Music Banter Hall Of Fame: Nominations Thread

scottsy · 10-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Yay! More yes votes, more yes votes!

NumberNineDream · 10-30-2009, 03:35 PM

^ The biggest Tool fan (Lateralus) haven't voted yet

Engine · 10-30-2009, 03:41 PM

Sorry, Tool fans, but it's a no for me.
To me they sound like a heavier, more complex version of a generic 90s alternative rock band. They've got some tricks - but those don't make up for their overall languid sound. I wish their music was as good as the artwork featured on their albums - and those claymation videos are awesome. But still no.

scottsy · 10-30-2009, 05:28 PM

Ouch! Am I detecting a post 90's anti Tool backlash? Not feeling the kinda love I thought they always used to have...

Engine · 10-30-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

Ouch! Am I detecting a post 90's anti Tool backlash? Not feeling the kinda love I thought they always used to have...

Maybe - but no backlash from me. If anything I am a bit stuck in the 90s and am anti-Tool because I have been since their beginning. I almost didn't post a vote because I do respect them as a cut above a lot of 90s alternative rock. It's just that they've always rubbed me the wrong way.
Still, I'm also a little surprised by the lack of Tool love. I always thought that almost everybody really did/does like them.

Victory Guy · 10-31-2009, 08:26 AM

With the most pretentious lead singer in rock, Tool in my honest opinion are just a bunch of stoned guys who make songs with 30+ time signature changes.
Just kidding, although my vote still doesn't change (either does my opinion of Maynard Keenan). Tool really haven't been influential enough for a nomination. Their music is weak prog metal with more time signature changes than notes, which although it hasn't been done before, probably never will be done again either.

Antonio · 10-31-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I just checked them out and even though I don't know a whole lot about them... what I heard was enough for a yes vote.

just wondering, what exactly did you hear from them?

TheBig3 · 10-31-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Victory Guy

With the most pretentious lead singer in rock, Tool in my honest opinion are just a bunch of stoned guys who make songs with 30+ time signature changes.
Just kidding, although my vote still doesn't change (either does my opinion of Maynard Keenan). Tool really haven't been influential enough for a nomination. Their music is weak prog metal with more time signature changes than notes, which although it hasn't been done before, probably never will be done again either.

Where'd ya get the idea they have that many time changes.

I don't pretend to know everything there is about music, and I don't know ****all about Prog, but Tool creates an atmosphere that (imo) notes and time sig changes come second to.

Which I'm behind because a lot of what was going on with Lateralus was incredible.

I thought 10k Days was a little more song oriented than album, but the songs that were big were tremendous. I think Tool's biggest downfall are their fans.

~~Farfisa~~ · 10-31-2009, 09:38 AM

I used to be a huge Tool fan, eveything from the time signatures to the guitar feedback made them the most interesting band on the planet for a certain 15 year old. If it weren't for them I'd still be listening to Green Day and bands along that line. So, they get a big thumbs up from me.

Victory Guy · 10-31-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Where'd ya get the idea they have that many time changes.

I don't pretend to know everything there is about music, and I don't know ****all about Prog, but Tool creates an atmosphere that (imo) notes and time sig changes come second to.

Which I'm behind because a lot of what was going on with Lateralus was incredible.

I thought 10k Days was a little more song oriented than album, but the songs that were big were tremendous. I think Tool's biggest downfall are their fans.

One of their songs (Schism if I remember correctly) apparently on one listenhad 47 different time signiture changes in it.
I was exaggerating (obviously lol) about the amount of time signature changes they have in their songs but I still don't believe they should be in the HOF since although they create this 'atmosphere' (which in my opinion is only good when you're under the influence of cannabis) their music isn't that accessible and listenable even for people like me who have a love for the weird and wacky.

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10-30-2009, 03:27 PM	#2071 (permalink)
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10-30-2009, 03:41 PM	#2073 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Sorry, Tool fans, but it's a no for me. To me they sound like a heavier, more complex version of a generic 90s alternative rock band. They've got some tricks - but those don't make up for their overall languid sound. I wish their music was as good as the artwork featured on their albums - and those claymation videos are awesome. But still no. __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.

10-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#2074 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Ouch! Am I detecting a post 90's anti Tool backlash? Not feeling the kinda love I thought they always used to have... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

10-31-2009, 08:26 AM	#2076 (permalink)
Victory Guy Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 59	With the most pretentious lead singer in rock, Tool in my honest opinion are just a bunch of stoned guys who make songs with 30+ time signature changes. Just kidding, although my vote still doesn't change (either does my opinion of Maynard Keenan). Tool really haven't been influential enough for a nomination. Their music is weak prog metal with more time signature changes than notes, which although it hasn't been done before, probably never will be done again either. __________________ my last.fm profile

10-31-2009, 09:38 AM	#2079 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	I used to be a huge Tool fan, eveything from the time signatures to the guitar feedback made them the most interesting band on the planet for a certain 15 year old. If it weren't for them I'd still be listening to Green Day and bands along that line. So, they get a big thumbs up from me.