Yep, Ziltoid and Synchestra.

I would probably say Infinity, just cuz it kicks ass, but the best one to ease you in I think would be Ocean Machine: Biomech. Or maybe Terria. Or just listen to every Dev album simeoutaneously. Yeah, i vote that.

What about working through the albums in the same order they were released?

thanks everyone for your thoughts and votes.
keep em comin!

So far, I am leaning towards synchestra because
1) I started with it and fell in love with it very quickly
2) The music is both accessible and there is also development and building up moments too

In other words you made this thread for no reason because you were just going to toss out everyone's suggestions and use your own anyhow?

relax buddy, i said leaning, not decided. so change can happen, perhaps even likely after so much feedback. i do value other people's opinions and insights, including yours.

thanks to everyone's thoughts as well.

I voted for Biomech.