[QUOTE=manuscriptreplica]Maybe if they released a CD more often than every half a decade there would be... heh[/QUOTE]

Yeah.

I mean, you can have like one song to define each 'era' so to say...

Pre-Aenima, Aenima and Lateralus.

But with the release of the new album, you'll have to add Post-Lateralus as well

Ahh well.

Third Eye would probably be a good bet for them even today. It's long, it's full of weird sounds, superb drumming, very cool basslines, two great solos by Adam, and Maynard shifting between screaming his lungs out to quiet, whisper-like vocals.

:thumb:

Album Rating: 4.0

I'm almost done listening to this ENTIRE album online..and I'm hooked...I've already heard Faaip De Oiad, but its good for a scare.

Well this is one of the albums that got me into music in the first place so..

Album Rating: 4.5

[QUOTE=The JoZ]I can't believe he gave Reflection an 8...[/QUOTE]



I know... a great review until I saw that.

"Tool is a rhythm based band, and me, being an armony and melody whore, couldn't appreciate it."

What?!??!

TOOL is full of melody!! Just becuase the first part of the grudge is a bit jarring, doesnt mean its heavy all the way trhrough and its not. The middle section has great, melody.

Allthough i do agree that the rythm element is alot stronger than most contemporar music, but that's just cos danny carey is a genious.

i agree that The Grudge is an amazing song. the way that Danny carries that song is just fantastic and Maynard's 23 second scream is mind boggling

[QUOTE=suspectofsubtlety]TOOL is full of melody!! Just becuase the first part of the grudge is a bit jarring, doesnt mean its heavy all the way trhrough and its not. The middle section has great, melody.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, I've listened to the album enough to realize that The Grudge is not the same all the way through; you didn't have to explain me that.

Try to hum a Tool song along with Adam Jones' riffs. Even Adam Jones himself admits that they're not something that can get stuck inside your head:

http://archive.guitarplayer.com/archive/artists/tool.shtml

But I'm starting to enjoy the album more... it somehow manages to chill me out. I know, it is weird that I listen to progressive metal to chill out. I like the fact that the cd has a spiritual wholeness.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Tool's music has the kind of slow, long melodies in it that can sometimes take a while to trully appreciate. Something about their songs always has some kind of melody, whether it be the vocals, the guitar, the bass, whatever. Yet the rhythm of the band is definately their strong point, and the "texture" of the music.

Album Rating: 4.0

[QUOTE=Phunphone]

Try to hum a Tool song along with Adam Jones' riffs. Even Adam Jones himself admits that they're not something that can get stuck inside your head:[/QUOTE]



The Lateralus riffs are always in my head. And the Schism bass. And the grudge theme. I think you are purposely trying to disagree.

yeah aenima too is always going through my head and schism

[QUOTE=Fast Fingers]The Lateralus riffs are always in my head. And the Schism bass. And the grudge theme. I think you are purposely trying to disagree.[/QUOTE]

Nah, I really do find them hard to hum along to...and I forget most of'em quite easily. I'm not telling that NOTHING is melodic by Tool. There has to be. Without melody, you can't create music. Tool has a melody, and keeps it constant throughout a song. The songs progress without having a strong chance in melody. They are usually simple, and have rhythm/ tempo changes instead of direct melody changes. It's a nice way of progressing, but it doesn't strike me. After all, Adam Jones' guitarwork just don't inspire me. It's personal opinion.

Do I hate Tool? No. I somehow prefer APC.

Tool are one of the worlds greatest bands, no question

Good review

Album Rating: 4.0

[QUOTE=Libertine`88]Tool are one of the worlds greatest bands, no question



Good review[/QUOTE]



Bad post.



Anyhoo, a teacher of mine saw Tool during the Lateralus tour in Binghampton, NY with Meshuggah. Apparently Thomas Haake played with Tool for a few songs. I want live footage so. so. so badly. AJIG, can you help?

I love Tool and I most definitely agree with your 5/5- very nice review :thumb:
This is, quite possibly, my favorite Tool CD.

[QUOTE=Fast Fingers]Bad post.

Anyhoo, a teacher of mine saw Tool during the Lateralus tour in Binghampton, NY with Meshuggah. Apparently Thomas Haake played with Tool for a few songs. I want live footage so. so. so badly. AJIG, can you help?[/QUOTE]

I believe he played with them for "Triad" but I could be wrong...

Album Rating: 4.5

[QUOTE=Fast Fingers]Bad post.



Anyhoo, a teacher of mine saw Tool during the Lateralus tour in Binghampton, NY with Meshuggah. Apparently Thomas Haake played with Tool for a few songs. I want live footage so. so. so badly. AJIG, can you help?[/QUOTE]



Dammit, now i want live footage of that. i dont think there is any around though, and although there have been other great musicians on stage with tool, that still sounds like one of the better



Well, maybe not as good as Aloke

Album Rating: 4.0

Aloke?





Educate me.

Aloke Dutta, Danny's tabla teacher.

Played with them on the Salival version of Pushit.

Album Rating: 4.5

Incidentally, for those who live in the vicinity of the LA clubs, has anyone ever seen Aloke perform on his own? Im always reading of these sessions he runs throughout LA. Although im guessing that there are no LA mxers reading this

[QUOTE=The JoZ]Aloke Dutta, Danny's tabla teacher.

Played with them on the Salival version of Pushit.[/QUOTE]


I love that song so much


Good review, can't help but give a perfect score for a perfect album :thumb:


My songs would def. have to be The Grudge, Parabol/Parabola, and Lateralus.