The first time I heard the term art rock it was directed at Tool. Whether that's a valid label or not for them, is hard to say. But I believe that it is correct.
Especially taking into account your definition of art rock, I feel like Third Eye, Lateralus, 46 & 2 really are the epitome of what I mean. Adam Jones guitar work is majorly in setting tones. His guitar work is a great supplement to the song at whole. The time signatures, spiraling
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