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2007 - Ziltoid The Omniscient

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Topic: 2007 - Ziltoid The Omniscient

Posted By: DJPuffyLemon
Subject: 2007 - Ziltoid The Omniscient
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 19:47

Is this album by Devin Townsend any good? Maybe I"m not used to his style but from what I heard is mostly just pounding drums and funny lyrics. Does it have any deeper appeal?

Also, is Terria good? I heard it was his best but haven't listened to it. What would you compare it to?

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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 19:54

Yes, Ziltiod is good. Is it his best? Most here on PA will say no, myself included. It's a pretty interesting album though.

Terria is my favorite album of all time. I don't know if you could compare it to anything; it's pretty unique.

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Posted By: 1800iareyay
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 19:58

DJPuffyLemon wrote:

Is this album by Devin Townsend any good? Maybe I"m not used to his style but from what I heard is mostly just pounding drums and funny lyrics. Does it have any deeper appeal?

It's a send-up of concept albums and the progressive community's habit of taking themselves too seriously. Think Thick as a Brick, only not as timeless.

And Terria is a masterpiece.

Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: March 22 2008 at 20:08

Terria is an excellent album. I thought Synchestra was great too.

Ziltoid wasn't too bad, certainly not nearly as good as some of his albums.