Initially created as an outlet that would allow him to explore alternative ideas and themes that would not fit within the confines of extreme metal that Strapping Young Lad occupied. Devin Townsend´s solo debut is a sophisticated album full of atmosphere and dark futuristic soundscapes. Devin is one of the most original artists in metal today. On Ocean Machine, he melds elements of metal, industrial, prog and pop like some modern day musical alchemist.