The Official Tool Thread

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 12-26-2012, 02:59 AM

Love, love, love Tool. I have their entire discography and never get tired of them.

Insane Guest · 12-26-2012, 02:40 PM

New album in 2013 must mean 2013 tour, coming here to the states as hinted by the band. First time seeing them live, have heard nothing but the best about their live shows.

Key · 12-26-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lone Misfit

New album in 2013 must mean 2013 tour, coming here to the states as hinted by the band. First time seeing them live, have heard nothing but the best about their live shows.

I saw them a few years ago and they live up to the hype. Their live performance is superior to their studio albums, and that's saying something.

Rjinn · 12-30-2012, 03:28 AM

I love this band.

Love.

LOVE.

Just sayin'.

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

I can't stand Soen... in fact I can't stand most bands that have vocalists that sound just like Keenan. I'd rather musicians find their own unique sound rather than be known for being 'imitations.'

If anyone here who is into Tool hasn't gotten into Karnivool already, they should

I dunno about Karnivool. They also sound like a complete rip-off of Tool to me. Lots of people down here are crazy about them. I don't really see them offering anything much else.

~~Ashir~~ · 12-30-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 333

No one pays nearly enough attention to Jones, Carey or Chancellor.

So true. It's as if most people think Maynard plays all the instruments. He writes nothing more than his lyrics and plays nothing more than his vocal chords. He's an integral member of the band, but he himself admitted he was pretentious.

Still, the lyrics are usually amazing, but they are often too disguised and the meaning concealed by hackneyed metaphors. I'd prefer lyrics that just throw a meaning at my face, like Ed Gein. Blunt, sweet and short, straighttothepoint words right there. And quite funny, too.

Insane Guest · 12-30-2012, 04:00 PM

If you listen to Tool and don't praise Danny's drumming, you're doing something wrong...

TheBig3 · 12-30-2012, 04:03 PM

I actually think Adam is my least favorite member. I have no problem with him, and I think he's a great guitarist but the other 3 blow me away.

P A N · 12-30-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashir

So true. It's as if most people think Maynard plays all the instruments. He writes nothing more than his lyrics and plays nothing more than his vocal chords. He's an integral member of the band, but he himself admitted he was pretentious.

Still, the lyrics are usually amazing, but they are often too disguised and the meaning concealed by hackneyed metaphors. I'd prefer lyrics that just throw a meaning at my face, like Ed Gein. Blunt, sweet and short, straighttothepoint words right there. And quite funny, too.

danny carey gets a ton of attention. both in the drumming world and the music world in general. and maynard actually plays a huge role in the arrangements, and also plays guitar and synths.

he says he writes his lyrics in such a way that he's not telling people how to think. he uses a vast array of archetypes and metaphors so the listener can have their own unique, personal experience that is largely the result of their own perception. it can get pretty confusing at times, and maybe a little frustrating, but tool wouldn't be tool if it were any other way.

i've had a hard time trying to find another band that can touch what these guys do for me. they reach inside you and start fistf*cking your soul. i've seen them live four times, and it's almost strange that they ceaselessly outperform their recordings. their sound-crew is clearly among the most dedicated in the world. not to mention the visuals. i highly recommend going to one on psychedelics. i did. aside from the spiritual aspect of it, i danced with my eyes closed the whole time and was somehow able to reinvent my understanding of odd time signatures and their relation to groove. my head has never been the same since.

blastingas10 · 12-30-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lone Misfit

New album in 2013 must mean 2013 tour, coming here to the states as hinted by the band. First time seeing them live, have heard nothing but the best about their live shows.

I've been hearing rumors for a long time, where did you hear that is was coming out next, for sure?

Rjinn · 12-30-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

I've been hearing rumors for a long time, where did you hear that is was coming out next, for sure?

I've also heard it's been delayed. But I wouldn't count on it.

12-26-2012, 02:59 AM	#391 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	Love, love, love Tool. I have their entire discography and never get tired of them. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I actually think Adam is my least favorite member. I have no problem with him, and I think he's a great guitarist but the other 3 blow me away. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	New album in 2013 must mean 2013 tour, coming here to the states as hinted by the band. First time seeing them live, have heard nothing but the best about their live shows.

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Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	If you listen to Tool and don't praise Danny's drumming, you're doing something wrong...