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PowerNerd

Devin Townsend · 2024

70 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · ambient

A kaleidoscope of heavy riffs and ethereal soundscapes, merging metal intensity with ambient textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity
  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • cathartic release through heavy riffs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy songs
  • avoid lengthy experimental tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'PowerNerd', Devin Townsend was in an exploratory phase, following his acclaimed 'Empath' (2019). This album marks a new artistic direction as he continues to push boundaries in metal and experimental music. The album showcases his versatility and willingness to delve into diverse sonic landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Between the Buried and Me· Symphony X

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 PowerNerd 3:28
  • 2 Falling Apart 4:23
  • 3 Knuckledragger 4:30
  • 4 Gratitude 3:29
  • 5 Dreams of Light 0:54
  • 6 Ubelia 3:58
  • 7 Jainism 4:16
  • 8 Younger Lover 4:09
  • 9 Glacier 4:22
  • 10 Goodbye 5:58
  • 11 Ruby Quaker 4:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Flow (demo) 8:02
  • 2 Trustfxxx (demo) 8:16
  • 3 Vast (demo) 9:44

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