twenty l one l pilots - Vessel (09/07/2013)
If there was an award for who could fit the most genres into one album it would go to twenty l one l pilots.
Vessels would be a musical experiment for any other band but this album is what we’ve come to expect from the Columbus, Ohio-based boys.
It spans a range of genres and is not afraid to experiment with sound and technique to produce a truly creative, carefully-considered album.
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun started making music at home and playing to growing crowds in their hometown.
The boys recently signed to Fueled by Ramen, a label which has embraced their individuality to allow a debut album that speaks volumes about the boys’ ability to create music.
Vessels merges hip-hop, indie rock, punk and rap with instrumental interludes.
Versatile vocalist Tyler will serenade one minute, bust out a rap the next and then finish his ballad with a scream to rival that of AFI vocalist Davey Havok or 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto.
One of the best tracks on the album would have to be House of Gold, which is a mother asking her son if he’ll take care of her when she gets old.
The song starts with delicate strumming and simple vocals and instruments are gradually added throughout the song to give it an uplifting end.
The 12 song titles suggest an album of tunes about lack of sleep, headaches, car stereos and handguns but the songwriting is so clever that more meaning can be found upon a closer listen.
Is Car Radio really just about a guy who is bummed he’s the victim of a crime or a bolder statement about his place in the world?
Vessels is the type of album you want, no, need to listen to because it is different, it is pleasing and it surprises you.
Nicole Barlow
Vessels would be a musical experiment for any other band but this album is what we’ve come to expect from the Columbus, Ohio-based boys.
It spans a range of genres and is not afraid to experiment with sound and technique to produce a truly creative, carefully-considered album.
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun started making music at home and playing to growing crowds in their hometown.
The boys recently signed to Fueled by Ramen, a label which has embraced their individuality to allow a debut album that speaks volumes about the boys’ ability to create music.
Vessels merges hip-hop, indie rock, punk and rap with instrumental interludes.
Versatile vocalist Tyler will serenade one minute, bust out a rap the next and then finish his ballad with a scream to rival that of AFI vocalist Davey Havok or 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto.
One of the best tracks on the album would have to be House of Gold, which is a mother asking her son if he’ll take care of her when she gets old.
The song starts with delicate strumming and simple vocals and instruments are gradually added throughout the song to give it an uplifting end.
The 12 song titles suggest an album of tunes about lack of sleep, headaches, car stereos and handguns but the songwriting is so clever that more meaning can be found upon a closer listen.
Is Car Radio really just about a guy who is bummed he’s the victim of a crime or a bolder statement about his place in the world?
Vessels is the type of album you want, no, need to listen to because it is different, it is pleasing and it surprises you.
Nicole Barlow