Which one do you prefer? I've been reading lots and lots of reviews as of late and picked up Terria. I also know that City is getting a lot of high ratings, so this led me to thinking that these two CDs are so far his best offerings. If so, which one do you like? If not, what would you call his best work to date?
Townsend's Terria vs SYL's City
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Come on, man. Give me an answer. I understand they both kick ass, but what about a hair? Also, by your post, I assume you indirectly confirmed my analogy that either City or Terria happen to be Townsend's best works to date, right?
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Well I'd say Terria, but SYL's self titled is close behind, and Accelerated Evolution is even closer at #3.
City would be next.
City would be next.
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Terria or City ????
I would say don't hesitate pick up Terria and City. Those records are too much different to tell you which is better. City is a complete chaos, Terria is peaceful, progressive in some ways.
For me Terria is far better, the production is huge, the song writing is impressive and it is very melodic. I love "City" but it is frightening, it depends of your mood and your taste.
The frst time I heard city I found the production too noisy, I was not ready for this kind of wall of noise and all this madness...Lol I was a kid
Terria is closer of what Dev brought with Biomech or Infinity
I would say don't hesitate pick up Terria and City. Those records are too much different to tell you which is better. City is a complete chaos, Terria is peaceful, progressive in some ways.
For me Terria is far better, the production is huge, the song writing is impressive and it is very melodic. I love "City" but it is frightening, it depends of your mood and your taste.
The frst time I heard city I found the production too noisy, I was not ready for this kind of wall of noise and all this madness...Lol I was a kid
Terria is closer of what Dev brought with Biomech or Infinity
Have you heard their Anatolia album under their Pentagram moniker? It's the album that was released before Unspoken, and it's a masterpiece. Even better than Unspoken, in my opinion. Also, they released a Turkish album titled Bir after Unspoken. It is very much like its predecessor but with Turkish lyrics.Nico16 said:ummmmm......Terria
Hey Mezarkabul, I thought I was the only Pentagram/Mezarkabul fan here
I am friends with the drummer of the band. Last time I spoke to him, he said the new album may come out this summer on Sanctuary/Noise Records but that was several months ago. In the meantime check out Anatolia at LaserCD.com or The End Records. You'll love it. The production is huge.
yes, I tried to get Anatolia, but it's very hard to find it. But I guess I just found another site where I can order it. Now I only have to wait until I get some money again..... (as always)Mezarkabul said:
I'm surprised to hear about a follow-up to Unspoken
I just checked the mailorders I normally use, but it seems like nobody has it. Not even as an import I guess that's just because it isn't in english. Well, maybe my friend can it pick it up for me when she visits her relatives in Turkey the next time 
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Terria is Devin's greatest achievement IMO, it encompasses everything that makes him such an inventive and unique artist.
Let me know if you have difficulty locating Bir. I'm sure we can work something out. I'd be more than happy to send it to you. But, I highly, VERY highly recommend Anatolia. It's like magic. You'll be shocked when you hear it. Bir is very much like Unspoken with Turkish lyrics and a few extra instrumentals.Nico16 said:yes, I tried to get Anatolia, but it's very hard to find it. But I guess I just found another site where I can order it. Now I only have to wait until I get some money again..... (as always)
I'm surprised to hear about a follow-up to Unspoken
Pfft, Ocean Machine is without a doubt the best Devin album, it has the most amazing music, with the exception of Deep Peace, nothing on Terria is even close, and the Terria lyrics are kinda silly, while Ocean Machine's are pretty awesome.
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I disagree with that. The lyrical content on Terria is pretty damn good, its just a lot more introspective than on Ocean Machine. Ocean Machine goes for a more impersonal poetic way of dealing with emotions while Terria is straight from Devy's heart. Also on Terria, the lyrics are a lot shorter and get the same kind of intensity. It is a lot harder to pass the same intentions and emotions in four lines than it is to do it in 20.IntoObscurity said:
Terria is a lot more rewarding in my case in the long term than Ocean Machine ever was. Don't get me wrong, OM is a great record, with tons of great riffs. Terria is, on the other hand, just a better record musically: better executed, better constructed and ultimatly more consistent than OM.
Terria gets my vote over City too even though there are a lot more song highlights on the later than on the former, its just a more complete album and stands on its own a lot more than City.
cant really compare both , not the same style at all , so yet again a matter of opinion. if you ask mine , city.
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