Lost/Forgotten Album #33

And I continue with album #3 on my self-imposed Hevy Devy month.

Now, I noticed that everyone hated last week's album. Guess it was too "heavy". Too "aggressive". One of those haters had a birthday last week so I can understand where the dislike came from since he is that much older. The other one doesn't like Utah so I guess I can understand why he didn't like it either.

What was missing was Niels? Did he like it? He never said. I'm going to go with him liking it but afraid to admit he liked it because he was worried a couple folks would make fun of him or something. It's ok Niels....I liked the last album, you can like it too. Forget what other people think!!!!

Now, this week's is a bit different, a bit more accessible for the oldsters here. Released in 2006, it's not really a lost or forgotten album (yet) but it's my column so I can post what I want, when I want.

Ahh yes...album title is "Synchestra" from The Devin Townsend Band, but you already knew that since there's a big picture above. However, for those with the eyesight and mind failing (yep, you know who you are), it's better if it's mentioned a couple times so it sinks in.

(Guys, I kid)

Anyway, total departure from last album (very little screaming, Scott) but you can still feel the heaviness, but in a lighter way. Progressive metal it is, not the wall to wall thrashing I forced you to listen to last week. This will be kind of like listening to Slayer followed by The Carpenters.

Synchestra

1. Let It Roll
2. Hypergeek
3. Triumph
4. Babysong
5. Vampolka
6. Vampira
7. Mental Tan
8. Gaia
9. Pixillate
10. Judgement
11. A Simple Lullaby
12. Sunset
13. Notes From Africa
14. [Untitled Track]

MSoTW--Scott guessed correctly last week but still never told me how he came up with The Knack. I'm still curious, thought it was a little tough. This week everyone but Niels and Scott can guess first. What I need it the singer (easy) and also the band (hard).

Availability: Around $9.

COMING NEXT: The final in the series! Ain't you happy?

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Permalink Reply by Jon on February 25, 2011 at 5:03pm

Go right ahead!

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Permalink Reply by Scott on February 26, 2011 at 12:29am

ok, well as stated earlier, it is in fact Christopher Cross singing, the catch is that hes not singing with his band, rather, he lent his vocal talent to Alan Parsons for this one track on Parson's second solo release titled "On Air". An album I would love to hear all of... (hint hint)

I recognized that unique guitar sound but couldnt place it until I made a visit to my local CD warehouse and purchased some remasters, one of which was "The Turn of A Friendly Card" from The Alan Parsons Project. While ripping this CD into my library I was playing some other tracks of his, specifically Voyager, which is the instrumental that starts the Pyramid album. Thats where I heard that guitar sound and started to make a connection.