"Scaled and Icy" - Twenty One Pilots Review
Columbus based pop-rock group Twenty One Pilots released their new full-length album Scaled and Icy on May 21st, 2021. Before I get into these reviews, I need to preface this by saying I've been a fan since Vessel came out in 2013. While they have gone through many stylistic changes since then, this might be the most drastic difference between two albums. 2018's Trench was more in the realm of rap/rock. This album could easily be described as pop-rock. Let the record show, I have not had time to listen multiple times nor have I been able to analyze lyrics. Anyways, let's get into the songs. Good Day The opening track of this album sets a pretty solid tone for the rest of it. It's upbeat, poppy, happy sounding. Now, I know Twenty One Pilots is notorious for hiding sad or dark meanings behind happy songs, but I don't know if this is one of those cases. It's a strong opener, though. I liked the majority of it, but I know this album is going to be an ...