Author Topic: Devin Townsend v. Offer Your Posts (Read 229299 times)

Mosh · « **Reply #945 on:** July 31, 2016, 11:59:58 AM »

I didn't want a sequel. I liked the original Ziltoid but it clearly reflected a point in Devin's life and a sequel seemed really unnecessary. I still went into the album optimistic and was disappointed anyway. It's not just that it doesn't deliver as a sequel to an already mid tier Devin album, but it isn't up to the quality of at least 3/4's of his discography.

KevShmev · « **Reply #946 on:** July 31, 2016, 01:02:20 PM »

Agreed.

Fortunately, I have faith that he will rebound in a big way with Transcendence, which is only a little over a month away now!!

Adami · « **Reply #947 on:** July 31, 2016, 01:07:08 PM »

I too didn't need a sequel to Ziltoid, and I love the original album. I had very low expectations for Sky Blue and Dark Matters and was still pretty let down.

However, unlike Kev, I don't have high hopes for Transcendence, just based on his musical trend as of late. I sure do hope I'm wrong though.

KevShmev · « **Reply #948 on:** July 31, 2016, 01:11:44 PM »

Well, Epicloud and Casualties of Cool were both pretty great, IMO, and while Dark Matters was largely disappointing, Sky Blue was still quite good, even if was a "by the numbers Devin and Anneke" record. Plus, I remember him saying that the record company kind of pressured him to release something in the vein of Addicted and Epicloud again since they wanted more than just the Ziltoid sequel, making me think Sky Blue wasn't that inspired in general, but something he felt like he had to do to make others happy, and artists are always happier, and more inspired, when writing stuff for themselves, and I get the impression that the forthcoming album was like that again, so I think good thing are a-coming.

Mosh · « **Reply #949 on:** July 31, 2016, 01:25:05 PM »

It's ironic because Sky Blue felt way more natural and inspired to me than Dark Matters. Overall it was a really good album.

My expectations for Transcendence are low because I feel that the Addicted/Epicloud sort of sound is genuinely what Devin wants to do right now. I think it's just an added benefit that it happens to be financially lucrative (at least as lucrative as someone like Devin can be). I'm sure it's something I'll enjoy because I've enjoyed every album in that style, but it probably won't reach the heights of his best albums either.

KevShmev · « **Reply #950 on:** July 31, 2016, 08:33:59 PM »

I doubt he will ever equal or top Terria, and for me, it will be very difficult to top Addicted as well, but a mid-tier Devin album is still pretty freaking awesome, and given the style of music he has written on the previous albums with Anneke, I am sure this new one will be right in my wheelhouse.

ChuckSteak · « **Reply #951 on:** August 03, 2016, 11:14:07 AM »

https://teamrock.com/news/2016-08-03/devin-townsend-opens-up-on-new-album-transcendence

adace · « **Reply #952 on:** August 03, 2016, 07:47:06 PM »

Less than a month to go and still no single

Metro · « **Reply #953 on:** August 03, 2016, 08:02:45 PM »

Quote from: adace on August 03, 2016, 07:47:06 PM

Less than a month to go and still no single

https://twitter.com/dvntownsend/status/760475550775324672

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Decided on the first track we release, it'll be the song 'Failure' It's slower and fairly basic, then we'll follow up with something complex

https://twitter.com/dvntownsend/status/760475897673551873

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Then we release a video. I'd say this week there should be something? Or early next week... I'll be doing a Facebook live q&a as well

adace · « **Reply #954 on:** August 03, 2016, 08:43:34 PM »

Luoto · « **Reply #955 on:** August 04, 2016, 04:18:26 PM »

Failure is out tomorrow, live Q&A on the 10th.

KevShmev · « **Reply #956 on:** August 04, 2016, 06:27:28 PM »

Awesome.

adace · « **Reply #957 on:** August 04, 2016, 07:23:39 PM »

90 second sample is up on itunes Australia.

Metro · « **Reply #958 on:** August 05, 2016, 06:48:43 AM »

New Song: Failure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPjHUFe4AKk&feature=youtu.be

Adami · « **Reply #959 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:02:18 AM »

Meh.

Not feeling it.

nicmos · « **Reply #960 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:03:18 AM »

sounds pretty good to me. I think (hope) it will sound better in the context of the album. this is way more up my alley than Dark Matters.

ariich · « **Reply #961 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:07:38 AM »

A couple of commenters have suggested a similarity to the vibe/style of Synchestra, and I can kind of see that. It's really nice stuff - much more delicate than a lot of his most recent output. I wonder if that represents the album.

Metro · « **Reply #962 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:22:48 AM »

It's alright, but I'm not sure it was the best choice for a first single. I'm sure it'll sound better within the context of the album.
I am getting kind of a Synchestra vibe, and the main 7-String riff reminds me of Planet of the Apes.
I think that might be Devin's best Solo since Deep Peace.

One highlight is the production. We can finally hear Ryan's cymbals

ChuckSteak · « **Reply #963 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:27:50 AM »

I also immediately identified the Planet of the Apes riff similarity. The production is very good. In most albums I think Devin vocals are too low and get kind of lost in the instrumentation.

I liked the song.

Sacul · « **Reply #964 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:40:04 AM »

I find the song's name pretty apt

nicmos · « **Reply #965 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:41:40 AM »

well, according to his own tweets, this should be one of the slower and more basic songs on the album. that's promising that he thinks the other stuff is more upbeat and complex.

mikemangioy · « **Reply #966 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:46:32 AM »

Finally a nice change of vibe. And Nolly's doing production is just what this music needs. Listen to that snare

Mosh · « **Reply #967 on:** August 05, 2016, 08:31:21 AM »

I also heard the Planet of the Apes similarities. It's cool though, it's different from anything on Z2. It sounds fresh.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #968 on:** August 05, 2016, 09:13:31 AM »

I liked the vibe of that on first listen. Quite reserved and not too in your face. My faith in Dev is unwavering

Lucien · « **Reply #969 on:** August 05, 2016, 09:37:46 AM »

Really cool, and doesn't feel reminiscent of Sky Blue or Epicloud.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #970 on:** August 05, 2016, 09:56:00 AM »

Quote from: Metropolaris on August 05, 2016, 07:22:48 AM

I am getting kind of a Synchestra vibe, and the main 7-String riff reminds me of Planet of the Apes.
I think that might be Devin's best Solo since Deep Peace.

Anytime Dev ever uses a djent riff ever again, it will always recall Planet of the Apes. He's just kinda cursed by having it introduced to his style in that song first – if it were used in Stand instead, we'd say Failure reminds us of Stand.

And are you forgetting the solo in Suicide?!

jakepriest · « **Reply #971 on:** August 05, 2016, 10:55:16 AM »

How are you people not liking this? This is probably the best Devin track since Deconstruction.
Also, the production makes me wet.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #972 on:** August 05, 2016, 11:01:06 AM »

It's a fantastic song and the chorus is the most beautiful chorus I've ever heard from Devin, wow. Hyped for this album.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #973 on:** August 05, 2016, 11:09:51 AM »

Not too shabby. Good simple song to show off the vibes and tones of the album. Or course that Riff is gonna sound like Planet of The Apes because that's the djent meshuggah rip-off tone.

TioJorge · « **Reply #974 on:** August 05, 2016, 12:26:48 PM »

I thought it was pretty awesome and a nice change of pace. It's definitely not anything like he's done the past couple albums. I was actually kind of reminded of Joe Satriani during that solo, which I love. Also loving the production; while I haven't had a problem with it in the past, it's not so much as it was the past few albums while still having that "big" sound Devy is so fond of. Overall I really, really liked it and it was a nice fire starter for the coming of the album.

ED: Completely forgot about Nolly producing the album. Yeah, he needs to keep him if this is any indication of the rest of the album. Nolly retainer.

Metro · « **Reply #975 on:** August 05, 2016, 12:34:02 PM »

For those that didn't care for this one, maybe the next song will be more to your liking.

https://twitter.com/dvntownsend/status/761615866861539329

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Next track we'll release is a bit more neurotic and proggy...

adace · « **Reply #976 on:** August 05, 2016, 01:17:02 PM »

Pretty good song, not one of his best though.

NunoTenniscourt · « **Reply #977 on:** August 05, 2016, 02:18:28 PM »

I like it a lot, and the production is outstanding.

Adami · « **Reply #978 on:** August 05, 2016, 03:44:38 PM »

Quote from: NunoTenniscourt on August 05, 2016, 02:18:28 PM

I like it a lot, and the production is outstanding.

Yea, nice to hear drums instead of a collection of overly processed drum samples.

KevShmev · « **Reply #979 on:** August 05, 2016, 05:28:56 PM »

Sounded really good to me. I will echo the sentiments about the sound being excellent and it being cool to hear Devin solo again. Can't wait for the whole record.

News: Fall Into the Light, official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFxH4kky6z4

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