DEVIN TOWNSEND PODCAST #12: Addicted

[@rodwhitfield5253]

The coupling of Devin and Anneke is one of the greatest musical partnerships in history.

[@rise8604]

This album is THE reason that I've been a Devy fan ever since

[@michaels6336]

For me it was the live version. At first, I thought the album had a weird production to it because I was so used to the live version after 1.5 years before buying the album. Now I like it though.

[@dantess2693]

I heard Supercrush, Numbered and Hyperdrive, as well as Feather and Ki.... needless to say I've been a fan ever since

[@gunyahwehtech5879]

More than 6 people appreciate/would like this Dev - your podcast series has helped me immensely, lotsa love dude, take it easy

[@ToddStone]

To everyone reading this, it's going to get better. We'll rise above this. To Devin, thank you for helping keep my brain straight.

[@christopherwatkins66]

Probably the best album Devin has released in his entire career. Front to back every song is great.

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Could be, this and epicloud and empath are my holy trinity!

[@thewildhealer541]

Ocean Machine is also Great

[@zodiacmanan]

Supercrush is the reason I got into Hevy Devy and what a good thing that is. Life has been better because of that. I cannot thank him enough, not just for his music, but also for these words of wisdom.

[@Kurt1969]

Your music is one thing, but as a soul, you are on another level that I appreciate. Especially because you care about others and has nothing to do with your success in music. You offer so much more...and it shows to anyone who follows you on a regular basis. That's what makes you very unique and special. Thanks man!

[@AverageFolk]

Didn't expect to find healthy life advice here. Bonus. Don't really know what I expected, but pleasure was had either way. Thank you, Devin!

[@Longmanriffs]

Will never forget when this album released. 11 years though, does not feel that long...At all!

[@L8dyAriel]

For me,,,It's like.. last year it came out.

[@Australalien89]

I still can't believe it was 11 years!

[@ChasingTheGhost]

Being a fan of The Gathering for many years, this is the album that made me discover Devy. Holds a place in my heart.

[@Torchbearer666]

Madilyon and Nighttime Birds FTW!

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Anneke is a Goddess

[@franticfactory]

It was the other way around for me! I found The Gathering because of Anneke on Addicted! Immediately fell in love with the sound of her voice.

[@hannahkozlovic1715]

that album is how i found your music. specifically, the song “Numbered” showing up in a random playlist. this was really nice to listen to, thank you :)

[@educostanzo]

Always a bit like a therapy session for me, so thank you Dev, specially for the last 15 minutes.

[@archfriend]

This was a quality podcast as much as the others. Addicted made me cry when I first listened to it, still one of my favorites.

[@ofirarnon2227]

He's voice makes me calm

[@Yonada]

These podcasts have been so great for getting through this period, Devin. You express all the anxieties we all have about it, but at the same time manage to bring some (actually quite a lot!) of hope into it in the end. Thank you so much.

[@shelby127]

I absolutely adore this album these songs just really spoke to me when it came out and I can listen to it endlessly

[@DarrenHollander]

I could really relate to the descriptions of addiction Dev goes over here

[@nineinchnaylz]

Noice! I got introduced to DTP whilst driving from SoCal to Vegas whilst on a 'work' trip. Saw you play a few days later in North Vegas at a biker's bar and my silver tongued Welsh pal blagged us into the meet and greet. It was a most excellent introduction into seeing you touring this album 😀

[@snail415]

I absolutely loved this commentary. I struggle to this day with home production for many of the reasons Devin laid-out. It’s comforting to know your hero went through it as well.

[@thatoneoddball2564]

literally just finished watching my daily dose of the unofficial Lucky Animals video and here you are, synchronicity in T A C T

[@guilhermefontana6499]

Addicted was my first contact with Devin's music and I loved It. Great album!

[@SeamyBass]

Just wanted to say thanks for this. I think your reflection on this time and the effect on humanity is wholly accurate. Good luck with caring for yourself, your family and the work.

[@lopolik]

I've been Addicted to Addicted! album for a long time... Still one of the best albums of Devin for sure! I would listen to this album every day back in 2014 and 2015 on my way to work.

[@89saur]

Addicted ! I will allways remember that epic storm rain on Brutal Assault in first row... it was so perfectly timed....

[@PokeBiyul]

My favourite DTP album! : )

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Hey, if you do finish these podcasts - I for one would vote that you simply continue. The information about the albus is really great... Especially as I'm a musician in a band... But the rest, the talking about how things are, is very calming and reassuring and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I've found I've been in the same places you talk about when these podcasts air, I suppose many of us with an attunement to empathy are going to react in the same way. But yes, it's comforting to feel less alone. I discovered your music in 2010 I think, so Addicted was the first album that came out when I knew your music, and I've been to at least one gig on every tour since... Including Plovdiv. So this has a special place in my heart, memories of being younger, complicated as that may have been.

[@michaelespinosa9168]

One of my favorite albums of all time! Sometimes certain art, especially music can transcend space and time and expand one's vision of what is possible. This album always takes me back to 2010, when I was 37 years old and life was amazingly simpler, yet somehow much more complex if that makes any sense. Not to be too nostalgic, but I truly think this album represented a Renaiisance for Devin, kind of like Pulp Fiction did for John Travolta! The layers, the melodies, the sheet beauty of Anneke's leads and harmonies transcended rock/pop/metal and in a way created a new genre of sonic bliss in my opinion. There's a beautiful sadness to this album which I love so very much.

[@Giganotabehemoth87]

It's amazing isn't it that merely thinking back to 2010 feels like reminiscing about a simpler/happier time, like we do when talking about the 90's or 80's. I was about 22 back then and a girlfriend of mine actually got it for me knowing I was a fan of Devin and Strapping Young Lad. I think immediately I knew this was an album that was going to be revered by many for years to come. The shiny pop metal sound allowed your "normie" friends as others have pointed out to listen to it along with you, yet there's enough of Devin's trademark deep self aware lyricism and sonic power for long time fans of his to appreciate.

[@MysticMindAnalysis]

One thing I've learned about your music from playing bass, Devin, is that even when you do a simpler song in standard tuning, they are fun as hell! I regularly play "Bend it like Bender", and am currently learning to play "Vampira" from the Synchestra album. Thanks for giving me new motivation to face the challenges learning bass can bring!

[@Australalien89]

Same here! Epicloud also has some great grooves and shifts and fills. Synchestra for me is very fun and challenging to play. Keep bass-ing!

[@belikemusic4225]

Holy Crap DT has a podcast???? Bless the man.

[@julienboles9376]

This album is one of these albums of yours that litterally changed my life. It's a masterpiece, and thank you for this podcast and all these years of awesome music.

[@bparisi]

Safe to say all Devins records are masterpieces of their time.

[@chrishill7568]

I came and saw dev on this tour at a meet and greet session before the show and he asked me sincerely how i was going and just that question from him made things for me much better. Because at the time i wasnt good. But his music and his genuine interest in others makes everything in the world a lot better. Looking forward to the next album and tour!!

[@uncertainultradian]

Been learning music mixing & production for a few months. Hearing his earlier mixing experiences adds form to my understanding of parts of it I've struggled with. Thanks very much Dev, looking forward to Puzzle. Can't get enough of these *DEVIN TOWNSEND PODCASTS.*

[@SolitarySword]

Thank you so much Devin, for this down to earth, very human podcast

[@redrooster7371]

I know what help me keep on fighting: Devin Townsend. These Podcasts, the quarantine shows and Order Of Magnitude helped me A LOT through 2020.

[@GiladSteinberger]

This is just like a meditation session for me, so culm so relaxing - thank you so much for those beautiful podcasts 🙏

[@Raincityroller]

This gave me happiness chills when I saw it came out. Thank you Devy. From a Seattle security guard to you.

[@romanylovesyou]

About 40 minutes in, when he starts on the subject of his own self-realization of addiction- to not necessarily drugs or alcohol, as such is not my case either-but addiction to stress and anxiety and the overwhelming, constant feeling of unease and unrest and tension, I just suddenly started crying, much to my own shock. Him speaking his own self-realizations hit me and caused me to realize them about myself as well, something I could never quite pin down or put my finger on. How quitting one addiction didn't actually stop the addiction, but just shifted it onto another feeling or subject or action within oneself, that really opened my eyes. I am always in my own head too much as well, but often I don't even realize these things about myself. Thank you, Dev, you have helped me today. This is the first podcast of yours I've listened to, and although you said it was a day in which you were not good with words and are in a dark space, you have woken me up to my own self, and in so have inspired me to help myself in ways I didn't know I needed to.

[@jacktainsh3733]

Remember picking this up when I was 13 and it blowing my mind. My first Devy album, and still my favourite. I don't really listen to much metal anymore, but I always find the time for Devy and this album in particular

[@rvfiasco]

I freaking love this album!

[@IanStrika]

This podcast is great and i hope Dev reads the comments because they're filled with lotsa people who say wholesome and grateful things, love you man, your music and your art has helped me a lot

[@kevinmaccormack941]

My favourite DT album. So melodic and the chemistry between Anneke and Devin is extraordinary. The complete live video of it; I could watch everyday.

[@solilaquy]

I discovered Devy by accident. Being a HUGE fan of the Gathering for many years, and then discovering this album, it took me by surprise. Here was a new male vocalist (for me) that was quickly becoming my fav metal vocalist after Warrel Dane, collabing with a female vocalist that sounded a lot of Anneke. I bought the album, flipped it around, and low and behold, it WAS Anneke!! What a magical moment! Two of my fav metal vocalists collabing in such a beautiful wayb

[@difquin]

There's something very comforting about hearing Devin speak of his personal challenges during these trying times. We're all facing similar issues, and it helps to get a different perspective.

[@Dismemberdisgust]

I am very inspired by many of the things you said towards the end of the podcast about these times. It was like therapy. I appreciate your perspective about these times and also this interesting time in your career.

[@bettermetalsnake95]

Devin, Ki was my favorite album and I would be stoked if you were to return to that style.

[@ashwinsidharthan5316]

Omg the podcasts continue! Please, Dev. Keep these going. I have listened to all of them so far and it seems to be something I look up to for inspiration of sorts. Also, you have a very soothing voice. I live by myself and these have been something I fall asleep to. Please go on all the way to empath

[@bcdey84]

I discovered this album literally last year on New Year’s Day 2020. Great start to an.....interesting year. I love this album so much. It is perfect.....

[@MadJackChurchill1312]

My favourite album from you ever. Just ahead of Casualties.

[@janemiller5686]

Thanks for this Devin, I love listening to your podcasts! You are one of the most fluent speakers I've listened to... although it did occasionally sound a bit like you were. Channeling. William. Shatner on this one. Perhaps he's in your head with you? Some good tips for getting through this interesting time we're living in too.

[@SebasHoning]

I'm definitely one of the six listeners. I'm really loving this.

[@RobbieAsimov]

Thanks for another great podcast! I can sense you are tired man! To make the trip easy, get some testimony or do a part in a interview mode with someone of the past project... Take care and thanks for the great music (in the name of humankind)

[@SpiralPowerInfinity]

I love this. 💕 Leaning so much from this show, about Dev's life, music in general, production, the world, society, the mind and psyche......

[@stonerkaraoke4449]

Been listening to supercrush alot. Made me cry 💜

[@cloudrise]

Glad that he focused more on the actual process of the album and the details that went into it..some of the past ones veered more into just talking about unrelated things. Not that it's a bad thing, I could listen to him read the dictionary and be content. But hearing the process behind these albums I love is what I am here for!

[@O-DNut]

Very insightful Dev, can relate in many ways to what was talked about in this episode

[@mattsammon8626]

Thank you for this masterpiece of an album Devin. Holds a very special place in my heart as I'm sure it does for so many.

[@plexxton]

My favorite podcast series ever. *Please* keep them coming, Dev!

[@gordanlazinica]

Great record, loved a lot on it. I remember when I listened 'Addicted!', 'Supercrush' and 'Hyperdrive' over and over again, what a rush of energy.

[@localpyro]

This really helps us all my friend, as it helps you too. We will all get through this together and carry on making music. Maybe even I will get back to making music again one day. God bless you. Thanks so much for all you do, its inspirational to millions.

[@thereGoMapo]

38:00 Devin's revelation of addictions is superb

[@leemackay8545]

Omg 11yrs!?!wow and iam so happy u posted again brother ,gives us all a brief moment of peace while all this is going on....thanks dev and GOD bless u brother

[@Liz-cmc313]

No, thank you Devy for all you do to make my world worth living in the chaos known as life. Peace to all.

[@NinePointSix]

So glad to have you back doing the podcast Dev! Big love ♥

[@Vynterchilld]

It's truly an amazing album

[@npinjest7779]

This is a great soundscape for some meditation or a nap! Oh, and the content is great too, well worth a rewind after waking up from the said nap ))))))

[@Shadesingrey]

No dislikes! One of Devin's best albums for sure. Had it delivered when it came out together with Ghost, another masterpiece. Whoever sent it signed it with a thank you card too. Probably people from the label - it was super nice of them.

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Those thank you's with the smiley faces are definitely worth saving in your Dev collection 😉

[@astrolopitekos]

After hearing you for the first time in Ayreon, this album was what I found when searching for “Devin Townsend”. This album in particular (plus Meshuggah) is what got me through crazy months doing my MSc thesis. Meshuggah for the rythm, this one to keep positive. Thanks!

[@jean-raymondarcand6680]

This podcast resonates with me the most. Deconstruction is my favorite album, can't wait for the next one.

[@rolfantonsson8297]

Thanks for another great and thoughtful podcast! Cant wait for the next album, or podcast! Yes, you can really feel and hear the ways some songs is written from a producers point on the "Addicted" album. The song "The way home" is masterfully constructed and sooo fun to play on drums! ;-) "Chill, beautiful, relaxing, heavy, and punchy" All that within 3 minutes! Take care!

[@OleVinny]

I'm loving these. Very much looking forward to the Puzzle. Last time you really seemed to be into a project was Casualties of Cool and it was like nothing else you had done and it turned out absolutely brilliant. Wishing you good luck on the path!

[@roxylindholm5179]

There are some things to say here: First: Thanks for sharing all your thoughts with us. People appreciate your music because it feels so unique so diverse and it just really seems to be you. Not some charts BS. I am always excited to hear, what comes out of that Devin witch kitchen next . What magical music brew is it this time? And again, how do you do that? I am not the only one saying, that there seem to be some unexplained mental healing power in your music. Some feel depressed or stressed and feel some relieve when listening to your albums. Be it more metal or more ambiante, but all those choir melodie lines go somewhere deep into a soul. I even heared of guys fighting cancer and reporting how it helped their mental status. One more thing you should consider, is maybe some people even exist because of you. Imagine that young fresh in love couple listening to „ Ih-Ah“ , having sex to it and giving birth to a kid nine months later because of that. So no stress, like some of your lyrics often say : „it will be o.k.“ People want your music and your performance right because of You, not because of rushing through some schedule, not because some chart position. We get what we see and that‘s what we want. Just some of my thoughts to it.

[@morgancross5481]

The album that got me into Dev, specifically Numbered. Happy these podcasts are back, looking forward to more!

[@keyboardcarrot]

Was waiting for this patiently thanks Dev,this podcast has been a saviour in these times,i want you to know that you are offering relief for all of us.

[@simonturner1]

I'd forgotten about these podcasts!

[@jonasal1795]

liked before it's uploaded because I already listened to it on the website B-)

[@neilwinchell7468]

What website?

[@jonasal1795]

@@neilwinchell7468 his official website I think he did share it on his twitter a day or two before this episode was posted on youtube I ll look for it and post it here

[@neilwinchell7468]

@@jonasal1795 oh okay. I thought it was posted somewhere exclusively before he dropped it here

[@brewerfireguy]

Can’t wait for the Deconstruction episode! Thanks for these Dev!

[@L8dyAriel]

Now I have to go listen to this whole album.. I still play it over and over.. Devy..I love you. Keep going it's ALL creative it's all you. I can't wait. Anything you do....I'm still saying Radio Music Hall for the next venue in NYC.. Don't worry about the podcasts. You are more important .. ;) We all can wait.. for a time-lapse in this universe and you are.. saying everything makes plenty of sense. At least now you can plan it out to your pleasure. IF you frame your mind to do it you do. I am scared shitless of this all. Please stay safe. you and your lovely family. Much love from New York. You are so so missed.."I gotta pee..I gotta pee.." heheh Beasties and the bathroom..You won an Emmy that night..lol Plus I always LOVE listening to you. I find it hilarious that you hit on the AC/DC repetitive sounds of BS commercial rock. You're a great teacher with sublime thoughts about how many of us.. find out the musicians path :)

[@julienran]

here in Quebec, in 2 hrs were entering our first night of 8pm curfew lockdown for 1 month, this helped take the edge off, thanks Dev! now, gonna go rewatch the first quarantine concerts you did, they were magical!

[@yaylah7314]

Listening to this podcast, really helps.

[@Antzmacadamia]

Loved the part where you talk about using actual music writing techniques and it turned out really good. Love all your stuff. This album really made me love your music more and more.

[@dantess2693]

I honestly think Dev is one of the best songwriters. He does fantastic experimental and progressive songs, but that's only because he has such an amazing knack for crafting actual songs in the art of songwriting !

[@ThePcakes09]

I love You, man. Your legacy touched my life Forever.

[@solarwinds5114]

Glad to see this now on KZbin so I can add it to my playlist 🙂

[@Hummingbirder1]

@Solar Winds Hello there :-)

[@neilwinchell7468]

Was it somewhere else before?

[@nebuladus7850]

Hey Dev💗🛸🙏🛸💗this was great . Thx4 th awareness especially thoughts on Meditation🙏bless you family and friends infinity💗💥💗

[@maxadrums]

Thanks for doing these podcasts, Devin!

[@QuakeSphere]

Really needed this rignt now

[@domjcoller]

Thank you for this podcast 💙💙

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

Thanks 😘👍🇸🇪

[@bjornlakenstrazen2186]

Awake is one of the greatest songs ever written

[@edusszfx]

Thank you, Dev! Can't wait to listen to Puzzle!

[@evowire]

Man, I love the production and mix of this album. I remember listening to it when I got it and thinking how much progress had occured in the sound of the recording.

[@EmerlAce]

One of my favorite albums!!! Excited to hear the backstory behind it. Appreciate everything you do Devin! Take as much time as you need.

[@matusgensky3764]

Yes! I love these, thank you

[@BlueCollarBanger]

To the contrary, this was a massively informative podcast.

[@ekmad]

Nice we're back! I love this album and Anneke

[@leonard_oakenshield]

This was probably your best podcast. This made me think about my addictions as well. Very deep and emotional listen.

[@roxylindholm5179]

Hey Dev, when this crazy time is over, we'll see you again on your next show. Stay healthy :-)

[@johncaccioppo1142]

I just found this, I didn't know you have a podcast. It's so empowering to hear you talk about your process as somebody who shares your introspective nature and your taste in music, who also happens to be a personal hero and as I'm trying to learn music production, it's like I'm talking to myself from the future... I'm really looking forward to The Puzzle, I can only imagine what a year in solitary has done for your creative process. Thanks for your thoughts on addiction and meditation. I could always tell where you were coming from with these lyrics but it really helps contextualize the experience to hear your process. 2020 was actually a great year for me, I started on a keto diet and frankly I'm amazed. When I hear you talk about eating chips I think, wow, I used to eat chips, too. I wonder, are those chips like American chips in a bag or like English chips out of the fryer? I also started a collection of gear and am building a studio in my home, doing electronic music, mostly. I greatly appreciate getting to hear your liner notes, I'll have to go back and listen to the other podcasts now. Stay weird and come see us in Alaska after we get this whole pandemic/apocalypse bs sorted, we'd love to get to see you in concert some day!

[@DreamyCardano]

You make a lot of sense! Thanks!

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Love it! Tho I have to say Dev, that is a super ambitious hard deadline timeline for your podcasts... If you need to save a few for after Puzzle/Snuggles, by all means do it! Don't overwork yourself 😉

[@johncollyeraravena7968]

OMG thank you Devy