ICP have been putting out successful albums and attracting new fans for over 15 years, over the course of their Joker's Card saga, numerous EPs and side projects, and well-received solo efforts from each member. The Shining isn't just the newest Insane Clown effort; it's a new and revealing chapter in their legacy. It focuses on the fascinating character of Violent J: both as a member of ICP's ruthless, relentless Dark Carnival, and ad the all-too-human writer/rapper behind the paint, Joe Bruce