Not too long (by Tool standards) it is just the perfect Tool song for when you don't really want to concentrate on the music, you just want to enjoy it. The fan choice from the album probably, and it's easy to see why.
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in an album packed full of epics, this song falls a bit short of the par.įorty Six & 2: 10/10. But it does have the mystique and formidableness that Stinkfist lacks, so it probably edges out that song. A brief drum hammering, and then another chorus comes in, but more powerful, it slows down at the end and the song fades out. A very cool heavy part at about 4:45, featuring the only true guitar solo of the song. It seems like throughout the bridge, Maynard is building himself up, saying things like "my fear begins to fade". There are some whispered vocals in the background, but a slow bass riff is the main feature. The bridge begins at 3:23, and is not a spectacular one. It is really incredible, probably beating out Eulogy’s and Stinkfist's choruses. The chorus features a powerful, guitar, and loud vocals. Some sort of mini choruses in the verses, the same lyrics and beat are repeated many times. Very good chorus, but there are only two in the song. Very slow, but like many slow Tool songs, isn't too interesting.
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The song opens with a slow, distorted riff, with some bass slamming intertwined. Very mysterious, distorted and experimental. I kind of relate this song to Third Eye, just not quite as epic. Bass, drumming, solos, loud and soft vocals. There is another part similar to the one at 6:11, with entirely different lyrics though. The song then progresses toward the finish. There is another guitar solo around the seven minute mark. There is a very good intertwined guitar and bass riff after the vocals stop. Of course there are the two famous parts, the first of which begins at about 6:11, where Maynard frantically screams "Don't you step out of line! Don't you f**king lie!" with very loud instrumentals (for Tool, at least).
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It is pretty short, only about half a minute long. This song's bridge begins at the 5:11 mark, or thereabouts. There is a very sweet short guitar breakdown at about 4:43 that I just love. Kind of like Stinkfist times 10, with the same basic chorus and verse structure. There is a two minute long percussion intro, before the first tentative riff comes in. Just a note: the bass on this song is just mind-blowing. Certainly one of the better tracks on the album, if not the very best. Kind of like Vicarious on 10,000 days.Įulogy: 10/10. This song does not grow on you like many of the other songs on here. I guess Tool needed some songs on here that would appeal to the listener on first listen, so they didn't throw this disc out immediately. Although very good, it's just melodic hard rock. Although, unlike some of the other songs on here, this song isn't very experimental. Throughout the song, there is some spectacular drumming by Danny, especially during the chorus. The song gets heavier for the chorus, then progresses toward the ending. There is a heavier but still melodic verse here, which is good. The intensity goes through many changes throughout the bridge, which finally ends at 3:51. This bridge is pretty good, not the best Tool can do though. For a while there, Adam quiets down and lets Justin do his stuff, very cool. The vocals sound strange during the verses, but the chorus really shines through. This song is either about two things: two lovers reconciling, or fistf*cking. The verses are very quiet, but the chorus picks up the intensity. Not a furious pace, with a slow, wandering beat. Pretty straightforward melodic hard rock. And they created one of the best albums of all time. Tool did what they wanted here, not catering to anybody. This album featured some hard rock, but it did not rely on heaviness and shock tactics like many other bands of the time. Normally the lead guitar is the most important position in a band, but Tool makes it work. While the drummer Danny Carrey and the bassist Justin Chancellor have a considerable amount of skill, the same can't be said for Adam Jones, the lead guitarist.
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While some bands may be more talented, the mood and the instrumental blend of Tool is something no one else can duplicate. Yet somehow, this album exploded like few others, earning a Grammy. The hermit-like members of Tool and the long songs discouraged publicity and radio play. The first of Tool's two classic albums, Aenima came charging into the music scene in 1996 devoid of almost any publicity.