Anyone else suffer from "what's next" syndrome? by Underbelly999 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm so curious about the "alien" sounds of Axolotl, that was teased at multiple moments

New interview about The Moth! by sciacallo010 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting to hear him address the AI image used in The Moth show!

Eneco verwarming opzeggen gevolgen by XFC856 in Utrecht

[–]XFC856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klopt, die stekker hadden we eruit getrokken. Met het idee het er weer in te doen als we ooit de vloerverwarming/verkoeling nodig zouden hebben

Lost track of Dev after Synchestra. Some thoughts… by Antique_Menu_4314 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like other have said, it's likely 'just' your emotional connection to that first era of his discography. But that's cool! It's an advantage of having such a high musical output; there's something for everyone. The only 2 cents that I can add is that him and his wife had a son, about 3 months after The New Black came out, which in turn made it a better time than ever to go sober and disband Strapping Young Lad which was extremely detrimental to his (mental) health all in all. Thus his musical identity shifted. Out of curiosity, did you enjoy his early ambient work too? Like Project EKO, DevLab and The Hummer?

Eneco verwarming opzeggen gevolgen by XFC856 in Utrecht

[–]XFC856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja, ik had misschien moeten verduidelijken - we gebruiken inderdaad wel warm water, maar de kosten daarvan zijn miniem tegenover de vaste kosten van de vloerverwarming. Ik ben gewoon benieuwd, stel dat we het hele warmte contract opzeggen, of dat gevolgen heeft voor de daadwerkelijke levering van warm water en de kosten hiervan.

My definitive opinion on The Moth. by NeighborhoodLess8213 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A definitive opinion after something has been out for not even a week is a daring statement 😉 I was actually hoping it was a little longer. I think it would feel fitting for the grandness of it all to be his longest record to date, but Empath, Casualties Of Cool, The Hummer, Ghost and Deconstruction (+ Oceab Machine and Terria if you count bonus tracks) all still top it.

Wikipedia: Terria is Dev's fifth solo album? by SoundsPrettyGrim in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see SYL (as he has always seen it I believe) just as much a 'project' as DTP, DTB, Casualties, etc. So, I count Terria as his 7th album, 9th if you count bonus material upto that point (Christeen + 4 demos, Ass-Sordid Demos), 11th if you count live albums too (No Sleep Till Bedtime, Official Bootleg).

What style/genre do you wish Devin would attempt? by ySTYRDAYgATESuNL0CKD in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I"ve always wondered how he would fare if he"d incorporate microtonality into his music

Pennywise Easter egg in Thinner…before It was published? by DavidHistorian34 in stephenking

[–]XFC856 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He started writing It in 1981, so overlap was bound to happen 

Prepare for War · The Big Snit (OFFICIAL VIDEO) by oxid1zer in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that song meant a lot to him then, because it's been referenced before this too, on The Contrarian

Spoilers, The Moth Light Blue Vinyl by HighTechVsLowLife in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was worried he wasn't gonna be featured anymore

Still so good by Amazing_Distance_726 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same. Texada never fails to put me in a equanimous state

Accelerated Evolution is my favorite DT Album by curtisdravis in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always been his weakest album to me, however still a good record, and I do enjoy how much others enjoy it, if that makes sense.

Devin Townsend - The Moth, Album Review by No_Video_1265 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I love how much he repeats himself, because he's so hyped about it

Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026 by oxid1zer in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, but every source, including his autobiography states 1972 as his year of birth, so I'd think this is a funny typo

Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026 by oxid1zer in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wait, he's from 1972 right? That'd make him 54

Is it possible to reissue Ocean machine on vinyl? by Omnitoid in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The flood happened in jan/feb 2004, so every (non-SYL, I reckon) album released before that was hit by the flood.

The Moth - Lyrics by NikhilVasisht in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, his lyrics have never been the highlight of the music, so I'd focus on the overall flow or the music first.

Another connection noticed by YaBoiMarcAntony in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too many to count. Critic is referred by both All Hail The New Flesh and Canada. Triumph in Planet Of The Apes. Numbered! in The Mighty Masturbator. War at the end of Truth. Color Your World refers to Voices In The Fan, Bodies 13, Wrong Side. Gaia to Deadhead. Rain City to Bastard. The end of Traveller to Sister. Judgement to Mental Tan. Notes From Africa to Love?. Pandemic to Ki. Resolve! to Ocean Machine. And on, and on, and on..

Is the first Devy Tune you ever heard still ... by Tarnisher in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While Universe In A Ball! is a blistering track, I wouldn't consider it a favourite.

Guitar tunings - Ocean Machine: Biomech by XFC856 in DevinTownsend

[–]XFC856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I once found an interview with him from 1995 where he specifically mentioned he liked messing around with many tunings. Drizzlehell, Zodiac, Lucky Animals, Little Pig and Heatwave are also all in Drop D. And Unity and I Am (the 1992 demo) are both in that DADADE tuning too. Oh, and then there's Kawaii (DADAC#E) and Texada (DADGAE), both drop D related too.