Devin Townsend - Synchestra

[Beelzebub]

I think it definitely has its moments, but other parts seem as if they're superfluous, and I'm not just talking about Vampolka. Anyone else get this yet? What are your thoughts?

Oh, and a thanks in advance to the first person who posts a tirade about how much they hate Devin Townsend, this thread wouldn't be the same without you.

 

[Matt]

My friend has the cd. It was alright, nothing to shout about. He has done some better work in my opinion.

 

[arglebargle]

I'm pretty indifferent to Devy's other solo work, so I don't really see any need to listen to the new disk.

 

[Soul of Ice]

Synchestra is an amazing album, and I rate it right after Ocean Machine and Terria. Great songs, singing, subtleties, production, transitions, and a full range of all that The Devin Townsend Band is all about. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.

 

[Anonymous]

Is it the same Devin Townsend from Strapping Young Lad?

 

[control-denied777]

Is it the same Devin Townsend from Strapping Young Lad?

yes,and people call him "a genius ",but in my opinion he is just a talentless duche.

 

[OfSinsAndShred]

Saw him last night opening for Opeth and Dark Tranquility. Boooooooooooring.

And I saw him a year or so ago opening for SX. Booooooooring.

His guitar tones are great, though, and his band is incredibly tight. I just don't like the music the guy writes.

 

[Taliwakker]

Synchestra is another Devy masterpiece...give it multiple listens and if you still don't like it after that then i suggest you impale yourself on a cock.

 

[Matt]

he's from strapping young lad?

hmm, my respect for him has just lowered a notch....

 

[AlphaTemplar]

duche.

Don't use words you can't spell.

 

[Taliwakker]

he's from strapping young lad?

hmm, my respect for him has just lowered a notch....

Mt respect for you just lowered a notch

 

[Taliwakker]

.

 

[Matt]

why? just stating my opinion is all....They talk about some things i dont like. No need to start something here.

 

[The Yngster]

Well to be fair, if you're allowed to lower your respect for devy why cant he lower his for you.

I like the new cd, great progressions and songwriting. Picturing him singing sunshine and happiness makes me giggle

 

[Thraxz]

Pretty much nothing Devin has ever done is worth listening to.

 

[Tubbs]

I've heard some of his DTB stuff, I really don't like it.

- the TMSFGJAEUPGWMSFFWELCFBTPMN

 

[Matt]

Well to be fair, if you're allowed to lower your respect for devy why cant he lower his for you.

guess you're right. but its not like I was saying it about him though.

 

[ProgMetalFan]

Saw him last night opening for Opeth and Dark Tranquility. Boooooooooooring.

And I saw him a year or so ago opening for SX. Booooooooring.

His guitar tones are great, though, and his band is incredibly tight. I just don't like the music the guy writes.

I was at this show too!

Devin wasn't nearly as horrible as the two times I saw him on the SX tour... actually I thought he performed pretty well... and I agree... they were tight and his guitar tones were awesome... but man... the songs he played were so boring. I'm a huge fan of "Ocean Machine" and "Terria"... but the rest of his material has never connected with me... unfortunately he never seems to play the stuff I like of his live... the new stuff sounded pretty bland and listless... and I'm just not a fan of goofy stuff like that shitty polka song.

 

[Taliwakker]

guess you're right. but its not like I was saying it about him though.

I like to talk shit so don't take it personal...you damned thin skinned internet person.

Devy rules....and the new album is filled with huge layers of Devy goodness and great vocal harmonies and overall greatness. Some people hear it and others don't.

 

[Androz]

Hi, Its been a while well, I really liked Synchestra, but in some parts it's so full of instruments.... you can't understand whats going on (like in some parts of Hyper Geek)