Devin Townsend - Casualties Of Cool

7.8 | 194 votes |

Release date:	14 May 2014
Style:	Country rock
Owners:	157 have it 70 want it

Disc I [Standard Edition]
01. Daddy
02. Mountaintop
03. Flight
04. The Code
05. Moon
06. Pier
07. Ether
08. Hejda
09. Forgive Me
10. Broken
11. Bones
12. Deathscope
13. The Field
14. The Bridge
15. Pure

Disc II [Deluxe Version Bonus]
01. Ghost Wives
02. Drained
03. Dig For Gold
04. Dead Eyes
05. Drench
06. Mind
07. Where You've Been
08. Gone Is Gone
09. Fight
10. Glass World
11. Aquarius
12. Perspective
13. Moonshine

Featured In "Getting Into: Devin Townsend: Part III: The 2010s"

Additional info
Released under the band Casualties Of Cool.

The Sångkraft Chamber Choir conducted by Leif Åkesson.
Engineered by oproduktion (Johannes Oscarsson and Jonathan Sandberg Forsgren).
Strings arranged and produced by Randy Slaugh.
Engineered by Randy Slaugh and Ken Dudley.
Mixed by Devin Townsend and Mattias Eklund at Toontrack Studios, Umeå, Sweden and Studio D, Vancouver, Canada.

All music written by Devin Townsend except:
"Pier" co-written by Morgan Ågren and Devin Townsend;
"The Bridge" co-written by Devin Townsend and Kat Epple;
"Pure" written by Kat Epple;
"Drench" co-written by Devin Townsend, Mike St-Jean and Dave Young;
"Mend" co-written by Devin Townsend and Jeff Schmidt.

All lyrics written by Devin Townsend except:
'Daddy'", "Flight", "Bones", and "The Field" written by Ché Aimee Dorval;
"Mountaintop", "The Code', "Hedja", "Forgive Me", "Ghost Wives", "Dig for Gold", and "Gone Is Gone" co-written by Devin Townsend and Ché Aimee Dorval.

Engineered by Devin Townsend, Mattias Eklund, Morgan Ågren, Ché Aimee Dorval, Kat Epple, Jørgen Munkeby, Randy Slaugh, Dave Young, Mike St-Jean and Johannes Oscarsson.
Recorded at Studio D, Toontrack Studios, Studio C, Annanstans Studio (Stockholm), The Kat House (Florida) and Grand Sport Studio, Echo Park, CA.
Recorded between October 2010 and February 2014.
Mastered by Troy Glessner at Spectre Studio.
Artwork by Travis Smith.

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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 14.05.2014 - 23:27 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by Darth Mitchell on 14.05.2014 at 23:23 Huh what?... XD This IS a Devin Townsend album. He wrote it and used some people he normally doesn't use . It isn't though. Even on his official site he said it's a collaboration project separate from his solo work. The name of the project is also Casualties of Cool, meaning this album should technically be listed under that profile. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Darth Mitchell Mitchell Posts: 84	Permalink 14.05.2014 - 23:34 Rating: 9 Darth Mitchell Mitchell Posts: 84 Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.05.2014 at 23:27 Written by Darth Mitchell on 14.05.2014 at 23:23 Huh what?... XD This IS a Devin Townsend album. He wrote it and used some people he normally doesn't use . It isn't though. Even on his official site he said it's a collaboration project separate from his solo work. The name of the project is also Casualties of Cool, meaning this album should technically be listed under that profile. Isn't that the same story with Metallica's LuLu? That also is a collaboration with Lou Reed and is also featured in their discography Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306	Permalink 14.05.2014 - 23:45 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 Written by Darth Mitchell on 14.05.2014 at 23:34 Isn't that the same story with Metallica's LuLu? That also is a collaboration with Lou Reed and is also featured in their discography I suppose it is. Personally I think it should be separate but that's not my call. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Karlabos Meat and Potatos Posts: 5658	Permalink 14.05.2014 - 23:48 Rating: 8 Karlabos Meat and Potatos Posts: 5658 Also the same case as Imaginary Flying Machines' albums being among Blood Stain Child's discography ---- "Aah! The cat turned into a cat!" - Reimu Hakurei Loading...
M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353	Permalink 15.05.2014 - 10:02 Rating: 9 M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353 How do you actually buy this? It's not on amazon or HeavyDevy records sites and I can't find how to buy it from the pledgemusic website. ---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!" Loading...
Zap Guest Posts: 3517	Permalink 15.05.2014 - 16:57 Zap Guest Posts: 3517 Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.05.2014 at 23:27 It isn't though. Even on his official site he said it's a collaboration project separate from his solo work. The name of the project is also Casualties of Cool, meaning this album should technically be listed under that profile. I prefer it all on the same profile though, otherwise we'd have 4 profiles for Devin Townsend (Solo, Devin Townsend Band, Devin Townsend Project, Casualties Of Cool), which is all basically the same guy. Loading...
Dark Forever Ruído Sonoro Posts: 699	Permalink 15.05.2014 - 19:17 Rating: 8 Dark Forever Ruído Sonoro Posts: 699 Written by Zap on 15.05.2014 at 16:57 Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.05.2014 at 23:27 It isn't though. Even on his official site he said it's a collaboration project separate from his solo work. The name of the project is also Casualties of Cool, meaning this album should technically be listed under that profile. I prefer it all on the same profile though, otherwise we'd have 4 profiles for Devin Townsend (Solo, Devin Townsend Band, Devin Townsend Project, Casualties Of Cool), which is all basically the same guy. I wouldn't like a profile which included Ayreon, Ambeon, Star One, Guilt Machine and Arjen Lucassen solo work. Every project is a project, it doesn't matter who's in it. If the person decides the project will have a new name, a new concept, new contributors, it should be a different profile. You can always check the artist page and see which projects he's into. ---- Taste the DARK... ... and you'll live FOREVER! Loading...
theFIST Posts: 1061	Permalink 15.05.2014 - 22:30 theFIST Posts: 1061 Written by Zap on 15.05.2014 at 16:57 Written by Troy Killjoy on 14.05.2014 at 23:27 It isn't though. Even on his official site he said it's a collaboration project separate from his solo work. The name of the project is also Casualties of Cool, meaning this album should technically be listed under that profile. I prefer it all on the same profile though, otherwise we'd have 4 profiles for Devin Townsend (Solo, Devin Townsend Band, Devin Townsend Project, Casualties Of Cool), which is all basically the same guy. should we also add the strapping young lad albums to his page? ---- http://metalstormmusicianscorner.bandcamp.com Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39 Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol: Loading...
Karlabos Meat and Potatos Posts: 5658	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 03:29 Rating: 8 Karlabos Meat and Potatos Posts: 5658 Should we also put A Forest of Stars and The Water Witch on the same profile? What about Gnaw Their Tongues and De Magia Veterum? The Crevices Below and Midnight Odyssey? Oh, so many questions =D ---- "Aah! The cat turned into a cat!" - Reimu Hakurei Loading...
MetalDoomMaster Posts: 563	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 07:26 MetalDoomMaster Posts: 563 How exactly does this have a Progressive metal tag? This also probably should not be on the site since it is quite far from any metal, but I'm not sure how exactly it should be handled since it's not officially a Devin Townsend album, like Troy was saying above. Pretty decent stuff though. Loading...
M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 10:34 Rating: 9 M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353 Written by Karlabos on 16.05.2014 at 03:29 Should we also put A Forest of Stars and The Water Witch on the same profile? What about Gnaw Their Tongues and De Magia Veterum? The Crevices Below and Midnight Odyssey? Oh, so many questions =D Isole and Erab Altor? ---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!" Loading...
Panzerfrost Posts: 32	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 10:42 Rating: 10 Panzerfrost Posts: 32 This is total amazing!!!! God! I wonder how this guy is able to make such beautiful and different music!! He is a magician! Loading...
Darth Mitchell Mitchell Posts: 84	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 14:36 Rating: 9 Darth Mitchell Mitchell Posts: 84 Written by MetalDoomMaster on 16.05.2014 at 07:26 How exactly does this have a Progressive metal tag? This also probably should not be on the site since it is quite far from any metal, but I'm not sure how exactly it should be handled since it's not officially a Devin Townsend album, like Troy was saying above. Pretty decent stuff though. Well the same reason "Ghost" and "DevLab" are on MS. And the band may not be the Devin Townsend Band/Project, but still, the music and lyrics are written by Devin Loading...
Panzerfrost Posts: 32	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 15:14 Rating: 10 Panzerfrost Posts: 32 Devin Townsend does not need any tags. He creates just wonderful and majestic music) we should just enjoy it) Loading...
Xylem Posts: 50	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 17:46 Rating: 8 Xylem Posts: 50 Written by M C Vice on 15.05.2014 at 10:02 How do you actually buy this? It's not on amazon or HeavyDevy records sites and I can't find how to buy it from the pledgemusic website. I'm not sure you can buy it yet, now that the pledge has finished. Those who pledged have access to a download of the album, but I don't think they're releasing the physical copies until next month. Loading...
R Lewis Posts: 935	Permalink 16.05.2014 - 21:51 Rating: 9 R Lewis Posts: 935 I love it, it's so calm and thoughtful. Devin did it again. ---- We could be so much more than we are. Stop. Loading...
Doge of Venice Posts: 434	Permalink 17.05.2014 - 17:19 Rating: 7 Doge of Venice Posts: 434 Written by M C Vice on 15.05.2014 at 10:02 How do you actually buy this? It's not on amazon or HeavyDevy records sites and I can't find how to buy it from the pledgemusic website. I'm pretty sure it goes on sale on Monday. I may be incorrect though. Loading...
João Pirucas Mr. Piruson Posts: 125	Permalink 18.05.2014 - 01:50 João Pirucas Mr. Piruson Posts: 125 You can't buy it on PledgeMusic anymore because the campaign has ended. Loading...
M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353	Permalink 18.05.2014 - 02:54 Rating: 9 M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353 Written by Xylem on 16.05.2014 at 17:46 Written by M C Vice on 15.05.2014 at 10:02 How do you actually buy this? It's not on amazon or HeavyDevy records sites and I can't find how to buy it from the pledgemusic website. I'm not sure you can buy it yet, now that the pledge has finished. Those who pledged have access to a download of the album, but I don't think they're releasing the physical copies until next month. Written by Doge of Venice on 17.05.2014 at 17:19 I'm pretty sure it goes on sale on Monday. I may be incorrect though. Written by João Pirucas on 18.05.2014 at 01:50 You can't buy it on PledgeMusic anymore because the campaign has ended. Thanks. ---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!" Loading...
Mariocalin Posts: 76	Permalink 18.05.2014 - 12:40 Rating: 8 Mariocalin Posts: 76 Good dev album ---- We are the priest of the temple of Synix Loading...
DelightfulJim Posts: 108	Permalink 21.05.2014 - 13:59 Rating: 9 DelightfulJim Posts: 108 I think "Bones" might just be my song of the year so far. Gorgeous little album. Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 21.05.2014 - 20:18 Rating: 7 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Good album, sounds like a mix of Ghost and Ki. Too bad it drags for too long. Loading...
chronic-headache Posts: 249	Permalink 21.05.2014 - 23:41 chronic-headache Posts: 249 Just got my autographed copy today. 2 tracks in and I'm amazed. Spaced-out Canadian Ghostly Country music is such a fitting genre tag Loading...
Rulatore Posts: 1107	Permalink 23.05.2014 - 19:12 Rating: 5 Rulatore Posts: 1107 Too repetitive and too long Loading...
Crème fraiche Posts: 695	Permalink 28.05.2014 - 10:46 Crème fraiche Posts: 695 As much as I love devy, I can't really find anything memorable here ;( Loading...
NocturnalStalker Metal Addict Posts: 889	Permalink 01.06.2014 - 09:02 Rating: 9 NocturnalStalker Metal Addict Posts: 889 Great album, but, as far as I know, Devin considers it to be a separate project and not another Devin Townsend record. I love the blues/country vibe here. ---- "And we are not who we think we are We are who we're afraid to be" - Lux Occulta "The Opening of Eleventh Sephirah" Loading...
Ruinous Posts: 37	Permalink 10.06.2014 - 16:20 Ruinous Posts: 37 Interested to know if anyone considers this metal Loading...
M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353	Permalink 03.07.2014 - 10:18 Rating: 9 M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353 This could be my pick of the 2014 albums. And Epicloud was my favourite from 2012. High expectations for Z2? Written by Ruinous on 10.06.2014 at 16:20 Interested to know if anyone considers this metal Doubtful. ---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!" Loading...
musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506	Permalink 10.07.2014 - 16:36 Rating: 8 musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506 A very soothing, very relaxing album, as well as I expected it to be. I can't really pick out any obvious flaws here, because I don't think there are any, although the shorter "interludes" as I like to call them don't really do much in terms of consistency. What I loved the most here is how Devin and Aimée's vocal collaboration works wonderfully well, and for me personally, is one of the more interesting aspects of the album. My personal favourite tracks would be "Flight" and "The Bridge". Loading...
Ganondox Posts: 1089	Permalink 11.07.2014 - 10:51 Ganondox Posts: 1089 Written by Ruinous on 10.06.2014 at 16:20 Interested to know if anyone considers this metal From what I've heard from the album, it's about as metal as Yanni, so I guess if you are insane you could call it metal. Loading...