PowerNerd explained

PowerNerd
Type:studio
Artist:Devin Townsend
Cover:Devin townsend powernerd cover (1).jpg
Studio:
  • Armoury (Vancouver)
  • Demi-Tone (Vancouver)
  • Lighthouse (Vancouver)
  • Mythgraven
  • Lip Service
Genre:Progressive metal
Length:44:04
Label:
Producer:Devin Townsend
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Prev Year:2022

PowerNerd is the twenty-second studio album by Canadian metal musician Devin Townsend. It was released on October 25, 2024, through Inside Out Music and HevyDevy Records.[1]

Background

About the album's title, Devin Townsend commented "I would say that a powernerd would be somebody that has a tendency that society has deemed weak or not valuable, whether that's empathy or being an insular person or an introvert, and turns that into a type of personal power."[2] Townsend reportedly gave himself only 11 days to write the entire album, and 1 day to rehearse it.[3] [4] [5]

According to Townsend, of all the albums he's ever made, PowerNerd was "[the] most fraught with unexpected sidelines": The album was originally meant to feature Eloy Casagrande on drums, Mike Inez on bass, and Wes Hauch on guitar; unfortunately, by the time of recording, Casagrande has joined Slipknot, Inez began touring with Elton John, and Hauch went on tour with Allevial.[6] Additional, Townsend was hoping to outsource mixing the album as well, but that fell through due to scheduling as well. [6] Drums for the album were ultimately done by Darby Todd, who learned and recorded all his drums in a single day.[7]

Musical style

The album has been described as progressive metal.[8] [9] Some critics noted that the album had a simpler, more accessible sound compared to Townsend's previous albums.

Reception

PowerNerd received positive reviews from music critics upon release. Jordan Blum, writing for Metal Injection, gave the album a score of 9/10 and wrote "Without a doubt, Townsend still gets tons of mileage out of the uniquely philosophical and musical worlds he's crafted, making PowerNerd another superbly entertaining and intellectually, emotionally fulfilling addition to his catalog." Kerrang! awarded it a score of 3/5 and stated "If you’re looking for divisive, multi-toned prog metal you’ll find little of that here – closer Ruby Quaker has a tongue-in-cheek blast therein – but should you appreciate the less eccentric side of this polymath’s output, plug in and power up."[10]

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Visuals

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mendes . Thomas . 2024-10-22 . Devin Townsend - "PowerNerd" . 2024-11-04 . Everything Is Noise . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2024-09-03 . Devin Townsend Explains 'PowerNerd' Album Title . 2024-11-04 . . en.
  3. Web site: Blum . Jordan . 2024-10-22 . Album Review: Devin Townsend PowerNerd . 2024-11-04 . Metal Injection . en-US.
  4. Web site: Wright . Holly . 2024-10-23 . "Maybe this was the catharsis he needed to propel his next chapter." Devin Townsend's PowerNerd isn't the all-out burst of Heavy Devy we expected, but it's still pretty damn good . 2024-11-05 . louder . en.
  5. Web site: Keenan . Hesher . 2024-08-23 . Devin Townsend Saves the Day with "PowerNerd", Album Due October 25 . 2024-11-05 . MetalSucks . en.
  6. Web site: Devin Townsend 'PowerNerd' Interesting Facts Part 1. November 7, 2024. YouTube.
  7. Web site: Devin Townsend 'PowerNerd' Interesting Facts Part 2. November 12, 2024. YouTube.
  8. Web site: McHugh . Dan . 2024-10-31 . Album Review: PowerNerd - Devin Townsend . 2024-11-05 . Distorted Sound Magazine . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2024-10-23 . PowerNerd . 2024-11-05 . . en.
  10. 2024-10-25 . Album review: Devin Townsend – PowerNerd . 2024-11-04 . . en.

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