indie-only clear vinyl version - Moving away from the format of a huge concept album, Scaled And Icy is a welcome return to Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun’s roots. Despite the shift to a lighthearted, summer-infused sound, they don’t completely ignore the darker narratives they have spent the last six years cultivating. The title Scaled And Icy is an anagram of “Clancy Is Dead,” a callback to the protagonist of Trench.
The record brings breezy alt-pop sensibilities to the forefront. However, it also stays true to the duo’s brand of crafting songs with important lyrical messages. A product of quarantine, Scaled And Icy homes in on the effect a pandemic has on an individual. It focuses on topics such as anxiety, doubt and the need to keep your loved ones close.
| A1 | Good Day |
| A2 | Choker |
| A3 | Shy Away |
| A4 | The Outside |
| A5 | Saturday |
| A6 | Never Take It |
| B1 | Mulberry Street |
| B2 | Formidable |
| B3 | Bounce Man |
| B4 | No Chances |
| B5 | Redecorate |
