Empath
Devin Townsend · 2019
123 min · 25 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · ambient
A kaleidoscopic blend of metal, ambient textures, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on March 29, 2019, 'Empath' is Devin Townsend's first studio album since 'Transcendence' in 2016. At this point in his career, Townsend was exploring new creative territories after a brief hiatus from his solo work, embracing a more eclectic and expansive approach to songwriting and production. This album showcases his willingness to fuse various genres and concepts into a cohesive auditory experience.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, ambient
Empath is an album by Devin Townsend, released in 2019. A kaleidoscopic blend of metal, ambient textures, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. 'Empath' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart, marking a significant commercial success for Townsend. The album received widespread acclaim from critics, being praised for its ambitious scope and sonic diversity, and it solidified Townsend's position as an innovative force in the heavy music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Empath sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of metal, ambient textures, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Empath by Devin Townsend notable?
'Empath' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart, marking a significant commercial success for Townsend. The album received widespread acclaim from critics, being praised for its ambitious scope and sonic diversity, and it solidified Townsend's position as an innovative force in the heavy music landscape. Released on March 29, 2019, 'Empath' is Devin Townsend's first studio album since 'Transcendence' in 2016. At this point in his career, Townsend was exploring new creative territories after a brief hiatus from his solo work, embracing a more eclectic and expansive approach to songwriting and production. This album showcases his willingness to fuse various genres and concepts into a cohesive auditory experience.
Who is Empath for?
Empath works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Empath?
Empath has 25 tracks, running approximately 123 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Castaway 2:30
- 2 Genesis Standout 6:05
- 3 Spirits Will Collide Standout 4:39
- 4 Evermore 5:30
- 5 Sprite 6:37
- 6 Hear Me 6:30
- 7 Why? 4:59
- 8 Borderlands 11:02
- 9 Requiem 2:46
- 10 Singularity: Adrift 4:59
- 11 Singularity: I Am I 3:29
- 12 Singularity: There Be Monsters 4:37
- 13 Singularity: Curious Gods 3:08
- 14 Singularity: Silicon Scientists 2:55
- 15 Singularity: Here Comes the Sun Standout 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 The Contrarian (demo) 5:43
- 2 King (demo) 5:29
- 3 The Waiting Kind (demo) 3:54
- 4 Empath (demo) 5:11
- 5 Methuselah (demo) 4:07
- 6 This Is Your Life (demo) 4:15
- 7 Gulag (demo) 5:38
- 8 Middle Aged Man (demo) 3:25
- 9 Total Collapse (demo) 5:41
- 10 Summer (demo) 6:15
Release Date
March 29, 2019
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
123 min 46 sec
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