Devin Townsend v. Do You Feel Like A Bit Of Fun?

[Ultimetalhead]

I need to stop listening to the preview video. Liberation, Where We Belong, Grace, More!, Hold On, and Angel sound like they're going to be the winners. Though, all of the songs sound great.

Lucky Animals is pretty neat. It reminds me of Monument by SYL with less aggression.

[Buddyhunter1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foQEYqbcP44&feature=youtu.be

The potential for animated .gifs is endless.

[toro]

I. CAN'T. FUCKING. WAIT.

[KevShmev]

 

I think it is literally impossible for Devin to be more likable than he already is.

[WebRaider]

I didn't make it quite through halfway of the snippet video before I decided I would wait at least for the leak. I wanna hear as much in full as I can at once of this epicness!

[Adami]

I didn't make it quite through halfway of the snippet video before I decided I would wait at least for the leak. I wanna hear as much in full as I can at once of this epicness!

Watch the snippet. If for no other reason than Devy's dance.

[The King in Crimson]

 
Song is pretty good, Devin is awesome and the video tags are, somehow, even funnier.

"broccoli farms," "self-help videos," "naked Geoffrey Rush" 

[Adami]

The song is a little disappointing, but I'm sure it will make more sense in the context of the album. And I hope the other songs are a bit more interesting, and based on the samples I'm sure they will be.

[ariich]

He should scrap the whole fan participation thing and just use that as the video.

I really enjoy the song, reminds me of Bad Devil because of its big jazzy style.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

That video is like a gif party! 

[Pockets17red]

Don't know how many of you are interested in Vinyl, but along with Epicloud, Terria and Ocean Machine are also coming out on Vinyl this year.
Release dates for Terria and Ocean Machine are September 17th

https://www.insideoutmusic.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=11762&IdCompany=8

[volwrath]

I just got my By A Thread boxset, and dammit addicted is still messed up, although I can play the actual video.  Question: I am going to rip the disk to an mp4, and since I can rip it should I, or should I wait for the replacement disk?

Also I feel kind of stupid because I have been pronouncing (at least in my mind) epicloud EPI-CLOUD, and thought thats rather a unique name..

Anyway.

[Gadough]

Lucky Animals is unnaturally catchy. I've listened to it maybe...3 times?...and I had it stuck in my head for 30 minutes this morning.

[Ben_Jamin]

I just got my By A Thread boxset, and dammit addicted is still messed up, although I can play the actual video.  Question: I am going to rip the disk to an mp4, and since I can rip it should I, or should I wait for the replacement disk?

Also I feel kind of stupid because I have been pronouncing (at least in my mind) epicloud EPI-CLOUD, and thought thats rather a unique name..

Anyway.

I got my replacement disc with a poster.

[Ben_Jamin]

Listened to the samples and Save Our Now and Grace could become my favorites

[Basekick]

Wow, just listened to the sample tracks.  They sound INCREDIBLE.  So much better than Deconstruction (that was way too hectic and crazy for my taste).

And I feel like an idiot, but I've been calling the album "Epi-Cloud' since I first saw it.

Clearly it's actaully  'Epic-Loud'.   

[Adami]

Wow, just listened to the sample tracks.  They sound INCREDIBLE.  So much better than Deconstruction (that was way too hectic and crazy for my taste).

And I feel like an idiot, but I've been calling the album "Epi-Cloud' since I first saw it.

Clearly it's actaully  'Epic-Loud'.   

Don't feel bad. I'd been pronouncing Synchestra wrong until I heard him pronounce it on the DVD commentary.

[Gadough]

seen-kehs-truh?

[Adami]

seen-kehs-truh?

Well I was saying Sin-Ches-Tra, but with an emphasis on the Ches. But apparently it's with the emphasis on the Sin, just like Orchestra.

[Buddyhunter1]

Wow, just listened to the sample tracks.  They sound INCREDIBLE.  So much better than Deconstruction (that was way too hectic and crazy for my taste).

And I feel like an idiot, but I've been calling the album "Epi-Cloud' since I first saw it.

Clearly it's actaully  'Epic-Loud'.   

I think either one would be correct, it's a play on words.

[Ultimetalhead]

seen-kehs-truh?

Well I was saying Sin-Ches-Tra, but with an emphasis on the Ches. But apparently it's with the emphasis on the Sin, just like Orchestra.

I still say it the "wrong" way. I give no fucks.

Wow, just listened to the sample tracks.  They sound INCREDIBLE.  So much better than Deconstruction (that was way too hectic and crazy for my taste).

And I feel like an idiot, but I've been calling the album "Epi-Cloud' since I first saw it.

Clearly it's actaully  'Epic-Loud'.   

I think either one would be correct, it's a play on words.

Correct.

[MondayMorningLunatic]

I don't like cloud jokes. They're usually way over my head.

[ZKX-2099]

I don't like cloud jokes. They're usually way over my head.

Don't be so Cirrus.

[Gadough]

I don't like cloud jokes. They're usually way over my head.

Sounds like you need a cumulative lesson on the subject.

[Adami]

I don't like cloud jokes. They're usually way over my head.

Sounds like you need a cumulative lesson on the subject.

Don't be such a nimbusal.

[Mosh]

Well, I listened to Terria and Ocean Machine awhile back and didn't really like either of them. (although Earth Day rules) A few days ago I tried Addicted and absolutely loved it! I've been listening to it frequently since, it is so good. What should I try next? Or should I revisit the other two albums?

[Ultimetalhead]

Try out Accelerated Evolution. It's got a similarly approachable vibe. After that, go back to Terria and OM.

[KevShmev]

AE is similar to Addicted? What?

I'd say revisit the ones you already have, or get any or all of the other DTP CDs: Ki, Deconstruction and Ghost.

[Adami]

AE is similar to Addicted? What?

I can see it. They're both straightforward catchy as hell rockers.

Although AE does have Deadhead which almost puts it ahead.....but Addicted has Anneke who is my favorite female singer...so it wins.

[Ultimetalhead]

AE is similar to Addicted? What?

I'd say revisit the ones you already have, or get any or all of the other DTP CDs: Ki, Deconstruction and Ghost.

Accelerated Evolution is easily the most poppy of his albums that aren't called Addicted (although Epicloud is going to blast both of them out of the water, I believe). Plus, it has Deadhead, Suicide, and Away, so it must be heard.

[AMindBesideItself]

Well, I listened to Terria and Ocean Machine awhile back and didn't really like either of them. (although Earth Day rules) A few days ago I tried Addicted and absolutely loved it! I've been listening to it frequently since, it is so good. What should I try next? Or should I revisit the other two albums?

One does not simply dislike Terria and Ocean Machine.

[lateralus88]

FUCK Lucky Animals is good.

[Mosh]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. 

I'll try Accelerated Evolution and revisit Terria/Ocean Machine. Then the DTP albums I think.

[The King in Crimson]

Well, I listened to Terria and Ocean Machine awhile back and didn't really like either of them. (although Earth Day rules) A few days ago I tried Addicted and absolutely loved it! I've been listening to it frequently since, it is so good. What should I try next? Or should I revisit the other two albums?

One does not simply dislike Terria and Ocean Machine.

Why did I read this in Boromir's voice?

Anyways, I agree.  Those two are his bestest ever.

[KevShmev]

AE is similar to Addicted? What?

I'd say revisit the ones you already have, or get any or all of the other DTP CDs: Ki, Deconstruction and Ghost.

Accelerated Evolution is easily the most poppy of his albums that aren't called Addicted (although Epicloud is going to blast both of them out of the water, I believe). Plus, it has Deadhead, Suicide, and Away, so it must be heard.

I wouldn't describe any of Devin's album as poppy.  If you want to say that Addicted and AE are the two albums with the catchiest choruses, okay, I'll give you that, but that still doesn't mean that they are all that similar.  For me, the big difference is that Addicted has that classic Devin wall of sound, while AE does not, sounding more streamlined and like it was intended for mainstream rock radio.  That has always bothered me about that record.  Not that I have a problem with an album being mainstream, but it simply sounded like Devin emasculated his own sound on that record (in the overall sound. not necessarily the heaviness); it's just not him.  I still like AE quite a bit, but I've never liked the sound of it.  The drums in particular are very different-sounding for him (not sure if it is the mixing or the way they are played), and that bothers me.