The third in the DEVIN TOWNSEND ‘Devolution’ series, ”Empath Live In America” is a document of the tour that was cut short in early 2020. As Devin explains: “this tour marked a ‘free form’ version of the material. There was no backing tracks, click tracks, or even a setlist, so every night was unique and different. The audience yelled out requests and we just rolled with it. The material was therefore interpreted in unique ways and the experience was a very special ‘fly by the seat of our pants’ musical night.”
Featuring a stripped back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band, this release captures a raw and off-kilter performance. Well, ‘raw’ here in fact means ‘lively’, as the recording, mix & mastering is crystal clear.
The cool thing of this live album is that the songs result pretty different than the originals, almost like new ones. If you like DEVIN TOWNSEND “Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live In America” is a must have. If you are new to an artist, usually a live album is not recommended as starting point. Not with this one: ”Empath Live In America” sounds awesome.
1. Intro Montreal
2. Evermore Montreal
3. Supercrush!
4. March of the Poozers
5. Why?
6. Hyperdrive!
7. Fuck Around Section
8. Ih-Ah!
9. Gigpig Jam
10. Forgive Me
11. Love?
12. Kingdom
Devin Townsend – Devolution Series #3 – Empath Live in America 2023, MP3+FLAC
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