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Monday, May 18, 2015
Album Review: Twenty One Pilots' "Blurryface"
BY LIV SLABY
Twenty One Pilots is back and bolder than ever with their new album "Blurryface", out May 19 from Fueled By Ramen. Although "Vessel" speaks of hope, "Blurryface" shows Tyler Joseph facing his demons head-on. He has spoken about the immensity of his insecurities and why he feels that it helps to give them a face and a name, and the character Blurryface is referenced several times on the album. "Blurryface" has caused quite the buzz in the online community after its leak on May 10. Responses were very positive as fans embraced the band's expansion into new frontiers of music.
After finding a solid niche in indie pop on "Vessel", it sounds like the duo is either trying to find their sound again or showcasing their musical diversity on this album. "Blurryface" is a mishmash of rap, pop, indie, and a reggae flair. Although this shows Twenty One Pilots' functionality in many facets of music, the lack of a clear "sound" leaves the album with little direction and makes it hard to listen to straight down.
However, the success is in the concept of the album. The character of Blurryface is an original idea and something that everyone can relate to. It's clear that the album is cathartic for Joseph, providing an outlet for his darkest feelings. With these themes often come a darker sound, evident in "Fairly Local" and "Stressed Out". The lyrics are full of pure honesty and nothing is veiled, which gives the album an intimate side. Listening to "Blurryface" feels like being inside Joseph's mind for an hour.
Standout tracks include "Tear In My Heart", "The Judge", and "Hometown", which show Twenty One Pilots at their best with an upbeat pop sound and lyrics with a poetic honesty that could only come from one band. "Blurryface" is definitely worth the listen, but it's safe to say we haven't seen the best Twenty One Pilots has to offer yet.
You can buy "Blurryface" on iTunes here.
Twenty One Pilots is back and bolder than ever with their new album "Blurryface", out May 19 from Fueled By Ramen. Although "Vessel" speaks of hope, "Blurryface" shows Tyler Joseph facing his demons head-on. He has spoken about the immensity of his insecurities and why he feels that it helps to give them a face and a name, and the character Blurryface is referenced several times on the album. "Blurryface" has caused quite the buzz in the online community after its leak on May 10. Responses were very positive as fans embraced the band's expansion into new frontiers of music.
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| Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph for their upcoming Blurryface Tour |
However, the success is in the concept of the album. The character of Blurryface is an original idea and something that everyone can relate to. It's clear that the album is cathartic for Joseph, providing an outlet for his darkest feelings. With these themes often come a darker sound, evident in "Fairly Local" and "Stressed Out". The lyrics are full of pure honesty and nothing is veiled, which gives the album an intimate side. Listening to "Blurryface" feels like being inside Joseph's mind for an hour.
Standout tracks include "Tear In My Heart", "The Judge", and "Hometown", which show Twenty One Pilots at their best with an upbeat pop sound and lyrics with a poetic honesty that could only come from one band. "Blurryface" is definitely worth the listen, but it's safe to say we haven't seen the best Twenty One Pilots has to offer yet.
You can buy "Blurryface" on iTunes here.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
New Song: "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots
A quick run through
By Marielou Obdeijn
In the video clip for this song we can see singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun riding around their hometown on tricycles At first it is only Tyler, but after picking Josh up at his house they ride around together. Particular for this video is that they have filmed inside the houses where both band members grew up. The first shot of them being inside is filmed inside Josh’s house, and the second shot inside the bedroom Tyler used to share with his brother.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Album Review: Future Hearts
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BY LIV SLABY
I think I’ve found a new soundtrack to my adolescence. In a collection of songs that all seem meant to be played while driving late at night with the windows down, All Time Low recaptures a youthful sound in their sixth album, "Future Hearts".
I think I’ve found a new soundtrack to my adolescence. In a collection of songs that all seem meant to be played while driving late at night with the windows down, All Time Low recaptures a youthful sound in their sixth album, "Future Hearts".
Friday, April 3, 2015
Album Review: Madness
BY RACHEL UNGOS
Most people out there will agree that Sleeping with Sirens’ last studio album, “Feel” was a flop. As the release of “Madness” grew nearer, even my own skepticism rose.
However, the group’s release is, in my opinion, a success!
While many of us were waiting on the up-beat power anthems that Sleeping with
Sirens has delivered us before a la If
You Can’t Hang, what Madness provides is
just as good.
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