Accelerated Evolution

Accelerated Evolution
Studio album by The Devin Townsend Band
Released	March 31, 2003
Genres	Alternative rock, arena rock, pop metal
Length	54:30
Label	HevyDevy
Producer	Devin Townsend
The Devin Townsend Band chronology
Accelerated Evolution (2003) Synchestra (2006)
Devin Townsend chronology
Strapping Young Lad (2003) Accelerated Evolution (2003) Devlab (2004)

Accelerated Evolution is the sixth studio album by Canadian musician Devin Townsend and the first recorded with his backing group, the Devin Townsend Band. It was released on March 31, 2003, by Townsend's independent label, HevyDevy Records. Written and produced by Townsend, the album is an alternative rock album. Townsend, the lead vocalist and guitarist, assembled a group of musicians to perform with him on the album: guitarist Brian Waddell, drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, bassist Mike Young, and keyboardist Dave Young. This lineup was named the Devin Townsend Band, created as a counterpart to Townsend's extreme metal project Strapping Young Lad.

Accelerated Evolution was written and recorded at the same time as Strapping Young Lad's self-titled album, with Townsend dividing his time between the two. After its release, Townsend toured North America to promote the album, sometimes playing in a joint billing with Strapping Young Lad. The album was well received by critics for its blend of genres, accessibility, and large-scale rock production style. The album appeared in the French and Japanese sales charts for one week.