The album was written and recorded at the same time as, and in emotional opposition to, Strapping Young Lad's, with Townsend dividing his energy between the two.
Townsend, the lead vocalist and guitarist, assembled a group of Vancouver musicians to perform with him on the album this lineup, the, was Townsend's first dedicated lineup for his solo material, and was created as a counterpart to Townsend's extreme metal project. The album, written and produced by Townsend, was a mix of musical styles from alternative rock and hard rock to progressive metal. This lineup, the Devin Townsend Band.ĭevin Townsend Accelerated Evolution is the sixth studio album by Canadian musician, released in 2003. The album, written and produced by Townsend, was a mix of musical styles from alternative and hard rock to progressive metal. Accelerated Evolution is the sixth studio album by Canadian musician Devin Townsend, released in 2003. Accelerated Evolution was the first album to be released under the banner of The Devin Townsend Band.
