Twenty One Pilots (album)
Twenty One Pilots is the eponymous debut studio album by American band Twenty One Pilots, released independently on December 29, 2009. The album sold 115,000 copies[1] and peaked at number 139 on the U.S. Billboard 200.[2] It is the only album to feature bassist Nick Thomas and drummer Chris Salih before they both left the band in 2011.[3]
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| Released | December 29, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Length | 62:08 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Tyler Joseph | |||
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Background and production
Sometime after the release of the record, it was revealed that the album was conceptualized and recorded within the homemade recording studio in the basement of the house that Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas, Chris Salih, and Thomas's brother were staying in at the time. Additionally, while input was provided from the other members of the band, the lyrics were mainly written by Joseph.[4]
Reception
Maria Sherman of Fuse praised Joseph's "speak-singing" and the "beautiful piano arrangements" on the album, though criticized his enunciation while rapping.[5] Alternative Press described "Addict with a Pen" as "slow, spare, and nakedly honest" and "the best representation of what initially drew fans to the band".[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Tyler Joseph.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Implicit Demand for Proof" | 4:52 |
| 2. | "Fall Away" | 3:02 |
| 3. | "The Pantaloon" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Addict with a Pen" | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Friend, Please" | 4:13 |
| 6. | "March to the Sea" | 5:32 |
| 7. | "Johnny Boy" | 4:39 |
| 8. | "Oh, Ms. Believer" | 3:37 |
| 9. | "Air Catcher" | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Trapdoor" | 4:37 |
| 11. | "A Car, a Torch, a Death" | 4:34 |
| 12. | "Taxi Cab" | 4:46 |
| 13. | "Before You Start Your Day" | 3:53 |
| 14. | "Isle of Flightless Birds" | 5:46 |
| Total length: | 62:08[7] | |
Personnel
- Tyler Joseph – vocals, organs, piano, steel guitar, keyboards, programming, synthesizers, bass
- Nick Thomas – guitars, bass, programming, backing vocals
- Chris Salih – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 139 |
See also
References
- Caulfield, Keith (July 29, 2016). "Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' Surpasses 1 Million U.S. Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- "Twenty One Pilots - Discography Explored". Shameless Promotions & Media. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- "Founding Twenty One Pilots member Chris Salih opens up about band". altpress.com. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- Sherman, Maria (December 3, 2015). "Twenty One Pilots' Albums, Ranked". Fuse. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- LeRoy, Dan (September 2, 2015). "The 10 best twenty one pilots songs". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- "Track list, user reviews, and credits for Twenty One Pilots self-titled". Allmusic. Retrieved March 10, 2017.