Devin Townsend has released his brand-new studio album, PowerNerd. His career is one of many distinct eras. He’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties Of Cool, all while maintaining his prolific and lauded solo project. Now, the polymath’s newest era starts with PowerNerd.
He has shared a commentary clip discussing the song, “Ubelia”. Check it out below.
PowerNerd is available on several different formats, including a Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (featuring the album, bonus tracks and Devin’s first ever Dolby Atmos mix), Limited 2CD Digipak in O-card, Standard CD, Gatefold LP & Digital Album. Order here
The album’s artwork was created by longtime collaborator Travis Smith.
PowerNerd tracklisting:
“PowerNerd”
“Falling Apart”
“Knuckledragger”
“Gratitude”
“Dreams Of Light”
“Ubelia”
“Jainism”
“Younger Lover”
“Glacier”
“Goodbye”
“Ruby Quaker”
“Gratitude” video:
“Jainism” video:
“PowerNerd” video:
As well as express strength through adversity, PowerNerd will open the door to Devin’s immediate future. Its positivity and succinctness will soon be contrasted by follow-up The Moth – self-described as “orchestral, over- the-top, dark and uncomfortable” – and the “alien weirdness” of finale Axolotl. Both efforts have already been written, and together the trilogy will express the mind-boggling range of this man’s musical talent.
PowerNerd lineup:
Devin Townsend – Vocals, Guitars, Synths, Bass and Computer
Darby Todd – Drums
Diego Tejeida – Keyboards, Synths
Mike Keneally – Additional Keyboards
Jean Savoie – Additional Bass
Aman Khosla – Additional Vocals
Tanya Ghosh – Additional Vocals
Jamey Jasta – Additional Vocals
(Photo – Tanya Ghosh)