S02E04 - If we must have Canadian Content, can it be less Tragically Hip and more Strapping Young Lad?

Andrew and Don look at the prolific career of B.C. boy Devin Townsend, including his big break with Steve Vai and groundbreaking work with SYL.  A hidden gem here for the casual metal fan.

 

Links:

Steve Vai and Devin Townsend on the Tonight Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ynEpNTcVQ&ab_channel=GuillaumeDeblock 

Loudwire Wikipedia Fact or Fiction interview with Devin Townsend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZdpLSUrTU&ab_channel=Loudwire 

Ocean Machine: Biomech album by Devin Townsend (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSo0Rjr7wSs&ab_channel=SangDalang 

Workout Playlist:

“Dirty Black Hole” by Steve Vai

“Down Deep Into The Pain” by Steve Vai

“S.Y.L.” by Strapping Young Lad

“Exciter” by Strapping Young Lad

“Detox” by Strapping Young Lad

“Aftermath” by Strapping Young Lad

“Love?” by Strapping Young Lad

“Almost Again” by Strapping Young Lad

“Far Beyond Metal” by Strapping Young Lad

Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 

Bonus Playlist: Devin Townsend / SYL

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54EwMeMZHkGb1mQZeEUtYE?si=bbc20cf2815848f4 

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Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland

Edited by Ian Sutherland

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