What makes Scaled and Icy by Twenty One Pilots notable?

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its immediate commercial impact. It was also notable for being recorded remotely, reflecting the constraints of the pandemic, while receiving generally positive reviews for its uplifting sound and lyrical themes. Scaled and Icy is Twenty One Pilots' sixth studio album, released during a period of global upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the critical and commercial success of their previous release, Trench (2018), this album marks a shift towards brighter sounds and themes of optimism amidst uncertainty.

Who is Scaled and Icy for?

Scaled and Icy works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening flow, uplifting melodies for resilience and headphone detail hunting moments.

How many songs are on Scaled and Icy?

Scaled and Icy has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Scaled and Icy

Twenty One Pilots · 2021

37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie pop · pop rock

A vibrant blend of upbeat melodies and introspective lyrics that capture resilience in uncertain times.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo listening flow
uplifting melodies for resilience
headphone detail hunting moments
for morning motivation
playful anthems with introspective depth

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek longer, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Themes: pandemic resilience· self-empowerment anthems· bright sonic landscapes
Career context: Scaled and Icy is Twenty One Pilots' sixth studio album, released during a period of global upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the critical and commercial success of their previous release, Trench (2018), this album marks a shift towards brighter sounds and themes of optimism amidst uncertainty.
Stylistic neighbors: Panic! at the Disco· Fall Out Boy· Imagine Dragons