10 Most Underrated Twenty One Pilots Songs

The most underappreciated tracks from one of the best musical duos around...

Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots have been at the forefront of the music industry for a while now. Ever since Blurryface dropped in May 2015, it’s been impossible to ignore the talents of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun.

Originating from Columbus, Ohio, this unconventional duo have always had a knack for mixing genres. Their earlier records were a mishmash of piano pop, electronica, hip hop, and rock. These contrasting styles were held together by Joseph’s inciteful lyrics, which often dealt with personal hardships.

Over the years, the band have continued to explore this theme, but their sound has become much more refined. Though there’s still plenty of genre-hopping, the execution is more subtle. Their fifth album  —  Trench  —  is the best example of this, and many consider this project to be the band’s best work.

But despite the success of Twenty One Pilots, there’s still a large number of tunes that are easy to miss. Unless you’re a hardcore fan, you’ve probably not heard many of the band’s more obscure tunes. And if this applies to you, the following songs will be a pleasant surprise.

10. Screen - Vessel (2013)

Back in 2013, Twenty One Pilots released Vessel, their first album under a major label. It's a twelve-track powerhouse that's stood the test of time and features some of the band's most iconic songs.

'Holding Onto You', 'Car Radio', and 'Guns for Hands' are the obvious standouts, but these classic tunes can sometimes overshadow the underrated gems.

'Screen' is driven by a four-chord ukulele progression with a sweet piano melody thrown on top, and the song is a great example of the band's ability to craft memorable tunes without turning the volume up to eleven.

Whilst the rap verse feels a little out of place, the chanting section before the final chorus is one of the best moments of the entire record. When it comes to live performances, this section is the perfect crowd-pleaser.

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