Devin Townsend Project: Deconstruction (2011)

Rating: 9/10

Ok, here we have it. The long awaited Deconstruction (of a Cheeseburger) album.
If I was trying to find a good sentence to describe the content of this digital recording, this sentence would be something like "Devin Townsend on drugs"... like he is not already crazy enough...

Deconstruction leaves Ki and Addicted behind, while it brings back the sound of the twisted masterpiece Ziltoid the Omniscient. And believe me Devin's new creation surpasses Ziltoid in every aspect. Deconstruction is more progressive, more symphonic, more solid, more abnormally beautiful, more bombastic, more intelligent...

The symphonic parts of the album can remind you of any possible Symphonic Metal band, from the Danny Elfman influenced parts of bands like Sonata Arctica and Nightwish (in songs like Juular and Sumeria) to the inaccessible majesty of the latest Dimmu Borgir and Septic Flesh albums. But damn, Devin can make this sound even more original and unique than I could expect! The musicianship and production are absolutely phenomenal and further discussion could be unecessary, as it would need a 10 hour clinic by Mr. Townsend himself to be analyzed...

The spirit of Strapping Young Lad is still alive... welcoming you to newly found musical universes.


(Originally written by emperorsakis for rateyourmusic.com)




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