21 Pilots - Blurry Face - RCK286

Blurryface is the fourth studio album by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, released on May 17, 2015, through Fueled by Ramen. It marked a significant turning point in the band's career, propelling them into mainstream success.The Pop Song Professor+7Wikipedia+7Twenty One Pilots Wiki+7

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🎵 Album Overview

• Release Date: May 17, 2015

• Label: Fueled by Ramen

• Length: 52:23

• Genres: Alternative rock, electropop, indie pop, reggae

• Producers: Mike Crossey, Mike Elizondo, Ricky Reed, Tim Anderson

• Recording Studios: Various locations including Los Angeles, California; Grove City, Ohio; and London, UKWikipedia

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🎶 Tracklist Highlights

The album comprises 14 tracks, blending various musical styles. Notable songs include:

1. Heavydirtysoul

2. Stressed Out

3. Ride

4. Fairly Local

5. Tear in My Heart

6. Lane Boy

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"Stressed Out" and "Ride" achieved significant chart success, both reaching the top five on the US Billboard Hot 100. The New Yorker+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2

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🧠 Concept and Themes

The album introduces Blurryface, a character created by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph to personify his insecurities and self-doubt. This alter ego is central to the album's narrative, exploring themes of mental health, anxiety, and the struggle for self-identity. The lyric "My name is Blurryface and I care what you think" from "Stressed Out" encapsulates this concept. 

Additionally, the album cover features nine circles, each representing a different song and corresponding insecurity, symbolizing the multifaceted nature of personal struggles. 

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📈 Commercial Success

• Billboard 200: Debuted at No. 1

• RIAA Certification: First album in the digital era where every track achieved at least Gold status

• Sales: Over 6 million copies sold in the United States as of December 2024 

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🎤 Live Performances

In live shows, Tyler Joseph often dons black paint on his hands and neck to embody the Blurryface persona, visually representing the internal battles depicted in the album. AP 

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🔄 Legacy and Continuation

Blurryface initiated a conceptual narrative that continued through subsequent albums: Trench (2018), Scaled and Icy (2021), and Clancy (2024). The upcoming album Breach, set for release in September 2025, is intended to conclude this thematic series.