Despite the intensity of some of the lyrics, when one focuses strictly on the music, it's a party. Joseph struggles with his demons throughout - fear and anxiety seep through "The Judge," while the conflict rages on "Doubt" and self-doubt and regret plague "Polarize" - until catharsis is achieved on "Goner," where Joseph sings "I've got two faces/Blurry's the one I'm not." It's an emotional ride buoyed by a constantly shifting sonic palette. Keeping with the "blurryface" threat, this album is darker and, despite the addictively catchy nature of the music, more serious. While its predecessor, Vessel, hinted at the fearless experimental side of the duo - which also includes drummer Josh Dun - it was ultimately more precious and innocent. In addition to the hit singles "Ride" and "Stressed Out" - which tackle millennial angst and relatable life struggles - Blurryface is packed with self-aware lyrics, clever observations, and deep introspection. They're all included on Blurryface, where abrupt stylistic changes are exciting without being jarring. Reggae and dub, industrial and drum'n'bass, indie rock and rap. Named after the menacing character that represents the negative in vocalist Tyler Joseph's life, Blurryface is a genre-blending grab bag of styles that sounds like a soundtrack from multiple artists.
Grappling with the forces of dark and light that rage within, Twenty One Pilots make inner turmoil sound thrilling on their sophomore major-label LP, Blurryface.
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