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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

The whole albums was great, mostly the "Addicted" track. 9.0 rating is fair

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.

This album makes me feel all fuzzy and gay, I love it - great review. BEND IT LIKE A BENDER!!!!

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

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?

What a positive album. I bet he had a good time writing this.

Interesting work, but just too bubble-gummy happy poppy for my taste.

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."

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.

Anneke makes every song better. Very enterteining and easy album to listen.