Strapping Young Lad

[Heckelgruber]

Off-topic as fuck (and already posted the info in a slightly random way) but SYL are playing a festivals warm-up gig in Portsmouth (UK) on 8th June. Looks like a pretty small venue although I haven't been there, should be a good gig if anyone's interested.

http://www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk/

 

[illidurit]

syl is mediocre

 

[NFU]

i dont care what anyone says...his SYL material not genius, nor challenging...its just insulting to one's intelligence. erk-opolis, population: devin townsend.

 

[Pethical]

only heard one song from the new album, more of the same unfortunately

 

[FUBAR]

i dont care what anyone says...his SYL material not genius, nor challenging...its just insulting to one's intelligence. erk-opolis, population: devin townsend.

Yeah but its not suppossed to be, its jus big dumb fun, pure noise catharsis.

Devs the Man

 

[NFU]

Yeah but its not suppossed to be, its jus big dumb fun, pure noise catharsis.

Devs the Man

dumb...fun...noise...catharsis. i think given those 4 different words and the amount of possible combinations, you probably contradicted yourself in upwards of about 500 times.

 

[FUBAR]

dumb...fun...noise...catharsis. i think given those 4 different words and the amount of possible combinations, you probably contradicted yourself in upwards of about 500 times.

ah...your a one you are.

 

[Mr. Josey Wales]

syl is definite 'mood music' and it rules when your in the mood for it...

not something i normally listen to, but if im pissed off it sounds great to me

 

[Heckelgruber]

ANYWAY... just posted for those who might give a toss or want to live in Erk-opolis

 

[Opethian666]

I like Strapping Young Lad. It's manic, uncontrolled, not serious, has no direction, but like already said, it's just purely music for when you're pissed off or when you want to listen to something crazy and interesting.

 

[Liquid Diamonds]

I actually genuinely like Strapping. I concede that 'Alien' is their only particularly well rounded album, but WHAT an album! Gene's drumming is excellent, and Devin throws some really cool ideas out onto the table.
I guess I'm biased, because that record got me through some tough times when I couldn't really stand to listen to anything that was particularly emotional. I listened to it EVERY day for at least 2 months. I never tire of it, but I can definately see why it wouldn't appeal to some people.

Oh, and I'd LOVE to go to the gig, but don't think I'd be able to make it to Portsmouth. Come on the tour! Play Scotland!

 

[Heckelgruber]

Yeah, Alien's great and City isn't bad either - has some songs on it. I hope the new record is good too.

 

[Leandro]

http://mp3.centurymedia.com/syl/thenewblack/syl_usuck.mp3

LOL best fucking lyrics ever

 

[FUBAR]

http://mp3.centurymedia.com/syl/thenewblack/syl_usuck.mp3

LOL best fucking lyrics ever

yeah tis ok, might be goin a bit too far with the humour aspect of the band there...

 

[Opethian666]

Lol you can't go to far with all those bands out there that write lyrics in this vein and actually take it seriously.

 

[Liquid Diamonds]

I only heard 'U Suck' once, and I like it. But I think, for the new album, it'll be the equivalent of 'We Ride' on Alien. Not one of my favourites, but one of the more in your face songs. Good stuff, can't wait for the whole thing

 

[Indrid Cold]

I'm actually really looking forward to the new one myself. Alien was my first Townsend CD which led me to the rest of his discography - SYL, his solo material, and Devin Townsend Band. All of which, I thoroughly enjoy although it is (as was said) mood music.

Any word on the release date for the new record?

 

[Heckelgruber]

July 11th

http://www.strappingyounglad.com/strappingyounglad_main.html

 

[Indrid Cold]

Thank you kindly

 

[Deadlift]

Listening to the new album right now. Very good !