With his eponymous band?s second release, Devin Townsend and company put forth an expectedly strong effort with 2006?s Synchestra. As with the abundance of his solo material, the compositions here are laden with happy tones, mixed superbly in trademark interplay with Townsend?s unique sound. The album opens with ?Let It Roll?, exploring a much lighter melody-space even for Townsend?s solo material, and does a good job at setting the pace of diversity for the rest of the record. Despite only spawning the single ?Vampira?, the album has its share of highlights ? its ability to seamlessly segue its tracks into each other, giving the overall piece the appearance of a single musical movement. Notable tracks on the album include ?Triumph?, ?Gaia?, and ?Sunset?. The latter is a prime example of Townsend?s use of happier yet still darkish melodies, with it?s intricate but delicate piano-line and gorgeous atmosphere.
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