What makes My Blood by Twenty One Pilots notable?

The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's continued popularity following their previous commercial success. It further solidified their influence in the alternative music scene, addressing themes of mental health and personal struggle that resonated widely with fans and critics alike. My Blood is the fifth studio album by Twenty One Pilots, released in 2018 as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album, Blurryface. At this point, the band had achieved significant mainstream success, evidenced by their Grammy Award win in 2017, and were looking to explore deeper personal themes while maintaining their genre-blending sound.

How many songs are on My Blood?

My Blood has 4 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

My Blood

Twenty One Pilots · 2018

13 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of alternative rock and hip-hop, layered with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Blood — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of familial bonds and loyalty, revealing vulnerability amidst an upbeat melody.
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Jumpsuit — Opening the album with a powerful surge of energy, this track blends urgent instrumentals with reflective lyrics about finding safety in chaos.
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Nico and the Niners — This song creatively intertwines narrative storytelling with a catchy chorus, exploring identity and resistance against societal pressures.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines engaging melodies with introspective lyrics, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

The first track, 'My Blood', features a steady build-up with layered vocals and instrumentation that gradually intensifies.
The lyrics across the tracks often explore themes of loyalty and support, with a conversational delivery that invites listener engagement.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Continues the band's evolution following their acclaimed album, showcasing artistic growth.
Themes: mental health struggles· loyalty in adversity· post-fame anxiety
Career context: My Blood is the fifth studio album by Twenty One Pilots, released in 2018 as a follow-up to their critically acclaimed album, Blurryface. At this point, the band had achieved significant mainstream success, evidenced by their Grammy Award win in 2017, and were looking to explore deeper personal themes while maintaining their genre-blending sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Panic! at the Disco· Fall Out Boy· Imagine Dragons