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Old 12-17-2005, 06:28 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I was introduced to Tool through Opiate, and then I bought Aenima. I was thoroughly obsessed with Aenima for a while, and then I got Undertow and Lateralus at the same time, so I was sort of introduced to all aspects of Tool at the same time, with Undertow and Lateralus standing as almost polar opposites.

In any case, Lateralus always did strike me as a pretty mellow, almost psychadelic album, although it is still pretty dark, but I never really thought of it as "angry." I can listen to Tool regardless of what mood I'm in.

I never did really get into the Patient though, it might just be because it was at the beginning of the CD and so I heard it more than the other songs which I might not get to... but songs like Schism, Parabola (Parabol more so, really), and Reflection always struck me as "light" especially compared to something like Ticks & Leeches or stuff on Undertow or Opiate.

So no, I was never really bogged down by any similarity in tone on any Tool albums, in fact, the variety in tone is what always intrigued me about Tool.

Maybe it's just because I'm a Tool-head.
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Old 12-18-2005, 01:46 AM   #32 (permalink)
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The variance is pretty amazing isn't it. Particularly on Lateralus.

To be hammered by The Grudge and then eased into a seductive Patient, it's pretty cool to make it all flow. And I'd particularly agree with being able to listen to them at anytime. Any mood.
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Old 12-18-2005, 03:05 AM   #33 (permalink)
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i agree lateralus is the most calm of all albums. Aenima on the other hand is probly the most angry of the albums, especially pu**** and the title track of course. Lateralus seems the most progressive of all the albums, and is probly my favorite for that reason, though I am quite fond of Aenima as well. Third eye is amazing...
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Old 03-06-2006, 10:09 PM   #34 (permalink)
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The new Tool album title:

"10,000 Days"
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Tool is one of my favourite bands. There's no other band quite like them. I haven't read this entire thread, but I doubt there's much I can say about how amazing Tool is that hasn't already been said. Their music is unbelievably phenomenal and thought-provoking, and it's changed my life for the better. It has assisted greatly in the unsealing of my mind.

APC, on the other hand, eh. I've never cared much for them.
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:36 AM   #36 (permalink)
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The new Tool album title:

"10,000 Days"
The reason I bumped this thread, you guys might not have seen it on the last page though.

I'm a bit skeptical about the Album name, it's nothing remotely unique like Aenima or Lateralus, Undertow or even Opiate. It seems out of character. Christ what am I talking about it's just an album name.
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Old 03-07-2006, 05:06 AM   #37 (permalink)
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I know what you mean, especially given Tool's history of messing with their fans.

That, and it sounds way too much like a Disturbed album for me. Maybe we're both just over-obsessive Tool fans but still...
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The reason I bumped this thread, you guys might not have seen it on the last page though.

I'm a bit skeptical about the Album name, it's nothing remotely unique like Aenima or Lateralus, Undertow or even Opiate. It seems out of character. Christ what am I talking about it's just an album name.
Yeah. The title isn't a big deal, but "10,000 Days" does seem a little phoney. Blair might just be messing with us.
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Okay so it's not like I'm excited or anything but, Track Listing for the new album!:

Vicarious
Jambi
Wings For Marie (Pt 1)
10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2)
The Pot
Lipan Conjuring
Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)
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Right In Two
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Lost Keys Blame Hofmann? That's not very subtle.

I don't know if they're messing with us. Considering we're dealing with Tool here, I'm going to remain skeptical.
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