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Very addictive... some of the best tracks the man has ever recorded.
I'm still trying to get into "Ih-Ah!"
and "Bend It Like Bender!" - regarding which Devin states on his MySpace:
Quote:
Oh ok...here it is. 'Bend It Like Bender' (You! ...in the Nasum shirt! ...look away!!!)
I know...I know...it's a pretty bippy-boppy-Euro-type dance track, but you know? guilty as charged when it comes to loving that stuff. I remember hearing The Vengaboys 'We Like To Party' back when it came out and it nearly brought me to tears (I was cutting onions at the time...) something about EASY, FUN music that takes very little effort to enjoy...or detest as the case may well end up being .
So yeah, I wrote a song like that. ppppttthhhhhhhhhpppppppphhhhhhhh.....
I'm working on album three of the DTP quartet right now, Deconstruction. And it's such brained out, complicated nonsense, that while I was writing it (all 4 albums were written during the same period) I remember just finishing the track 'Traestorz' (Deconstruction) and my brain was reeling. Super complicated metal madness, and I was like, 'ENOUGH!!!' and threw my lube down in revulsion and laid into Bender with a 'phat ass beat' y'all.
Whats it about? Ah, indeed young knave, gather ye round and I shall despense the benevolent meaning of this cosmic conundrum upon thee:
ready..?
It's a play on the title 'Bend It Like Beckham' and the robot from Futurama named 'Bender', because he's into partying, and the records called 'Addicted'. Yup. Oh...and 'Bender' and 'Beckham' both start with the letter 'B'.
Anneke VanGeirbergen ladies and Germs...Anneke VanGeirbergen. Did I mention I love Abba as well? Well I do. AND we're still metal.
Again, all 4 records were written together...which was good for me, because when I would get all antsy with Ki, I would unload with Deconstruction, then get offended by my own pretension and rock some good vibes with Addicted, then when I would feel like it was ALL stupid, I'd write for Ghost, and make some dead country voices.
So yeah, enjoy. Or don't. I do.
Lastly, There's a time and a place for fat, shirtless men with head tattoos to bump into each other and yell, and a time and a place for women to move like the beautiful creatures they are.
...just sayin'
dev
Awesome review on an album that may give Riverside competition for best progressive metal album of the year. |
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I'm glad Devin realizes how easy it is to detest "Bend It Like Bender" because I got to that track and nearly wretched. It's a horrendous blight on an otherwise stellar album. "...pretty bippy-boppy-Euro-type dance..." is, in my never humble opinion, the worst type music ever made.
But the rest of the album slays. |
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At first listen, I found it very good, catchy ASO... but less original than most of what he's done before.
But I'll sure listen to it again to have a better opinion. |
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| The album is very very good |
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| I can't wait until I get this album... and then see him live in Jan. :O |
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| Soooooo funny that all the song titles have exclamation marks. definitely checking this out fo sho. |
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| I heard samples of tracks on this album and they sounded great. Glad to hear the whole album follows the same line of goodness. Really looking forward to hearing this one! |
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This album is surely not for everyone, but I like it, I find it kinda short, but I like that, and it's very different from "Ki", but again I like it  seems like Devin is having a great time doing this.
IMO Anneke's voice fits perfect in this album. |
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Universe in a ball slapped my head away!!!!!! great song!
bend it like bender is somewhat unique but i really can't get into it since it's really weird and annoying sometimes (or all the times lol)...
btw good review mr anderson.. |
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| Definitely listening to this, if not for anything else because I'm curious. |
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| Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown |
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Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
If you did not like KI you will not like this album, Devin is making a 3 album saga starting with KI, the first 2 are non-metal albums, the last one will be a "heavy" album as per Devin. |
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Elio - 16.11.2009 at 18:26
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Written by HardSide on 16.11.2009 at 18:17
Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
If you did not like KI you will not like this album, Devin is making a 3 album saga starting with KI, the first 2 are non-metal albums, the last one will be a "heavy" album as per Devin.
The fact that Ki and Addicted! are both "non-metal" doesn't mean that he won't like this. Ki was a letdown in my opinion too and from an objective point of view, it wasn't that good. Now we have this new album, Addicted! for sure better than Ki. Silver_foxy may not like this one either but your statement was kinda weak imo. |
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Written by HardSide on 16.11.2009 at 18:17
Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
If you did not like KI you will not like this album, Devin is making a 3 album saga starting with KI, the first 2 are non-metal albums, the last one will be a "heavy" album as per Devin.
No, the Devin Townsend Project is 4 albums: Ki, Addicted, Deconstruction (originally titled Deconstruction of a Cheeseburger), and Ghost. And yes, Devin said that Deconstruction is going to be the heaviest and most technical stuff he's ever put out. |
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Written by HardSide on 16.11.2009 at 18:17
Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
If you did not like KI you will not like this album, Devin is making a 3 album saga starting with KI, the first 2 are non-metal albums, the last one will be a "heavy" album as per Devin.
What? This album *IS* heavy as shit (except Ih-Ah!).
Just got done with my first listen, and I'd have to say for obviously being an intentionally more accessible Dev album, this blows Physicist out of the water. |
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Devin Townsend records from this decade are all somewhat hit or miss affairs, with some tracks being highly impressive and otheres ing filler (that includes SYL).
This album has some very pretty melodies and catchy songs, nevertheless, I find that whenever Anneke isn't singing, it gets kinda boring. Conclusion - Anneke needs to sing instead of him in his band  |
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| Devin's vibrato on "Awake!" is amazing... |
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Written by Introspekrieg on 17.11.2009 at 00:43
Devin's vibrato on "Awake!" is amazing...
No argument, Devin is a great vocalist and this album might have some of his most impressive vocals. Nevertheless, I think Anneke really wipes the floor with poor ol' Dev here  |
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Written by Elio on 16.11.2009 at 18:26
Written by HardSide on 16.11.2009 at 18:17
Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
If you did not like KI you will not like this album, Devin is making a 3 album saga starting with KI, the first 2 are non-metal albums, the last one will be a "heavy" album as per Devin.
The fact that Ki and Addicted! are both "non-metal" doesn't mean that he won't like this. Ki was a letdown in my opinion too and from an objective point of view, it wasn't that good. Now we have this new album, Addicted! for sure better than Ki. Silver_foxy may not like this one either but your statement was kinda weak imo.
It turns out that i really enjoyed it (= |
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K†ulu - 17.11.2009 at 20:52
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| I didn't really like this album. Weird music. Too "happy" for me. |
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Written by Ag Fox on 16.11.2009 at 14:48
Gonna check it out despite "Ki" being such a big letdown
Letdown? Wow |
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Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.  |
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Written by dant3x on 19.11.2009 at 18:56
Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.
The key word is experimental... something most progressive metal seems to have forgotten anymore.
Almost every other track on Addicted is heavier than Katatonia and Diablo Swing Orchestra combined... did you just listen to "Bend It Like Bender"? |
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Written by Introspekrieg on 19.11.2009 at 20:47
Written by dant3x on 19.11.2009 at 18:56
Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.
The key word is experimental... something most progressive metal seems to have forgotten anymore.
Almost every other track on Addicted is heavier than Katatonia and Diablo Swing Orchestra combined... did you just listen to "Bend It Like Bender"?
Agreed. I think why some people find this album distasteful is that it has a very bright and happy aesthetic (With pop influences and whatnot)... For some reason, I suppose this would not validate it as "metal"... Which is utter bullshit.
Also, I am getting SO FUCKING TIRED of people claiming shit as not "real metal" or whatever. If you want to see a huge plethora of ignorance, check out some of these comments on this somewhat recent article.
http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9633&page=&message_id= |
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Elio - 19.11.2009 at 23:28
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Written by dant3x on 19.11.2009 at 18:56
Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.
I'd prefer to listen to this album than your boring crappy arguments anytime of the day. |
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Pétur - 20.11.2009 at 00:12
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Written by dant3x on 19.11.2009 at 18:56
Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.
Having fun creating clone accounts to downrate an album you don't like? pathetic loser. |
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Written by Introspekrieg on 19.11.2009 at 20:47
Written by dant3x on 19.11.2009 at 18:56
Really shitty album. This is some kind of pop experimental? WTF this is doing in Metal Storm at all?
...I wonder why people like it.
The key word is experimental... something most progressive metal seems to have forgotten anymore.
Almost every other track on Addicted is heavier than Katatonia and Diablo Swing Orchestra combined... did you just listen to "Bend It Like Bender"?
You can't compare Katatonia with that. Yes, I had, dind't like it, sorry. Diablo Swing Orchestra had something really different, and similar, but with good (and fun) taste of music.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 19.11.2009 at 22:36
Agreed. I think why some people find this album distasteful is that it has a very bright and happy aesthetic (With pop influences and whatnot)... For some reason, I suppose this would not validate it as "metal"... Which is utter bullshit.
Also, I am getting SO FUCKING TIRED of people claiming shit as not "real metal" or whatever. If you want to see a huge plethora of ignorance, check out some of these comments on this somewhat recent article.
http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9633&page=&message_id=
And that's the point, and the problem: "very bright and happy aesthetic With pop influences"
Written by Elio on 19.11.2009 at 23:28
I'd prefer to listen to this album than your boring crappy arguments anytime of the day.
Then don't read and leave. |
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Written by dant3x on 20.11.2009 at 18:50
And that's the point, and the problem: "very bright and happy aesthetic With pop influences"
So, let me get this right. You are judging the album based off of *one* song that Introspekrieg mentioned? Also, any sort of metal with modern pop influences isn't metal? And since it doesn't qualify to you as "metal", it deserves a rating of "worst ever"? |
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Written by Fat & Sassy! on 20.11.2009 at 22:40
Written by dant3x on 20.11.2009 at 18:50
And that's the point, and the problem: "very bright and happy aesthetic With pop influences"
So, let me get this right. You are judging the album based off of *one* song that Introspekrieg mentioned? Also, any sort of metal with modern pop influences isn't metal? And since it doesn't qualify to you as "metal", it deserves a rating of "worst ever"?
No man, it's about he whole album. But hey, everyone have different opinions, there's no point talking more about it, arguing why it sucks or not.  |
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Written by dant3x on 21.11.2009 at 12:32
No man, it's about he whole album. But hey, everyone have different opinions, there's no point talking more about it, arguing why it sucks or not.
I believe that's why these discussion boards are here, but alright... |
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I'm Addicted to this album, isn't that ironic? lol
I have listened to it 5 times at least, in the last few days and I don't think I'm stoping. I never thought the Townsend + Anneke duo would work so well. I think I like this album because it is so different from what I normally go for, and yes it is commercial and catchy, and why would that make it bad? Not for me.
Good music is good music, as far as I'm concerned. My taste in metal speaks for myself, I don't stick to whatever is not "pop" to define my favourite bands. And I'm open, I'm glad I had that attitude, otherwise I would've never listened to this great album. |
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| Why Anneke wants to be a part of this boring recording after her great work at the gathering. |
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Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2009 at 17:36
I'm Addicted to this album, isn't that ironic? lol
I have listened to it 5 times at least, in the last few days and I don't think I'm stoping. I never thought the Townsend + Anneke duo would work so well. I think I like this album because it is so different from what I normally go for, and yes it is commercial and catchy, and why would that make it bad? Not for me.
I agree. I think the catchy-ness of the album was an obvious choice by Dev when regarding the concept. I've listened to the album 2+ times each of the last few days. I don't do that often with any albums. The songs and album as a whole are the *perfect* length for the kind of music this is. Also, I've noticed that it may seem that this album and Ki are two different albums that shows very different sides of Dev's music. Ki being a more peaceful side, and Addicted showing the more poppy, accessible side of his music. |
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Written by Fat & Sassy! on 21.11.2009 at 19:23
Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2009 at 17:36
I'm Addicted to this album, isn't that ironic? lol
I have listened to it 5 times at least, in the last few days and I don't think I'm stoping. I never thought the Townsend + Anneke duo would work so well. I think I like this album because it is so different from what I normally go for, and yes it is commercial and catchy, and why would that make it bad? Not for me.
I agree. I think the catchy-ness of the album was an obvious choice by Dev when regarding the concept. I've listened to the album 2+ times each of the last few days. I don't do that often with any albums. The songs and album as a whole are the *perfect* length for the kind of music this is. Also, I've noticed that it may seem that this album and Ki are two different albums that shows very different sides of Dev's music. Ki being a more peaceful side, and Addicted showing the more poppy, accessible side of his music.
I'm still yet to listen to KI, but I will this week. I heard samples and they all sounded like my cup of tea. It seems like "Deconstruction" will be the heavier album, according to Devin. It would be amazing if he could succeed in all of his musical directions, it's very unusual to say the least. |
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Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2009 at 19:30
I'm still yet to listen to KI, but I will this week. I heard samples and they all sounded like my cup of tea. It seems like "Deconstruction" will be the heavier album, according to Devin. It would be amazing if he could succeed in all of his musical directions, it's very unusual to say the least.
Ki is not *nearly* as accessible as this album. It took awhile to grow on me, but it's a pretty damn solid album in my opinion. And yes, I hope he succeeds too. It would be AWESOME to listen to all 4 albums in a row when they are done if they're as good as Ki and Addicted. :O |
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I enjoyed this album and I was blown away by Anneke's vocal performance; Devin is great on vocals as well. I agree this is his most accessible work, but still, the music is well done and interesting, it's catchy and yet complex, there's a balance all throughout the album - heavy-ness (if I may say so  ), melody and complexity. Devin is still the unpredictible songwriter that surprises with every new release. |
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Written by Guest on 27.11.2009 at 13:30
Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2009 at 19:30
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 21.11.2009 at 19:23
Written by BloodTears on 21.11.2009 at 17:36
I'm Addicted to this album, isn't that ironic? lol
I have listened to it 5 times at least, in the last few days and I don't think I'm stoping. I never thought the Townsend + Anneke duo would work so well. I think I like this album because it is so different from what I normally go for, and yes it is commercial and catchy, and why would that make it bad? Not for me.
I agree. I think the catchy-ness of the album was an obvious choice by Dev when regarding the concept. I've listened to the album 2+ times each of the last few days. I don't do that often with any albums. The songs and album as a whole are the *perfect* length for the kind of music this is. Also, I've noticed that it may seem that this album and Ki are two different albums that shows very different sides of Dev's music. Ki being a more peaceful side, and Addicted showing the more poppy, accessible side of his music.
I'm still yet to listen to KI, but I will this week. I heard samples and they all sounded like my cup of tea. It seems like "Deconstruction" will be the heavier album, according to Devin. It would be amazing if he could succeed in all of his musical directions, it's very unusual to say the least.
See, you're becoming a Devin's fan bit by bit
I'm still far away from that. My definition of fan is quite different. I am a fan when I know all the works a band released and like the majority of it full-heartedly and think the albums were important in some way, that's when I'm a fan. Right now, I can say I LIKE Townsend, we'll see what happens next. |
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| At the end of a day you even like this album or you don't. Personally I like this album, true its lighter than what we're used to from Devy but its a good album and its great that Devy's never been afraid to experiment. I even like Bend It Like Bender. can't wait to listen to Deconstruction |
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| After listening to this album a ba-zillion times, I'm confident in saying that it's the best album I've heard all year. |
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| The whole albums was great, mostly the "Addicted" track. 9.0 rating is fair |
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Written by K†ulu on 17.11.2009 at 20:52
I didn't really like this album. Weird music. Too "happy" for me.
The happy part is really what Devin had in mind for this album, according to an interview in Rock Hard France - not that I'm surprised, as this album is overflowing with positive feelings.
I generally don't like it, but it's OK on this album for me. Really.
Written by jupitreas on 17.11.2009 at 02:18
No argument, Devin is a great vocalist and this album might have some of his most impressive vocals. Nevertheless, I think Anneke really wipes the floor with poor ol' Dev here
I agree with all your points here.
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 21.11.2009 at 19:33
Ki is not *nearly* as accessible as this album. It took awhile to grow on me, but it's a pretty damn solid album in my opinion. And yes, I hope he succeeds too. It would be AWESOME to listen to all 4 albums in a row when they are done if they're as good as Ki and Addicted. :O
Yeah!
Regarding Ki, I agree it's great, no doubt about that, but it's too mellow for me to completely appreciate it now - except Trainfire, of course. |
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| This album makes me feel all fuzzy and gay, I love it - great review. BEND IT LIKE A BENDER!!!! |
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Written by Darkside Momo on 10.12.2009 at 19:48
Yeah!
Regarding Ki, I agree it's great, no doubt about that, but it's too mellow for me to completely appreciate it now - except Trainfire, of course.
Yeah, I really like Trainfire too. Especially the end when it sounds like a contemporary acoustic-pop song with the soft, sexy female vocals. Why is there no review for that album? :O |
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Written by Fat & Sassy! on 10.12.2009 at 21:58
Yeah, I really like Trainfire too. Especially the end when it sounds like a contemporary acoustic-pop song with the soft, sexy female vocals. Why is there no review for that album? :O
Dunno. No one, whether staff or guest, wrote anything, so... Why not you? |
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| What a positive album. I bet he had a good time writing this. |
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| Interesting work, but just too bubble-gummy happy poppy for my taste. |
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The Devin Townsend Project is looking good so far... first Ki, now Addicted!... Deconstruction and Ghost are promising. I have high hopes, but at least with Devin I know I will never be disappointed.
I can see how some people who can't look past a purely metal formula can't appreciate this album... it's a shame really, but hey it's not for everyone. All I know is I love it, as do many others. That alone makes it worthwhile.
To the people who go out of their way to insult this music, let me just quote a motivational poster: "Devin Townsend - He has more talent in his little toe than you have in your entire body." |
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| Great review Baz. This is one of the greatest pop metal albums I've ever heard, and Devin's writing proves to be as ingenious as ever yet again. I can't wait for Decon and Ghost, 2011 looks to be a great year for the inventor of Devy metal. |
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| Anneke makes every song better. Very enterteining and easy album to listen. |
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