EXCLUSIVE STREAM: THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT’S “UNIVERSE IN A BALL”
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 3:00pm by MetalSucks
MetalSucks is incredibly proud to present the debut of “Universe in a Ball,” a new track from The Devin Townsend Project’s forthcoming album, Addicted. There’s nothing we can really tell you about the song that would be more eloquent or insightful than an explanation from the man himself, so here’s Devin’s thoughts on the track:
“Hey, so what does ‘Universe In A Ball’ mean? Short answer… I have no idea, it’s phonetics that just kept appearing so I went with it.
Long answer: okay, lets choose from a number of things. 1) The end of Men In Black where the alien picks up a marble that contains all our known reality HOTCHA! 2) The reproductive qualities in a testicle, a whole Universe is in your balls… BAM! 3) The nature of infinity is like the surface of an expanding balloon, where the surface is a circular dimensional reality that expands infinitely. ZAP 4) The hierarchy of man vs. nature from a more ‘native’ perspective, which essentially means everything is equal, not a pyramid, as is the classic ‘religious’ view with man on top, and the environment below. Everything is just what it is, right now. Eternally. Any questions are moot, women are beautiful, and I want a donut. BLAZANG!”
Devin and CM Distro are also offering some pretty incredible pre-order packages: one comes with an autographed CD, a poster, and a shirt, and one comes with an autographed CD, a poster, a zip-up hoodie, and – get this – a one of a kind O card HAND-DRAWN BY DEVIN HIMSELF. How incredible is that? You can, and should, order those here.
And now, without further adieu, we present “Universe in a Ball”… we hope you love it as much as we do!
Addicted comes out November 17 on InsideOut Music.
I’ve liked everything Devin has ever done, this song is no exception. His explanatiion of the song meaning is awesome.
Awesome. Love the industrial flourishes and aggressive vocals. I was intent on putting “Ki” near the top of my “Best of 2009″ list, but with Addicted coming out next month, I might have a tough decision on my hands.
The main riff reminds me of Korn.
!agree.
How can someone make this much awesome music in one lifetime?
I think Devin townsend sucks.
heh. ur being ironic. how clever and witty.
TEE HEEE
The beginning reminded me of a Static X song at first. Got better though, way cool tune
Now you’re just fucking with me with the “adieu” shit. Well played.
seconded. damn.
uhh, i liked the first song better.
“universe in a ball” isn’t a very good screamed hooked in my opinion
*isn’t a very good screamed hook
lol’d really? it’s a very good hook.
I believe this album may in fact give Ocean Machine a run for its money.
chris… is that you?
I think this was beaten OM and may beat terria :P
nice!!! did read the most recent interview w/ devin about next album is talking using certain members of death metal bands to record it with him.
And I believe that the character of Ziltoid returns!!!!
And he’s apparently pissed. AWESOME!!!
ZILTOID LIVES!!!!!
Any chance of a link?
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/devin-townsend-talks-solo-album-3/
Devin just keeps on doing it right. Somehow he just keeps on improving and variating his sound. Excellent song, keep it up Devin!! See ya at Bloodstock!
sweet
leak dis shit
Even better – buy it when it comes out.
i already bought it, would like to listen to it now.
DT is one very bright, insightful dude. And this song may have a downtuned guitar like Korn, but that’s the only similarity. That, and an appreciable increase in talent. The background vocals kick ass, as do the basic, but tom-filled drums.
Fuckin’ A. Awesome. The first quiet section really reminded me of ‘Almost Again’, in a good way. Can’t wait for this album.
Almost Again is Brilliant.
Great stuff. Can’t wait for Addicted. Devin is one of my favorite songwriters.
IT’S MOTHERFUCKING ADO, NOT ADIEU! ADIEU MEANS “GOODBYE” IN FRENCH!
Dude I think my head might explode in anticipation before this album comes out and I’ll never get to listen to it! I already pre-ordered it too. Damn..
Very catchy…
FUCK YES
BLAZANG
the songs great dont get me wrong but tit ust doesnt click with me as much as addicted did
nice try, devin. but infinity is an expanding toroid, not a sphere. clearly youre just toying with us by mentioning a donut in the last sentence.
devin is a fucking genius, everything he does is awesome, cant wait for more
Amazing song, cannot wait for this album, I dont think it’ll beat Terria, but a close second.
Damn, I hope this “O card” he’s sending us is similar to a certain “V card” I held on to oh-so carelessly as a young boy…Now THAT would be giving back!
can anybody tell me the name of the song at
purevolume.com/devintownsend ?
Thanks
It’s from Steve Vai’s Sex and Religion album. The song is Here & Now.
Damn website won’t let me preorder yet…. I cannot wait to hear this album.
Devin is such a god, love this more than the title track tbh, got more balls to it that devins known for