Top 5 Devin Townsend albums?

1. Ziltoid The Omniscient: Since its 2007 release, there is no album I have enjoyed more or listened to more than this one. Take the time to listen to the lyrics, the progression between tracks, and the INCREDIBLE drum machine (I shouldn't post this on a prog forum but it's not a real drummer in this one, he's using ezdrummer). Listen to this album in full a few times, it keeps getting better and better.  (I've listened to this one about 100 times in full and it's growing in me.) Can't wait for the Z2/DTP album!

Recommended songs: By your command, Ziltoidia Attaxx, Hyperdrive (If you love these don't worry, the rest of the album is as good)

2. Epicloud: grab the deluxe edition at all cost, the bonus disc is as good as the actual album. Anyone who liked addicted will probably wanna grab this one next. In this one, Anneke Van Giersbergen's vocals really fit into the devin townsend wall of sound. This album consists mostly of smooth hypnotizing electro songs. However, this is one of the few DT albums where I'm gonna skip songs. Still, it's a long album and the good content is really awesome.

Recommended epicloud: Where we belong, Save our now, Kingdom (This was originally from Physicist, the new version is way better)

Recommended epiclouder: Believe, Happy Birthday, Heatwave

3. Deconstruction: This is for the prog death metal fans. This album features guest appearances from Opeth, Meshuggah, Gwar, Gojira, Emperor and more. This is one album I didn't like at first, or at least I was not too sure. I then listened to it a few more times, was still unsure, then stopped listening to it for two years. I decided to give it another try recently, and man, this album is amazing. Even though I have put Epicloud as number 2, I would recommend this one before epicloud to any metal lover.

Recommended songs: Juular, Planet of the apes, The Mighty Masturbator (By far my favorite)

4. Ghost: A<span style="line-height: 1.2;">nother album that took me a while to appreciate. Since it's 2011 release (which was a dual release with Deconstruction), I had not listened to this album much, as I was seldom in the good mood for it. Whenever I tried to force it, I didn't appreciate. Eventually, I found this perfect mood when to listen to ghost, which is when I'm looking for answers, unsure about the future, when i lost my faith in humanity, a little depressed. I then listen to ghost, and it all goes away, This album is my health potion now, it really feels great to listen to it. This is the Guitar and flute album, this is his quietest album up to date. This is for anyone looking for a really relaxing album.</span>

Recommended songs: Try feather or ghost to get the general vibe, but at all cost don't listen to these songs separately. Either listen to it in full or don't.

5. Ki: At this point, you're probably starting to wonder, ''has this guy listened to any of the older stuff?'' Yes, I did. However, these DTP albums have grown more with time than the rest, and when you give them the time, they are more satisfying than older DT or DTB records to me. This album is more acoustic, less heavy, and like other DTP albums, has its own homogeneous vibe. The album features Che Aimee, the female vocalist who also appears on his new album Casualties Of Cool. Give this album a few listens, and if you smoke weed, well, try this album next time, you're gonna like it even more.

Songs: Quiet Riot, Trainfire, Ki, Heaven Send

The next few albums are recommended as well, very solid albums:

6. Ocean Machine: Biomech: This is considered by a lot to be his best work. This could have been higher on the list but songs 3,4,5 are a bit weak imo. The albums really starts at the interlude 3 A.M, and it gets only better from there. This is the album I would recommend to prog rock fans, or grunge fans. This is a classic, you need to hear it, but in the long run I believe it is not as good as the first 5.

Recommended: Life, Funeral, Death of music

7. Terria: Olives, what the hell? This is one of the worst introductions ever. It is painful to hear. And it is not the sole annoying moment. When I think about Terria, I'm not too sure, it is both awesome and annoying as it gets. Let's say that this is a really good prog album, but could have been way better. Honestly, you might really adore it. It's worth a few listens.

Recommended songs: Earth Day, Nobody's here, Tiny Tears

8. Casualties Of Cool: His new country album. It is the album he's most proud of. It is the album that took him the most time to make. He has worked on this for nearly 10 years. It features Che aimee, the female vocalist from ki. It is the quietest album after Ghost. Recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a different, quiet album. The concept of the album is great, the Devin/Che duo blends perfectly. It's also the only album he has ever done without thinking about expectation or reviews, or how people would perceive it. He has done this one only for himself, and it's the only album he still listens to. (Well, we're in july and the album came out in may, let's see what he's going to say in a few years) Be sure to grab the special edition, the bonus disc is nice. It has leftover songs from ghost and CoC. Also, the full album's length was over 74 min, so he had to remove Gone is Gone, which is on the special edition. If you want the playlist of the authentic album, insert Gone is gone between forgive me and broken

Recommended: Daddy, Flight, Forgive me

9. Addicted: This is probably the DT that I enjoyed most on the first listen after Ziltoid or Epicloud.  What I said then: This could be the best DT album, so catchy and solid. What I say now: I'm probably never going to listen to this album in full again, and I don't enjoy most songs anymore. Still, I reckon it to be good, it's worth the buy. It's just not an album that grows over time like most DT or prog albums. This is the one that you will enjoy a few times and then will eventually grow some dust. This is the most electro album along with Epicloud.

Recommended: Addicted, Supercrush, Bend it like bender

10-11-12: Infinity, Synchestra, accelerated evolution: I'm not gonna put too much effort in those. They are good albums, they contain great songs. However, the fillers of these albums are overwhelming, in a bad way. There are some really annoying songs, that no matter how many times I listen to them, I just can't stand them. For that reason, I recommend those last, but they're important to the collection of the hardcore fan.

Recommended songs: Bad devil, Vampira, Storm

ALBUMS I DO NOT RECOMMEND:

13. Physicist: It's terrible in every way. No one deserves the pain of listening to this. There was one true gem on this record, it is kingdom. And Kingdom has been remade on Epicloud. Thank god, there is no reason to listen to this anymore. Even Devin Townsend admits it's horrible.

14. Devlab: Ambient sounds and electro, this is not something that most people will enjoy. It's interesting to hear the sounds he uses in his wall of sound without the drums and guitars. Still, this is for curious people or hardcore fans who want to absolutely listen to everything he has done. It's not bad at all, it's just not good neither.

15: The hummer: Pretty much like Devlab, but even more ambient. This can barely be considered music.

Honorable Mentions: 

1. Day 3, day 8, day 16, on the Human Equation by Ayreon. Devin townsend is a guest on these 3 songs, and they're incredible. Check it out (and listen to the album in full as well, it is great)

2. Punky Bruster - Cooked on Phonics: This is a punk parody, and it's actually better than most punk bands. If you wanna try something different or if you enjoy punk, try this one, it's pretty good. 

3. Steve Vai - Sex and religion: Although it is cheesy, and hated by Steve vai fans AND Devin townsend fans, I think it's worth a listen. You might enjoy this way more than you think.

THE HONORABLE MENTION: Strapping young lad - City

This is one of the best albums in extreme metal history. It is a classic, good from A-Z. Whoever is into really heavy music should definitely hurry up and grab this. If I had put this album on my list, this would've probably been number 2 or 3. You can also try the greatest hits of SYL or the album Alien, they're goodRecommended from City: Detox, AAA, All hail the new flesh

I hope you guys enjoyed, it took me 3 hours to write this, and english is not my mother tongue, so pardon my errors :D  Have Fun discovering the greatest guitar player to have ever lived :D (ziltoid reference, I don't wanna start a debate here)