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Twenty One Pilots is the self-titled 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][4][5]

Background

The band was formed in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio by college friends Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas, and Chris Salih.[6][7] Joseph came up with the band's name while studying All My Sons by Arthur Miller, a play about a man who must decide what is best for his family after knowingly sending out faulty airplane parts for the good of his business and causing the death of twenty-one pilots during World War II. Joseph explains that the story's theme of moral dilemma and choosing between the easy and the right decision inspired the name and formation of the band, as well as the album.[8][9]

Reception

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".[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tyler Joseph

No.TitleLength
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[11]

Personnel

  • Tyler Joseph – vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, programming, Hammond organ
  • Nick Thomas – guitars, bass, backing vocals
  • Chris Salih – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Charts

Chart (2009–16) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 139

References

  1. ^ Caulfield, Keith (July 29, 2016). "Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' Surpasses 1 Million U.S. Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Twenty One Pilots - Discography Explored". Shameless Promotions & Media. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Salih, Chris (May 9, 2011). "Member Change: Chris' Farewell". Facebook. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  5. ^ Thomas, Nick (June 3, 2011). "Nick Thomas' Farewell". Facebook. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "Twenty One Pilots Biography Billboard". Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "With debut album set for release, Columbus duo Twenty One Pilots poised to break out". Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  8. ^ "About twenty one pilots". Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  9. ^ Tolentino, Jia. "The Slippery Appeal of the Biggest New Band in America". The New Yorker. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  10. ^ LeRoy, Dan (September 2, 2015). "The 10 best twenty one pilots songs". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  11. ^ "Track list, user reviews, and credits for Twenty One Pilots self-titled". Allmusic. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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