Are there any Tool fans here?

Tool is far more progressive and psychedelic in genre than "metal." Especially the further you go in their catalog.

I just saw Tool here in Los Angeles. Took my 4 year old (how's that for "destroying minds and spirits, etc.?") Her first live concert and she loved it: lasers, projections, odd time signatures and all. I've seen Tool 20-something times, starting in 95/96. Without question, four of the greatest rock musicians in the world. Just like there are comedian's comedians, there are musician's musicians, and Tool falls squarely into that category.

Undertow and Ænima both always sounded a little darker (sonically) to me, compared to the more recent albums. Lateralus is a little too bright, and can be a bit grating for me.

There are some great recent podcast interviews with Danny Carey about the process of recording and mixing Fear Inoculum.

 

I got a notification that a comment I made was deleted and it did not violate any of the standards. The one I made was in response to a comment on how bad things may look 10 years from now. It had nothing to do with Tool as it was an aside, like the comment it was based on.

I like Tool and have two of their CDs but I grew out of them many years ago. When a hear a song of theirs it brings a smile to my face, reminding me of things past.

People need to stop reading between the lines. If it triggered some guilt, which was not my intention, grow a thicker skin, or think twice before you pounce, lest you betray some inclinations you don’t want others to be aware of.

All the best,
Nonoise

nonoise ...

Four of my posts were removed from this thread as well. None of the forum rules were violated in any of them. Go figure ...

Frank 

@oregonpapa ,

I guess that's why the word fan is derived from fanatic. 

All the best,
Nonoise

If Dylan can cover Frank Sinatra why can’t Tool cover Dean Martin? Everybody Loves Somebody 💕 Ooby, Dooby, doo!