- Audio CD (30 Mar 2003)
- Number of Discs: 3
- Format: Limited Edition
- Label: Inside Out/SPV
- ASIN: B00008IXCQ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 131,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
(3.5) High Expectations Unfortunately,
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This review is from: Accelerated Evolution (Ltd Edition) (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.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Could be Awesome,
This review is from: Accelerated Evolution (Ltd Edition) (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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Devin Townsend,
By A Customer
This review is from: Accelerated Evolution (Ltd Edition) (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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