Damn...I'm lookin' at 4 hours and 14 minutes of downloading.

Stupid dial-up.

The 30 second clip of Jambi was cool.

[QUOTE=Knifeboy]Have the Vicarious video been aired yet?[/QUOTE]


I heard it on the radio on the way home from work today. It felt awesome to hear it on the radio. They didn't chop it up or anything either.

The Jambi tease was different, but I like it so far. Can't wait to see how this album is going to all melt together in the end..

It's not really comparable to any other Tool release, but I will say there's a definate Disposition/Reflection/Triad feel to it. Mellow at times, hard at others. Not really Meshuggah at all.

Caution Spoiler Post!!!

Ok so I've just finished my first listen to 10,000 Days. As each song finished I would go to Word and type up what it reminded me of or what thoughts I had during the song. So here are my thoughts on this album, first track my track then I'll sum up.

1. Vicarious- I had already heard this song many times before the actual album, and we've discussed it plenty here as well, so i'm skipping onto Jambi.

2. Jambi- The first new Tool song I heard next to Vicarious. The intro realllly surprised me, with all the palm muting. It was very metal. Maynard's vocals really caught my attention in this song because they are especially loud. I wasn't digging the whole constant palm-muting/chugga chugga on Adam's part and began to think that the whole album would sound like that, but of course I was very wrong. This is where I noticed Maynard pushing his vocal boundaries more than before. He really hits some high notes and such, which is a trend that continues throught the rest of the album. The bass really stands out in this song, another trend that continues throughout the album.

This track reminded me of a song that would be off Undertow mainly because of its aggressiveness and Adam plays a riff similar to a riff on Undertow. This song also reminds me of The Grudge with its heavy in your face guitar riffs.

3. Wings for Marie- This song was obviously about Maynard's mom, and the vocals were very interesting. I can't recall everything from memory because I've only listened once. It reminded me of Eon Blue Apocalypse and Parabol/Parabola. While this song was playing I began thinking it and 10,000 Days were like Parabol/Parabola.

4. 10,000 Days- Turns out I was right. Wings for Marie leads into this song. I didn't attempt to decipher the lyrics, because I was just listening and absorbing everything I could. But Maynard seems to be addressing his mother and he mentions an ascension to heaven or something of the sort and a "maker". He seems to direct some lines at his mother's religious beliefs, can't be too sure though. After hearing this song all I could think was "beautiful". It is absolutely beautiful. No other words to describe it. A definite stand out track.

5. The Pot- This was a very progressive/aggressive track and seemed more laid back and less dark than the previous songs. It seemed more like a Jam. Something Tool would just play for fun and rock out too. Didn't remind me of anything in particular.

6. Lipan Conjuring- Weird as hell. I don't quite understand this track. Interesting though.

7. Lost Keys- Another weird track, reminded me of Sober. Don't remember much of it.

8. Rosetta Stoned- This is the epic track on the album, next to 10,000 Days. Lost Keys leads into it I believe. I don't really know what to say about it except that it reminds me of Third Eye, The Patient, and H. This is the "third eye" track for the album. I just remembered, Lost Keys + Rosetta Stoned seem to be telling some sort of story that I can't remember and didn't try to decipher.

9. Intension- I don't quite remember this one too much. It really shows Danny great usage of electronic drums though. I wrote that this was the "Disposition" track of the album. That's the feel I got from it, especially with Danny playing Tabla.

10. Right In Two- This is the other beautiful song on the album. This song and 10,000 Days are the two stand out songs of the album, from my first listen. They obviously caught my attention more than any other songs. Just absolutely astounding, amazing. I wrote that it reminded me of 46 and 2, 46 and 2 Right in Two-- a relation? Probably a stretch, but I wanted to point that out. The lyrics seem to deal with Maynard's disappointment in humanity from what I heard and remember.

11. Viginti Tres- This song is als incredibly odd. It reminded me of Faiip de Oiad, the music played in Faiip de Oiad is very similar to this. It also reminded me of Ions.

Overall I'm very impressed with this album. Adam's guitarwork has become unbelievably more technical, his use of effects is artistic and even godly. He plays some sweet solos in almost all the songs. Justin's bass lines are all over this album and much more apparent than in any other albums. They are so much more noticeable and amazsing lines too. Jesus. I didn't get a chance to pay too much attention to Danny's drumming, but from what I did pay specific attention to, I heard some amazing drumming. His use of electronic drums is very tasteful. He uses tabla in two or three songs I believe, and its f'ucking awesome. I love it. Maynard's vocals have reached a whole new level. He hits higher notes and really shows off his vocal talent on this album. I was impressed with his vocals. They are powerful and emotional and absolutely amazing. He has some really intense moments on this album. Well I'll leave it at that, I didnt mention a lot of stuff that I know I thought. I'm already on my second listen, I'm sure I'll have a lot more to say after a few listens. Ultimately this album had a much more mellow/dark feel to it than any other release of theirs. Its much slower tempowise as well.

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Shoot, my connection won't hold up for 107 megabytes...Maybe I'll have my friend download it for me.

Can. Not. Wait.

Just use the link Clearvision posted.

Is his link safe?

No disrespect to clearvision, of course...

I WANT THIS BADLY!

[B]SPOILER ALERT[/B]

I was let down by the album at first, mainly because I'd judged it primarily on Vicarious and Jambi, which I still think are the weakest. The talkbox (?) solo on Jambi pissed me off when I heard it the first time before this leaked and hearing it in decent quality still annoys me. The rest of it does not disappoint though. The Pot's sorta weak and does not fully fit, but is like the single choice. Maynard sounds like a girl on it and I sorta giggled the first time. Aside from these three tracks, this album is awesome.

There's a definite sense of acceptance of whatever and the feel of the album's like a funeral service. I've not tried to decipher lyrics just yet but there is a little conversation in one of the tracks about the state of the patient and nothing can be done for her. If Lateralus was understanding the secret, 10000 days is the aftermath, the letting go of what led to the understanding. I loved the tone of Danny's drums on the second half of the album. The basslines are sweet. I don't feel the guitar's grown much but then again, it's tasteful and it does what it should. I actually feel a little sheepish for thinking it'd suck from listening to the single. Apparently, it's about Maynard's mum being paralysed for 10000 days and letting go.

[QUOTE=deadohiosky9]Just use the link Clearvision posted.[/QUOTE]

56k

Rapidshare MP3's if this is any better for you.

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81%... I hope this thing is awesome!

[QUOTE=ATC][B]SPOILER ALERT[/B]

I was let down by the album at first, mainly because I'd judged it primarily on Vicarious and Jambi, which I still think are the weakest. The talkbox (?) solo on Jambi pissed me off when I heard it the first time before this leaked and hearing it in decent quality still annoys me. The rest of it does not disappoint though. The Pot's sorta weak and does not fully fit, but is like the single choice. Maynard sounds like a girl on it and I sorta giggled the first time. Aside from these three tracks, this album is awesome.

There's a definite sense of acceptance of whatever and the feel of the album's like a funeral service. I've not tried to decipher lyrics just yet but there is a little conversation in one of the tracks about the state of the patient and nothing can be done for her. If Lateralus was understanding the secret, 10000 days is the aftermath, the letting go of what led to the understanding. I loved the tone of Danny's drums on the second half of the album. The basslines are sweet. I don't feel the guitar's grown much but then again, it's tasteful and it does what it should. I actually feel a little sheepish for thinking it'd suck from listening to the single. Apparently, it's about Maynard's mum being paralysed for 10000 days and letting go.[/QUOTE]

I think Adam's guitar was more in the background, rather than being as upfront as it was on previous albums. I really see the bass stepping forward and the guitars stepping back.

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This works too.

I'm going to have to join Kage and Futuro and leave this thread till May 2nd. I just want the anticipation, if this was any other band i would definitly listen to it. Till then, later guys.

Again, i'm sorry if we've ruined anything for you.

I'm leaving the thread too. I'm just gonna wait with Kage and Futuro. My biggest mistake was downloading the single.

So what do you think, Incubliss?

[QUOTE=deadohiosky9]So what do you think, Incubliss?[/QUOTE]

On first listen I thought 8/10, and now I can't stop listening. A good sign. I'm not saying this'll be better than Lateralus (as that's my favourite album of all time), but so far it's already really close to being as good as.

I really really like it.

Bastards and your downloading leaks. You should be ashamed.

/leaves thread for two weeks

[QUOTE=incubliss]On first listen I thought 8/10, and now I can't stop listening. A good sign. I'm not saying this'll be better than Lateralus (as that's my favourite album of all time), but so far it's already really close to being as good as.

I really really like it.[/QUOTE]

Lateralus is my favorite album too, but mostly because of all the spiritual concepts in it. That was my main concern with this album, that it wouldn't live up to it conceptually. But I don't think its much of a concept album, I could be wrong, but I don't see much of a continual concept throughout the whole album. Maybe his mom's death, but nothing like Lateralus.

I think the music is a whole lot better. I like the mood of this album much more too. I'd agree with 8/10 on first listen, and it just keeps growing on me. Can't take this mother f'ucker off repeat.

[QUOTE=Scruples]Bastards and your downloading leaks. You should be ashamed.

/leaves thread for two weeks[/QUOTE]

This is true. I am a bastard, but I have new Tool to listen to. I'm still a bastard though.

I'm about halfway through the cd and so far its atleast at par with Lateralus. I never know how they could ever top that. As for someone saying i should be ashamed for downloading it, I'm definitely gonna buy it the first day its released anyway.

[QUOTE=deadohiosky9]Lateralus is my favorite album too, but mostly because of all the spiritual concepts in it. That was my main concern with this album, that it wouldn't live up to it conceptually. But I don't think its much of a concept album, I could be wrong, but I don't see much of a continual concept throughout the whole album. Maybe his mom's death, but nothing like Lateralus.

I think the music is a whole lot better. I like the mood of this album much more too. I'd agree with 8/10 on first listen, and it just keeps growing on me. Can't take this mother f'ucker off repeat.[/QUOTE]

I think when we get all of the lyrics, we'll get a better idea of what to expect. I'm agreeing with you on everything so far though.

What can everyone expect to see live? I want Wings (both parts), The Pot, Right in Two, Intension, and I can see them opening with Vicarious and maybe playing Rosetta Stoned. Probably play Jambi aswell. Hmmm.

I'm off to bed, it's 3am and i've been listening to this album for wayyy too long. Need some sleep and a fresh brain to check this out some more.

Hopefully lyrics will be up for The Pot.

Oh yeah, the 10,000 days section of Toolnavy has been split into all the song names now, aswell. So go sign up there, and start posting away.

The Pot (feel free to correct)

Who are you to wave your finger, you musta been out your head
Ankles deep in muddy water as you practically raise the dead
Rob the grave to snow the cradle and burn the evidence down
Soapbox house are cast in glass so don't toss your stones low down

You musta been high
You musta been high
You musta been

Foot in mouth and head on fire so what you talking about?
Difficult to dance around this one till you pull it out
Boy, you musta been so high
you musta been so high

Steel burrowed reaper save you, shady inference
Kangaroo court, hang the juror with the innocent
Now your reaper seems to chosen (cant tell)
Now your're high. Now you piss all over my black meadow,
you musta been high
musta been high

And what are you to wave your finger? Stop fooling them.
My knees deep in muddy water forget imper..
Liar, liar, mirror show me, what's the difference?
Kangaroo ,hang the jury with the innocent.

Who are you to wave your finger
Who are you to wave your banner
Savior, you are guilty and so am I.

The liar, lawyer, mirror for you, what's the difference?
Kangaroo is as guilty as the government.
Reaper...pissed all over my black head oh
you musta been high
high
high
I walk deep in muddy water
My balls deep in muddy water
gouge up the lies you must have been held to mind.

Overall this albums sounds very weak, I may hold off listening to into the actual release date.

I heard this version of the album has not yet been mastered and I don't want to give my overall opinion on it untill after a few weeks of listening to the actual release.

But so far only about 3 songs stand out to me.

The Pot lyrics look pretty accurate. I wish they were playing near my town, I don't know what to anticipate live.

Also I've been posting away at Toolnavy. What's everyone's names there? I'm spiralout11235.

Pigs, keep listening.

[QUOTE=Moses]I'm leaving the thread too. I'm just gonna wait with Kage and Futuro. My biggest mistake was downloading the single.[/QUOTE]
What about me? :angry:


/breif return to the thread

Just heard Jambi wasnt crazy about it but it sounds like a grower. Is that the longest solo Adam has ever done at the end of Jambi ? Cool solo very morello esc.

I'm Citizen Erased on TN.

**** sleeping, i'm gonna keep on listening.

wings part1 is beautiful, listening to 10,000 days right now sounds like this 1 could be a classic.

For you wondering how to get the m4a to mp3..

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27% on the download. 5:49 left according to Firefox. :( I can't wait that long for Christ's sake!

Haha sup Jake? How's the dialup life treating you? I thought you told your mommy to get DSL/Cable a long time ago.

Jake............ YOU SELL OUT!!!

Of course I don't even remember you saying that you weren't gonna download it, but still.

10,000 Wings part 2 could be the most beautiful song tool has ever done!

[QUOTE=madeyadams]For you wondering how to get the m4a to mp3..

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It works perfectly and is completely free.[/QUOTE]
I know I'm not supposed to be here right now, but I'm glad I snuck in. I've been desperately searching for a free program like that for a while. Thanks so much.

And I agree with what Moses said above me. :angry:

[QUOTE=Kage]I know I'm not supposed to be here right now, but I'm glad I snuck in. I've been desperately searching for a free program like that for a while. Thanks so much.

And I agree with what Moses said above me. :angry:[/QUOTE]
Me to! That looks like a solid program! Thanks.

And I already gave Jake heck on myspace... :evil: