Ziltoid the Omniscient
Devin Townsend · 2007
53 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · ambient
A cosmic odyssey blending heavy metal, ambient soundscapes, and theatrical storytelling into a unique sonic experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with depth
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive cosmic journey experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Devin Townsend's fifth studio album, 'Ziltoid the Omniscient' followed his acclaimed 'Synchestra' from 2006. At this point in his career, Townsend was establishing himself as a boundary-pushing artist, blending genres while also creating a distinct narrative universe around the character of Ziltoid. This album marked a significant shift towards more experimental and ambitious concepts in his discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Between the Buried and Me· Symphony X
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ZTO 1:17
- 2 By Your Command 8:10
- 3 Ziltoidia Attaxx!!! 3:43
- 4 Solar Winds 9:47
- 5 Hyperdrive 3:48
- 6 N9 5:31
- 7 Planet Smasher 5:45
- 8 Omnidimensional Creator 0:48
- 9 Color Your World 9:45
- 10 The Greys 4:15
- 11 Tall Latte 1:03
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