{"id":5333,"date":"2024-02-28T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/parsons\/?p=5333"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:01:26","slug":"arachnophonia-twenty-one-pilots-blurryface-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/parsons\/2024\/02\/arachnophonia-twenty-one-pilots-blurryface-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Arachnophonia: Twenty One Pilots “Blurryface”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> Arachnophonia<\/a> (\u201cArachno\u201d = spider \/ \u201c-phonia\u201d = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library<\/a>\u2018s collection.<\/p>\n

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question<\/a> or to additional relevant<\/a> information from<\/a> around the web<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s installment of Arachnophonia<\/a> is by student assistant Yangyue (class of 2024) and features Blurryface<\/strong> by Twenty One Pilots<\/a>. Thanks, Yangyue!<\/em><\/p>\n

Twenty One Pilots<\/a><\/p>\n

Blurryface<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Twenty<\/a><\/p>\n

While Blurryface<\/a><\/em> has never been my favorite album by Twenty One Pilots<\/a>, \u201cStressed Out<\/a>,\u201d the first song I heard from this album, holds a special place for me as it introduced me to the group. <\/p>\n

Originally a band, Twenty One Pilots is now a duo. \u201cHeathens<\/a>\u201d is probably their most well-known song, released as the lead single from the motion picture soundtrack to the DC Comics film Suicide Squad<\/a><\/em> (2016). The album dives into themes of insecurity, anxiety, and self-doubt, personified by the character of Blurryface, representing the darker aspects of the human psyche. Each track feels like a window into the singer’s inner turmoil, with hits like “Stressed Out” capturing the universal feeling of pressure to succeed while longing for simpler times. The album<\/a> blends genres like pop, hip-hop, and alternative rock.<\/p>\n

Though some people, including fans, may criticize Blurryface<\/a><\/em> for its commercial success and mainstream appeal, its widespread popularity shows its ability to connect with listeners on a profound level, addressing universal themes of insecurity and self-doubt in a relatable way. However, I believe that other tracks like \u201cLane Boy<\/a>\u201d and \u201cThe Judge<\/a>\u201d deserve the same appreciation as the most popular singles. I listened to them a lot when I was stressed out in high school.<\/p>\n