eles conseguem inovar sem perder a identidade nem sair da narrativa, são gênios, especialmente tyler joseph
  88. ffravs
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Great album, fun, bright but it gets even better when you know the meaning behind it. Keep in mind that its not supposed to sound like twenty one pilots
  89. Norb95
    May 22, 2021
    10
    A truly wonderful follow-up to Trench. As always, a fantastic array of sounds. From the Bon Jovi-esque Never Take it, to the Elton John inspired Good Day, this album keeps you on your toes. The Outside, Redecorate and Shy Away stand out as the album's strongest tracks- all are at very least nice to listen to.
  90. Kens116
    May 22, 2021
    0
    This album is addictive.
    Top production.
    Top songwriting.
    Most of the songs can be released as a single.
    Sounds like we will be listening to this for years to come.
  91. EDSC65
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Este album me enseña que TØP no esta clavado con un solo estilo y que sea lo que ellos hagan, se notara tan propio que lo hace escucharse perfecto! 10/10
  92. louisstructure
    May 22, 2021
    7
    Scaled and Icy does have its lackluster moments, but it is an overall fun and bright record with some hidden lyrics that are in traditional Twenty One Pilots fashion. It's certainly different from their other albums, and that will drive a decent amount of TOP's fanbase away from it, but it is ultimately still a good sound.
  93. normanfgabriel
    May 21, 2021
    6
    cute. nothing more. very pop rock, nice lyrics, good to play at ambient whitout paying so much atention.
  94. gabizoka
    May 21, 2021
    0
    depois do bop blurryface seguido do queridinho trench eles realmente se perderam e fizeram essa miséria de álbum sem sal
  95. AnakSentolop
    May 21, 2021
    7
    "Sunny", "bright", and "colourful" are perfect words to describe Scaled and Icy. However, lack of flow and variation of production are the flaws of this album. There are no songs that can be a big hit, like Stressed Out and Ride from Blurryface and Jumpsuit from Trench. But, I highly recommend you a hidden gem in this album. A track called "Never Take It". It gives 90s rock vibes.
  96. Davi20052003
    May 21, 2021
    10
    É impressionante como esses caras são bons!!!! Conseguiram mudar de um ritmo pesado e forte (trench) pra um ritmo leve e "feliz" em Scaled and icy sem perder a essência da banda. Confesso que achava que ia ser um álbum genérico de pop, mas não!!!! Esse álbum só mostra que tem sim várias formas de se reinventar, e Twenty one pilots fez isso muito bem.
  97. luizfilipe
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Leve, bem produzido, com mensagens fortes e super bem escrito. Tyler Joseph e Josh Dun nunca decepcionam! No Chances e Redecorate são as maiores do álbum!
  98. Mushirock
    May 21, 2021
    7
    Probably not their best work. It did not top trench. But i still dig it. It still feels like old twenty one pilots.
    Although some tracks like bounce man really dumbs it Down
  99. pplalo2001
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Un álbum un tanto diferente a lo que TOP nos ha dado, pero mantiene la esencia de la banda, y es increíble! Ritmos muy buenos, y letras características de dicha banda. Hay momentos flojos pero no restan para nada al álbum. Brillante!
  100. AIaska
    May 21, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a cop-out. It's generic, unthoughtful, and forgettable. Trench schooled this album.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Rolling Stone
    Jun 2, 2021
    50
    Like a Maroon 5 with some vulnerability beneath the pop sheen. [Jun 2021, p.77]
  2. No Ripcord
    May 24, 2021
    40
    Given how much effort twenty one pilots give into their presentation, it's genuinely surprising how uninteresting Scaled and Icy sounds on the surface. ... The music itself sounds so limiting and faceless.
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  3. Glide Magazine
    May 24, 2021
    80
    It is hard to predict how faithful Twenty-one pilots fans will react. Regardless, given the time spent by Joseph and Dun on this record, this record is a triumph that marks a maturity that now eclipses their previous albums.
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