Track is pretty good. Sound like old APC.

Of course it's coming out on 4/20. I'm beyond excited.

Worst album title since The Life of Pablo tbh. Album will probably rule tho

Album title reminds me of what I used to do with my ex

terrible choice for artwork

@bloc: LOL

Yeah the artwork is bizarre, not sure what they were going for there.

Eh. I don't hate it. And it's not like Thirteenth Step's art was much better

cover is lol

great song though

"So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish"

uhhh, don't know why they went for a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference there.

Album title is weird, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. The cover is absolutely terrible.

Song is ok but didn't do much for me, pretty repetitive and doesn't go anywhere. Don't have high hopes for the release anymore, but who knows.

that artwork is so bad holy shit

Everything about this seems like a bad joke, but this and The Doomed are good and I really like Disillusioned, so hopefully it'll be a winner.

I dig the tracks so far even though some riffs wouldn't hurt

new tool album gon be titled "Canoodle with the Crocodile", it'll come out on the 25th of December to make Maynards Christmas shopping easier

That was fucking awesome. Like they never left for me xD

Man they've really lost all the energy they used to have. Their new stuff is so blah. I wouldn't be surprised if that's partially due to their old drummer leaving

artwork is laughable but song is decent

The artwork doesn't always equal the quality of music so whatever. They're clearly having fun with it so I'm excited.

meh


lol'd hard at bloc's comment. lo siento bro

I actually like the artwork - it's just the right type of corny for a band led by MJK. The singles are yet to grow on me, but I bet all the best stuff will be on the record itself.

Artwork is fucking abysmal

give the cover a break, guys. it's not like these are artists or anything

Well, that's why musicians hire artists to do a decent artwork. This looks like some terrible fan art that people would have a good laugh about on devianart.

jfc that really is a terrible album cover

worst album of the year incoming

"worst album of the year incoming"

worst opinion of the year incoming

"worst album of the year incoming"

wtf when did retards start hating these guys?

"worst album of the year incoming"
*likes code orange*

Why does Maynard sound like modern day Davey Havok?

Nothing wrong with that DungeonBoy.

I nearly listened to this new song before I realized I've heard like almost half this album already. I definitely want to save the rest for a very special 4/20. And is that a new version of By And Down on the tracklist? I'm surprised to see that track making the album (if that's the case) because that song is ooooold as hell.

Also wtf, such terrible artwork. Looks like some Puscifer shit or something.

Good band, but this single does nothing for me.

I’m having a bad roll of new music lately with Justin Timberlake and Marmozets. I don’t mind some of new Don Broco, even though I’ve never liked them before

yeah, it was just an observation not a criticism

I actually don't get the comparison personally but I'll keep it in mind when this album drops

difference is that code orange are some dope hardcore and this is pussy shit for jaded 40 year old neckbeards that thinks its smart but actually is dull and monotonous as hell

This isn’t Tool

to be fair they were just posting my comment in the code orange thread

"I don’t mind some of new Don Broco, even though I’ve never liked them before"

technology is thus far my AOTY i'm not ashamed, so much fun

"transgirl using those mental disability slurs like wew"

shit damn you're right that was pretty retarded of me

lol this is terrible

I'm feeling a really hard 3.5 from this.

further confirming tool fans have micropenises

Off putting album art, will hear the album anyway.

"further confirming tool fans have micropenises"
Damn, that was pretty good.

Album artwork is terrible, song is decent, reminds me of Orestes.

Sint you're fucking delusional
Track is okay, never liked apc all that much tbh

damn straight

"difference is that code orange are some dope hardcore "

Lmao

Cover is lolbad, album will probably be a strong 3.5 like everything else they've done

Hmm, pretty good chorus. Although this album just got a lot stranger with that album artwork and some of these album titles. MJK must have been having some fun. It's funny how the songs are downtrodden sounding and serious yet nothing else is.

Now we are talking.

Terrible album cover, stupid album title.

But now we are talking.

While the album cover is visually shitty I'm liking the symbolism behind it even if it's a bit on the nose.

Everything going okay spec? Who hurt you?

-edit- you may have deleted your comment but I'm here for you bro < 3

New Tool or bust

you don't like APC?

Thirteenth Step is sweet, I was just on a Tool kick previously so I want dat new record haha.

Oh okay. Just confused about your previous comment then... Interesting that you liked the second album but not the first, what's up with that

Never jammed it my man, need to czech.

I don't know what that means but yeah you should jam it. I always get excited/jealous whenever someone listens to an APC album for the first time.

Are you kidding me with that album art man

Like this one like previous ones

They didn't even try to hide the fact that they're stealing Billy Corgan's get up from the Ava Adore music video. First they fucking steal James Iha and now they're literally copying Corgan. Smh.

Is Billy Corgan really worth stealing from?

Is that Uncle Fester on the cover, orrrrrrr....?

album art is probably the worst i've seen in years from any major band...

Maynard really doesn't give a shit these days

solid tune

"give the cover a break, guys. it's not like these are artists or anything"
Euh, this cover is totally artistic and on a professional level. The fact that it's hideous has nothing to do with a lack of artistry.

The only artistically worthwhile thing about the cover is the combination of the deep blue and lighter red. Everything else about it is garbage, I'm afraid.

Eh, the album art may be less than desired, but the singles they've put out haven't been bad at all.

That's true, but I didn't really care for them either. They are okay I guess but the one that did most for me was Disillusioned and even that one didn't really seem to know where to go.

Not a fan of the art, but the song sounds surprisingly good.

The singles have all been great, but the artwork and title are a tad cringey.

They're free to do whatever the hell they want, but I miss when APC wasn't overly political. And when Maynard wasn't singing about cell phones

that artwork is looooooool

So since he's been singing a lot about religion and politics is this like....

"Does anyone want to talk about the elephant in the room?" (religion/politics)

"Why talk about it when you can just devour it?"

Hence...."Eat the Elephant".

I kind of like the title, "Devour the Elephant" better.

The elephant refers to the GOP. Hence the red and blue blood trickling from the bald dude's lips. He consumed the elephant and he's offering an alternative, a red and blue octopus. Something not so different but more evolved and versatile. That's what I got from it, haven't listened to the song.

Not a huge fan of the album art, but I'm sure down the road we'll get used to it. 'By and Down,' 'Feathers,' and 'Hourglass' have been decent tracks so far. Not very intrigued by the 3 recent singles, but I'm going to save my opinion until the album is released. I'll listen to it either way.

Is By And Down The River actually a new version of that old track By And Down? Seems odd if it is, that's like an ancient b-side.

I would assume its either a remix or a newer version of the song. "By and down the river" are lyrics in the actual song. I wouldn't be surprised if its anything similar to "Counting Bodes Like Sheep..." but who knows?

I hope not

'By and Down' was released a while ago for their live album at the Red Rocks. I wouldn't be surprised if they throw it in on the album as a more refined single. It certainly meshes well with the sound their going after. I'm more excited for 'Feathers' and 'Hourglass.' I believe those should have been released as singles instead.

I really dug those songs but The Doomed single has actually destroyed my life. I cannot get that fucking song out of my head, that shit is relentlessly catchy.

'The Doomed' is still growing on me just like the other two singles. Mostly because I'm so used to their old stuff and partially because of the fact they're back. I'm not a huge fan of politics, so this album will be an interesting experience for me.

I didn't like The Doomed at first but it settled on me in a big way. I hate politics as well but American politics is basically reality TV at this point, so it's kind of hard to get away from. And APC took a huge political bent with eMOTIVe... It's kind of weird, but also not surprising that this new record is continuing in that vein. I'm just glad that shit is not in Tool!

People giving a fuck about an album cover in 2018 lol, who the fuck cares

either the music will be good, or it won't, that's it

No one is judging the album based on the cover art. And hey, I still like looking at and discussing album covers in 2018, fight me.

"Album title reminds me of what I used to do with my ex"
I'm glad I am not your ex bloc cause i'd be ablaze from that roast.

Album art doesn't affect the music, but it affects the presentation of what the music is supposed to be. The album cover isn't really bad, but it seems unfitting in the grand scheme.

When I think APC I think albino chick with yellow slug on her face, not Nosferatu-looking dude with an octopus.

I always thought that slug was just a yellow pepper or something for the longest fuckin time lol

Also elephants are some of my favourite animals and are endangered so I do not condone eating them

I still can't believe this is gonna be a thing in 2018. All the songs have been great too.

Yeah new Tool and APC in the same year, crazy times we living in

"Album title reminds me of what I used to do with my ex"

Bloc wtf

Man do I have to wait till a new APC album to enjoy an album cover?

I thought the emotive cover was pretty sweet.

When I think APC I think albino chick with yellow slug on her face, not Nosferatu-looking dude with an octopus. [2]

I can't believe how much I am enjoying this track.

"Thirteenth Step" has one of my all time favorite album covers. The music and the cover were both superior to bands at the time. This cover is shot in a similar style as "Thirteenth Step," but I wouldn't say its of the same quality. Like I said, I'm going to wait until the full release before I sink my teeth into it. 'TalkTalk' is certainly of the better singles released.

Imo each single has been better than the last and all have been at least decent. I have hope for this

No doubt for hope. I try to avoid hype. Hype kills everything before its release. People develop these unbelievably high preconceived notions that the album being hyped will be flawless, and once released, only disappoint themselves.

TBH they haven't been quite good enough for hype on my end.
The Doomed was decent but a little lackluster. Disillusioned was really nice but it felt like it never quite for to what it was building towards. This one is the first I'm really happy with

I agree, the singles all feel a little less than whole, but they aren't bad by any means. I simply hate the concept of hype. I don't like the idea of building impossible expectations. MJK fans did that for "10,000 Days" and regard it as the worst Tool album ever. I personally enjoyed "10,000 Days" and listen to it daily, but that serves as a cautionary tale for anyone who rides the hype train. People hype movies, TV shows, and albums to oblivion. Just look at how Star Wars turned out after years of constant hype. I just want a normally released album with normal expectations.

Will this album be any good? Not on your nelly

Thought the song was. By. The. Numbers.

Dude’s artistic faculties must have been cryogenically frozen for a decade

Fair enough, will check the full album

Is the cover a joke

Album art could have been handled better; keep the dude with the octopus but zoom in/crop it just right and make the logo a small little detail in there not that giant, odd rendering in the background.

And I thought last alice in chains album cover was bad.....

why is the album eat the elephant when it's clearly an octopus

^Honestly kind of surprised it took 100 comments before someone brought that up

Its safe to say an album cover is meant to make a statement. Thirteenth Step is a great example of that. The cover became iconic and is easily recognized due to its obscure and intriguing presence. Lateralus captures the essence of Tool by combining their artistic and intellectual properties into an enigma of colors and illusions. Speaking of Alice in Chain's, Dirt offers the same general fascination with a vanishing figure taking the forefront. Sure the cover doesn't necessarily affect the music, but when you're trying to make a statement or sell an album to a vast number of people, the cover is the first thing they see. Metallica's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct is a good example of this premise. The album cover looked like a Foo Fighters record and didn't match the music or theme at all.

Never saw it until now but Hardwired's cover really does look super Foo Fighters-y

It looks really weird for a metal album.

I just searched google images for the album cover & I can't tell which one's the official one. Looks like there one of each band member?? Wouldn't shock me if the cover ends up being different by the time it's released. Their marketing is creating intrigue (just like this forum hahahaha)

Yeah, the album is intriguing. I'm not hyping myself for this record. I do enjoy 'TalkTalk' the most out of the singles. It took a while to grow on me.

I'm still salty about the iffy album cover. The single covers for The Doomed and Disillusioned were both beautiful in their simplicity, I wish they had gone for one of those instead of trying and failing to craft an iconic image.