#Synchestra Devlab and The Hummer

[luxnebula]

Just for the sake of clarity, I'm skipping Devlab (2004) because it's an industrial noise album and because I have nothing else to say about it than "the songs are just dissonant noise. This isn't to my tastes." I don't see the appeal of noise as a genre, but to those who like it, godspeed. I respect your tastes. I don't understand, but I respect it.

I'm also skipping The Hummer (2006) because it's also very ambient and abstract and I don't have much else to say than "wow, I didn't expect this from a metal musician. It's very interesting, though."

So, let's move on to Synchestra (2006).

Wow okay! I didn't expect this either from a metal musician! Let It Roll and the start of Hypergeek start with a whimsical, light and airy vibe that wouldn't sound out of place n a children's movie. This just reminds me how badly I want a movie where Townsend composes the soundtrack to. Give it to my eyeballs and eardrums.

The latter half of Hypergeek, though, very suddenly and loudly shifts the genre back to heavy metal, the sound that continues to Triumph.

Triumph is... a trip. It takes a brief, calm banjo break in the middle before getting back to the heavy metal. I'm really enjoying these shifts and transformations.

Vampolka is another fun banger. I'll give you two guesses as to what its gimmick is lol

Gaia and Pixillate are two other incredible bangers that take a lot of twists and turns.

Overall, this is a fun album that's very interesting to listen to. All the different genres and styles blend together surprisingly well and create a hypnotic kaleidoscope of sound.

[mxdwn]

Devin Townsend Talks About the Making of Albums Synchestra, Devlab and The Hummer in New Podcast

https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/09/05/news/devin-townsend-talks-about-the-making-of-albums-synchestra-devlab-and-the-hummer-in-new-podcast/

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Devin Townsend Shares Episode Ten of His Podcast - "Ziltoid The Omniscient"

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Devin Townsend Shares Episode Nine of His Podcast - "The New Black" by Strapping Young Lad

Devin Townsend Shares Episode Nine of His Podcast – “The New Black” by Strapping Young Lad

Devin Townsend who launched his own podcast series during the pandemic has released the ninth episode. Check out Episode #9, featuring Devy’s take on The New Black by Strapping Young Lad! (more…)

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Devin Townsend Shares Episode Eight of his Podcast - Synchestra, The Hummer, Devlab

Devin Townsend Shares Episode Eight of his Podcast – Synchestra, The Hummer, Devlab

Devin Townsend who launched his own podcast series during the pandemic has released the seventh episode. Check out Episode #8, featuring Devy’s take on his solo works such as  Synchestra, The Hummer, and Devlab. (more…)