Epicloud, the monumental 15th studio album from visionary singer/guitarist/producer Devin Townsend, contains the infectious anthem “More!,” the cabaret-worthy “Lucky Animals,” the rhythmic electronica of “Save Our Now,” all the way to the meditative “Divine.” Epicloud draws on a wide range of influences to create an album that celebrates optimism in humanity, whilst simultaneously remaining absolutely crushing. A wide variety of textures and moods makes Epicloud a very fitting follow-up to the emotionally-varied prior Devin Townsend Project albums. Townsend is no stranger to musical diversity, and 2011 saw him complete a four-album cycle – Ki, Addicted, Deconstruction and Ghost – of which no two releases sounded similar. Yet, Epicloud takes his love of multiple genres to a new level. “I’ve rarely done the same things twice,” Townsend says, “but as I’ve grown as a musician, one of the things I've learned is that it should be possible to make different genres 'play ball' with each other while illustrating a common theme.” Epicloud is a time in the creative cycle of Townsend that is unique and very specific. It celebrates the music of his past while looking forward to the future.