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Blurryface
Studio album by
Twenty One Pilots
ReleasedMay 17, 2015 (2015-05-17)
Recorded2014–2015
Studio
  • Serenity West Recording (Hollywood, Los Angeles)
  • Epic Recording Studios (Hollywood, Los Angeles)
  • Can Am Recording (Tarzana, California)
  • Sonic Lounge Studios (Grove City, Ohio)
  • Livingston Studios (London, UK)
  • Werewolf Heart Recording (Los Angeles, California)
Genre
Length52:23
LabelFueled by Ramen
Producer
Twenty One Pilots chronology
Vessel
(2013) 		Blurryface
(2015) 		Trench
(2018)
Singles from Blurryface
  1. "Fairly Local"
    Released: March 17, 2015
  2. "Tear in My Heart"
    Released: April 6, 2015
  3. "Stressed Out"
    Released: April 28, 2015
  4. "Lane Boy"
    Released: May 4, 2015
  5. "Ride"
    Released: April 16, 2016[1]
  6. "Heavydirtysoul"
    Released: December 9, 2016[2]

Blurryface is the fourth studio album by the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. It was released on May 17, 2015, through Fueled by Ramen. Lyrically, the album incorporates themes of mental health, insecurity, doubt, and religion. It contains the hit singles "Stressed Out" and "Ride", both of which reached the top-five on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Blurryface was well received by critics, who complimented its themes and musical diversity. It is considered to be the band's breakthrough album, becoming their first release to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album sold over 1.5 million copies in the United States as of April 2017.[3] In 2018, Blurryface became the first album in the digital era to have every track receive at least a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.[4][5] On May 15, 2019, it reached the milestone of being on the Billboard 200 chart for four consecutive years, never leaving the chart up until that point.[6] It is also one of the most-streamed albums of all time.

Background and recording

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Twenty One Pilots at Brixton Academy, London in 2016

Following the release of their third studio album Vessel, the band toured extensively in support of the album worldwide.[7] While on tour the band had a portable recording studio that allowed them to lay down ideas.[8]

"Heavydirtysoul", "Fairly Local", "Tear in My Heart", "Lane Boy" and "Doubt" were recorded with producer Ricky Reed at Serenity West Recording in Hollywood, California. "Stressed Out", "Polarize", "Hometown" and "Not Today" were recorded with producer Mike Elizondo at Can Am in Tarzana, California. "Ride" was recorded with Reed at Sonic Lounge Studios in Grove City, Ohio. "The Judge" was recorded with producer Mike Crossey at Livingston Studios in London. "We Don't Believe What's on TV" and "Goner" were recorded with Reed at Paramount Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. "Message Man" was recorded with Tim Anderson at Werewolf Heart in Los Angeles, California. The album was mixed by Neal Avron, with assistance from Scott Skrzynski, at The Casita in Hollywood, California. The album was mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound in New York City.[9]

Title and artwork

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Typeface logo of Blurryface, which features a horizontal line overlapping it

The album is named after a character the band created called Blurryface. According to Joseph, he "represents all the things that I as an individual, but also everyone around, are insecure about."[10] Joseph wears black paint on his hands and neck during his live shows and music videos for the album, to represent Blurryface, saying: "Very dramatic, I know, but it helps me get into that character."[11]

Art direction and design was done by Brandon Rike, Mark Eshleman (of Reel Bear Media), and Virgilio Tzaj.[9] Rob Gold was the art manager, while Josh Skubel was in charge of packaging production.[9] Jabari Jacobs provided photography.[9] On his blog, Rike mentions the different feel of the artwork compared to that of Vessel and how the red on Blurryface is "the color of passion, violence, and anger", although the band is famous for their content being open to interpretation.[12]

Release

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On March 17, 2015, the band announced the album's title, track listing and release date.[13] The band's fans crashed their website attempting to pre-order the album.[14] The lead single "Fairly Local" was released on the same day, accompanied by a music video which premiered on the official Fueled by Ramen YouTube channel.[15] On February 3, 2017, the band released the music video for "Heavydirtysoul", which was uploaded as audio only in 2015, and released as a single on December 9, 2016.[16]

On April 6, the band released the second single of the album, "Tear in My Heart", with an official music video released through YouTube.[17] "Tear in My Heart" was released to radio on April 14, 2015.[18] The third single, "Stressed Out", was released on April 28[19][20] alongside a music video.[21] On May 4, 2015, the band posted a YouTube video streaming the audio of the album's sixth track, "Lane Boy",[22] and released "Ride" seven days later through the same media;[23] both were also singles, being released on May 4 and 12, respectively.[24][25] Between May 11 and 14, the band toured the UK.[26] The music video for "Ride" was released on May 14.[27]

On May 19, 2015, the duo performed at the iHeartRadio Theater LA in Burbank, CA, to celebrate the album's release. The concert was live streamed on iHeartRadio's website.[28]

Composition

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Blurryface is primarily an alternative hip-hop,[29] alternative rock,[30] electropop,[29] indie pop,[29] and reggae[31] album with influences and elements of hip hop,[32] rock,[32] pop,[32] dub,[33] industrial,[33] drum and bass,[33] indie rock,[33] dubstep,[34] pop-punk,[35] EDM,[35] and jungle.[34]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic80/100[36]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[33]
Alternative PressStarStarStarStarHalf star[34]
All Things Loud8.5/10[37]
The Austin ChronicleStarStarStar[38]
BillboardStarStarStar[39]
Cleveland.comB[40]
Kerrang!4/5[41]
Rolling Stone AustraliaStarStarStar[42]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[43]

Blurryface received positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from music critics, the album has received an average score of 80, based on 5 reviews, signifying "generally favorable reviews".[36] Garrett Kamps of Billboard hailed the album as a "hot mess (in a good way)", but gave it a mixed review, saying that Blurryface "doesn't quite reach the heights of Vessel".[39]

Sputnikmusic and Alternative Press gave Blurryface favorable reviews, with the latter being the more positive. Their critic, Jason Pettigrew, described the album as "wonderful" and hailed the band's mix of genres in their songs, highlighting "Ride", "Polarize", "Message Man", "Tear in My Heart", "We Don't Believe What's on TV", "Goner" and "Lane Boy" in his review.[34]

Accolades

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The album was ranked at number one in Alternative Press's "10 Essential Records of 2015" list.[44] Jason Pettigrew of Alternative Press wrote that the band combined "hip-hop vistas, tinges of reggae, everyman pop, furious electronic urgency and bellicose sadness into an impossibly cohesive record".[44] The album was included at number 2 on Rock Sound's top 50 releases of 2015 list.[45] Blurryface won the category "Album Of The Year" at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards.[46] The album also won the category of "Top Rock Album" at the Billboard Music Awards.[47]

Commercial performance

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Blurryface debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, earning 147,000 album-equivalent units (134,000 pure album sales) in the United States in its first week, making it Twenty One Pilots' highest-charting album, tied with their eighth album Breach (2025), and marking the band's highest opening week in the US until Trench (2018).[48] The group also made their first appearance on the UK top 40 with Blurryface debuting at number 14 and later peaking at number 5 in September 2016, becoming their first top 10 on the UK albums charts.[49] By November 2015, the album sold 500,000 copies worldwide.[50] The following month, it was announced the album's US sales was over 505,000 copies.[51] By January 2016, the album had sold 592,000 copies in the US.[52] Two months later, the album's US sales had risen to 753,000 copies.[53] By the end of March, the album's US sales stood at 792,000.[54] By mid-June, the album had sold 924,000 copies,[55] and over 1 million by late July.[56] By the end of the year, the album had sold over 1.2 million copies in the US.[57] It was the eighth best-selling album of 2016 with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide that year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.[58] As of April 2017, it has sold over 1.5 million copies domestically in the US.[3] The album has been certified gold in Canada and triple platinum in the US.[59] As of October 2018, the album earned 3.74 million equivalent album units, of which 1.7 million are in traditional album sales in the United States.[60] In 2018, the album became the first non-compilation project to have every song certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[61]

As of October 2018, the album has sold 394,727 copies in the United Kingdom and 6.5 million copies worldwide.[62]

In January 2025, it was revealed that the album lands at #40 on Billboard's "Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century" list.[63]

In April 2025, an unreleased demo of "Doubt", the album's eighth track, gained popularity on social media platform TikTok. After noticing that it went viral, the group released the demo on streaming platforms and added it to the setlist of the Clancy World Tour.[64][65]

Tours

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See also: Emotional Roadshow World Tour
Drummer Josh Dun performing in his signature Blurryface-era outfit in 2016, specifically used during the Blurryface Tour and Emotional Roadshow World Tour.

Twenty One Pilots had their first international tour supporting Blurryface in 2015, titled Blurryface Tour, which consisted of 113 shows worldwide. The tour began on May 11, 2015, in Glasgow, Scotland, and concluded on May 7, 2016, in Bunbury, Australia. Echosmith and Finish Ticket opened for the North American leg of the tour,[66] while South African Jeremy Loops[67] and Canadian Coleman Hell[68] opened for the European and Canadian shows, respectively. Two shows on the tour were recorded at Fox Oakland Theatre and later released as a television special and limited edition vinyl titled Blurryface Live.

Twenty One Pilots began the Emotional Roadshow World Tour in 2016, which also focused mainly on the Blurryface album and character. On October 26, 2015, the tour was announced with North American dates starting in Cincinnati, Ohio, going through New York City, New York.[69] On May 9, 2016, more tour dates were announced, including a second North American leg and dates in Europe and Oceania.[70] Consisting of 123 shows, the tour began on May 31, 2016, in Cincinnati, and concluded on June 25, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio.[71] In total, the band performed 236 shows in support of the album.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Tyler Joseph.

Blurryface track listing
No.TitleProducerLength
1."Heavydirtysoul"
3:55
2."Stressed Out"
3:22
3."Ride"
3:35
4."Fairly Local"
3:27
5."Tear in My Heart"
3:08
6."Lane Boy"
4:13
7."The Judge"
4:58
8."Doubt"
3:11
9."Polarize"
  • Elizondo
  • Joseph[a]
3:47
10."We Don't Believe What's on TV"
2:57
11."Message Man"
4:00
12."Hometown"
  • Elizondo
  • Joseph[a]
3:55
13."Not Today"
  • Elizondo
  • Joseph[a]
3:58
14."Goner"
3:57
Total length:52:23
Japanese edition bonus tracks[72]
No.TitleProducerLength
15."Guns for Hands"
4:30
16."Lovely"
4:18
Total length:57:19
Limited edition CD bonus track[73]
No.TitleProducerLength
1."Heathens"
  • Elizondo
  • Wells
  • Joseph[a]
3:15
Total length:55:39

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

Personnel

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All credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[74][75]

Twenty One Pilots

  • Tyler Joseph – lead & backing vocals (all tracks), programming (1–6, 8–9, 12), piano (tracks 1, 5–7, 12–14), keyboards (tracks 2, 5, 9, 12), organs (track 3), ukulele (tracks 7 and 10), Hammond organ (track 7), synths (track 7), gang vocals (track 7), guitar (track 5), synth bass (track 9)
  • Josh Dun – drums (tracks 1–7, 10, 12–14), electronic drums (tracks 4, 6, 8, 9, 11), percussion (track 7), backing vocals (tracks 5, 7, 13)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Blurryface
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[153] Platinum 70,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[154] Platinum 15,000*
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[155] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[156] 6× Platinum 480,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[157] 2× Platinum 40,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[158] Platinum 200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[159] Platinum 50,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[160] Platinum+Gold 90,000‡
Netherlands (NVPI)[161] Platinum 37,200‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[162] 4× Platinum 60,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[163] Gold 15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[164] 3× Platinum 60,000‡
Singapore (RIAS)[165] Gold 5,000*
Sweden (GLF)[166] Gold 20,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[167] Platinum 20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[168] 2× Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[59] 6× Platinum 6,000,000[169]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for Blurryface
Country Date
Australia[170] May 15, 2015
Germany
Japan
Ireland
Netherlands
Finland May 16, 2015
Denmark
France
Poland
United Kingdom
Europe May 17, 2015
Canada
United States
South Korea May 19, 2015

See also

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References

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Blurryface is the fourth studio by the American musical duo , released on May 17, 2015, through the record label . The album derives its title from a fictional invented by to embody his insecurities, doubts, and negative thoughts, which is visually represented in the artwork and performances by black paint on his neck and hands. Featuring a genre-blending sound that incorporates elements of , pop, hip-hop, , and electronic music, Blurryface explores themes of struggles, self-doubt, and the pressure to conform. The album consists of 14 tracks, including standout singles "Stressed Out," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Ride," which reached number five. Other notable songs include "Tear in My Heart" and "Lane Boy," blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics that address personal turmoil. Produced primarily by Mike Elizondo alongside the band and collaborators such as Ricky Reed, and recorded primarily in Los Angeles, the record marked a significant evolution from their previous album Vessel, expanding their fanbase through viral music videos and dynamic live performances. Commercially, Blurryface debuted at number one on the chart, becoming the duo's first chart-topping and earning 147,000 album-equivalent units (including 134,000 pure sales) in its first week. It has since been certified 6× platinum by the RIAA as of 2024, remained on the for over 350 weeks as of mid-2025, and amassed more than 15 billion streams worldwide, coinciding with its 10th anniversary . Every track has achieved at least certification by the RIAA, a rare feat making it the first in the digital era to accomplish this. The success propelled to global stardom, leading to the extensive Blurryface Tour and influencing their subsequent conceptual storytelling in later works.

Development

Background

Following the breakthrough success of their 2013 album Vessel, which propelled to wider recognition and an intensive touring schedule, the duo of and experienced significant physical and mental exhaustion. The relentless pace of performances led to Dun suffering muscle fatigue from drumming, while Joseph required medical treatment for vocal strain, highlighting the toll of constant travel and shows. This period of burnout shifted their creative focus toward exploring struggles, as the band sought to address personal vulnerabilities in a more direct manner. During a period of relative downtime in 2014, developed the "Blurryface" persona as a symbolic embodiment of his deepest insecurities and anxieties, drawing from experiences rooted in and self-doubt. Unlike fictional alter egos in other artists' work, such as Eminem's Slim Shady, Blurryface served as a transparent representation of Joseph's internal conflicts, allowing him to externalize and confront these issues through . This character became the conceptual core of the album, reflecting a desire to connect authentically with listeners facing similar emotional challenges. The album's origins were influenced by the band's earlier self-released works, including their 2011 EP Regional at Best, which established their genre-blending style of , hip-hop, and electronic elements. Joseph and Dun aimed to evolve this foundation by incorporating broader sonic diversity, capturing the eclectic listening habits of their generation without adhering to industry expectations. This approach emphasized creative freedom and genuine expression over commercial formulas. Songwriting for Blurryface began in Joseph's home studio in 2014, where he prioritized raw emotional honesty in crafting lyrics and melodies. Joseph has described this process as intensely personal, stating, "I would rather just die than fake a song," underscoring the album's commitment to unfiltered vulnerability as a means of processing and sharing mental health themes. These initial sessions laid the groundwork for an album that would transform the band's career while resonating deeply with fans.

Recording

The recording sessions for Blurryface took place from late to early across various studios including Serenity West Recording in Hollywood, Can Am Recorders in Tarzana, Paramount Recording Studios in Hollywood, Sonic Lounge Studios in , and Livingston Studios in , . These locations facilitated a focused production phase following initial songwriting efforts conducted primarily on the road during the band's Vessel tour, where and utilized the rear lounge of their tour bus as an improvised studio space. A key collaborator was producer , whom Joseph contacted due to his established reputation in hip-hop and pop production; Elizondo, a protégé of known for work with on albums like and pop-leaning projects with artists such as and , handled several tracks including "Stressed Out," "The Judge," and "Polarize." Joseph explained the album's central "Blurryface" character concept to Elizondo during sessions for "Stressed Out," highlighting how the producer's input helped refine the track's introspective tone. Other producers involved were , , and Tim Anderson, each contributing to specific songs based on their strengths in pop, , and electronic elements, respectively. During production, employed vocal layering techniques to enhance his rap verses, creating dense, rhythmic textures on songs like "" and "," while Dun experimented with live drum recordings to integrate organic percussion alongside electronic beats, aiming to bridge the album's hybrid soundscape. The process presented challenges in balancing these electronic and acoustic components, as the band sought to maintain raw energy amid polished production without losing the intimacy of their live performances. The sessions allowed time for iterative refinements across the 14 tracks.

Title and artwork

Title

The title Blurryface originates from frontman Tyler Joseph's conceptualization of an embodying his personal insecurities, which he first publicly described in early 2015 as a way to personify the internal struggles with self-doubt and societal expectations that permeate the album's themes. Joseph explained that he assigned the name "Blurryface" to these negative attributes during the creative process, viewing them as elusive elements of the self that one constantly battles, often hidden from the outside world. This persona emerged as Joseph grappled with feelings of inadequacy, particularly regarding his creative output and public perception, transforming abstract anxieties into a tangible character to explore . The decision to name the album after this character was intentional, aiming to centralize the narrative around personifying these insecurities rather than using more generic working titles like "Blurry Face," which had initially considered during songwriting and recording sessions in 2014. By adopting Blurryface as the title, sought to make the album's exploration of and external pressures more relatable and symbolic, evolving the concept from personal introspection to a broader commentary on universal human experiences. In press materials surrounding the release, Joseph further described Blurryface as an indistinct entity that metaphorically "takes over" during moments of emotional , representing the suffocating influence of that can dominate one's thoughts and actions. This underscores the title's role in framing the album as a confrontation with an indistinct yet overpowering force, symbolically represented in the artwork through patterns and motifs.

Artwork

The artwork for Blurryface was created by art director Brandon Rike in close collaboration with and the label team during early 2015. Drawing from Joseph's conceptualization of Blurryface as a deceptive embodying personal insecurities, the adopted a stark black-and-white palette accented by red to evoke a sense of minimalist unease and , reminiscent of horror aesthetics that conceal deeper layers. Rike described the process as an "in-depth, honest, and layered observation of the concepts behind the record," emphasizing versatility for both static packaging and dynamic merchandise applications. The features a background overlaid with intricate white geometric patterns forming the band's rebranded —consisting of a intersected by a horizontal line (|-/)—alongside nine circular motifs in and white. These elements symbolize the multifaceted nature of Blurryface, with the circles interpreted by fans as representations of individual or specific fears addressed in the , though Rike noted they collectively form a "tapestry" reflecting the record's thematic diversity. The hue, as Rike explained, signifies "passion, , and ," shifting from the band's prior color scheme to underscore the character's antagonistic presence. for promotional elements tied to the artwork was handled by Jabari Jacobs, capturing Joseph's poses that aligned with the visual identity. Packaging details enhance the symbolic depth, with red accents on the spine, disc, and edges of the jewel case, creating a cohesive visual . The include a booklet covered in the pattern , featuring a transparent overlay of the Blurryface figure and die-cut holes aligned with the nine circles, allowing users to "peel back" layers for a tactile of and concealment. This interactive element mirrors Joseph's view of Blurryface as something that "draws you in, but only to pull you down," as shared with Rike during development. The artwork extends to the Blurryface persona's visual , where applies black paint to his hands and neck in promotional photos, , and live performances to depict the character's "takeover." confirmed this as a of incomplete control, representing how insecurities infiltrate his voice (neck) and creative output (hands), transforming everyday actions into a battle against self-doubt. Fan interpretations often expand on this, viewing the hand imagery as a literal grasp of turmoil, aligning with the album's exploration of emotional vulnerability.

Release and promotion

Release

Blurryface was released on May 17, 2015, through and Records. The album followed a digital pre-order campaign announced on March 17, 2015, which generated significant fan interest and led to high demand. Originally scheduled for May 19, the full album became available two days early via digital platforms like . The album was offered in multiple formats, including standard , double LP vinyl, and digital download. Regional deluxe editions, such as the Japanese version, included bonus tracks, while a demo of the track "" was released digitally on April 9, 2025, to commemorate the album's 10th anniversary, alongside a limited-edition merch collection and the Blurryface (10th Anniversary) Vinyl . Initial promotion centered on teasers from the band's @blurryface account, which posted cryptic messages and imagery starting in early 2015 to heighten anticipation. built on the momentum from ' previous album Vessel by prioritizing radio airplay for singles, helping to expand the duo's audience ahead of the full release. The "Fairly Local" debuted on radio in March 2015.

Singles

The lead single from Blurryface, "Fairly Local", was released on March 17, 2015, and marked ' first entry on the , where it peaked at number 78. This track served as an introduction to the album's themes, with the band promoting it through an official and initial radio adds on alternative stations to build anticipation ahead of the album's release. Subsequent singles followed a strategic rollout emphasizing radio airplay and digital streaming platforms. "Tear in My Heart" arrived on April 6, 2015, peaking at number 82 on the , supported by targeted adds to pop and alternative radio formats. "", released April 28, 2015, became the album's breakout hit, surging to number 2 on the through explosive streaming growth on and , alongside heavy rotation on mainstream and alternative radio, which propelled it to over 1 billion streams on by May 2017. "" was issued on May 4, 2015, focusing on alternative radio promotion, though it did not enter the , instead topping the Hot Rock Songs chart. "Ride", released September 15, 2015, continued the momentum with pop and adult contemporary radio pushes, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the album's major commercial successes. In 2016, the band issued "Heavydirtysoul" as a promotional single on December 9, with further radio and digital promotion extending into 2018 to sustain album interest, aligning with the tour cycle. By 2018, all Blurryface singles had achieved at least gold certifications from the RIAA, reflecting their enduring streaming and sales impact: "Fairly Local" (Gold), "Tear in My Heart" (Gold), "Stressed Out" (7× Platinum), "Lane Boy" (Platinum), "Ride" (4× Platinum), and "Heavydirtysoul" (Platinum). This milestone underscored the singles' role in driving the album's long-term chart dominance and cultural resonance. As of November 2025, certifications have increased, with "Stressed Out" at 14× Platinum (Diamond), "Ride" at 8× Platinum, and others at multi-platinum levels.

Music videos

The music videos for Blurryface visually extended the album's central persona of Blurryface, with often applying black paint to his neck and hands to symbolize insecurity and self-doubt, a motif that permeated the visuals alongside themes of mental struggle and identity. These videos, primarily directed by Reel Bear Media—a founded by Mark Eshleman, Joseph's brother-in-law—emphasized low-budget creativity and narrative depth, allowing substantial artistic control over direction and . This approach aligned with the band's of authenticity, contrasting industry norms by prioritizing , content over high-production spectacle. The lead single "Stressed Out," directed by Reel Bear Media and released on April 27, 2015, depicts and reenacting nostalgic childhood scenes in a suburban setting, including a toy car ride through miniature neighborhoods built from household items. The video explores themes of anxiety and for simpler times, with Blurryface's influence evident in Joseph's painted hands gripping a during a . It received widespread acclaim for its relatable portrayal of millennial pressures, amassing over 3 billion views on by January 2025, making it one of the platform's most-watched videos and a key driver of the album's breakthrough success. "Ride," also directed by Reel Bear Media and premiered on May 12, 2015, features performing amid a surreal where daylight rapidly cycles to night, evoking the fleeting of time and the search for purpose in life's journey. Joseph's vocals, captured in close-ups against the shifting backdrop, underscore the song's existential themes, with the video's minimalist effects highlighting vulnerability over elaborate sets. Critics praised its atmospheric simplicity and emotional resonance, noting how it reinforced Blurryface's introspective core, and it garnered hundreds of millions of views, solidifying the duo's visual style. "Lane Boy," released on July 20, 2015, and directed by Reel Bear Media with Joseph co-directing, critiques constraints through a formation of the duo and crew, overlaid with text decrying expectations like "They say, 'Stay in your lane, boy, lane boy'" and references to manufactured success. The video's raw, guerrilla-style filming in streets symbolizes rebellion against genre pigeonholing, aligning with the track's hip-hop-infused defiance. It was lauded for its bold commentary on artistic integrity, earning positive reception for empowering fans to embrace nonconformity and accumulating over 300 million views. The 2017 video for "Heavydirtysoul," directed by Andrew Donoho and released on February 3, 2017, portrays on a chaotic desert , with performing atop a moving vehicle amid hallucinatory sequences of pursuit and escape. This live-action narrative delves into battling inner turmoil, with Blurryface manifesting as a controlling force, culminating in a red-lit confrontation symbolizing self-liberation. Reception highlighted its cinematic energy and thematic depth, viewing it as a capstone to the album's lore, and it has exceeded 180 million views, appreciated for bridging Blurryface's personal battles with broader fan narratives.

Music and lyrics

Style and composition

Blurryface incorporates a diverse blend of genres, including alternative rock, hip-hop, reggae, electropop, and indie rock elements. Tracks like "Ride" and "Polarize" feature reggae rhythms inspired by dub production, while "Lane Boy" includes hip-hop verses over electronic beats. The album also draws from punk, dance, and pop influences, creating a boundary-dissolving sound that shifts unpredictably between styles across its tracks, such as reggae-lite transitions to pop-punk and EDM. Instrumentation emphasizes synthesized beats and heavy bass lines, particularly evident in "Polarize," alongside Josh Dun's dynamic drumming that drives the album's energetic pulse. Tyler Joseph frequently employs as a core element, complemented by in "" for a lighter, folk-inflected texture. Song structures vary throughout the album, ranging from conventional verse-chorus formats in "Tear in My Heart" to more experimental builds in "Goner," which escalates from subdued verses to an intense, climactic finale. Production techniques feature polished electronic arrangements with layered vocal effects, enhancing the genre shifts and maintaining a high-energy unpredictability within individual tracks.

Themes

The album Blurryface centers on the titular character as a personification of the artist's insecurities, embodying self-doubt and internal conflict that hinder personal growth and creativity. Frontman Tyler Joseph described Blurryface as "this character that I came up with that represents a certain level of insecurity," a figure that manifests in lyrics as an antagonistic force demanding attention and control. This motif is prominently explored in tracks like "Heavydirtysoul," where the narrator grapples with a burdened soul amid fears of death and existential pressure, pleading, "Can you save my heavydirtysoul?"—a cry that underscores the weight of unchecked insecurities. Similarly, "Doubt" delves into the paralysis of uncertainty, with Joseph voicing a desperate reliance on an external presence to counter self-sabotage, highlighting Blurryface's role as an ever-present inner critic. Lyrical content throughout Blurryface confronts various struggles, framing them as battles against pervasive emotional turmoil. Anxiety emerges vividly in "Stressed Out," where Joseph reflects on the loss of childhood innocence and the adult pressures that amplify worry, capturing a universal sense of unease about identity and achievement. Tracks like "Polarize" extend this to themes of and division, portraying the effort to align one's fragmented self against Blurryface's divisive influence, as in lines urging a choice between isolation and connection. The album reaches a raw intensity in "Goner," which confronts ideation through a frantic plea for rescue from overwhelming despair, emphasizing the isolation of mental anguish and the need for intervention. Religious and existential undertones infuse the narrative, drawing from Joseph's Christian background to explore as a counter to doubt and meaninglessness. In "Message Man," lyrics invoke a divine or accountability, warning against superficial judgments while affirming a deeper spiritual purpose, as Joseph has noted his shapes his creative output without overt proselytizing. This reflects broader existential questions about purpose and redemption, with Blurryface symbolizing the "fleshly desires" that conflict with spiritual aspirations. The album forms a conceptual arc progressing from confrontation to tentative resolution, using Blurryface as a narrative device to map the psyche's turmoil. Early tracks like "" and "" initiate direct clashes with insecurity, building tension through raw admissions of vulnerability. Later songs shift toward defiance and hope, as in "Polarize" and "Goner," suggesting a path to overcoming through acknowledgment and external support, a structure described as storytelling to "better understand... navigating your own psyche." This progression mirrors 's intent to empower listeners facing similar struggles, fostering a of resilience against persistent inner demons.

Reception

Critical reception

Blurryface received generally favorable reviews upon its release in , earning a score of 80 out of 100 based on five critic reviews. Critics frequently praised the album's emotional depth and genre versatility, highlighting Tyler Joseph's raw exploration of personal insecurities and the duo's blend of hip-hop, rock, , and electronic elements. Alternative Press awarded it 4.5 out of 5 stars, commending how the record ramps up influences and producers while laying bare Joseph's "metric ton of uncertainties and fears." Kerrang! gave it 4 out of 5 stars, appreciating the innovative sound and noting that "you don’t always need guitars to have a good time." Some reviewers offered mixed assessments, criticizing occasional and repetitiveness in the hip-hop-infused tracks. For instance, one critic described the production as "all over the place," though still acknowledging the duo's daring approach. Another pointed out that the album lacks the sharp edge of the band's prior work Vessel but remains engaging overall. The album's initial reception gained further momentum following the breakout success of "," which propelled Blurryface to widespread commercial and cultural prominence, solidifying its status as a breakthrough for .

Accolades

Blurryface and its singles received several notable awards and nominations, particularly from major organizations recognizing their commercial and artistic impact. At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017, the duo won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the single "Stressed Out". They were also nominated in the Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Song Written for Visual Media categories for "Heathens", a track associated with the Blurryface era. The album earned the Top Rock Album award at the , reflecting its dominance on rock charts during its debut year. Additionally, "Stressed Out" was nominated for Top Rock Song at the same . In 2017, received the Top Rock Artist honor at the . "Ride" was honored with an Award Winning Song accolade at the 2017 BMI Pop Awards for its high performance in airplay and streaming. In 2018, Blurryface became the first in the digital era to have every one of its tracks certified or higher by the RIAA, with the album itself reaching 3× Platinum status. As of May 2024, the album has been certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.

Commercial performance

Chart performance

Blurryface debuted at number one on the US chart dated June 6, 2015, earning 147,000 album-equivalent units in its first full week, which included 134,000 in traditional album sales. The album marked ' first chart-topping release and demonstrated strong initial fan support, propelled by pre-release buzz from singles like "Fairly Local." It maintained remarkable longevity, logging its 100th consecutive week on the in April 2017, rising to number 27 that week with 16,000 units. Internationally, Blurryface achieved notable peaks across several key markets, reflecting its global breakthrough. The album entered charts in mid-2015 and benefited from sustained streaming and sales growth in subsequent years.
Chart (2015–2017)Peak PositionSource
Albums (OCC)5https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/29091/
Australian Albums (ARIA)7https://bestsellingalbums.org/album/49504
Albums (RMNZ)2https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Twenty+One+Pilots&titel=Blurryface&cat=a
On Billboard's year-end tallies, Blurryface ranked number 31 in 2015, buoyed by its late-spring launch and accumulating hits, before climbing to number 6 in 2016 amid explosive popularity from tracks like "Stressed Out" and "Ride." For the decade, it secured number 12 on the decade-end chart (), underscoring its enduring commercial dominance in the rock genre.

Sales and certifications

In the United States, Blurryface had sold 1.5 million copies by April 2017. The album reached 4× Platinum certification from the RIAA in September 2022, representing 4 million units including streams and track sales. Worldwide, the album had sold 6.5 million copies by October 2018. By November 2025, Blurryface had amassed over 8.5 billion streams on , with every track certified Gold or higher by the RIAA—the first album in the digital era to achieve this milestone. Internationally, Blurryface earned 2× Platinum certification from the BPI in the , 5× Platinum from , and 2× Platinum from ARIA in . Post-2018 growth was bolstered by virality, including a demo version of "" that surged in popularity in early 2025, leading to its official release and renewed streaming spikes. The album's 10th anniversary reissue in 2025 contributed to further chart re-entries, including #9 on the UK Official Vinyl Albums Chart in July 2025 and #195 on the in June 2025.

Live performances

Blurryface Tour

The Blurryface Tour marked American musical duo ' inaugural major headlining world tour, undertaken to promote their fourth studio album, Blurryface, released on May 17, 2015. Announced on March 17, 2015, the tour began on May 11, 2015, at ABC2 in , , and encompassed an initial slate of 24 headline dates across and , concluding the first leg on October 29, 2015, at The Myth in . Subsequent extensions carried the tour through May 2016, resulting in 149 performances spanning , , , and , with venues ranging from intimate clubs like The Deaf Institute in Manchester, England, to large amphitheaters such as in . Setlists emphasized tracks from Blurryface, prominently featuring songs like "," "," "Ride," "," and "Tear in My Heart," alongside selections from prior albums including "" and "" from Vessel. Performances incorporated theatrical staging with large LED screens projecting abstract, thematic visuals aligned with the album's motifs of insecurity and identity, complemented by confetti bursts during upbeat numbers to heighten . The production's minimalist yet energetic aesthetic, often involving frontman interacting directly with crowds via elevated platforms and dives into the , underscored the duo's raw, confessional live style. Opening acts varied by leg, with supporting the North American dates, adding to the tour's vibrant atmosphere and exposing emerging talent to ' expanding fanbase. Sold-out shows at key venues, such as the in and the Greek Theatre in , demonstrated the duo's surging demand following Blurryface's breakthrough singles. The tour's rigorous schedule, blending high-stakes arenas with festival appearances like , amplified the album's cultural reach and solidified the band's reputation for immersive, emotionally charged concerts.

Emotional Roadshow World Tour

The Emotional Roadshow World Tour served as the primary promotional run for Twenty One Pilots' album Blurryface, commencing on May 31, 2016, at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, and concluding with a series of hometown shows in Columbus, Ohio, on June 25, 2017. Spanning 123 performances across North America, Europe, Oceania, Latin America, and Asia, the tour marked the duo's expansion into larger arena venues following the smaller-scale Blurryface Tour. It generated significant commercial success, grossing $26.8 million in 2016 from 98 reported shows, establishing it as the band's highest-earning outing to date at the time. Building on the theatrical elements of prior performances, the tour featured enhanced staging designed to immerse audiences in the Blurryface narrative, including a massive LED screen displaying high-definition animations depicting the album's titular character's influence. Multi-level setups incorporated a main stage with elevated platforms for keyboards and drums, alongside a satellite stage equipped with disco lights and psychedelic patterns for intimate segments. Pyrotechnics and interactive elements amplified the energy, such as Tyler Joseph's dramatic "disappearance" act into the crowd during transitions, evoking a magic show aesthetic tied to themes of insecurity and self-doubt central to Blurryface. A notable innovation was the use of a large red inflatable hamster ball for "Guns for Hands," symbolizing vulnerability, alongside confetti bursts and crowd-surfing drum solos that blended rock spectacle with personal storytelling. The setlist evolved throughout the tour to emphasize deeper cuts from Blurryface, shifting from initial heavy reliance on singles like "Stressed Out" and "Ride" to more narrative-driven sequences incorporating tracks such as "Doubt" and "Polarize." By mid-tour, "Goner" became a staple finale, performed in 116 shows with extended, cathartic builds that highlighted emotional release, often culminating in Joseph crowd-surfing while singing. Guest appearances added variety, including collaborations with openers like on reimagined Blurryface tracks during select North American dates. Covers such as Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" and House of Pain's "Jump Around" were integrated frequently, appearing in over 100 instances to bridge the duo's discography. The tour's closure during the "Tour de Columbus" residency underscored its role in wrapping the Blurryface era, with Joseph delivering onstage speeches reflecting on the album's representation of his mental health struggles, including anxiety and self-doubt personified as the red-wigged character. These final shows, held across five Columbus venues from June 21 to 25, 2017, featured symbolic gestures like intensified Blurryface imagery, signaling narrative resolution and gratitude to fans for supporting the journey through personal vulnerability. The production's scale and intimacy fostered a sense of communal , solidifying ' reputation for blending high-energy rock with introspective themes.

Content

Track listing

The standard edition of Blurryface consists of 14 tracks with a total runtime of 52:25. All tracks were written by Tyler Joseph.
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1"Heavydirtysoul"Ricky Reed3:55
2"Stressed Out"Mike Elizondo3:22
3"Ride"Ricky Reed3:35
4"Fairly Local"Ricky Reed3:27
5"Tear in My Heart"Ricky Reed3:09
6"Lane Boy"Ricky Reed4:13
7"The Judge"Mike Crossey4:58
8"Doubt"Ricky Reed3:12
9"Polarize"Mike Elizondo3:47
10"We Don't Believe What's on TV"Ricky Reed2:57
11"Message Man"Tim Anderson4:00
12"Hometown"Mike Elizondo3:55
13"Not Today"Mike Elizondo3:58
14"Goner"Ricky Reed3:57
The Japanese edition includes two bonus tracks: "" (4:33) and "Lovely" (4:18).

Personnel

' Blurryface features the core duo of and , with Joseph handling lead vocals, piano, ukulele, organ, keyboards, programming, bass, and serving as co-producer and executive producer, while Dun contributes drums, percussion, and backing vocals. Production duties were shared among several collaborators: produced tracks 2, 9, 12, and 13, also providing bass, guitar, keyboards, and synth bass; produced tracks 1, 3–6, 8, 10, and 14, contributing bass, programming, and additional vocals, in addition to serving as ; produced track 7; and Tim Anderson produced track 11. Executive production was overseen by Chris Woltman, , and Ricky Reed. Additional musicians include on backing vocals for track 8, David Moyer on tenor, alto, and and for track 13, and Danny T. Levin on , , and for track 13. Engineering was handled by Drew Kapner (tracks 1, 3–6, 8, 10, 14), Adam Hawkins (tracks 2, 9, 12, 13), Jonathan Gilmore (track 7), Chris Spilfogel (track 11), and Joe Viers (track 3), with assistant engineers Michael Peterson (tracks 1, 4, 6, 8), Alex Gruszecki (tracks 3–5), Brent Arrowood (tracks 2, 9, 12, 13), Victor Luevanos (tracks 10, 14), and Seth Perez (track 11). Mixing was led by , assisted by Scott Skrzynski. The album was mastered by at Sterling Sound. A&R coordination was provided by Pete Ganbarg. Artwork and design credits go to Brandon Rike, Reel Bear Media, and Virgilio Tzaj for art direction and design.

Legacy

Cultural impact

Blurryface marked a pioneering achievement in the digital music era as the first album to have every one of its 14 tracks certified by the RIAA, with certifications ranging from to multi-Platinum, underscoring its unprecedented commercial and cultural resonance. This milestone highlighted the album's role in demonstrating how genre-blending concept albums could thrive in streaming, influencing subsequent artists to explore vulnerability in pop and alternative music, including . The album's exploration of through the titular character—a of insecurities, doubt, and anxiety—fostered broader on these topics, with Tyler Joseph's openness encouraging fans to confront their own struggles. This approach mirrored techniques by externalizing inner conflicts, allowing listeners to separate themselves from their mental health challenges, and has been noted in therapeutic contexts for aiding emotional processing. By blending genres such as indie-pop, , rap, and electronic elements, Blurryface expanded the alt-pop landscape, inspiring experimental sounds in acts like and while promoting advocacy through relatable, narrative-driven lyrics. The album significantly grew the band's fan community, known as the Skeleton Clique, which originated on platforms like Tumblr and evolved into a dedicated global network sharing interpretations of the album's lore and themes. This passionate base, recognized for its high engagement through merchandise purchases and custom fan creations, amplified Blurryface's reach and sustained its relevance over a decade. From 2015 to 2025, Blurryface has been cited in discussions of millennial and Gen Z anxiety, with the "Stressed Out" emerging as a generational capturing , financial pressures, and the loss of childhood innocence amid adulthood's uncertainties. The track's lyrics, reflecting existential fears that persist rather than diminish with age, resonated widely, defining a cultural moment of shared vulnerability and influencing how addresses generational crises.

Reappraisal and later releases

In January 2025, ranked Blurryface at number 41 on its list of the Top Albums of the 21st Century (2000–2024), recognizing its sustained chart presence with over 350 total weeks on the as of November 2025, including re-entries such as #192 in October 2025, and its lasting cultural resonance through themes of insecurity and self-doubt. A after its release, the album saw renewed interest in April 2025 when a previously unreleased demo version of the track "" gained viral traction on , prompting to officially release it on April 9 via . The demo, featuring a rawer production that highlighted Tyler Joseph's vocal introspection on themes of relational uncertainty, debuted on multiple , including No. 20 on Hot Alternative Songs and the , and was quickly incorporated into the setlist for the ongoing Clancy World Tour, where it became a fan-favorite live staple performed alongside originals like "" and "Ride." Amid the in 2020, Blurryface received retrospectives that underscored its prescient exploration of mental health struggles, with publications like praising the album's role in normalizing discussions of anxiety and isolation years before global lockdowns amplified such issues. contributors similarly reflected on how tracks like "" captured a collective unease that echoed the era's uncertainties. No major reissues or deluxe editions of Blurryface have been announced as of 2025, though the album's 10th anniversary prompted reflective interviews with Tyler Joseph, who discussed its evolution from a personal outlet for doubt to a foundational element of the band's narrative lore spanning subsequent releases like Trench and Clancy. In conversations with outlets including The Independent and Kerrang!, Joseph emphasized how the persona of Blurryface continues to influence his songwriting, representing an ongoing confrontation with inner insecurities rather than a resolved chapter.

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