The Retinal Circus
Devin Townsend · 2013
128 min · 25 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · ambient
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and ambient soundscapes, infused with humor and dramatic storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with humor
- dynamic journey with peaks
- wave-like pacing and shifts
- late-night introspective exploration
- engaging live performance feel
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'The Retinal Circus' is a live album that captures Devin Townsend's ambitious artistic vision following his successful 'Epicloud' album. At this point in his career, Townsend was experimenting with multimedia presentations, blending music with theatrical elements, which reflected his growth as a performer and composer. This concert film showcases his diverse discography while highlighting his evolution into a unique musical storyteller.
- 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 Effervescent! / True North 6:23
- 2 Lucky Animals 3:33
- 3 Planet of the Apes 11:02
- 4 Truth 3:59
- 5 War 6:09
- 6 Soul Driven 1:08
- 7 Planet Smasher 6:19
- 8 Babysong 5:30
- 9 Vampolka 1:36
- 10 Vampira 3:42
- 11 Addicted! 5:32
- 12 Color Your World 9:48
- 13 The Greys 4:55
Disc 2
- 1 Hyperdrive 4:44
- 2 Ih-Ah! 3:58
- 3 Where We Belong 4:18
- 4 Detox 6:03
- 5 Bend It Like Bender! 3:36
- 6 Life 4:52
- 7 Kingdom 5:09
- 8 Juular 3:59
- 9 Love? 5:23
- 10 Colonial Boy 2:58
- 11 Grace 6:52
- 12 Little Pig 7:30
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