As promised by the man himself Addicted is a heavier, more accessible and “danc-ier” affair than its predecessor, the proggy, art rock laden Ki. The lead riffs here groove when they need to and Townsend’s vocals are void of overt melody, semi-harking back to Strapping Young Lad. The heavier and harsher moods insistently give way to demented carnival like reverbs.
This title track certainly raises the bar in the continuing series that is The Devin Townsend Project (4 album, 4 albums different styles). Addicted being the second looks set to thread on the locale of poppy mainstream metal, but knowing Devin it will still be bulging with his usual tremendous essence and annulled of any hollow machinations.
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