The latest release, Z² (short for Ziltoid 2; pronounced "Zed squared") is a double album released on October 27, 2014. It consists of two albums released together: a Devin Townsend Project album, Sky Blue, and a "Ziltoid" concept album, Dark Matters, a sequel to Townsend's 2007 solo album Ziltoid the Omniscient. The main theme of the double album is, according to Townsend, "Ziltoid against the world".
The first album, Ki, was released in May 2009. For Ki, Townsend recruited veteran jazz drummer Duris Maxwell, local bassist Jean Savoie, and the former keyboardist for The Devin Townsend Band, Dave Young. Devin has also recruited Ché Dorval as an additional vocalist.
The second release was titled Addicted. Intended to be a heavy, simplistic, and straightforward rock album, it serves as the bridge from the quieter Ki to the expected zany metal tones of the album following it. The line-up for this album was Ryan Van Poederooyen (also a veteran of The Devin Townsend Band) on the drums, another member of the DTB Brian Waddell on the bass, and Anneke van Giersbergen (notable from The Gathering, Agua De Annique and Ayreon) on guest vocals.
There was an EP released in early 2011. It was only available online (free to download) and named European Tour EP. It featured five live songs, mostly consisting of material from Devin Townsend's solo albums. See more here: http://www.discogs.com/Devin-Townsend-Project-European-Tour-EP/release/2718333
The third and fourth albums were called Deconstruction (which features an array of notable metal musicians and vocalists) and Ghost. Deconstruction and Ghost were released on June 20th, 2011 for both.
Deconstruction features a number of prominent metal musicians as guest vocalists, including Mikael Åkerfeldt, Tommy Giles Rogers, Fredrik Thordendal, Paul Masvidal, Joe Duplantier, Greg Puciato, Ihsahn and other members, including the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Conversely, Ghost has a static lineup and "is the mellowest (by far) and prettiest record I've done so far" according to Townsend. The album features Katrina Natale, Mike St-Jean, Dave Young, and Kat Epple along with Townsend himself.
The fifth album, Epicloud, features the widest array of sound for the Devin Townsend Project. A full-length pop-metal album, akin to Addicted, Epicloud boasts 13 positive, in your face, pop-metal songs that distinguish Devin from the large majority of contemporary metal bands. Epicloud's line-up features no new musicians for Devin Townsend, and sees the return of Anneke Van Giersbergen on vocals, Ryan Van Poederooyan on drums, Brian Waddell on bass, and Dave Young on guitar and additional keyboards.
On January 31st 2018, Devin stated on his Facebook profile that the Devin Townsend Project was going on a 'break', while he focuses on a number of other projects he's working on.
Truth
Devin Townsend Project Lyrics
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Hallelujah
Hello
It's back
The lyrics of Devin Townsend Project's song "Truth" are a commentary on the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of the return of past traumas and challenges. The opening line, "I warned you," suggests that the singer has foreseen the reemergence of these issues and is acknowledging that they have been prepared for them. The use of "Hallelujah" could be viewed as both an expression of joy and triumph, as well as a plea for help or divine intervention in facing these trials.
The line "Hello, it's back" could refer to a variety of things, from a personal struggle to a global crisis. Regardless of the circumstance, the lyrics suggest that these recurring issues are a fundamental aspect of life and that we must accept and face them head-on. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this message, as though the singer is reminding themselves to stay strong and persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
I warned you
I gave you advance notice or cautionary advisory about something.
Hallelujah
Praise the Lord or express joy and exultation.
Hello
A greeting used to acknowledge and address someone or something.
It's back
The thing that was gone or missing has returned or resurfaced.
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Written by: HERMAN LANG, JOHNATA M AUSTIN, ROBERT NELSON RELF, TOM J. BROCKER
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