The definitive TOOL thread

batmura · May 13th, 2006, 12:32 PM

Let's talk about Tool. What does everyone think of them? I consider them one of the most innovative and ground-breaking bands of the 90's and a huge inspiration on a million acts, including prog gods Dream Theater and even Opeth (particularly on Ghost Reveries).

Singer Maynard Keenan has got to be among the most creative ever, and his lyrics are amazing too. Drummer Danny Carey, on the other hand, is incredible. His tone, phrasing and unique understanding of rhythm floors me. So much restraint yet so much creativity (he's a bit like Lopez to me) is rare on many albums.

I like all of their work, but have been spinning Undertow a lot as of late. What a great piece of work. The album is perhaps a bit heavier than their recent releases, but in no way amateur-ish. I actually happen to know quite some people who like Opiate and Undertow best.

What's your favourite Tool disc?

Also, who are this band's influences? What vocalists have impacted Keenans's style and writing? What about Carey? Last but not least, Tool's guitar player is incredible too. His playing exudes atmosphere with each noted; maintaining a beautiful flow to it through and through.

Yes, what are your thoughts?

SethCohen · May 13th, 2006, 12:33 PM

I love Tool, imo

Ten SiSi · May 13th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Sea of Tranquility imo

Nichtsicher · May 13th, 2006, 12:42 PM

I havent head Tool much, so my opinion issnt as credible as others but I think Tool is a little over rated, and I can't hear Tool at all in Opeth's music.

But if you can prove me wrong please do so.

hellforge · May 13th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Lateralus is one of my favorite albums.

Braighs · May 13th, 2006, 01:12 PM

TOOL???

OMG OPETH!!!

Ten SiSi · May 13th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Maynard imo

Nichtsicher · May 13th, 2006, 01:25 PM

They are reschedualing their US tour around Maynards vinyards because he wants to be present when they bottle the crap

Ten SiSi · May 13th, 2006, 01:30 PM

imo tool is boring, dragging music, with the occasional good section, but mostly pointless filler.

Nichtsicher · May 13th, 2006, 01:32 PM

imo Agreed.

imo Over rated

SethCohen · May 13th, 2006, 01:33 PM

vinyard james keenan in my opinion

Ten SiSi · May 13th, 2006, 01:36 PM

^humbleeey, of course?

View Poll Results: What is your favourite Tool album?
Opiate	1	0.79%
Undertow	5	3.97%
Aenima	40	31.75%
Lateralus	65	51.59%
10,000 Days	15	11.90%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

May 13th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
batmura Sea of Tranquility Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,280	The definitive TOOL thread Let's talk about Tool. What does everyone think of them? I consider them one of the most innovative and ground-breaking bands of the 90's and a huge inspiration on a million acts, including prog gods Dream Theater and even Opeth (particularly on Ghost Reveries). Singer Maynard Keenan has got to be among the most creative ever, and his lyrics are amazing too. Drummer Danny Carey, on the other hand, is incredible. His tone, phrasing and unique understanding of rhythm floors me. So much restraint yet so much creativity (he's a bit like Lopez to me) is rare on many albums. I like all of their work, but have been spinning Undertow a lot as of late. What a great piece of work. The album is perhaps a bit heavier than their recent releases, but in no way amateur-ish. I actually happen to know quite some people who like Opiate and Undertow best. What's your favourite Tool disc? Also, who are this band's influences? What vocalists have impacted Keenans's style and writing? What about Carey? Last but not least, Tool's guitar player is incredible too. His playing exudes atmosphere with each noted; maintaining a beautiful flow to it through and through. Yes, what are your thoughts? __________________ Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!

May 13th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
SethCohen Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 146	I love Tool, imo __________________ Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren ~~~RIP~~~ ~Seth~

May 13th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ten SiSi Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 306	TOOL Maynard imo

May 13th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
SethCohen Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 146	vinyard james keenan in my opinion __________________ Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren ~~~RIP~~~ ~Seth~

May 13th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ten SiSi Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 306	Sea of Tranquility imo

May 13th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nichtsicher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 268	I havent head Tool much, so my opinion issnt as credible as others but I think Tool is a little over rated, and I can't hear Tool at all in Opeth's music. But if you can prove me wrong please do so.

May 13th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
hellforge ok Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Posts: 112	Lateralus is one of my favorite albums.

May 13th, 2006, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Braighs twelve strings of darknes Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on a violin sad Posts: 2,238	TOOL??? OMG OPETH!!!

May 13th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nichtsicher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 268	They are reschedualing their US tour around Maynards vinyards because he wants to be present when they bottle the crap

May 13th, 2006, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ten SiSi Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 306	imo tool is boring, dragging music, with the occasional good section, but mostly pointless filler.

May 13th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nichtsicher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 268	imo Agreed. imo Over rated

May 13th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ten SiSi Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 306	^humbleeey, of course?