1) Strapping Young Lad- Detox
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNOqVZbwWw
When i first discovered SYL and Devin Townsend in 97' i never truly knew the kind of experience musically that i would have. Sure, for years on up to that point certain songs/bands always struck
some kind of cord with me but never on a REAL intimate level. Everything this man touches turns to
gold with me and effects me either emotionally or comically depending on the song. But this song which was one of the first ones i ever heard from him is not only aggressive but it strikes deep within also with the lyrical content for me. One verse in particular happens at the 2:55 mark when Devin goes into "
I Was Warned
Absolutley Numb
No Good Around People
Everyone Knows And Watches Me
How Did I Get Here Tonight?
What Am I Doing Here?
How Did I Reach This STATE?
How Did I Lose My Sight?
I'm Lost ... I'm FREAKING
And Everybody Knows ... Everyone's Watching
...So Here's All My Hopes And Aspirations
Nothing But Puke
God I'M So Lonely..."
Obviously this song was around at one of my darkest times in my life and things have been much better since but the song still stands as my alltime favorite and was a big help getting through tough times.