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Format:Audio CD
The booklet I received when purchasing a different artist on the InsideOut label described Devin's `Accelerated Evolution' as `extraordinary and innovative'. Descriptions such as innovative, experimental, `pushing-the-border' etc are unfortunately thrown at anything Devin produces now due to his previous works (Terria, Infinity), which thoroughly deserve such credentials, quite simply AE is a rather simplistic, dare I say straightforward progressive metal/rock album.
Don't get me wrong though, the album still has its fine moments, but really lacks the coherence and consistency in artistic approach Devin has become renowned for. Songs such as `Depth Charge', `Random Analysis' and `Suicide' are all solid, with typical Devin sounding guitar riffs and the wonderful mixture of melodic and shouting/screaming vocals that lace every Townsend record. `Deadhead' is probably the most progressive piece and certainly has some creative moments, the guitar playing especially shines, which leads me onto `Away'. I've read some reviewers slating this as a poor Vai rip-off, personally this is one of my favourite moments on the album, the main guitar theme is fresh and the variations of it are equally compelling.
The rest of the album is rather forgetful to be brutally harsh. The problem is I have to come to expect so much diversity and innovation from Devin's work, and tracks such as `Storm', `Traveller' and `Sunday Afternoon' are just too simplistic and become old quick.
This album will no doubt attract some new fans with its more accessible material, if you are new and you find yourself agreeing with me on the better tracks on the album (dare that happens), I seriously recommend purchasing Devin's earlier solo efforts, most notably his masterpiece Terria.
Don't get me wrong though, the album still has its fine moments, but really lacks the coherence and consistency in artistic approach Devin has become renowned for. Songs such as `Depth Charge', `Random Analysis' and `Suicide' are all solid, with typical Devin sounding guitar riffs and the wonderful mixture of melodic and shouting/screaming vocals that lace every Townsend record. `Deadhead' is probably the most progressive piece and certainly has some creative moments, the guitar playing especially shines, which leads me onto `Away'. I've read some reviewers slating this as a poor Vai rip-off, personally this is one of my favourite moments on the album, the main guitar theme is fresh and the variations of it are equally compelling.
The rest of the album is rather forgetful to be brutally harsh. The problem is I have to come to expect so much diversity and innovation from Devin's work, and tracks such as `Storm', `Traveller' and `Sunday Afternoon' are just too simplistic and become old quick.
This album will no doubt attract some new fans with its more accessible material, if you are new and you find yourself agreeing with me on the better tracks on the album (dare that happens), I seriously recommend purchasing Devin's earlier solo efforts, most notably his masterpiece Terria.
Format:Audio CD
I was drawn to buying this album because of Devin's ability to know exactly what he wants to achieve with lyrics and his ability to lay down many voice tracks to create an awesome sound.
I listened through the album mainly enjoying the starting 3 tracks. After listening a few more times i couldn't help getting bored with it. Now obviously if you listen to something or do something to much its not gonna be as good as the first few times but the reason is simply that the songs are too long and dont progress in any way. This isn't that im against long tracks. i'm a DT fan and seriously enjoy long progressive tracks. The thing is though he makes such awesome riffs and the sound is awesome... but it's overused. The songs just go on and on. Before you know it the riff you were loving at the start of the track has turned into a throbbing pain in your ears.
I'm not saying that his songs need to progress on top of the beginning riffs and go off in random ways or anything. I simply think it's better suited to making the tracks short sweet 3-4 minute songs of pure metal genius. A real shame but still a good listen to any heavy fans.
Format:Audio CD
This man has the knack for writing catchy, heavy music. Not your average sludgy down-tuned repetitive nonsense either but something that leaves you wondering how he manages to do it every single time. There aren't many people out there who can produce quality time after time but Devin does it with ease. For heavy metal fans, it's all there. The fast double bass drumming, the heavy guitar stuff etc, but there's so much more. It's like being taken on Devin's personal journey through life at times, plenty of ups and downs, twists and turns. When i listen to this, there's a feeling that goes deeper than the music. I don't know if everyone can get involved in music that much but that's what this album does for me. I hear between the lines, so to speak. To sum it up, this is a beautiful masterpiece, full of uplifting, thought provoking stuff. If only more bands could find a way to express the feeling Devin does, then the metal world would be a much better place, instead of having dreadlocked abusees singing miserable nonsense while staring at their shoes.
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does devy do average,he did it here!
Devin townsend of strapping young lad,or should that be once of strapping young lad as many fear that the band are no more ,released this solo album,albeit with backing band in... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2007 by sean paul mccann
Neither Terria part 2 nor a new Biomech
I was initially drawn to Devin Townsend by his awesome Terria album. Having become one of my most played CD's I was really looking forward to Accelerated Evolution. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2003 by Titanium Rex
Devin's best work yet?
Devin Townsend is one of those artists who never cease to amaze me, and this album is testamant to this. Read more
Published on 25 May 2003 by Mr. David J. Collier
Did you expect any less?
Well, he's done it again, yet another fantastic work of genius from Canada's most prolific musical artist. Read more
Published on 7 May 2003 by B. Nevens
accessible devin!
A few years ago a friend lent me a copy of 'Ocean Machine' by Devin Townsend. I thought it was amazing, and left it at that. Read more
Published on 23 April 2003
As awesome as you let it be
After the mellow Ocean Machine came the manic Infinity; after following fun with Physicist with the almost rural Terria; Devin brings us Accelerated Evolution, the latest offering... Read more
Published on 21 April 2003 by "baldmosher"
DEVIN'S BEST YET!!!!
When looking at an artist like Devin Townsend, it's difficult to say what's good and what's bad, for one reason - there is very little bad. Read more
Published on 16 April 2003 by "shinydude"
the maniacal nutcase never gives up
having only heard devin through syl before, i wasnt sure how a melodic devin could be. but regardless, i am satisfied with this work. Read more
Published on 16 April 2003 by ADAM
Like running an electrical current through ice cold milk...
Yet another astonishing opus from the Canadian metal genius. Just when you thought things couldn't get any better on the Devin front, he releases a cross between "Ocean Machine"... Read more
Published on 10 April 2003 by Nik
Not his best, but still better than most.
This is Devin Townsend's second project released in 2003, following Strapping Young Lad's 'SYL' album. This was meant to be everything that SYL wasn't. So where SYL is brutal, A.E. Read more
Published on 9 April 2003 by M. Simper
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