Originally Posted by bobable

Tool would have to win my vote. The density of their music demands my full attention. It's definitely not background music. The more you listen the deeper the sound gets. Their approach to the hard rock scene is unlike anyone I have ever heard. The intelligence of the band members really comes through in their sound and the way they build their songs. They utilize time signatures unseen in modern rock. APC is badass but Tool takes the cake. Danny Carry is inhuman. Just listen to Ticks and Leeches (Lateralus). The live version of Pu**** (Salival) really shows off Maynard's voice. Gives me goosebumps.