The new Tool thread that shouldn't be deleted

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The old one apparently got whacked by accident and can't be recovered, so....

Whoo hoo! TOOL!
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danlo · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

I'm so sorry TOOL fans, I was asked to delete the Michael Jackson thread, but instead ended up erasing one of my best threads ever and probably THE coolest one in Vespers. I should be publicly flogged, though maybe for a shorter time than Bernie Madoff. I tried with Vain to see if there was any way to resurrect the thread-but there's not-it's possible that we might import an automatic archiving function to make sure this doesn't happen again. We're working on it.

Demondime-a-dozen-spawn · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject:

Maynard is my hero despite his frowning on hero-worship.
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StevieG · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:15 am Post subject:

OK. A fresh start!

Here's my current favourite - random clip included - Right in Two

Waddley · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:43 am Post subject:

Everyone should listen to Disgustipated. Right now.

And when I get my tattoo of a carrot holding a sign that says "Let the Rabbits Wear Glasses" I'll post it here and you all will understand.
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StevieG · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:44 am Post subject:

Another favourite of mine from 10,000 Days - Vicarious

I know what the song is about (the lyrics are awesome), but if anyone has any insights on the video clip Confused

- typical wierd Tool sh*t, I guess is the most appropriate answer...

danlo · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:48 am Post subject:

kicking my soul into the ground

Amazing stuff guys!!!!!

StevieG · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:50 am Post subject:

Australian radio station TripleJ are counting down a user voted hottest 100 of all time.

They just played 46 & 2 by Tool. AWESOME!!

It's been a long time since I listened to it, it's got some of the best drumming from about 4:30 onwards that I've heard.

Enjoy! 46 & 2

CovenantJr · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:03 am Post subject:

Yeah, 46 & 2 is one of my favourite Tool songs. Cool

Another favourite: Parabol/Parabola

StevieG · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:47 am Post subject:

Oh yeah! I've always loved the transition from Parabol to Parabola (at the appropriate volume of course), and also the ending guitars.

danlo · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

mood> sad can't afford to go to the show today and have a sick child to tend to (ear infection)... Sad

Onos T'oolan · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject:

Thank you. Thank you very much. It's great to be here. It's so very nice to be appre...

*looks around*

Oh. Sorry.

*tries not to disturb anyone while leaving*
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Akasri · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

Any word on a new Tool album sometime in the foreseeable future? My Tool CDs are wearing out... I need new stuff Smile

Perfect Circle is ok for a filler... but it's just not the same as Tool

AjK · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

StevieG · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:16 am Post subject:

I'd personally recommend the album AENIMA for classic TOOL. I think it would be a good place to start.

Some great songs on it: Stinkfist, Eulogy, 46 & 2 (linked above), Aenema....

Zarathustra · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:25 am Post subject:

CovenantJr · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:23 am Post subject:

Interesting that people always say that, since most of APC's material is written by Billy Howerdel (who's not in Tool, obviously). I suspect it's mainly the effect of Maynard's voice.

Anyway, my opinion on A Perfect Circle versus Tool is similar to my opinion on Megadeth versus Metallica: Tool (Metallica) at their best are better than APC (Megadeth) at their best, but APC (Megadeth) is more consistent in quality. I find Tool's songs vary hugely from brilliant to irritating. In any case, I think APC are distinctive enough to deserve recognition separate from Tool. When I saw them on the 13th Step tour, someone just to my right shouted "Go back to Tool!" over and over and over for the entire set, which annoyed many people judging by the snarling around me.

I second StevieG's Aenima recommendation. That was my entry point to Tool, and I think it strikes the best (and most accessible) balance between the undiluted rage of early Tool and the labyrinthine musings of later Tool. My first Tool experience was Stinkfist, but IIRC what sold me on them was H.

Akasri · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

My first Tool album was Lateralus. After hearing it, I immediately went out and got Aenima. Either one would probably be a good intro to the band, but yeah, Aenima is probably the better of the two overall.

They are both great though Smile

Zarathustra · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject:

Aenima is more accessible than Lateralus. But then again, APC is more accessible than Tool. I don't think this means "more consistently good," I just think it means easier to get into. There are a *few* Tool songs that I skip. But mostly it's because they are emotionally draining and require quite a commitment to sit down and take that particular journey (i.e. not easily accessible). But this doesn't mean they are boring. Sometimes I just want a quick fix. Twisted Evil

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AjK · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:36 am Post subject:

Thanks to all for the recommendations. I will have to save up a few bucks and check them out. Of course, in another thread Danlo has me wanting to save up for some Neil Young back catalog, too. Cr@p...
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