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ParaRiddleDiddle · 11-19-2003, 06:23 AM

Ænima. It's an album that many of you have undoubtedly heard of before. It was released by the (then) Rock/Metal band Tool, in 1996, so it's pretty old. But why are people still buying it? Truth is, it's a good album.

Tool began in 1990 with their debut Ep, Opiate. It contained only seven songs (if you include The Gaping Lotus Experience), but it made the fans beg for more. Undertow followed, in 1993 (also a great album, although somewhat dark and depressing). And in 1996...Ænima.

P.S. To save time, I am not going to include any of the segues.

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Stinkfist - A great rock song. Used as a single when Ænima first came out, it is easily accessible, compared to the rest of Ænima. Great guitar and drums on this song. Perfect example of 'hard rock' Tool.

Eulogy - This is a slightly longer song. It probably 'something you'll get used to'. The percussive introduction is great, IMO. Inspiring vocals by Maynard on this song, as well as great lyrical content. It'll be one of your favourites before long.

H. - H. is (IMO) a fairly experimental tune. It is softer than the rest of the album, with wandering guitar melodies and a strong bassline, if you can hear it. Maynard's voice on this song is softer on this song, and he shows his range well. Also a great song for guitar or bass. One of my favourites.

Forty Six and Two - Another good song. Deep lyrics - he is talking about our evolution (e.g. 46 + 2 chromosomes). Starting off with a dark, Egyptian-sounding bassline, it ends with an unbelievable drum solo (kudos to Danny Carey). A challenging song for drummers, and also a magnificent song.

Hooker with a Penis - This is similar to Stinkfist in a lot of ways. It is another 'hard rock' song, touching on the borderline with metal. This also gets a while to get used to, but once you do, you'll be headbanging 24/7.

jimmy - This song is about Maynard, when he was eleven. Strong lyrics and vocals back this song, but I believe the instrumentation (is that a word), is a little weak coming from the talented musicians that Tool are. This song, for me, is the worst song on Ænima.

Pushit - One of two of my favourite songs on Ænima. This voyage clocks in at 9:55, but is very much worth the wait. After the first calm few minutes, there is a lovely tabla break in the song, by Carey. The guitars are soft and melodic, as well as Maynard. But then, all of a sudden, it explodes into ripping guitar and spectacular drumming. Maynards voice at the climax of the song is immensely powerful. Good lyrics in this song, although it is hard to determine a subject. Fantastic song for drums, bass, guitar, and vocals.

Aenima - Another great song for the album. Similar to Stinkfist in the beginning, it turns out a lot differently. The chorus erupts into anger and hatred, whilst the verse is much softer. After a blistering guitar solo, the song becomes quiet once more, with Carey playing triplets with his two feet. At the end, the song once more erupts into a strong, tribal ending. Brilliant song.

Third Eye - The other of my two favourites, Third Eye is the longest song Tool have ever done, at 13:46. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people don't even listen to it. Personally, I love it. I can listen to the whole song, simply in anticipation of that unbelievable guitar solo at the end. Amazing. This song really establishes Adam Jones as a skilled guitarist, and firmly emplants the rest of the band as very, very talented musicians. Carey and Chancellor keep time together, with a very strong, rhythmic bassline, whilst Maynard once again provides his powerful vocals. Fitting end to a great album.

5/5.

11-19-2003, 06:23 AM	#1
ParaRiddleDiddle eat a beaver, save a tree Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: under a dead ohio sky Posts: 539	(Hard Rock/General Unclassifiable) Tool - Ænima Ænima. It's an album that many of you have undoubtedly heard of before. It was released by the (then) Rock/Metal band Tool, in 1996, so it's pretty old. But why are people still buying it? Truth is, it's a good album. Tool began in 1990 with their debut Ep, Opiate. It contained only seven songs (if you include The Gaping Lotus Experience), but it made the fans beg for more. Undertow followed, in 1993 (also a great album, although somewhat dark and depressing). And in 1996...Ænima. P.S. To save time, I am not going to include any of the segues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stinkfist - A great rock song. Used as a single when Ænima first came out, it is easily accessible, compared to the rest of Ænima. Great guitar and drums on this song. Perfect example of 'hard rock' Tool. Eulogy - This is a slightly longer song. It probably 'something you'll get used to'. The percussive introduction is great, IMO. Inspiring vocals by Maynard on this song, as well as great lyrical content. It'll be one of your favourites before long. H. - H. is (IMO) a fairly experimental tune. It is softer than the rest of the album, with wandering guitar melodies and a strong bassline, if you can hear it. Maynard's voice on this song is softer on this song, and he shows his range well. Also a great song for guitar or bass. One of my favourites. Forty Six and Two - Another good song. Deep lyrics - he is talking about our evolution (e.g. 46 + 2 chromosomes). Starting off with a dark, Egyptian-sounding bassline, it ends with an unbelievable drum solo (kudos to Danny Carey). A challenging song for drummers, and also a magnificent song. Hooker with a Penis - This is similar to Stinkfist in a lot of ways. It is another 'hard rock' song, touching on the borderline with metal. This also gets a while to get used to, but once you do, you'll be headbanging 24/7. jimmy - This song is about Maynard, when he was eleven. Strong lyrics and vocals back this song, but I believe the instrumentation (is that a word), is a little weak coming from the talented musicians that Tool are. This song, for me, is the worst song on Ænima. Pushit - One of two of my favourite songs on Ænima. This voyage clocks in at 9:55, but is very much worth the wait. After the first calm few minutes, there is a lovely tabla break in the song, by Carey. The guitars are soft and melodic, as well as Maynard. But then, all of a sudden, it explodes into ripping guitar and spectacular drumming. Maynards voice at the climax of the song is immensely powerful. Good lyrics in this song, although it is hard to determine a subject. Fantastic song for drums, bass, guitar, and vocals. Aenima - Another great song for the album. Similar to Stinkfist in the beginning, it turns out a lot differently. The chorus erupts into anger and hatred, whilst the verse is much softer. After a blistering guitar solo, the song becomes quiet once more, with Carey playing triplets with his two feet. At the end, the song once more erupts into a strong, tribal ending. Brilliant song. Third Eye - The other of my two favourites, Third Eye is the longest song Tool have ever done, at 13:46. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people don't even listen to it. Personally, I love it. I can listen to the whole song, simply in anticipation of that unbelievable guitar solo at the end. Amazing. This song really establishes Adam Jones as a skilled guitarist, and firmly emplants the rest of the band as very, very talented musicians. Carey and Chancellor keep time together, with a very strong, rhythmic bassline, whilst Maynard once again provides his powerful vocals. Fitting end to a great album. 5/5.