DEVIN TOWNSEND - PHYSICIST (180g LP)

Devin Townsend Physicist on 180g Gray LP

Physicist is distinguished from the rest of Devin Townsend's solo portfolio for the crossing of the style of his work in Strapping Young Lad with elements that had been explored in Ocean Machine: Biomech and Infinity. Notably, the line-up of musicians featured on this album is identical to that of Strapping Young Lad. Physicist took several years to come to fruition.

Townsend had previously played with Metallica's then-bassist Jason Newsted, in a short-lived thrash metal project called IR8. After the creation of an IR8 demo tape, Townsend and Jason Newsted began work on a new project called Fizzicist, which they claimed would be "heavier than Strapping Young Lad." When the IR8 tape was leaked, Newsted's Metallica bandmates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich learned of the project and he was prevented by his bandmates from working on any more side projects.

Unable to continue working with Newsted, Townsend instead wrote the album himself, entitling it Physicist. This was the only time his Strapping Young Lad lineup was featured on one of Townsend's solo albums. 180g limited edition gatefold vinyl reissue of his third solo album.

Devin Townsend Physicist Track Listing:

1.  Namaste
2.  Victim
3.  Material
4.  Kingdom
5.  Death
6.  Devoid
7.  The Complex
8.  Irish Maiden
9.  Jupiter
10. Planet Rain