Author Topic: Devin Townsend v. Writing and eating and... (Read 327676 times)

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #105 on:** February 18, 2011, 03:04:01 PM »

Quote from: Quadrochosis on February 17, 2011, 10:49:03 PM

It would be a little ridiculous to have like 6 death metal vocalists on one track.

Disagree.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #106 on:** February 18, 2011, 08:28:59 PM »

Happy Addicted Friday!

Gadough · « **Reply #107 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:50:06 PM »

I'm happy to report that this is the first Addicted Friday I participated in, although I'm still ignorant of the day's origins.

glaurung · « **Reply #108 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:11:40 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on February 18, 2011, 10:50:06 PM

I'm happy to report that this is the first Addicted Friday I participated in, although I'm still ignorant of the day's origins.

Listening to Addicted! is just a great way to start your weekend.

Thus, Addicted! Friday.

ZKX-2099 · « **Reply #109 on:** February 19, 2011, 07:12:29 AM »

AT THE SPEED OF SOUND I WILL BE FOUND

skydivingninja · « **Reply #110 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:37:44 PM »

VACTION

PROCREATION
STERILIZATION

DISNEYLAND!

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #111 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:10:35 PM »

Quote from: The Dev

Greg from Dillinger,
Paul from Cynic.

posted in his Decon thread

skydivingninja · « **Reply #112 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:11:30 PM »

I didn't think Paul Masvidal did death vocals anymore, just high vocoder stuff? It'll still be cool to hear!

Gorille85 · « **Reply #113 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:24:04 PM »

Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 19, 2011, 01:10:35 PM

Quote from: The Dev
Greg from Dillinger,
Paul from Cynic.

posted in his Decon thread

Oh man this album will be ridiculous. I was kinda hoping for a Mike Patton cameo though.

faemir · « **Reply #114 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:42:29 PM »

Why is it so far away, it feels like it should be done soon

Sigz · « **Reply #115 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:43:53 PM »

Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 19, 2011, 01:10:35 PM

Quote from: The Dev
Greg from Dillinger,
Paul from Cynic.

posted in his Decon thread

Gadough · « **Reply #116 on:** February 19, 2011, 03:45:44 PM »

Alright. A few more questions from the Devin Townsend n00b:

1. Are his ambient albums worth checking out, especially for someone like me who doesn't particularly care for the genre?

2. Why is Physicist so hated? I assumed since it had the same recording lineup of SYL, it would be considered a good album.

3. All I have is Addicted, and I've reached the point where I've decided I want moar. Sooo.....Terria or Ziltoid?

4. What if Deconstruction doesn't turn out to be the greatest thing to ever happen to humanity, and you guys were cumming your pants for nothing? In other words, it just seems like you guys are raising the bar so high that there's no way the album could meet your standards.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #117 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:03:05 PM »

1. Don't know, but I think they're more noise than anything, aren't they? Haven't heard them myself.
2. Physicist is so hated because its just not a great album. "Kingdom" is amazing, but its probably the only subpar/mediocre/bad album he has.
3. Both. I prefer Terria though. Don't forget to check out Accelerated Evolution and Ocean Machine in these early stages.
4. I don't know if I'm looking forward more to Ghost or Deconstruction, but they'll both be amazing and that hypothetical situation will never happen.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #118 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:09:09 PM »

1. I think they're awesome, but if ambient isn't your cup of tea, I can't blame you for not liking them.

2. The production is pretty bad, and the songwriting isn't really up to the standards Devin set with his first two albums. I still think it's a great album, but still the worst he's done so far.

3. Ocean Machine

4. We were all getting fan-boners just from the Addicted teaser, and that album exceeded our expectations, so No.

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #119 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:10:10 PM »

1. No. Not unless your hardcore Devy or into that kind of noise thing, and I don't think you're either of those.

2. It's not really "hated" per say. It's just a bit weaker compared to some of his better efforts.

3. Terria.

4. I've no expectations for it, I'm just excited because all the information we have about it (and Ghost) so far seems to constitute a great album.

Sigz · « **Reply #120 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:16:15 PM »

Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 19, 2011, 04:09:09 PM

We were all getting fan-boners just from the Addicted teaser, and that album exceeded our expectations, so No.

73109 · « **Reply #121 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:46:47 PM »

1. Haven't checked it out.
2. I actually have not listened to Physicist other than Kingdom. I have been reluctant to try.
3. Ziltoid, then Terria. I like Terria more but you need some omniscient, man!
4. Maturbation, cheeseburgers, mid paced heavy riffage, Joe Duplantier, Mikael Akerfeldt...fuck no.

KevShmev · « **Reply #122 on:** February 19, 2011, 11:02:10 PM »

Get Terria next, and while some might not be, I am keeping my expectations for both albums Devin is gonna release this year in check. So, yeah.

juice · « **Reply #123 on:** February 20, 2011, 01:59:33 AM »

1. Haven't checked them out.
2. I've only heard Kingdom.
3. Ziltoid!
4. Every little snippet I've heard from it sounds amazing so I'm pretty sure it will be amazing.

ariich · « **Reply #124 on:** February 20, 2011, 11:51:24 AM »

1. The Hummer is pleasant and atmospheric but a bit dull. Devlab is horrible and irritating.
2. Physicist just isn't very good; the production is weak and the songs simply aren't very interesting.
3. I much prefer Terria, but Ziltiod is a lot of fun.
4. Won't happen.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #125 on:** February 20, 2011, 02:08:05 PM »

I love Devlab. I think it's maybe even beautiful in a post-apocolyptic/industrial wasteland/12 Monkeys sort of way

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #126 on:** February 20, 2011, 03:49:27 PM »

Slightly annoyed Dev hasn't switched to a bigger venue for his upcoming London show. It sold out before I and many others could get tickets and he's upgraded to larger venues on other dates on the tour but seems unwilling to do so for the London one which makes me a bit

lateralus88 · « **Reply #127 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:05:11 PM »

GUYS HE'S PLANNING ON SELLING A FEW OF HIS GUITARS ON EBAY AND I HAVE NO MONEY OH GOD WHAT DO I DO HOW AM I GOING TO LIVE WITH MYSELF NOW

Gadough · « **Reply #128 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:35:26 PM »

Haha alright, thanks for the answers guys. I'll get Terria at some point soon.

73109 · « **Reply #129 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:37:22 PM »

Soon doesn't cut it.

Gadough · « **Reply #130 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:39:07 PM »

I'm trying to control my music spending. I've been buying way too many albums on iTunes lately...

True Death of Life · « **Reply #131 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:49:08 PM »

WAT

A NEW DEVY THREAD

So much has happened since I was last here...

lateralus88 · « **Reply #132 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:49:48 PM »

Quote from: 73109 on February 20, 2011, 04:37:22 PM

Soon doesn't cut it.

Says the guy who refuses to deviate from his so called "music listening schedule" to listen to specific recommendations. *cough*The Link*cough*

antigoon · « **Reply #133 on:** February 20, 2011, 05:06:51 PM »

wtf. music listening schedule? lol.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #134 on:** February 20, 2011, 05:25:09 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on February 20, 2011, 05:06:51 PM

wtf. music listening schedule? lol.

At first I was like "This."

Then I was like "Well, it's Cole. I'm not even surprised."

73109 · « **Reply #135 on:** February 20, 2011, 09:05:31 PM »

Not so much a schedule, has what I am digging listening to at the moment. I discovered Gojira in a mixture of fiery rampages and hell fire. (not really, that was just the music I was looking for and digging at the time.) Now, I am listening to much chiller things. 60's psych and 70's and 80's classic and heartland rock. So, just listening to The Link when what I really want is Steve Miller, Tom Petty, and Alice Cooper, would not be all that effective.

RobD · « **Reply #136 on:** February 21, 2011, 06:41:46 AM »

Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 20, 2011, 02:08:05 PM

I love Devlab. I think it's maybe even beautiful in a post-apocolyptic/industrial wasteland/12 Monkeys sort of way

Holy crap, another person who isn't me that actually likes Devlab

o/

Bombardana · « **Reply #137 on:** February 21, 2011, 06:49:39 AM »

1. Hummer is good meditation music. Haven't heard devlab entirely.
2. Not hated, just not as good as his other albums. Still some great tracks.
3. Both!
4. I'm trying not to overhype it, but how can't you when all the news coming out is so positive.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #138 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:42:28 PM »

Quote from: RobD on February 21, 2011, 06:41:46 AM

Quote from: Fuzzboy on February 20, 2011, 02:08:05 PM
I love Devlab. I think it's maybe even beautiful in a post-apocolyptic/industrial wasteland/12 Monkeys sort of way

Holy crap, another person who isn't me that actually likes Devlab

o/

*\o

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #139 on:** February 21, 2011, 03:59:27 PM »

probably kinda weird of me to make my first post on a Dream Theater board in a Devin Townsend thread, but reading this thread adds a bit more anticipation for Decon/Ghost/Ghost 2 every time! having listened to the Dev since somewhere between when Terria and Accelerated Evolution came out, i can't wait to hear these records; the previews for both sound utterly incredible (as one expects from the guy).

re: Physicist, it's definitely grown on me since i first heard it, but it has so many hiccups where Dev usually doesn't falter (the aforementioned production/mix being the big one, but also the songwriting in general). there are two major things to consider, i think: the fact that the album grew out of writing sessions Dev had with Jason Newsted (if you've never heard the demo of their band, IR8, from around the same period, it's worth looking into... basically just chunky, palm-mutey metal with Newsted being a badass vocalist), and that it was Dev's followup to Infinity, which put the guy in the mental ward for a little while. it stands to reason he would've still been decently shaken up by the time 2000 rolled around; it's not like treatment for bipolar disorder/messiah complexes is all hunky dorey a couple of years after it goes down, you know?

speaking of Infinity, it's exciting but also puzzling how that record seems to be fitting into this 4-album Devin Townsend Project concept. they've been playing "Truth/OM" religiously on the tour, Dev re-recorded the short version of "OM" for Addicted (but didn't end up putting it on the record, obviously), and now the latest Deconstruction preview videos show that he worked the "Infinite Waltz" from "Processional" into the end of "The Mighty Masturbator." i feel like i should ask him about it on twatter, but the guy leaves for Sweden soon...

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