Scaled and Icy

by Twenty One Pilots

Scaled and Icy cover art

Largely created by frontman Tyler Joseph in his home studio during the COVID-19 lockdown, 'Scaled and Icy' presents a deliberate shift towards a brighter, more pop-oriented sound. The album's vibrant, synth-driven aesthetic serves as a facade for the band's ongoing narrative about the oppressive city of Dema, with lyrics that continue to explore themes of anxiety and creative struggle. Its title is an anagram of 'Clancy is dead,' a reference to the protagonist of their previous album, 'Trench'.

Genres

  • Alternative Pop
  • Indie Pop
  • Alternative Rock

Tracklist

  1. Good Day
  2. Choker
  3. Shy Away
  4. The Outside
  5. Saturday
  6. Never Take It
  7. Mulberry Street
  8. Formidable
  9. Bounce Man
  10. No Chances
  11. Redecorate