 This was followed by his first charting album, the 1998 album "Infinity", which appeared at number 29 in Japan.Strapping Young Lad went on hiatus at this time so that Townsend could focus on his solo music, which had a varying lineup of supporting musicians.His 2000 release "Physicist" reached number 80 in Japan, and was followed by the 2001 release "Terria" which charted in France and Japan.