Love or Hate?

**Frownland** · 08-13-2015, 10:12 AM

Probably Opiate or 10,000 Days. I wouldn't say Tool is very experimental though, their rock roots stand out on all of their albums.

grindy · 08-13-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Probably Opiate or 10,000 Days. I wouldn't say Tool is very experimental though, their rock roots stand out on all of their albums.

Merci.

Machine · 08-13-2015, 02:39 PM

Ænima has always been my favorite by far. It has the most metal influence, but I also think it's their most experimental (that's not really saying all that much though).

grindy · 08-13-2015, 02:50 PM

I know it's unfair and I feel like a dick saying it like that, but Tool sound to me like Nickelback probably sound to a rock fan.
I tried again and just... I'm with TH on this one.

Machine · 08-13-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

I know it's unfair and I feel like a dick saying it like that, but Tool sound to me like Nickelback probably sound to a rock fan.
I tried again and just... I'm with TH on this one.

Yeah fair enough.

Trollheart · 08-13-2015, 03:17 PM

Of course I don't mean Tool are boring, no more than Marillion (shut it Frown!) or Beefheart or Taylor Wotsit are boring. It's all down to what you personally think, and my own impression was that the album failed to hold my interest. Doesn't make it boring, just boring to me. And remember, these are all of course only my personal views on albums and should not stop anyone else from checking out one I give the thumbs down to.

Key · 08-13-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Of course I don't mean Tool are boring, no more than Marillion (shut it Frown!) or Beefheart or Taylor Wotsit are boring. It's all down to what you personally think, and my own impression was that the album failed to hold my interest. Doesn't make it boring, just boring to me. And remember, these are all of course only my personal views on albums and should not stop anyone else from checking out one I give the thumbs down to.

You did a pretty good job on your review imo. The first time I heard Lateralus, it was sort of the same thing. I already knew what to expect though since Lateralus wasn't the first Tool album I ever heard. I think 10,000 Days was actually the first one I heard.

Key · 08-13-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

I know it's unfair and I feel like a dick saying it like that, but Tool sound to me like Nickelback probably sound to a rock fan.

That's insulting.

grindy · 08-13-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

That's insulting.

Not saying they are a bad band.
I'm sure there is something special about them.
Lots of people I know, who have great taste, like Tool.
Just talking about my personal impressions.

Key · 08-13-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Not saying they are a bad band.
I'm sure there is something special about them.
Lots of people I know, who have great taste, like Tool.
Just talking about my personal impressions.

I was just joking, tbh.

08-13-2015, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Probably Opiate or 10,000 Days. I wouldn't say Tool is very experimental though, their rock roots stand out on all of their albums. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

08-13-2015, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	Ænima has always been my favorite by far. It has the most metal influence, but I also think it's their most experimental (that's not really saying all that much though). __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

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grindy . Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: . Posts: 7,201	I know it's unfair and I feel like a dick saying it like that, but Tool sound to me like Nickelback probably sound to a rock fan. I tried again and just... I'm with TH on this one. __________________ *A smell of petroleum prevails throughout.*

08-13-2015, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Of course I don't mean Tool are boring, no more than Marillion (shut it Frown!) or Beefheart or Taylor Wotsit are boring. It's all down to what you personally think, and my own impression was that the album failed to hold my interest. Doesn't make it boring, just boring to me. And remember, these are all of course only my personal views on albums and should not stop anyone else from checking out one I give the thumbs down to. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018