PowerNerd
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| Released | October 25, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 44:04 | |||
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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
[edit]About the albums 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]
Musical style
[edit]The album has been described as progressive metal.[6][7] Some critics noted that the album had a simpler, more accessible sound compared to Townsend's previous albums.[8]
Reception
[edit]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."[3] 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."[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "PowerNerd" | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Falling Apart" | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Knuckledragger" | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Gratitude" | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Dreams of Light" | 0:54 |
| 6. | "Ubelia" | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Jainism" | 4:16 |
| 8. | "Younger Lover" | 4:09 |
| 9. | "Glacier" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "Goodbye" | 5:58 |
| 11. | "Ruby Quaker" | 4:32 |
| Total length: | 44:04 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Mendes, Thomas (2024-10-22). "Devin Townsend - "PowerNerd"". Everything Is Noise. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2024-09-03). "DEVIN TOWNSEND Explains 'PowerNerd' Album Title". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b Blum, Jordan (2024-10-22). "Album Review: DEVIN TOWNSEND PowerNerd". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Wrightpublished, 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". louder. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Keenan, Hesher (2024-08-23). "Devin Townsend Saves the Day with "PowerNerd", Album Due October 25". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ McHugh, Dan (2024-10-31). "ALBUM REVIEW: PowerNerd - Devin Townsend". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2024-10-23). "PowerNerd". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ a b "Album review: Devin Townsend – PowerNerd". Kerrang!. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
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