10,000 Days Review

Release Date: May 2, 2006
Label: Tool JV
Genres: Alternative Metal
Number Of Tracks: 11
With a majority of the songs on 10,000 Days clocking in well past the seven-minute mark, you wouldn't be entirely mistaken in thinking that the title of the album refers to how long it actually takes to make it through the whole thing.

Sound:	9.5
Lyrics:	9.4
Impression:	9.4
Overall rating:	9.2
Reviewer rating:	9.4
Users rating:	9
Votes:	801

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Deliriumbassist, on may 12, 2006

Sound: I was really anticipating the fact that musically, this would follow on from Lateralus. I think everyone was. But I was absolutely blown away. Just when I thought it couldn't happen, Tool upped the ante with their musicianship once again. Adam has obviously gone out, worked on some new techniques (the talk-box solo on Jambi comes to mind), and implemented them well within the music. Danny Carey is, well, Danny Carey, you can't fault the man. He uses so many drums, u could probably make a song with just drums and lyrics, due to the vast assortment of pitches he can create. He has some excellent drum fills within all the songs, and never ceases to amaze with his ambidextrous drumming style (his hi-hat is in the centre of his kit, y'know). Justin has also improved vastly with his bass playing. The tone he gets out of his Wal is amazing, and his basslines add an extra depth of feeling and emotion. So, the music itself, in places, it's the heaviest Tool have ever done, and others, more ethereal. Here's a song by song break down:

01. Vicarious - second heaviest track on album. Very reminiscent of Schism (weird time signitures, apreggio-style lick at the end of each phrase in the verses), and shows just how violent Danny Carey can get on his kit.
02. Jambi - this is one of Adam's defining moments in this album. His solo is excellent, with some very nice talk-box usage. One of the heaviest riffs, without major ass distortion. Loving this song.
03. Wings For Marie (Part 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2) - I'll tackle these 2 at once, since they are basically one song (think Parabol/Parabola. Very ethereal, slow, yet eMotive. Very relaxing, but the subject matter will change people's views on that.
04. The Pot - best bass riff on the album. A cross between Schism and 46&2, this song is all about the bass (for the most part). Really comes into it's own from 3:45, with a guitar solo, leading to a nice heavy riff.
05. Lipan Conjuring - can't really mention the music on this, I'm not a big expert on native american music.
06. Lost Keys (Blame Hofman) - same guitar riff. Over. And over. And over. But that doesn't count, it's an intermission.
07. Rosetta Stoned - 11 minutes of pure bliss. Guitar riffs all over the place, kewl solo, a testimony to how well Tool's band members can work together to create a piece of sonic art thunderstorm.
08. Intension - first half of the song very much bass and drums. They fit with each other and the vocals so well. When the guitar kicks in, we see Tool's slow, melodic side. Fades out nicely, too.
09. Right In Two - continues on from Intension (Tool likes continuing on songs from each other, very Dream Theater-esque, who did it with albums, though). Very awesome drumming from 4 minutes, not technical, just sounds kewl. Gets heavier after 5 minutes, into an amazing mix of dropped D riffs, cymbal splashes and bass licks, before dying down back into the dark pit of Tool's creative genius.
10. Viginti Tres - again, can't really comment on the musicianship. Actually found myself breathing in time with this song once, without realising it.

So, Tool have sort of amalgamated their previous musical outlets, threw in some new edges, and this was the product - pure sonic bliss, a hurricane of a record capable of rendering many musicians creative minds useless and despaired. Listen and learn. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Maynard is a legend. He is amongst the best singers of his generation, and infinitely more intelligent than Christina Spears or Britney Clarkson, in this album, MJK takes us through a journey of the human psyche, and his interaction with (what he sees as) blind faith, and of course, more songs about drugs. MJK is one of the best lyricists I have ever had the privelige to listen to, and his lyrics can mean many things to many people. This is my two cents, song by song:

01. Vicarious - anyone for tennis? Where someone in the crowd gets beaten by a member of their own family? This song, to me, is about Schaudenfreude, gaining pleasure from others misfortune. The line "Don't look at me like I am a monster," really shows the hypocrisy of us all when we're confronted with this sort of accusation, that we enjoy the suffering of others. It also deals with the fact that we need blood to survive, or so it seems. The song dwells on the fact that we need to feed on hostility in order to survive as nations. Believing in "angels in the hearts of men", like George W. Bush, whoever sees an angel within him obviously needs to pick up a picture-bible for 4 year olds and see what angels look like.
02. Jambi - this is odd. When I first heard it, it sounded all rhapsody/kate bush, with a king's nice views from his random mountain. I think it deals with someone willing to give up everything just to keep someone close, like his mother, Judith. I need to listen to this more, get a better idea of what MJK is saying.
03. Wings For Marie (Part 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2) - as well as musically similar, the lyrics are similar. Both definately about MJK's mother (who's middle name was Marie). Her wings are angel wings, as she was a Christian devotee, who believed even though she had a stroke which left her paralyzed for 27 years (just short of 10,000 days). The last part of the song, I feel, is about finding out that his mother was gonna die soon, her fears that she might not get to heaven, and the fact he had to let her go. 10,000 days says to me that Judith should demand a place in heaven, should it ecist, due to the amazing life she led in respect to her faith, and her love for her son, even though he had forsaken the path of religion. Definately the two deepest tracks MJK has ever written.
04. The Pot - what the f--k? This is a weird song. Sort of about how someone has been smoking some not quite legal substances, and bringing up unjustified arguements, poor affinity with lemons, and believing that they are better than others ("who are you to wave your finger?"). Maybe someone brought up the dead in MJKs past and pissed him off? ("you practically raised the dead"). MJK's solo at the beginning of the song is brilliant, however.
05. Lipan Conjuring - unfortunately,I can't speak Lipan, and therefore couldn't think of a meaning to the song. I'm sure it's Maynard's Dick or the Gaping Lotus Experience sung backwards in Lipan, though.
06. Lost Keys (Blame Hofman) - nice dialogue between a doctor, nurse and a really screwed up patient. Well, not so much the patient, he's smacked up to his eyeballs.
07. Rosetta Stoned - about an alien abduction, of a soldier stationed just outside Area 51, I think ("need to know post just outside of Area 51). MJK sings about how this man is surpised that he got "chosen", but brings it back to the drugs with the shitting of the bed (this "soldier" may well have been on LSD, also referenced to in the previous track (Hofman was the father of LSD).
08. Intension - this song I have little opinion about, I need to listen to this more. Lyrically, the words fit with the music, a journey from birth, and our lives, how we kill to get what we want, whoch is not neccesarily what we need.
09. Right In Two - two words: free will. And the rest: the angels is heaven are confused as to why god has given us free will, opposable thumbs, reason and other human traits. They see that we use them to kill, demoralise, and invade. We need to realise that we can all live in harmony, and that nuclear weapons can be used as see-saws.
10. Viginti Tres - breathy breathy.

MJK's vocal ability is brilliant throughout, with low growling, to screams, to country style warbling (The Pot). He never fails to move this reviewer. // 10

Impression: Oh my God. This is possibly one of Tool's greatest acheivements. It's currently number 4 in the UK album charts, an absolute landmark, as the UK is shite for buying good music. Anyways, this album will be album of 2006. Period. You should all buy it for the Wings songs alone. Or the album cover. If someone were to steal it, I would make them eat the rotting corpse of a small sheep. Then pay for me to see Tool live. Before buying me another 27 copies of the album, in case someone else wanted to steal it. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Poly.on.y.mous, on april 26, 2006

Sound: Once again Tool pulls through in a sound so unique there is nothing that can even be compared to them. Each song entraps you bringing you in from the start, making you want to listen to each song (and yes the average song is around 6 minutes long, with the longest being 11:13) to the end. The guitar parts are as incredible, if not more than usual, from the melodic playing, to the off beats, and incredible patterns. As always drummer Danny Carey does not fail to impress. With there always innovating style of playing, Tool cranks out another sound masterpiece. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Of all the lyricists I have ever reviewed, Maynard Keenan James has to be one of the greatest. His voice just fits perfectly with the sound of Tools playing, and his lyrics are deep and meaningful without drawing to much attention from the overall sound of the CD. His words will make you first listen in awe at the perfect blending of sound and word, and then take you back again to make you seek out and discover the meaning behind each line. MJK does it again with a truly captivating CD. // 10

Impression: I have tried to write this review without revealing anything about the songs meanings, I think another great part of this CD is just listening to it for the first time and only knowing its going to rock, but beyond that just getting taken away for the experience that is Tool. Tool is in a class, league, hell a whole other world of playing than any other band around. This CD will hold onto you and take you through a wonderful soundscape of often heavy, and meaningful songs with such ease, and will keep you coming back to hear them again. My only wish is that I would have more than one quick listen to the full CD; May 2nd seems so far away now that I have had my first taste of Tool's newest CD. My suggestion to all, get ready to take May 2nd off, your going to want to do nothing but listen to this CD. Vicarious, the single is only a small taste of what this one disc offers. // 10

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Illigx, on april 26, 2006

Sound: After 5 years of waiting for this album, I finally got the chance to listen to it yesterday. I had the highest expectations for this album since right after Lateralus came out. When I first listened to the album, I was very dissapointed. The sound was too different. But, as I do with all Tool albums, I listened to it over and over. I probably listened to this album about 6 times that day. This morning I listened to it again. I love the album. In short, the sound goes from somewhere very familiar, to somewhere very different and uncomfortable. I love it. The sound is very powerful, as expected from tool. Danny and Justin really shine on this album. Many songs have a very jazzy sound to it. Even as the album progresses to something different from what I'm used to with Tool, the sound, as far as the instruments goes, is still very much Tool. The sound is very melodic and heavy, many songs are nothing short of epic, 2 songs clocking in at over 11 minutes. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are very good. Exactly what I expected from Maynard. They become almost like another instrument in many of the songs. His voice is very perfect for the sound of this band. The lyrics fit together perfectly with the music. He uses alot of different styles with his voice in this album. Alot of very deep sounds, to howling mantras, to high pitched angry yelling. As you listen to the album more and more, you'll fall in love with the different styles he uses here, even though they may seem strange upon first listen. In songs such as Rosetta Stoned, his voice is so haunting and powerful, I've listened to it 10 times at least today, and still get goosebumbs every time. Overall, its a beautiful showcase of Maynards voice, from first song to last. // 9

Impression: The album compares to everything Tool has put out in the past, if not better than a lot of it. I still believe to this day, as I have for years, that Tool is the most talented band on the planet right now. The most impressive songs on the album are Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, Right In Two, and I think the most impressive song was Rosetta Stoned. At 11:13 seconds its quite the listen, but when its over, a song couldnt have felt shorter. But, as most Tool albums, I recomend listening to it straight through, I think many of their albums, especially this, Aenima, and Lateralus, should be listened to as one piece. The songs are made to blend into eachother, and they do so flawlessly. I love evertying about this album. I love the vocals, the instruments, the way the entire album flows. At first, I hated it, I hated everything after the first 2 songs, but I realized that was only because those were what I was used to from Tool. After the second or third listen, I fell in love with everything. I fell in love with the album as a whole and what Tool has become since the release of Lateralus. If this album were lost or stolen, I would buy it again. I have it on preorder now, and May 2nd cannot come soon enough. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Fretish, on july 26, 2007

Sound: When I first heard the beginning of Vicarious I was expecting an album much alike Lateralus. But I was so wrong after finishing the album. The album is currently one of my all time favorites because it shows that tool has the balls to go into any direction they want and not care what fans or any other people think. And as far as I'm concerned they have done a fantastic job in doing so. Tool never intended to produce "Lateralus 2".Any genuine tool fan would know that and respect that fact. Tool create albums that are distinctive from anything else and that that's including their very own previous efforts. To me 10,000 days was more rocky and heavy metal-ish than lateralus which was being all mystic and psychedelic with mind boggling guitar riffs and odd-time drum patterns. Not to say 10,000 days is not but it had more of a hard rock punch to it, at least to me. But there were still songs that took you onto an epic journey which really left a lasting impression.

01. Vicarious - most people hate this song to the fact it was too radio friendly. but that shouldn't be of anyones concern. the song is a fantastic opening to the album. To me it re-enforces the whole look of the album artwork. To me the song is about how we have this fetish of seeing others misfortunes not only on the TV but anywhere else.
02. Jambi - great entry riff which turned me on the moment it started. Great progression throughout the track. Adam Jones did a very good job on the solo.
03. Wings For Marie/10,000 Days - these two continue one ofter another (Parabol/Parabola). These two tracks create such an orgasmic experience if you really sit down and carefully disect each instrument and how they play their part. This is including Maynard singing which further enhances that powerful force the song gives you. I think this song is about Maynard accepting the fact that his mother is dead and letting her go. I could be so wrong in any of my interpretations of tool songs but this is what comes to me when I listen to them.
04. The Pot - when I first heard this I was knocked of guard. It did have a very weird intro. It did not feel like a typical tool song at first but this is one of those songs that make you sick to your stomach but then later on grows on you and becomes your all time favourite. Which is exactly what happend to me. This song basically talks about hypocrisy in a way. Great bassline following the marvelous intro by Maynard. some real neat riffs put in by Adam Jones which compliments on Danny Carey's drum work.
05. Lipan Conjuring - this was a very wierd track but somehow was kinda fun to listen because there was a small part where the electric guita comes in for half a second. it was a pretty good interlude. Not sure on what it meant.
06. Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann) - this song was a great prelude for Rosetta Stoned. I think it's about a man on LSD and in the hospital and the doctors not having a clue on what's going on with him. Since the name has the name Hofmann. The creator of LSD.
07. Rosetta Stoned - this song is a masterpiece. it's songs like these that make me smile. Great music all the way through. shifts from one tune to another which ease and great timing. This is probably about the LSD patient describing how he was abducted by aliens.
08. Intension - this is another track that can make you dream away. this song contains real good basslines that sounds so epic and really balance well with Danny Carey's beat work. Real moves on well to Right in Two.
09. Right In Two - my personal choice for an album single. Starts off with a mellow guitar tune then picked up by the tablas (or the electric drums which emulate the tablas) and later becomes intense and real heavy. one of my favorite tracks on the album. This talks about man being competitive and greedy. Fighting over almost anything and everything.
10. Viginti Tres - one of those typical ways to end an album. Cannot make much sense of this track because I got no clue as to what it's about apart from the fact that the title means 23 in latin. Not sure if it is latin or some other language. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: I'm going to say what everyone else says. Maynard is my favorite singer period. his lyrics has raised the standard for heavy music today and still maintains that standard in my opinion. His voice fits the usic and the tune and tone of Adams and Justins guitar work and bass work respectively. Lyrics were more straightforward this time. At least to me. But that's definitely not a bad thing. If that's what Maynard what's to do you'll just have to respect his choice. To me his lyrics are wonders so I don't have a problem. // 9

Impression: 10,000 cannot be and should not be compared to any other of tools albums. Tool strives hard to create album that are a breed of their own and have their own style. People should not judge and compare 10,000 days to Lateralus. They are two completely different albums with different thoughts and creative juices. 10,000 is a masterpiece of its own. It really allows the band members to shine with their exceptional level of talent that they have. From the great packaging to the very little detail on sound. If this album was lost of stolen I'd cry and then go a buy another 10 incase in happens again! // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: sleazy_d, on april 27, 2006

Sound: As most Tool fans know, the band has always had a unique sound to it. And this album certainly delivers just that. You can hear in Maynard's vocals that he has definitely matured as an artist. Now I know some people have said that it sounds like A Perfect Circle. But that is completely wrong. But not to totally condemn those people it is obvious that APC had an effect on his singing but the overall music is true Tool. The most evident song has to be 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2) this is one of those 11 minute Tool songs that just sucks you into the experience of the album as a whole. I truly enjoyed listening to Adam's guitar throughout the whole album (especially the last part of Vicarious). It seemed to me his playing was a lot more prevalent in this album, but that is not a bad thing. Any fan of the group will truely enjoy this album from start to finish. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Ah Tool lyrics. To me half the fun of listening to Tool is figuring out what exactly Maynard is trying to express through his voice. This keeps you coming back to listen to album more and more and eventually you get an idea of what the overall album is about, but a complete understanding. Whether this approach is intentional or not it keeps you coming back for more. You just sucked into Maynard's haunting yet soothing voice. Most of the songs lyrically are just that, even in faster paced songs such as Vicarious. The one song that impressed me lyrically was The Pot. I heared some of his "new voice" in this song but you also get a taste of what Maynard's voice was back in the days of Undertow, kind of raw and having meaning. Was very impressed with some of the high notes Maynard hit on this song. // 10

Impression: Now this album I'm listening to is of course one of the many leaked copies. But being a huge fan of Tool as I am, I'm going to make sure to buy the CD the day it comes out. Now this album I can't say isn't their best ever. Lateralus and Aenima are definitely much better. But that doesn't mean this album isn't great. When in fact it is. As I listened to this CD I felt sort of relaxed and calm, I let the music take me to where the band wanted the listener to be. Now I don't know if that will be true for everyone or anyone else for that matter. But that is the great thing about Tool and music in general. We all have different feelings while listening to Tool because of our different perspectives on things. I truely love this album and would instantly replace it if it were lost or stolen. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: adamsharpe, on april 26, 2006

Sound: Probably the most anticipated album in years, 10,000 Days once again does itself and it's contemporaries with the most thrilling, exhilirating, entrancing, and passionate album in long time. Much like Lateralus, some songs take a few listens for their genious to sink in, while others stick out as immediate favorites. 10,000 Days sounds like the next logical step from Lateralus, both musicially and lyrically. Odd tempos and offset beats make this album fun to listen to, but hard to mosh to. This music is not for the faint of heart. As a guitar player and drummer, this album is absolutely the most enjoyable listen I've had in years. Adam Jones's signature sound comes through clear while his work steps up with complexity in an impressive way. Danny Carey is a drum god and this album proves it all over again (even more than Lateralus). Justin's bass lines come through strong and play well off of the guitar line, sometimes even taking over lead melody. Maynard's vocals are top notch as well, with some unexpected experimentation that you'll either love or hate. ("The Pot" for example). // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album tend to focus less on heightend spirituality, but deal more with practical issues (violence on TV, accepting responsiblity for your own mistakes, etc). This album leans in the diretion of being a little less abstract and more focused and real. // 10

Impression: Overall, this CD was well worth the wait (Although rumors have it that we won't have to wait for another 5 years to get anotherh Tool contribution). I got an advanced promo copy for reviewing purposes only, but this cd continues to impress me with every listen. Highlights are Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, and Right In Two. This album is a must own for any Tool fan, or fan of progressive rock. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: patbuck2, on august 06, 2010

Sound: My impression of the band's sound and music is that I absolutely love them. I love Tool's blending of the old school progressive rock sound of the 60's and 70's like King Crimson, Rush, and Pink Floyd with modern alternative rock and metal like The Melvins, Alice in Chains, and Kyuss. The most impressive parts of Tool's music, to me, is Adam Jones' guitar tone and Justin Chancellor's bass tone. Maynard's unique voice and Danny's masterful drumming are great additions, as well. +Like every Tool album, the band spent a lot of time creating this one and waited a few years since the last one to release this one. That is something that I love about the band. They take the music seriously. They don't just spit out another album every year to meet some quota. The quality of the music shows the time they put into it. +The band stuck to their familiar style of not always playing the same thing. :p: Tool definitely tries out new stuff, while still maintaining their signature sound. Some new things they tried include Adam's talk box solo in Jambi and the more mellow, extremely personal epic of Wings and 10,000 Days. They also experimented with some more industrial sounds on Intension and Right in Two. +Something else worth sharing is that if you play 10, 000 Days at the same time as Wings for Marie and Viginti Tres, the music and lyrics sync up perfectly with each other. Makes one wonder if it was intentional or not. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album are much more personal on Maynard's part than their other albums. The Wings/10,000 Days epic is extremely personal (it's about Maynard's mother). This album has some of Maynard's best lyrics in my opinion. +The lyrics comply with the music like they are another instrument for the band. That's always been a goal of the band and it always comes off that way to me. Maynard really does help the music along and vice versa. +As far as Maynard's singing skills, well, they are just Maynard. He has a unique voice that many modern rock singers have tried to emulate and show as an influence in their music. The fast talking of Rosetta Stoned is interesting and the high-pitched singing on The Pot was cool and was pulled off quite well. // 10

Impression: I don't really want to compare it to any other albums. Although, I can say that sometimes with some bands that start out good, they can end up sounding pretty bad on their later albums. Sort of like a bad cover band of themselves. However, I find that this album did quite well for a later release. However, I must admit that this is my least favorite Tool album. Regardless, it is still great, but it does not compare to Lateralus and Aenima. +The most impressive songs on the album to me are Vicarious, Jambi, Rosetta Stoned, and Right in Two... Okay, that's almost all of them. But they are great songs. +What I love about the album is that they did not totally disappoint with their latest album. They have still kept me loving them and praising them as my favorite band. What I don't like is that the album doesn't seem to have as much actual songs in it as the others. Their fillers are just as much a part of their albums as the songs, but I just feel like there could have been more to it. +If I ever lost my copy or had it stolen from me, I would absolutely go out and buy another copy. I love this band and their music that much. As Maynard put it, "There's not enough words to describe what you feel when you hear a song." (I'm paraphrasing) They've been there for me when I was angry, sad, happy, and anything else and they've helped me grow up. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: SGofawesome, on january 28, 2010

Sound: Tool is one of the few late-alternative bands to survive the new era, and this is their best yet. 10, 000 Days is the follow-up to the famed album Lateralus, and it blows it's predecessor out of the park.

The sound of Tool is unique in its own way. There is no other band that does it better, or even does it good. Amazing drums from Danny Carey, the best ever in a Tool album. The effects on the guitar are better than ever, and Maynard James Keenan has totally changed his vocals. He has still the same classic eerie feeling, but now he includes a hard bite into his soft vocals. Adam Jones got rewally technical with this album. It includes a talk-box guitar solo in Jambi, in which his guitar has a pipe-bomb microphone built in, you can totally tell when you compare it to all the other albums.

Overall, the sound is unique beyond unique. If you're looking for a new sound, you won't know what to say about this. The best sound out of any other Tool album. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Really, the vocals are amazing throughout the whole album, but the higlights are in Vicarious, The Pot, and Rosetta Stoned. Lyrically, however, the songs switch in complexity. Rosetta Stoned easily has the best lyrics in the whole album, along with Vicarious and Lost Keys (Blame Hofman), which is actually part of Rosetta Stoned. Tool has came a long way lyrically, and vocally too. A lot of the songs are still ten minutes long, but they're worth it.

Maynard has one of the best vocal talents of all alternative rock and anybody that came from it. He puts on an amazing show, if anyone has seen them live. // 10

Impression: 01. Vicarious: the first single on the album, Amazing, Brilliant, Outstanding in every way. Guitar kills in this song, and vocally this song is the best out of any other song by Tool. A song that can never get overplayed, every time it's on the radio, it must be turned up. 10/10

02. Jambi: the third single on this killer album, and this song is yet another great performance, especially on the drums. There is no better song for the drums by Danny. I listen to this song every day, this is one of the few songs by Tool that sound quite punk, but still have the "Tool" feeling to it. 10/10

03. Wings For Marie: the first part of a 17 minute-24 second song, this song is NOT, i repeat NOT for any mainstream fan. It would probably bore any modern day listener to sleep. For a Tool fan, however, will be extremely intrigued by it. Nice vocals for the amount of it there is, the lyrics are simple. It would take a genius in the art of eerie music to write something like this. 8.5/10

04. 10,000 Days: the second part of the song, and it is just as curious as the first. Guitar gets way better, lyrics and vocals stay the same, but the bass gets brought out more. Amazing performance by Tool, I would love to see this live. 8.5/10

05. The Pot: the second single of the album, and it is just as good as the other two single, if not better. This is my favorite song by Tool, it has the best guitar, best lyrics, and best bass in any other song. It got nominated for a Grammy, and totally deserves it too. 10/10

06. Lipan Conjuring: Every Tool album has one of these, the 1-1/2 minute song. Very peculiar. That's all there really is to say. 7/10

07. Lost Keys (Blame Hofman): another 2-part song, and it slays even more than the first. First, it's about Maynard as a Protagonist who takes LSD and suffers from it. This is obvious because Hofmann is the founder of LSD. 8.5/10

08. Rosetta Stoned: amazing lyrics and vocals, now it's Maynard in the hospital from the LSD, and eventually the nurse reveals that it's all in his head. That's from the LSD. Anyway, the intro is orgasmistic, the bass kills here. The drums improve throughout the song, and the guitar puts its best foot forward when it comes to effects. Amazing song, but quite peculiar. 9.5/10

09. Intension: a good follow up to Rosetta Stoned, but not that great. This is one of the songs that I don't listen to on this album. Vocal talent goes nowhere here. 7/10

10. Right In Two: the other song I don't really listen to. It's a good song, but it isn't really that catchy, a little too peculiar if I may add. 7.5/10

11. Viginti Tres: Tool always has a closer with a weird name, like in Aenima, there's DIE ER VON SATAN, and in Lateralus there's FAAIP DE OIAD. Now there's this. It always sounds like a news report or something, and it closes the album well, really lets your mood for the song rest, instead of drop. 8.5/10

Overall, the most impressive songss are:
Vicarious
Jambi
The Pot
Rosetta Stoned

The biggest factor in this album that I love is the amazing vocals throughout. The only thing I don't like is...well I can't think of anything. This is the best album of 2006, ahead of Slayer's Christ Illusion. If I had lost this, I would buy it again, buy a safe for it, and keep it in it. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: RuShRoCkS!, on june 20, 2008

Sound: This was the first Tool album I bought so I have a lot of respect for it. My friend, who is probaly a better drummer then any of you reading this, told me about the pot, The greatist bass line I had heard untill schism. Songs like jambi, the pot, and roseta stoned are epic! I love this album!

01. Vicarious - very true! You cannot tell me you don't enjoy watching people lie on the ground in pain after being struck in the head w/ a hammer. It's cald slapstick! But MJK has a point: It's all fun and games till' someone gets hurt, then it's frickin hilarious! Good begining to an album!
02. Jambi - I guess this is my favorate song on this album. This is just a cool song. I love the bass solos and the part that gose: da da dum da da dum/" well damn my eyes!" Good, very good!
03. Wings For Marie - yeah, I don't need to explain what it's about. Everyone already told you. It has a cool, spooky sound when it starts and nice G. solo.
04. 10,000 Days - this bass line is so frickin' complicated! But a verywell composed song. Great song all round. I lke the part that gose "10,000 days and the fire is dyin' out, your goin' home."
05. The Pot - this song is epic! It's either this or Jambi. Justin at his best! The reason I bought this album! That was a lot of incompleat sentances. The meaning of the song is not about being stoned or someone talkin' about MJK's dead mother. It's about this toaster eating Danny Cairy. So MJK gets a bazooka and kills it. Little do they know Adam Jones it breading baby gorillas in his basement, so Justin kills them and Adam w/his killer bass lines! I don't know though? That's just what it means to me. It could really mean something differant.
06. Lipan Conjuring - do I need to expain this one? No one listens to it Anyway!
07. Lost Keys - an inermission. A guitar riff. A conversation between a nurse and a docter. And a lead into Most Hard core song on the album.
08. Roseta Stoned - yes it is spelled w/only one T. And yes, it is the sequal to Lost Keys. I love this song! The mistery is if the guy really was abducted or if he was just on some LSD. Or, if he was mad because he forgot his pen. IDK? But it's hard core! Way too meny F bombs though.
09. Intension - this song is cool. I don't listen to it that much though.
10. Right In Two - this song is about how God gave man free will and half of us choose to kill each other. Dumb but it has a good point. I like it uptill the end of the G. solo. Then it starts skipping. Is it supposed to do that?
11. Viginti Tres - what a waist of five min. and two sec. Just a butt load of randomly, gay noises. It's gay! Arn't endings supposed to be epic or somethin'? An absolute waist! // 9

Lyrics and Singing: I know that the lyrics disapointed some people because the lack of anal sex referances but Tool is far from normal! Just listen to Roseta Stoned! MJK is amazing! He makes me feel special because he said I was pretty and because he has a low voice and people still listen to him. So w/ my low voice I know I'm not unwanted! Plus he doesen't do those annoying screams. When MJK screams he screams w/ a meaning. Once again Tool is far from normal. These are some of the best Tool lyrics! // 10

Impression: It's not as good as Lateralus but it's better than Undertow. My favs are Jambi, The Pot, Roseta Stoned, and 10,000 Days. The pointless songs that don't do anything for me are Lipan Conjuring and Viginti Tres. I thought that the art work was cool. I'm an artist who likes that kind of abstractness (is that a word? A well don't care). That worked out nice. If the album was lost I'd find it. If it were stolen I wouldn't care because It's on my MP3. Good album. I went to Taco Bell today. // 9

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: jibran, on may 23, 2008

Sound: Tool's latest effort is not substantial progression from lateralus but a standstill in the prog giants' efforts. A good standstill. Guitarist Adam Jones' intense palm-mute riffing intertwines with bassist Justin Chancellor's unique bass-lines. But overall they play second fiddle to Danny Carey's monstrous beats which bash, crash and paradiddle their way through to climax. Jone's solos have been never been so noticeable, with the use arabic modes and the welcome use of a talkbox. Basslines are even-more-so important. Typically in 'the pot' chancellor plays an exotic groove, that seems to befuddle the listener. All the instruments work together to implement a sludgy sound reminiscent of EyehateGod and Mastodon, which complement Maynard James Keenan's various howls and whispers. But is not perfect, some tracks drag out far too long and takes serious patience to handle. The epic 17 minute 'Wings for Marie' suite is typical tool, but guest Lustmord seems to punctuate the song with his ambience rather than tool themselves. And the Tool tradition of fillers is even more agitating as there is roughly only eight songs with the rest being filler. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Keenan's lyrics are as powerful as ever, with lines like 'Vicariously I live while the whole world dies', they range from poignant and sombre to humourous and amusing on "Rosetta Stoned', which is a real lyrical gem that should be experienced first hand. The execution of the lyrics are down masterfully too, leaving Keenan still lazing on his throne of one of the best Metal vocalists. Keenan's tenor is contorted many times to press his point. He manages an 'Adam Levine' falsetto on 'The Pot' and growling and roaring on some tracks. Yet he still has the power to be dangerously emotional and sad; the delivery easily cnveying sadness and longing. The only true downfall is that Keenan's vocal's are too low in the mix, with keenan; s voice being the main proponent of Tool, it is dissapointing to see. // 8

Impression: Compared to the overwhelming Lateralus, 10, 000 days feels little overwrought and not as groundbreaking but it still manages to hold it's own in the metal world. Tool is on the forefront of prog and we best not forget it. // 8

overall: 10

Reviewed by: TJM2482, on january 10, 2008

Sound: Tool's sound has always been a progressive/alt. rock/metal sound. Heavy downtuned chords by Adam Jones, running basslines by Justin Chancellor, the insane drumming of Danny Carey, and of course, the vocals of Maynard. There isn't too much of a story behind the album, but there are lyrical themes (which I'll explain later). This album goes is many directions. You get the usual hard-hitting aggressive tracks you would come to expect, stuff like "Vicarious" and "Jambi". You also get some more softer songs, such as "Wings for Marie" and Part 2, "10,000 Days", both an ode to his late mother. Adam Jones makes use of a talk box on the album, specifically in the solo for the song "Jambi", which is somewhat strange for Adam Jones, since he tends to stay away from both effects as well as solos. This album is Tool's most polished sounding record to date, as older efforts were good, but didn't sound like an "album", more like demo-quality mixing. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The title tracks (10,000 Days, which is part 2 of Wings for Marie0 are written about Maynard's late mother, who suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. The length of time between the paralysis and her death was 27 years, or approximately 10,000 days. The themes behind songs on this album range from his mother, hypocrites, and LSD. I really love Maynard's voice on this record, he has a really aggressive, passionate sound to his voice, which really deliver an amotional experience. Maynard is one of the best. // 10

Impression: I personally think this is their best, but alas it's the album that really got me into Tool. The most impressive songs would probably be the first tow tracks "Vicarious" and "Jambi", as well as "Rosetta Stoned". I love the heavy style of some of the tracks, and the settled-down emotional, spaced out ones such as the title tracks(s). I really can't hate on this album. If completely lost from my library, I would probably go out and buy not only one copy, but another one for backup. Amazing album, one of the best in recent years. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: aenimafist, on july 20, 2007

Sound: Even after waiting five years and the band having been around for sixteen years, these guys still got it as far as sound goes. Adam still has his heavy but not too heavy sound on his guitar amp settings and Justin Chancellor I think has the most distinctive tone out in the music industry among bassists. The immediate intro to Vicarious right at the beginning shows how Tool can repeat something over and over and still be able to make the listener wonder what's coming next. Right In Two was an interesting piece because of the reverby guitar sound and eerie overall feel of the song throughout. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: 01. Vicarious - good political message about stopping war and us people of the U.S. not doing anything but sit here on our asses writing reviews (which is okay).
02. Jambi - this is an island in the south-eastern pacific around Indonesia and I think this song is just about asking forgiveness from someone.
03. Wings For Marie - this song is about Maynards mom I think. I hope that's right. Judith Marie was someone who was paralyzed for like 17 years but it was about 10000 days hence the album title.
04. 10,000 Days - a longer epilogue to Wings For Marie.
05. The Pot - this song is about someone asking why there was almost as if it were a racial discrimination against stoners. This song has great lyrics.
06. Lipan Conjuring - a short little tribal chant. The Lipan were a group of Native Americans who lived something like 700 years ago in parts of Texas.
07. Lost Keys - this is just a short prologue to Rosetta Stoned about a guy who ended up in a hospital from taking to much dope.
08. Rosetta Stoned - easily the best lyrics on the whole album. How is talking about Krispy Kremes in heavy metal not funny? Easy 10/10.
09. Intension - for some reason, the title is fun to say. There are some techno sounds in this one that are not in anything else Tool has done. Intension is referring to the sum of all attributes in a logic equasion.
10. Right In Two - this tune is written basically from an angel's prospective looking down on and evaluating what the human race really is.
11. Viginty Tres - in Latin it means Twenty Three. Strange way to end an album. Not as good as Lateralus or Aenima. // 10

Impression: I am not at all surprised that this album debuted at number 1 in a load of countries. It sold well over 500,000 copies in it's first week and it is quite easy to see why. Tool is basically the, what I call, caged brain of metal. They represent metal in a different fashion than usual but nobody ever seems to do anything like them at other times in their studios. This is and album anyone should buy if they think they really are a true music fan. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Root Beer, on march 23, 2007

Sound: Okay, I'm writing this almost purely because "Str8Savage" ticked me off big time. First off, I don't know how you can say they didn't put as much effort into the album as usual. Heck, it took them 5 years to release it. I, personally think that alone is saying something. Also, have you actually taken the time to try to figure out the bass or guitar or drums in any of the songs? Extremely complex. The sound is constantly changing even in the middle of songs, not too much of course, but just enough so that it makes even a single song feel like a full-fledged story. And comparing it to "Stinkfist"? That's just wrong. Heck, if you want to find a song they created for pure publicity, that's it. (In my humble opinion, one of their worst songs) Not "Vicarious", which brings me to one of my bigger grudges against your review. "Vicarious" was yes, admittedly, a song to help get lots of publicity and get played over and over on the radio, and make a lot of people (including me) say "hell, yes! I've gotta get the new Tool album!", but when you listen to it on the album (with all the other songs), it fits right in perfectly at it's rightful place at the beginning of the album. But according to you, it "has no place on any Tool album what'soever". Shall I go further? I think not.

At least when you said "Right In Two" was great, I thought maybe I wouldn't have to submit this, but then you went and said the lyrics sucked. total shit. That song has some of the most emotional, meaningful, and downright awesome lyrics in the entire history of Tool, and it's the main reason I listen to that song. "Monkey killing monkey killing monkey over pieces of the ground"? "Where there's one your bound to divide it right in two"? "Give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down"? How are those lame? They're full of meaning, full of emotion, full of Maynard himself. There is nothing wrong with these lyrics. the ones in "Stinkfist" were the pointless ones. "Boredom's not a burden anyone should bear"? What does the title even mean in relation to the lyrics? That's the song he wrote on drugs, if any, not "Rosetta Stoned", one of the most amazing songs on the album, not only for the lyrics (which aren't all bad, all though the shitting the bed choruses weren't the best), but for the sheer complexity of the song as a whole. Hell, this was probably the song that took them a good two years to finish completely.

And as far as the "3D experiance" goes, have you ever actually tried it, and the songs by themselves are amazing as well, they're certainly not only playable together, and they're certainly not the result of Tool running out of fresh ideas. Now for "The Pot". it's not a typical Tool song, and, admittedly, at first, I hated it. But once you listen to it a few times, it's plain to see that Maynard certainly shines like a star on this one. From the high-pitched intro to the more-than-slightly lower-pitched bridge and refrain, his incredible voice range is showcased off throughout the song. He hits not one wrong note. It's simply amazing. And the nerve that you say it has "very little drums". Have you never heard of a guy named Danny Carey, who has inspired my drumming in so many ways that I can't possibly list them all off, like, ever? Without a doubt, my favorite of the four members of Tool, his rhythyms being so complex that even I, drummer for 6 years, can hardly even begin to play songs like "Rosetta Stoned". As for "kickass bass lines," have you not noticed all the bass soloing in songs like "The Pot"? Putting wah on bass is not something that's normally done, and he pulls it off great, it fits in perfectly. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: As far as the lyrics go, I basically already stated a lot of my feelings on that subject when I was talking about the crazy good lyrics of "Right In Two", but I could go on. I think I'll start with "Vicarious". Some of the best lyrics in town, man. Same goes for "Wings for Marie", "10,000 Days", "The Pot", and even the extremely under-apreciated "Rosetta Stoned." In fact, I think the lyrics off of this one are some of my favorites. But then, "Lateralus" has some great ones as well. If only I knew the deep, deep meanings behind half of them. "10,000 Days" doesn't have bad lyrics, they're just more aggressive is all. And they're certainly better than "AEnima" and before. // 10

Impression: So, has Tool really run out of ideas? No. Have they succeeded once again creating something completely new and different from all the shit out on the radio today? Yes. Does my opinion really matter, or mean that you will feel the same way? No, it does not. It's all for you to decide (my sister has always hated them and probably always will). But my worthless answer to the following question which was asked before in Str8savage's stays the same: "Has finally become normal?" No. Not at all. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: ratm_basssolger, on january 05, 2007

Sound: The expectations were high after Lateralus and Tool have come out with an album that definately matches those expectations. This is a perfect blend of all the styles Tool have used in the past. The sound has become heavier (Meshuggah influence), but it still maintains the brilliance of Tool. This CD took five years to make and it was definately worth the wait. This album is a very good follow up to Lateralus, which might just be the greatest album of our generation. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics and singing is the main reason I listen to Tool. Maynard James Keenan is an awesome vocalist and they have maintained the high standard in vocals and songwriting, he can handle great melodies (Right In Two) and more odd, weird vocals (Rosetta Stoned) with ease. His voice is a perfect fit with the sound of Tool. Awesome stuff. // 10

Impression: This is no patch on Lateralus but this is definately an awesome album. This would easily be Tool's best work after Lateralus to date. My favourite songs off the album are Jambi, Rosetta Stoned, Right In Two, The Pot, Wings For Mary (Wings Pt.1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Pt.2).I especially love the lyrics and the vocals. I also think Adam Jones has really started using more styles and there are many more inventive solos(talkbox solo on Jambi). Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor are excellent as usual and Justin shines on The Pot. I this were stolen or lost I would definately buy it again, Everyone should go out and buy this, it is definately woth it. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on december 29, 2006

Sound: After the godsent opus that is "Lateralus" all I could think about was the next chapter. So the world waited, "feet cold and eyes red" and yearned with each passing day for the next gospel in the saga that is Tool. Now it's here and both the ravenously faithful and obligatory blasphemers alike are ripping it apart. This album's sound is huge. Production is, at the very least, on par with "Lateralus". Joe Barresi did a monumental job engineering this album to stellar standards as well as working with Adam Jones with configuring his guitar's tone and delivery for the album. Justin Chancellor, alongside Jones, helps to deliver the best rhythm section Tool has ever produced, as is showcased on songs like "The Pot" and "Jambi". Jones digs into an old bag of tricks filled with new magic as he impliments some previously unused guitar sounds while stepping up his playing tremoundously. Likewise, Chancellor has never sounded better, playing some songs with unbelievable complexity and accuracy. Then there's Danny Carey, Danny Carey is, well, not human. Not only can he play polyrhythms in his sleep and cleanly hits every note. Needless to say this is his best album. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: There is no doubting Maynard James Keenan. The man is an authentic genius who has proved his ability, time and again, to weld seamless and almost transcendental words, whose syntax almost bleeds with introspection. But I've seen many reviews where people have just trashed his performance on this album, and for what? Being blunt is not a sign of weakness, rather a sign of control. Maynard's lyrics are direct and less veiled on this album, but he has many moments of poeticism and right when you think Maynard is slipping silently under the cover of a parable he jumps out at you only to knock you off your feet with mastered honesty or unorthodox humor. Overall, the lyrics fit the music and vice-versa. Not only that, but the man can sing, really well. "The Pot" might well be Maynard's most interesting vocal performance in Tool and he nails every falsetto/herculean scream to the T. All in all, nothing in the Rev's department has changed, he is still one of the best alive and will continue to be so. // 10

Impression: 10,000 Days is Tool being Tool. The problem with expectations is that we form preconceptions. So based on this, it seems people preconceived Breaking Benjamin's concept album. Wrong. This is Tool evolving, and in the scope of their career this is a perfect piece in their puzzle. This is not "Lateralus" or "Aenima" and, surprise, surprise, wasn't meant to be. It is mindblowing as usual, pummeling polyrhythmal assaults and abrasively beautiful lyrics that change into dreamscapes of somber revelations and dissonant echoes of strings. Nothing is trite, nothing out of place, it's a work of art meant to be looked at collectively, as a whole, not as a hit list served up MTV style. There is something at work here, something genius, and more importantly, something evolutionary. Tool is changing, shedding skin and whether the critics want to accept this or not, Tool is the best band in the world and this album, like it or not, is another gold brick in their almost mythical temple. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: shhaannt, on september 25, 2006

Sound: Tool's sound hasn't changed much from their last album, but their using diffrent types of precusion to accent their songs now, I like it better like this. The story behind 10,000 days is that Maynard's mother (Judith) had some kind of cancer and since the day she got diagnosed for it she died in about 10,000 days, but other than that they just got together and recorded it. They play a sort of metal/prog rock/progressive/experamental. Overall I love the sound of this album! // 10

Lyrics and Singing: I love the way tool constructs their lyrics, and 10,000 days isn't an exception. They are lyrical geniuses! And the way the lyrics and the music flow is a perfect match. Maynard is, in my opinion, the greatest lyricist ever! he uses metaphors, irony, and a lot of other types of ways to make the lyrics sound more complex. // 10

Impression: Every Tool album can't be compared to any of their other albums, let alone other artists. My favorite song is The Pot, and Roseta Stoned (which is about a really stupid guy that gets abducted by aliens, or the government, and gets told when the world is going to end, and he gets dramatized by the whole thing and goes crazy). My other favorite song is the back to back: 10,000 Days (Part 1), and Wings For Marie (Part 2), they are both very instrumental and sound awesome. I love evry second of this album! if this CD was stolen I would hunt down the person that stole and buy 5 more! // 10

overall: 5

Reviewed by: str8savage, on august 16, 2006

Sound: First of all, let me just start off by saying that I've been a hardcore Tool fan for several years now. Even though I think some aspects of what they do can be somewhat laughable at times, I still enjoy the music. I've been into Tool since I was introduced to them by Riki Rachtman one night while watching Headbanger's Ball (remember that show, kids? ). Back then, Headbanger's Ball was mostly playing a lot of pretty heavy shit with the occassional Nine Inch Nails or Soundgarden thrown in every so often. I can't remember if it was the Prison Sex or Sober video that I saw first, but I remember thinking these must be some really messed up guys to come up with such a twisted video. I mean, it was metal (sort of) but no long hair, no headbanging, no fire, just puppets. And the music wasn't fast and heavy, but dark and twisted instead. Well, I thought it kicked ass and I was immediately hooked from that point on. I liked the fact that they've always brought something unique to the table. With each new album Tool has continually evolved into something more complex and interesting than it was before. Until now. Which of course brings me to 10, 000 Days.

As I said before, Tool has always evolved with each new album... with the exception of 10, 000 Days. This album was, for Tool, a big step in the wrong direction. Right away, even after a brief first listen I get the impression that the band didn't put the same time and energy into creating this record as they had with previous Tool efforts. Much of what was great about first popping in a new Tool CD in the past was that first listen. I remember first popping in the Aenima CD back when it first came out and just being blown away by Stinkfist right of the bat. I must've played that song at least 10 times while looking at the cool hologram thingy in the booklet before I even moved onto the next song. That album was a musical landmark in the genre at the time. However, I just don't get that feeling with 10, 000 Days. With this one, I found myself kind of flipping through songs trying to find the good one... very disappointing, needless to say. Nothing on 10, 000 days really stands out to me as something creatively new for Tool. The style to me is most reminiscent of Lateralus, but a much weaker interpretation this time around.

As far as the songs go, my favorite on 10, 000 Days is definitely Right in Two. I've listened to that song probably about 50 times by now and I'm still not sick of it, even though the lyrics are probably some of the worst on the album. My second favorite probably would have to be Jambi. This song is very Lateralus-sounding, with lots of interesting changes throughout.

My least favorite song on the album is Vicarious. I still cannot figure out how this song came to be. It's clearly a radio song. One of the things I've always respected about Tool as a band is the fact that they don't make "radio songs." Sure, Lateralus had songs on the radio (Schism, Parabola) and so did Aenima and Undertow (Stinkfist, Sober), but they were not the typical "radio songs." You know, the type of song that has no place on an otherwise creatively inspired album except for the sole purpose of promoting the record via radio waves. Vicarious is complete garbage and has no place on a Tool record what'soever. What pisses me off even worse is that they're actually touring with that piece of crap as like the big encore song or whatever. I just don't get it. Anyway, enough about Vicarious. I could go on all day.

Another thing that gets me about this album is the idea that you have to burn a duplicate CD to somehow be able to simultaneously play the songs Wings for Marie, 10, 000 Days and Viginti Tres or whatever to get some sort of 3D musical experience. Personally, I think they did it because they ran out of new song ideas and needed to fill three track slots with essentially one song. God forbid they release an album with less than 12 tracks. Whatever. Hell, old Metallica albums only had 8 songs and they were great albums, worth every penny.

Anyway, I just feel that somehow we lost Tool somewhere along the way. I don't know if it's because Maynard is putting a lot of his creative energy into other things or if the band is just running out of ideas in general, but something about 10, 000 Days definitely leaves a bad after taste. Songs like Rosetta Stoned, for instance. What the hell is that?! Aside from the kick ass riff that comes in at about the 3:00 min mark, that song is all over the place ridiculous. First, you have Maynard scat-rapping like Jonathan Davis from Korn and then doing some sort of Alice in Chains voice about halfway through while the whole time talking about being abducted by aliens and shitting the bed. I want whatever drugs he's on... just don't give me a pen and paper because I might be tempted to write a shitty song.

There is however one other semi-decent song left on the album called The Pot. The Pot starts out with Maynard singing like Joni Mitchell for who the hell knows what reason and then gets a little better shortly after as soon as the bass comes in. The vibe and sound is reminiscent of something from Undertow and Maynard's voice throughout the song sounds like something from their old days as well.

Other than these songs I've just mentioned, the rest are either primarily instrumental or have very little vocals or drums. More like "ear candy" as a friend of mine used to say about certain Tool tracks that aren't really complete songs per se, but more like interesting noise between actual songs.

So on a whole, I feel the album is lacking in several ways. One way in particular is that Tool's musicianship has fallen off with 10, 000 Days. Where have all the kickass basslines, drums, and guitar accents gone? The music in this regard has lost much of it's edge heard on Lateralus 5 years ago. Maynard's voice hasn't changed much however. He still sounds like Maynard since he adopted his signature vocal style around the time of Aenima that he's stuck with ever since. You know, the quiet sort of nasally humming he started doing on the song "H" from Aenima. But it sounds cool I guess, so it's all good to me. So now let's break down the lyrics. // 6

Lyrics and Singing: As far as lyrics are concerned on this album, let me first start off by saying that 10, 000 Days sadly has some of the worst Tool lyrics ever written. Usually I can really get into the twisted and demented imagery represented in Tool lyrics from the past. In fact, one of the major things that made Tool so interesting was the disturbing lyrics and subject matter like anal sex, fisting, metaphysical, etc. With 10, 000 days, the lyrics are not only of significantly lesser quality than before, but also completely lacking in any element of creepiness. Has Tool finally become normal? Have they lost all their weirdness and just become a regular old run of the mill rock band? It would seem so with this album, lyricwise. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see a typical Tool-esque video released for any of the singles for this album. Maybe they'll just show live footage. Who knows. // 4

Impression: Overall, bottom line is that this album is a disappointment. And as I said before, this is coming from a real Tool fan. They only thing I can hope for in the near future at this point is a Perfect Circle album next year that blows my friggin socks off because God knows it'll be at least another 5 years before any hope of anything new again from Tool to redeem themselves from this mediocre attempt.

So just to clarify a litte, I don't completely hate the album 100%. There are some good things going on with this album such as Right in Two, Jambi, and The Pot. And if Tool had never existed prior to this release and no one knew what they were capable of, I would say this album kicks ass. So I guess I'm a little biased in the sense that being an avid fan of Tool and having followed their career for several years, I have high standards for what a Tool album should be. This record, unfortunately did not live up to those expectations. But I will say that as pretentious as Tool may seem to some (especially on 10, 000 Days), it still seems that they never take themselves too seriously which in my opinion is the only thing that allows them to get away with some of the bad judgement calls that made their way into this record.

But after all that being said, 10, 000 Days is about a billion times better than anything else in the rock genre that I've been hearing out there lately. At least they're not making some emo crap and crying about some chick like all the other bullshit on the radio. So for that, I thank you Tool. But please never make another song again with the word "abananadabanana" in the lyrics ever again. I can only let it slide once. Peace. // 5

Reviewed by: unregistered, on july 24, 2006

Sound: Well the album starts off with a bang, "Vicarious" and "Jambi" display everything that Tool is, technical, musical and creative. But this is shortly lived. The next two songs, which happen to be a two part story, "Wings for Marie (part 1)" and 10,000 Days (Part 2), Just seem to drag on and on, and are a real step down from the first two tracks on the album. After 17:24 minutes of what seems to be pure filler, "The Pot" is a real breath of fresh air and shows another side of Tool. It opens with some melodic vocals, and then kicks in with one of the most impressive bass-lines I've heard in a very long time. Tool begin to show their Progressive side, with "Lipan Conjuring" and "Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman)", They may not be memorable songs or even very good. But they are a good bridge/interlude section for the album, and they're not the longest of songs, so it doesn't really matter. And yet another great song,"Rosetta Stoned" has a more hard rock feel to it than the other songs on the album, but it is great non-the-less. Very fast vocals over some great hard rock riffs start off the song. And the breakdown of the song shows the prog-rock side of Tool we all know and love. The last three songs aren't the most memorable, but if I had to choose the best out of the Three I'd go with "Right in Two". Although I guess I'm just choosing the lesser of three evils. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Well I've always seen something special in Tool's lyrics, and this album is no different. Covering some of the darkest aspects of human emotions in "Vicarious" and even covering the effects of drugs in "The Pot". The lyrics really make this album great. // 10

Impression: If it wasn't for the countless filler songs, I would rate this as the best Tool album to date. But don't get me wrong, it is still worth the buy even if it's just for "Vicarious", "Jambi", "The Pot" and "Rosetta Stoned". Over-all it was well-worth the listen and I can't wait to see them on tour. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Dwnelson226, on july 18, 2006

Sound: I don't think that Tool has ever sounded tighter than they do on this album. The sound quality couldn't be better. This album's general sound is a little different than past recordings, but then again, each album always sounds different than the one before it because they take four year breaks between each album so different elements and influences are put into each one. There are some Meshugga aspects to this album as well as some orchestral or classical aspects with regards to song structure. Maynard's voice is absolutely amazing on this record and Adams guitar playing has gotten a little more complex. Justin is an awsome bassist as usual and Danny's drumming is absolutely breath-taking, especially on Rosetta Stoned, because at a few parts his limbs are in like three or four different time signitures. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Maynard is one of the best vocalists out there right now. His voice is amazing and his lyrics ore complex and meaningful. This album is a little angrier than their previous record, Lateralus, but there is still an underlying positivity through out. The lyrics, as always, fit perfectly with the music and really blend in and make the album soud very big. // 10

Impression: I really can't compare this album to Lateralus or any of their other albums because they are all so different and good in their own way. Once again they manage to make an album as aposed to a CD with random songs and a few sigles. This is just a great album and if it were stolen I would deffinently buy it again. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Ionian, on june 24, 2006

Sound: Yet again tool are back with an increible new album 10,000 Days. The use of heavy riffs and amazing bass lines, not to mention the odd time signitures and not to mention the incredible vocals of front man Maynard, make this one of the best metal albums of the year. The opening track 'Vicarious' is a beatuful masterpiece of Progressive Metal, openong with classic progresive start and building up to one of the best riffs in tools history. 'The Pot' shows how much Tool's intricate rhythms can be put togther to form an epic piece of modern metal, it is built on the main bass riff played by Justin which is good listening but bloody hard to play in time, followed by the complicated yet impreesive drumming of Danny, plus the poweful vocals of front man Maynard and the axe master Adam. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Although bulk of 10,000 days is mainly instumenal, the lyrics are sill as powerful and emotional as Lateralus. 10,000 Days shows the just how well Tool can write and produce brilliant lyrics and yet still manage to put them in songs that have a 67/24 timings, the skill that is involved in this is truly great and just shows how well and established the band are as a whole. // 8

Impression: If you thought that nothing that Tool ever done could top Lateralus then you would be wrong. Total Guitar magazine said that only five of the eleven songs on 10,000 Days were good enough, but if they had bothered to listen to it over and over again then they would realsize that all the bloody songs are good enough. If you love bands such as Pink Floyd, Marillion, King Crimson and The Mars Volta or you just love the trashy metal riffs and sweet orcostrated sounds then 10,000 Days will be right up your street, it lives up to the quality of former Tool albums and has well been wort the 4 year wait. // 10

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: MiniMusicMasta, on june 20, 2006

Sound: I got into Tool about a week ago after hearing a lot about them. I got Schism and Parabola on my music player and liked what I heard. I got the album for my Birthday. 3 words. It's Awesome. They sound sometimes like an exotic fusion of tribes and wildlife and then all of a sudden it turns into a beast and runs at you hard! It's kinda like experimental metal. I'm not usually into stuff this heavy but if the pounding riffs didn't do it for me. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: It was Maynards vocals. By god he can sing. As he demonstrates in 'The Pot', he makes his voice go ever so high and then you listen to something like Jambi or Vicarious you wouldn't believe it was the same person. He sure can sing. // 10

Impression: I haven't already mentioned it but the artwork is also great on the packaging. It has glasses and it makes the art 3-D. Anyway, Yeah so I think Tool rock. It's great stuff. Because they're so experimental, you cant really compare it to anyone. But it's absolutely fantastic. I would defo buy it again. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Mr.Awesome, on june 06, 2006

Sound: Many people consider tool to be either "prog. metal" or "prog. rock." This is mainly because of their variations of instruments, singing styles, and overall CD of each CD. "10,000 days" is probably one of their loudest CDs (next to Opiate and Undertow) and in songs like "Vicarious" and "The Pot" this is more or less proven. The guitar in "Vicarious" is without a doubt some of the best guitar work I've heard from Adam Jones, and in "The Pot" Justin Chancellor shows off his incrdible bass skills. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Now, with every new Tool CD, comes a new "puzzle" of lyrics. In "10,000 days" Maynard really starts to pick at your brain with complicated lyrics and what seems to be random gibberish (Rosetta Stoned). In "Vicarious" there is a very clear message about our modern media society and how people love to see others suffer. This song is pretty creepy too. The lyrics in this cd have blown me away! Without the music I would still buy this CD just to try and pick apart what Maynard is saying and try and put it together again and see what weird, messed up message there is (if any at all). // 9

Impression: This CD is in no way similar to any of theire previous releases, and thats good. The best songs on this cd are "Vicarious" and "Right In Two". Oddly enough, these are the two songs that differ most from tools older work. The one thing I hate about this CD is that the songs go on for too long, and I think they could have replaced those longer songs with shorter, more enjoyable songs. I mean "Part Of Me" is only like 4 min long, and that is an incredible song (for those of you that haven't heard Opiate yet, it's from that CD). Everything else about this cd I love, even the creepy interludes, like "Lipan Conjuring". I actually lost this CD before, and I was prepared to go out and buy another copy, but I found it again in my friends car. However, if I had not found I would have most definately bought another! The artwork is worth the $13 I paid alone, it's incredible! // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: subliminalblue, on may 25, 2006

Sound: To start, I absolutely love Tool. And I loved the sound of this album, after giving it a chance, which is what you have to do. Initially, you will probably say, as I did, there's too much ambience, the music is ambiguous and doesn't lead anywhere, and there's just not enough "music" present, but when you delve into the tracks, and listen intently, the music exists, and it rocks. Jones and Chancellor play amazing as always, with their stuff ranging from exotic (Lipan Conjuring) to heavy (Jambi) to haunting (Lost Keys). Danny Carey is of course pounding away, offering a great balance to the music. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: MJK. That's really all you need to know. The stuff steers away from the spiritual- mind and body direction that was present on Lateralus and observes a more cynical, yet condoning look at the world and society, possibly returning to the roots of Aenima. However, IMO, both parts of Wings, as a single song, might be the best song Tool has ever composed. It's monumental, and the lyrics are some of the best Maybrad has ever penned. The album becomes a bit muddy towards the end, such as Right In Two, which just seems a bit weak at certain points. // 9

Impression: Initially I was disappointed that after waiting five years this is what Tool came out with. But after listening to it several times, all at once, which is what I recommend, it really grew on me. Vicarious lyrically fits well with Jambi, which is why they are probably 1-2, but soundwise seems more appropriate for somewhere in the middle of Lateralus, maybe following Schism or Parabola. It doesn't really fit on 10000 Days, which is probably why it starts the album. As I mentioned before Wings For Marie and 10000 Days (Wings Part 2) are probably collectively the best song Tool has ever done, definitely Maynard's best (Between APC and Tool). The Pot reminds me of something relative to Opiate, a very daring and raw song, that starts with sounds from Maynard that I didn't think he was capable of. Lipan Conjuring is your generic Tool riff-raff, a very tribal and exotic sound. Together Lost Keys and Rosetta Stoned are awesome and haunting, with the initial playing the part of a question and the latter playing the part of the answer to the question. RS is unlike anything you have ever heard from Tool. Intention is a bit a passive compared to RS, and brings you down from your high slightly. For some reason, Right In Two, a song that seems portentially to maybe have radio play, doesn't really do it for me. It sounds a lot like Forty-Six & Two to me, but hey, whatever. Finally, Viginti Tres, which is pretty much a concoction of noises and groans, concludes the album in a solemn way, almost putting the listener to sleep. Then again, this is the end of the album, so why stay up. Eleven tracks, but most are 6-7 minutes. This album is not as good, IMO, as AEnima, and maybe not as good as Lateralus, but I wouldn't slide it any further down than that. The form wants to know if this was stolen, would I buy it? Of course I would, it comes with those sweet glasses. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: wings4marie, on may 15, 2006

Sound: After Maynard's time spent with A Perfect Circle, this is definitley an amazing return. A different sound for Tool. The bass and drums in my opinion are much more apparent on this album than any of the others. Adam's signature guitar sound still shows up on all the tracks, the Vicarious intro especially. Some interesting and difficult changes in the guitar riffs as well. And in case anyone is curious about the title of the album, 10,000 Days, Maynard's mother Marie (Wings For Marie) was paralyzed for 10,000 days before she passed. Also shown in the APC song "Judith". However, some of the interludes somewhat killed the feeling the previous song left you with. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: MJK's singing has changed for the better since Lateralus. Some experimentation in his techniques as well. This showed up for instance in "The Pot" intro with a high-pitched start that didn't even sound like him at first. More of a different sound as far as matching up with the music. It'll definitely take a couple listens to the CD before I adjust to it from Lateralus, that's for sure. // 9

Impression: It's definitely a different album, and almost fits into a whole new genre by itself. It rates just about the same to Lateralus and Undertow, but its different. Vicarious, The Pot, and Rosetta Stoned are definitely the highlights of the album. Different sound that's a pleasant change. I'd definitely buy it again if I needed to. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: lateralus_464, on may 10, 2006

Sound: Tool at its finest. This is a great album for Maynard, Adam, Justin, and Danny to go out on. They incorporate the same good innovative Tool sound with new elements and experiments. This album tends to bounce back and fourth between Tool's heavy side and their twisted deep softer sounds. They have done it right with every album and this one is no different. This is Tool. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Maynard lead Tool in the vocal department and in my opinion in the department greatest frontmen of all time. His voice is pure ranging from higher octaves to low thundering versus and choruses of deep thought. The lyrics on this album are as deep and contorting as ever. They question modern day thinking and the mayhem of our cultural norms. This voice of James Keenan Maynard and words go great with the soud capitalizing on a great band. // 10

Impression: If I recall, VH1 had Tool on their top 100 or 50 but not in their top 10 greatest metal band of all time. To me thats some justice to the boys of Tool but not near enough. This band has outlasted many other groups and has been and will continue to be influential in where our rock and metal music go from here on out. This album is another one of those where if your a true lover of good music, Tool is where its at. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 04, 2006

Sound: Tools new album contains songs that are mainly 7mins in length and many are like "oh man what a marathon" but in truth it just means we get the priviledge of listening to the worlds greatest band for longer periods of time I mean be honest the music is like sex for ears a purely oragasmic experience anyone would love to listen to. The sound on this album is second to none. Blending the distortion from aenima the artistic genius from lateralus and the jazzy drums from the live shows heard on salival and using some funky bass riffs. Maynard in this album is amazing, the vocals are very powerfull while at the same time being very melodic with an effortless ease that only he can produce. All the members ahve really steped it up on this album and all I can say is bring on the live shows! // 10

Lyrics and Singing: I need but one word to describe the vocals amazing. Maynard really pulls it off like I said above he really has put a more Prog feel in this album. The lyrics focus lesson religion but moreon everyday life e.g. taking responsibilty for you actions etc. Vocally the best song for me is vicarious the single it is truly amazing he blends mellow singing to an angry tone effortlessly changing the mood of the song in an instant he is the best vocalist in rock today. // 10

Impression: Tool cannot be compared to any other band with their amazing polyrhythms and unusual timing they cannot be compared to anyone. I'm hard pushed to find a bad song on thiws album a truly faultless LP by Tool cementing themselves as the best band in rock today. Oh Maynard tell the boys to keep feb 07 free for the Grammys. // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: EHeisz, on may 03, 2006

Sound: Five years in the making brings us another great Tool masterpiece in 10,000 days. This album delivers the melodic, hard hitting and mind blowing polished sound that can only be described as Tool. This CD will give tool fans just what they have been looking for the past five years, and will amaze first time listeners leaving them salivating in their seat, yearing for more. To those who know and love Tool, this CD incorporates the same elements known to the tool sound, but with a heavier and more instrumental twist. For those who do not know or listen to tool, prepare to be amazed as you will hear the totally unique and most unpredictable music you may ever hear. This CD never bores, with the fast paced drum lines ever changing rhythm and breathtaking vocals. One little flaw to this album which is not present in it's predecessors is that the vocals, I think, are not as loud as they should be. The instrumentals seem to be much to overpowering compared to Maynard's voice. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: To anyone familiar with tool's style, the lyrics are what is to be expected. These lyrics are well though out and are mostly easy to pick apart at a glance on some tracks, and others are completely insane and seem as though they have no meaning. Although some songs seem to have no meanings to their lyrics I can assure you this is not just random writtings. All, and I mean all of tool lyrics have some sort of story or deep meaning behind them. This cd is no exception to that. // 9

Impression: Overall this is another great Tool album. To those who are big fans of tool, I'm sure you will love this album. To those who haven't had a chance to hear much or any of tool this is probably a good spot to pick up listening to them. to those who wish to find another great band, or would love to experience something different this is the band for you. For those really uncertain about buying the album, you should definitly at least download these three songs. Vicarious, Jambi and The Pot as these songs are great and I think will make the your decision alot easier. Lastly even if you are determined not to listen to tool, at least try to get out and see the album design. You will not be disappointed. It is one of the coolest cd casses I have seen to date by far. I showed the album to people who don't even know who tool is let alone listen to them and they were amazed and astounded by the case and its design. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Malakian.Fan.13, on october 09, 2006

Sound: The band's sound is still as unique and original as Opiate, that is great because there isn't many bands who sound so unique and so Orignial like them. I Read a artical on Adam Jones in Guitar World and he said that people are saying that is took 10,000 Days to record this album but if it was true, it would have been relesed in about 27 Years. The thing on this album that I really like is the Talk-Box Solo in Jambi which is really cool. If you don't have this album, go buy it right now. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The things that Adam Jones writes about hasn't changed and I hope it never does. The lyrics are just perfect with the music, the perfect example of that is Vicarious, The Pot, and Rosetta Stoned. Maynard's singing has not changed one bit and his voice is perfect in Rosetta Stoned when he's singing so fast. // 10

Impression: Tool has never been like other bands in any way and they will always be like that, I'm very impressed with Jambi, Vicarious, The Pot, Rosetta Stoned, Right In Two, and the rest. I love everything about the album, if it was stolen or lost, I won't go buy anthor copy because that would be anthor 15 bucks out of my pocket, I'd go beat up the person who stole it. // 10

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: ZeppelinFan3890, on june 28, 2006

Sound: After a long five year wait, Tool released their album 10, 000 Days, the follow up to 2001's Lateralus. After the huge hit Lateralus, fans had tremendous expectations for the new CD. However, 10,000 Days is a different Tool. Many fans despise the new album, and many love it. 10,000 Days indeed gives a different sound for Tool. Nevertheless, you still know it's them. Adam Jones's guitar work is powerful and sometimes haunting, leading the band perfectly. The best example of this can be found at the beginning of the album in songs "Vicarious" and "Jambi." Danny Carrey's drumming is nothing short of amazing, making him a cadidate for the best drummer around right now. The drums are near perfect throughout the entire album and fit the music perfectly, whether they be powerful or slow. Justin Chancellor has proved he is not an average bassist. His bass work really stands out on this album, especially in "The Pot." Finally, Maynard James Keenan's voice completes the Tool sound. His voice has a dark mystique that gives the music a great tone. Although he shows on "The Pot" that he can reach several different pitches with his voice. Overall, the Tool sound is still there. Four muscians all very talented in their areas, and this has produced a true work of art. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Maynard James Keenan has always been known for deep lyrics, often dark and disturbing. Nevertheless, they always deliver a powerful message, whether it be "Schism" or "Maynard's Dick." On 10,000 Days, the standout songs lyrically are the partner tracks "Wings For Marie (Part 1)" and "10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)." They are written revolving around Keenan's mother, who suffered a stroke and was paralyzed for approximately 27 years before her death, which is about 10,000 days. "Wings For Marie" is more about describing Keenan's mother than anything, up to the last line that declares "now it's time for us to let you go," leading into "10,000 Days," where Keenan truly shines. Using a more metaphorical approach, there is still some describing of his mother, but also talks about the life in paralysis, how "10,000 days in the fire is long enough," and it's time for her to go "home." Overall, Keenan's lyrics are very powerful. They are hard to understand at some points, while at others are perfectly clear. The topics of the lyrics range from tragedy on television to hypocrites to alien abductions. As you can see, the lyrics differ greatly from song to song, but the fact that Keenan is an excellent songwriter cannot be denied. // 9

Impression: This album is hard to compare with Lateralus because of the aforesaid difference. Most Tool fans will probably agree 10,000 Days is not as good as Lateralus, but the album is certainly a great work. Here's a breakdown of each track individually:

01. Vicarious - opens the album with a kickass hard rock tone. Awesome song.
02. Jambi - carries the same tone as "Vicarious," and Adam Jones gets a chance to shine.
03. Wings For Marie (Part 1) - takes the album in a new direction with a mostly calming song and excellent lyrics.
04. 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2) - a long epic both slow and fast, soft and heavy, with even better lyrics.
05. The Pot - another heavy song with angry, metaphorical lyrics. Good vocal range and great bass work.
06. Lipan Conjuring - well, it's 70 seconds of tribal music. It's near completely random, but it's the first of two intermission tracks, so to speak.
07. Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann) - a slow piece with a guitar riff repeated over an intriguing conversation between a doctor, nurse, and a nonresponsive patient. This provides some mystery, and also ends the intermission.
08. Rosetta Stoned - a song that can only be described as: cool. Various guitar riffs. Powerful from start to finish. A very long song that delivers a powerful punch.
09. Intension - a mellow song with very interesting lyrics. A little long, but one of those songs that's good to listen to in the dark. Very soothing.
10. Right In Two - the last good song on the album. Another very long song that provides some good heavy moments. A good overall song, but leaves a little to be desired.
11. Vigini Trees - five minutes of breathing effects. A very unique piece and really cool to listen to, but probably not the best way to conclude an album.

Overall great album as a whole with some pretty decent individuals. // 8

Reviewed by: unregistered, on april 27, 2006

Sound: I'm a huge Tool fan and this album sounds just as good as the others production wise. I first heard the single and I think that is a great opening track but after listening to the whole album it really does explore many different soundscapes that are nothing like the opening track vicarious.It reallys covers a lot of ground with alot of things you wound not expect from Tool. At first I was put off by some of the songs but listening to the album a whole is a journey just like there other albums then when you fully understand a track its great to listen to by itself. That bands sound has moved on alot but has also got the Tool sound. I've heard a few people say the sound is like Lateralus which at first impressions it may seem that way and in parts of the album it does but then in others parts it sounds nothing like it. This is a new album after all and it sounds that way. All the playing on it is great, the drums are great as usual. We all know Danny is a bloody gun and the the bass is great. I saw another review that said that adam was playing 10,000 miles away in some parts, I see his point but it's Tool, maybe that's what he was trying to do who knows, only they do. Also some parts don't sound as well put together as Lateralus but maybe there put together that way on purpose as well (maybe they just stuffed up). The overall playing is great. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are very mixed there some that make you think about the world and humanity, death and lose and others that sound like tripping on drugs if that has a sound. There are some lines that I just think to myself 'was he tripping when he wrote this'. Rosetta Stoned has got really weird lyrics but after a few listens I found it to be very funny and I think that may be the point of the song. The lyrics to the Wings Songs are perfect they really get the message across, very emotional. The lyrics to Right In Two is also a highlight for me. There is a sense of humour to a lot of the lyrics which at first I found very different to past Tool albums almost like a parody of human life not that Tool have lacked a sense of humour in the past. Whatever the lyrics meaning or purpose thay do get a message across whatever that may be for each listener which Maynard has always done well I think. The lyrics nearly always mix in with the music very well. As for the singing Maynard is all over the place singing in many different styles and voices which after a few listens I really like. // 9

Impression: This is such a hard album to review because my thoughts on it are forever changing. There are many things I like about it. The Wings Songs being an emotional jouney. Jambi and Vicarious are rocking. The Pot for being different. Rosetta Stoned for being at first making me think what the hell is this and then liking it and laughing at it. And Right In Two starts off slow then builds up to a nice ending also. As I said before it covers a lot of ground and after listening to it a few times I find myself thinking about the album in new ways. I now see that the album has three major pieces of music that have the different subject matter wings for Marie/10,000 Days deals with death and Maynards mother and is very emotional.Lost Keys and Rosetta Stoned is just a trip to say the least (UFOs and Acid). Intension and Right In Two I believe deal with humanitys beginnings and then actions. These three songs are all 15minutes plus then you have three songs that are 6 to 8 mintures my point is that this album seems like three or four albums in the space of an album. I'm listening to Rosetta Stoned thinking was Wings really on this album it seems a life time ago. The more I listen the more I like it. Live these songs are going to take on new life and they will be great. This album make you think about what tool really is and I think at the end of the day there whatever they want to be and thats why I respect them and can't wait till they tour. This album is not flawless there are things I don't like but it provokes me to think and to feel (and laugh) just like Lateralus and past Tool albums and few bands can do that as well as Tool. I will buy this album when it cames out. // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 01, 2006

Sound: The sound of this album is amazing. When the force comes and really shines but when its distant it can sometimes become vacant in particular some of the mood peices set forth on multiple tracks on the album. After many of the energetic and very forceful songs, the mood enhancing fillers couldn't come at a better time or esle one who listens will not be able to digest it. The guiters are truly cruching and crisp especially on track 2 Jambi and are evident in Vicarious, The Pot, and Rosetta Stoned as well. This album is a lot more in your face than previous Tool releases trying to send us a message with powerful force: that if humans dont open their eyes soon, the world will suffer, hence the last song on the album, Viginti Tres, which has many literal meanings to behold. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Maynard James Keenan has one of the most varying and talented vocals in the music indudtry today. The first sounds of track 5 The Pot come as quite a suprise with Maynard singing brilliantly almost seeming like a different persona. Every song, whether you have a liking for them or not, no one can dismiss Maynard's ability to always deliver passionate and meaningful lyrics. On the title track 10,000 days Maynard expresses his unjust frustration about his mother being paralyzed and perceiving 'blind faith' with the almighty. His lyrics throughout the song build up to an incredible down-sized finish with trying to reach the maker and the faith which finally set her (and him) free. // 10

Impression: The overall balance of this record isn't as clear and consistent with persay Lateralus. The album has obvious stand-outs which some fans will enjoy but the moody instrumentals take over a large part of the album leaving you sometimes skiping tracks. I have listened to the album over forty times and it is well capable of being listened to all the way through with no problem but the mood and stablity vary extremely. It's obvious once hearing the record what the stand-outs are so I wont bother with stating the obvious. But as an overall Tool album I would go as far as saying this was weak only because of the flow and consistency, but the songs when the force comes full-on, they are the best and most profound moments of Tool in history but the sunsequent climaxes sometime seem sparse. Definitely give this album a listen and you will enjoy it. But if you want a truly inspirational album with universes of knowledge and sanctity, choose Lateralus as I feel that is their most profound and important work. // 7

Comments

[zerohero]

looks freaking sweet hope it sound freaking sweet

[ZeRaTuL HeLiOs]

if its better than Lateralus then I expect its nothing short of amazing.

[nirvana4lf]

its amazing

[Jotunscope]

Do you mean Danny Carey failed to impress as always, or was that a typo?

[pmc_funkbass]

so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

[punk_mike_88]

TOOL OWNS

[HellrzngPinhead]

I'm listening to this "cd" right now and I'm not even past the first song yet and I'm blown away.

[mydadisjewish]

at first, i found the album aweseome. it doesnt have the replayability of aenima, but is better than lateralus

[lead_dragon]

quetion where did you all hear the album?

[DaBlackE]

The production sounds better than Lateralus. Ya think UG woulda at least waited until May 2nd to put reviews up, seeing that they got another article about how the album got leaked. Rosetta Stoned is a very cool song. The riff reminds me of Third Eye in a way.

[rocklust]

like mike said, TOOL (f**king) OWNS!!!!!

[switch_hitter]

I got a leak album from a freind and its freaking amazing. I was very skeptical at first, the song Vicarious was awesome when they played for the first time on a local radio station, but the album scared me a lil bit. I didnt really think it was that good at first, but I gave it a few more listens (like I did with Lateralus) and its truly amazing. I am convinced that this entire album is about being on drugs, every song has that meaning it, kinda wierd. Also sounds like Adam got some new equipment, he uses a talk box for a solo in Jambi which is shear mastery, and in Wings for Marie, I'm pretty sure he uses a rotovibe, kind of a messed up sound cause its real slow and then the vocals come in and it oscillates really fast for a couple seconds then calms back down. Also on The Pot maynard uses an amazing new style of singing for him, and that song is just bad ass, such a jamming song. My favorites are Vicarious, Jambi, Wings Duo, The Pot, Lost Keys, Rosetta Stoned. This album is everything I anticipated.

[RICER_10000]

K wow, pmc_funkbass? are u serious, how can u even relate justin chancellor to ryan martinie, there both ****en amazing man, and sure other bands can play their songs but did they create them out of nothing, from scratch? nope, if those bands were so good theyd be able to match albums such as opiate, saliva1, aneima, lateralus and now 10,000 days.... ive only heard a few of the songs off the new album (right in two, jambi, rosetta stoned, the pot, vicarious) and ill admit there are aspects of it that are different but it is still very much so the same tool we all have learned to love...

[Vornik]

pmc_funkbass :
so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

You arent stating facts so shut the **** up no one cares who you think is better. You obviously know nothing about Tool if you don't think they are technical, and no drummer on the planet can touch Carry. If you could read you would notice the first guy said, very distinctly, that he hated it at first, then fell in love with it.
Stop trolling, start reading.

[thechangling]

Tool is our pink floyd remember that when all is said and done Tool will be remembered as one of best bands to have graced the past 16 years (Many more i hope)
10000 Days is a masterpiece from the first song to the last i loved it from day one (which was yesterday got a leaked copy can't wait to buy the real thing the art work is going to be amazing)When i listen to Danny play it makes me want to play drums he is god. All the songs on this album kickass large not many bands even come close to the level that tool are at.Adam even plays a talk box on Jambi and does it in a very cool way all.You have to buy this album but not if its your first tool album tool have to be listend from opiate to 10000 days much more enjoyable to listen to the way a band evolves. That said i got my ticket a few days ago for the may 16 show at the hummingbird center (Canadas best acoustics) it will be amazing TOOL live with only 3200 hundred people

[zoso626]

Wow some of your guys simply dont know what your talking about. In all seriousness, who the F*ck cares who can Pwn who on drums or guitar or w/e, Tool's music is very impressive to both musicians and non-musicians alike. On a technical level someone like Mike Portnoy may be able to take Carry, but it doesn't matter because the drum work in tool is much less showing off and much more for the song. It's basically the kind of difference between Yngwie and Gilmour, one may be able to play circles around the other, but which one makes a truely more enjoyable, touching song? Too those who are touched more by the soul and melody of ones playing, Gilmour would be the better choice, but to those who enjoy a bit of technical ecstasy, Yngwie is the choice. But, either way, you can understand why someone would make their choice, so theres no reason for flaming. Please for the love of god, everyone grow up and stop the arguing.....of course this is also an online forum so thatll never happen. :-(

As for the new Tool cd itself, its really startin to sink in and after the initial shock, i have found it to be quite a good cd, although not their best. Just my 2 cents.

[sleazy_d]

zoso626 wrote:

Wow some of your guys simply dont know what your talking about. In all seriousness, who the F*ck cares who can Pwn who on drums or guitar or w/e, Tool's music is very impressive to both musicians and non-musicians alike. On a technical level someone like Mike Portnoy may be able to take Carry, but it doesn't matter because the drum work in tool is much less showing off and much more for the song. It's basically the kind of difference between Yngwie and Gilmour, one may be able to play circles around the other, but which one makes a truely more enjoyable, touching song? Too those who are touched more by the soul and melody of ones playing, Gilmour would be the better choice, but to those who enjoy a bit of technical ecstasy, Yngwie is the choice. But, either way, you can understand why someone would make their choice, so theres no reason for flaming. Please for the love of god, everyone grow up and stop the arguing.....of course this is also an online forum so thatll never happen. :-(

As for the new Tool cd itself, its really startin to sink in and after the initial shock, i have found it to be quite a good cd, although not their best. Just my 2 cents.

Couldn't agree with you more.

[Useful_Idiot16]

willy12 wrote:

dont get me wrong i am a huge tool fan that!

haha obviouslllllyyyyy not!

[j-rad]

zoso626 congrats on being the only person to say something about retarded kids and there damn arguing!...i expect as much from 12 year olds saying "my dad can beat up your dad". as far as the new tool album goes...ive yet to hear it because ive been cursed with dile-up, but if its anything like tool im sure it will be amazing.

[thechangling]

may 16 hummingbird center i am going amazing

[Leng]

TOOL's progressions are the most complicated of -any- modern bands. Dream Theater comes in second. Look up some modern musical interpretations, they're out there. Even by Ph.D's. 10,000 Days is the best TOOL album to ever grace TOOL's fans. I've already had acid and salvia trips to every song at least a couple times, and it is extremely intense stuff. Rosetta Stoned is like the next Third Eye, no ****ing joke. I've tripped to every TOOL song on every album a handful of times, and have listened to their first five albums all the way through at least once a week. I can play every TOOL song on the guitar and drums, so I know from experience how difficult their progressions are. Trust me, I play at least a few songs by the fastest metal bands and thrashers like Malmsteen and Angelo. Speed doesn't make a song difficult, it's the progressions. It took me almost two weeks of staying up half of every single night to learn all the progressions in Jambi alone and record it on my drums, guitar, and bass with acceptable results. And Jambi isn't even the hardest song from 10,000 Days. Just listen to it, keeping in mind the timings and how each instrument and the vocals match up on individual key beats. This isn't based on a casual opinion, this is all based on literally thousands of hours of experience listening and playing songs by TOOL and dozens of other metal / progressive metal bands.

[lextexrex]

Today I went through all of their music from all their albums and the new one blends well into the collection. It's a great album. I didn't notice it until reviewing the new album that Danny has learned much of Eastern Percussion as not all the songs are played with a drum set.

[Guitar_Poet]

pmc_funkbass wrote:

so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

for one thing i dont think Tool even play to their full potential. im sure the guitarist and bassist are a lot better than what you hear on cd, but the Tool sound isnt supposed to be "technical," its supposed to have meaning... and it does. it has as much meaning as any "great instrumentalist's" music does... its just in a different form. and listen to their playing.. theyre awesome time keepers. listen to the drumming on "Right In Two"... and u can faintly hear the guitar strumming... and it sounds off.. but theyre right on. amazing band.. and, as much as you may think otherwise, theyre very technical.

[Guitar_Poet]

is "Right In Two" in 11/4? haha... sweet. one two three one two three one two three one two....

[Kerzant]

greatest cd ever...i can't find words to express my feelings bout this masterpiece...im huge tool fan..can wait 4 humminbird..this cd is like a huge ball of enegry..expressed by the greatest musicians..couldnt agree more with guitar_poet n will12 wtf?

[xCompanyCalls]

one of you that do have the real album should download the decoy, and tell everyone it is. no one listens.

[KoRnFr33K7]

pmc_funkbass wrote:

so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

yes finally some one thinks the bassist of mudvayne is great. to bad he quit playing his insane jazz metal slapping riffs from ld 50 and moved on to gay nu metal bass.

[giginthesky]

I have only heard Vicarious, but Tool is an album band. Track by Track on the record they bring you up and down, mellow to insane. I can't wait to hear the damn thing.

[hthedinga]

jazzy? maybe you mean that one little riff on track 10. i can make the conncetion there, but what else?

[ZeppelinFan3890]

Leng wrote:

I can play every TOOL song on the guitar and drums, so I know from experience how difficult their progressions are. Trust me, I play at least a few songs by the fastest metal bands and thrashers like Malmsteen and Angelo. Speed doesn't make a song difficult, it's the progressions. It took me almost two weeks of staying up half of every single night to learn all the progressions in Jambi alone and record it on my drums, guitar, and bass with acceptable results. And Jambi isn't even the hardest song from 10,000 Days.

You want a cookie?

[pats88]

As always drummer Danny Carey fails to impress.

if that isnt a typo, you must die.

however, is this album you've all been hearing for real? ive heard they released a fake album. but i hear alot of things. just curious. im as excited about this album as anyone else. vicarious is simply incredible. i dont think any band touches tool's originality and style. they are amazing. danny carey is the best drummer ive ever heard.

[Guitar_Poet]

pats88 wrote:

As always drummer Danny Carey fails to impress.

if that isnt a typo, you must die.

however, is this album you've all been hearing for real? ive heard they released a fake album. but i hear alot of things. just curious. im as excited about this album as anyone else. vicarious is simply incredible. i dont think any band touches tool's originality and style. they are amazing. danny carey is the best drummer ive ever heard.

well if they released a fake album (which i highly doubt), its pretty damn good. =)

and danny carey is awesome. definitely one of my fav.s, along with mike portnoy =)

[brownsound_00]

Guitar_Poet wrote:

is "Right In Two" in 11/4? haha... sweet. one two three one two three one two three one two....

yeah thats the thing about carey, he uses tons of different timings, which is one of the reasons he is so unique. ex.like i just listen to ticks and leeches...i think thats in 7/4

[jeff schneider]

In response to Leng's comments, if what you say is true, you must be an AMAZING musician!But I am guessing that you are probably FOS! As for Pats88- are you joking?!Danny Carey is an amazing drummer,clearly one of the best in rock(there are few drummer's who navigate there way around odd time's like Carey can).
As for the cd,I have only heard 30 seconds of the single(my radio station REALLY sucks!),but it sounded incredible!Cant wait!!!!!

[toolfender29]

I have just purchased a copy of 10,000 Days and have listened to it several times. I have read the previous comments and would like to provide my impression of the album.
The production on the album is, in my opinion, better than any of the previous albums. The vocals are warm and chrystal-clear, the guitar cuts through with clarity, the bass is sharp and not at all muddy, and Carey's drums sound brilliantly full and encompassing.
10,000 Days is wonderfully mixed. Each instrument resides within it's own sonic space without any distortion, bleed-over, or sonic clutter.
As far as the general sound or feel of the album: get ready for something different. This is not the Tool that you are used to. If you are expecting another Aenima or Lateralus, you are going to be in shock.
Tool has obviously expanded its boundaries and is experimenting with new emotions, sounds, concepts, and structures on this album. Not only is Maynard's vocal delivery much more emotional and dynamic, but the band, musically, takes on a much more atmospheric, organic, emotional, and transparent role in several tracks.
I agree with some of the earlier postings that upon first listen, I felt a bit apprehensive about the album. But this is a common phenomenon with me when I listen to new Tool material. It often takes a few listens before I become familiar with the songs and begin to embrace them.
The tracks on the new album are not "easy-listens". You cannot passively sit back and listen to this album. This is a fact that Maynard has commented on several times regarding Tool's music. Their songs require listeners' attention, time, intelligence, and emotions.
All in all, if you feel a bit concerned after your initial listen, don't fret. Tool has once again challenged its listeners to get outside of their comfort zones, open their minds, and experience their music, rather than just listen to it.

[DKB SySteM]

i can't wait to get it..im a pretty big tool fan myself...this band is like no other

[boatriga]

And finally someone with some education and some intelligence posts a comment...gracias toolfender29. 10,000 days will take some getting used to, something that should be expected from tool. Not to say i wouldn't mind some hard hitting straight forward songs like cold and ugly, but it's tool's natural progression to become a little more complicated and indirect with each new album.
not trying to compare apples to oranges, but did anyone really want tool to digress like system of a down's hypnotize (a good band gone bad)...anything away from mainstream is good. i applaud tool from staying away...far away.
the new album is what it is, take it in with an open mind, and if you do i'm sure you'll like it more and more....
one more thing, does anyone else think that the pot is as brilliant as i?

[metal4all]

I love this album. The worst part is the c.d. cover. you have to bend the top flap all the way over and slide the c.d. out and bend it all the way back to close it(im afraid it might rip or something). Theres some cool pictures in the book(but its glued to the inside). I agree boatriga("the pot" is awesome).

[Deliriumbassist]

pmc_funkbass wrote:

and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

woah dude.... BIIIIIG things ur saying there... although Trivium can solo with the best of them, they couldn't write a riff as good as Tool to save their lives... It ain't about technicality, it's about creativity, and Tool creates music that fits exactly what they're trying to convey to the listener, without the need for twiddly hammers ons and pull offs..... and Ryan Martinie and Justin Chancelloe are two of my fave bassists.... Ryan is awesome, and makes Mudvayne what they are, his slapping style and approach to bass lines is wicked, but justin is able to add that ethereal touch to Tool, to take us down the rollercoaster of Tool's rhythms and meanings without sitting in the back, or being overbearing. Both do the best they can for their respective music. I try and incorporate Ryan's slapping and lead bass riff style and Justin's approach to effects within my own bass playing.

Technicality is NEVER a basis for a musicians skill.

And Lamb of God? Don't make me laugh. My white boxers may turn yellow.

and boatriga, the pot is so good, I wanna get high

[Deliriumbassist]

brownsound_00 wrote:

Guitar_Poet wrote:

is "Right In Two" in 11/4? haha... sweet. one two three one two three one two three one two....


yeah thats the thing about carey, he uses tons of different timings, which is one of the reasons he is so unique. ex.like i just listen to ticks and leeches...i think thats in 7/4

one word. Lateralus. The chorus goes:

bar one 6/8
bar two 7/8
bar three 9/8
bar four 7/8

YOU CAN'T MOSH TO IT:p

[Maggotkiller]

This Album is Awesome best songs are cold and ugly Jamba Wings of Marie pt.1 and 2 (10,00 days) and Vicarious. This cd gave me goose bumps it was so good it took me about three listens to get into it though but that's normal from Tool.

[SashaT]

I?ve been a huge tool fan for years, i was expecting quite a bit to say the least from their new record. I didn?t like it the first listen, and while it has grown on me and i do love it, it is nothing compared to past c.d.s. And there is WAY TO MUCH ?white noise!? There?s more annoying sounds than songs on the damn thing. I bought it because i wanted to hear their songs, not 5 or 6 minutes leading up to them. Anyway, yes i love the c.d. but does it sound like their last album and A.P.C.? YES!

[MAYNARD]

The album is good, but ridiculously overrated.

[JackWhite1988]

I think its very lame that there is probably only 15 minutes of actual music on this whole album. Then again I never quite bought into the whole licking of Tool's 'progressive' balls like alot of people in the past 5 years.

[OriginaLSyN44]

JackWhite1988 wrote:

I think its very lame that there is probably only 15 minutes of actual music on this whole album. Then again I never quite bought into the whole licking of Tool's 'progressive' balls like alot of people in the past 5 years.

Well "JackWhite1988" , if you knew anything at all about music, youd realize that the lyrics are not the only part of a song. Tool's approach to how they make music is how they paved the fu**ing way man. If you'd open up you're main-stream-ball-licking eyes, you'd realize that Tool knows perfectly well what they are doing and the "white noise" is all part of it. Personally, I think this album is definately different from earlier releases, but it still will rock you're fu**ing socks off, or at least give you somthing to listen to while you're baked at two in the morning. 9 out of 10 here, and I cant wait for the next creation to come out from those twisted minds.

[addebd]

For the fact that 10,000 days is quite different from the other tool cd's, I very much understand that a lot of tool fans dont like it to begin with, but after a few listens a true tool fan will find that it grows on them. One of the biggest kicks I personally get with tool songs is knowing what is coming up in the song, the way tools songs lead you into a tunnel with the hairs on your back standing on edge and then everything explodes, yeah you know what im talking about!! Tools melodic rythems coupled with MJK's voice is simply spine tingling!

[Poly.on.y.mous]

Jotunscope wrote:

Do you mean Danny Carey failed to impress as always, or was that a typo?

yea typo, i realised that when i posted this on the forums, but it was too late

[don1]

As good as 10,000 is, it simply isn't of the same calibre as their previous two. There just isn't enough going on over the whole record to keep you interested. The balance between textures/atmospherics and good solid rock is tipped way too far in one direction. The result of which is that through most of the record you wait for the WHAM!, the point where a track is wound up to breaking point and the band kick your teeth in. Unfortunately that climax is never reached.

If the next record continues this direction, who knows what it'll sound like. Perhaps sixty minutes of the subtle laughter in the background...

[9_11_4]

I was acutally impressed by the drumming, alongside the bass this was what kept the album together. as at times the guitar was apsent.. This is a good album for bassists

[Deliriumbassist]

I prefer Lateralus for bass... I mean, Schism is the dogs bollocks

[RussellBrown]

I like this album and I like the songs wings for marie FilthPig69 and I,am just glad Tool released another cd.I don,t care if Danny Carey the best,who ****ing cares,I just love his playing and if you think there is no talent in there playing then form a band upload it here and give me a listen.Also who gives a **** whos better then who enjoy the ****ing music that a BAND makes.Your speech was a load of bullshit anyone who can write off music and talk about drumming and guitar like there gods at both are in my opinion full of shit.I always form an opinion for myself and of course I did Question the album by listening to it as a whole done by the band tool and enjoying the music they had made TOGETHER.

[toolfender29]

The fact that this album has generated such a multitude of discussions and opinions is a testament to its creative relevance and integrity. Few albums charge listener's emotions so much so that numerous comments are posted regarding the product's merit. By this measure, 10,000 days has already proven itself a relevant musical work for this time and place. Arguing talent, giving ratings, providing labels: these are fodder for the unenlightened. Music (or any artform) is not meant to be systematically deconstructed and rationalized against the pieces that preceeded it. Art is about transcending the human condition and leaving behind all that makes us ugly and denigrated.
Within the context of the current state of our world, I find it refreshing that four men's artistic expression has fueled such controversy. I, for one, encourage all comments, no matter how vulgar, unintelligent, close-minded, simple, poorly-written, juvenile, stunted, intolerant, hostile, and / or biggoted they are. Artistic expression is only as relevant as its ability to stir its audience's minds and emotions,while challenging their reality. Of course, this is only my opinion.

[metalhammer]

FilthPig69

dude u have no idea what u r talking about. The album is amazing, just because its not super heavy doesn't mean its bad. Every sound is perfect and the ambience is even better. You can listen to this album and just feel great because every sound reaches ur ear, and u can hear the creativity. The table, sitar... go and listen to all ur nu metal bands don't come here and diss the greatest band alive. And if u dun like the album don't tell people about it either.

[metalhammer]

MAYNARD wrote:

The album is good, but ridiculously overrated.

Change your freaking nickname!! aite don't insult him. They are not over rated and the album is not even over rated.

[Deliriumbassist]

filthpig69- firstly.... u got a 69 in ur name.... surely that's testament to what a dickweed you are. Secondly, Danny Carey is a better drummer than most out there. Get over it. I personally prefer Mike Portney, but that's my opinion. Secondly, technicality counts for shit in a band as creative as Tool.

Thirdly, do you play guitar? honestly, adam jones is a good guitarist... he ain't steve vai, but he knows his shit. Actually listen to the CD, and realise that ur wrong.

Finally, what is all this bollocks about us talking our empty shit on u? hypocrite.

It took me a while to get into the album, but I'm loving it right now, because i encompasses human nature and Tool.... and Primus are good, but hell, u can't compare them with Tool, or Tool with Slayer (ur dave lombardo comment), because they are totally different. Next time, think before u write

[dizturbed]

When I first heard Vicarious I thought 10,000 days would blow Lateralus out of the water but I was wrong. The music is good, possibly better in few parts than Lateralus. The lyrics on most of the songs are not as artistic or well crafted - seems more like muttled rantings at times.

One thing I did notice is the music in some areas reminds me of earlier stuff like Undertow and AEnima. People are saying Danny Carrey is better than he was on Lateralus but I don't agree. He's at least AS good but not much different.

I agree with a lot of people that Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, Rosetta Stoned, and Right In Two are the most listenable songs. The rest are skips but listen to the whole album to get the feel.

Really, they blew their wad for me by releasing Vicarious as the 1st single. The rest of the album didn't seem to measure up and was a little disappointing.

If I had to choose between Lateralus and 10,000 days I would pick Lateralus hands down, mainly because the music is more artistic and philosophical. The Grudge, Schism, Ticks & Leeches, Lateralus, and Parabol/Parabola (The best Tool song EVER imo) really blow 10,000 days away. I was expecting a lot more after a long 5 year wait.

[boatriga]

dizturbed: parabol/parabola (the best tool song ever)

these two together ARE unbelievable...i agree, and i don't think people give parabol/parabola or the entire album lateralus enough credit. i'll take lateralus over 10,000 days, but 10000 is good. THE POT is still the shit!!!

[Guitar_Poet]

Deliriumbassist wrote:

brownsound_00 wrote:

Guitar_Poet wrote:

is "Right In Two" in 11/4? haha... sweet. one two three one two three one two three one two....


yeah thats the thing about carey, he uses tons of different timings, which is one of the reasons he is so unique. ex.like i just listen to ticks and leeches...i think thats in 7/4

one word. Lateralus. The chorus goes:

bar one 6/8
bar two 7/8
bar three 9/8
bar four 7/8

YOU CAN'T MOSH TO IT:p

lolol.

[Guitar_Poet]

FilthPig69 wrote:

Are you people musically illiterate, or are you just joking? this album isnt that bad but as far as tool goes its a major dissapointment. i didnt wait years for some half assed ambient piece of shit. Theres is barelyt any talent in ambience, i can ****in make ambience with a ****in shoebox ruberband guitar. sure theres good songs but there just lateralus song with slightly altered notes and progression. its ****in ridiculus that tool can just keep you guys happy with this shit they put out, it all sound alike almost all the songs conist of the same basic guitar teqnique and notes just in differnt patterns. and are you ****in serious i like danny carrey but hes by no means the best drummer out there today, and defiantly not of all time like many of u sheep tool fans would say. yea he may use odd timings, but alot of the time thats where he ****s up. if any of you actually like the song "wings for marie" your ****in retarded and u should go hang yourself from a cieling fan while the emotional tears of maynards lyrics roll down your face u pathetic ****. u want to hear some drumming that actually requires more than just using odd timings then go check out Thomas Haake(meshuggah),Dave Lombardo(slayer), or if u wanna hear well played odd timings creative patterns and completly original music and drums check out Zappa when Terry Bozzio was a memeber of the band. He is if not close to the best drummer out there and if u think danny carrey is better ur a ****in musically blind and deaf jackass. once again as much as u guys are gonna talk your empty shit on me (empty cuz this is just the internet, anyone can be tough on the internet, but visit me and ill **** your day up, hehe) i do like everything tool put out b4 this garbage. the only way i could see listening to all of this half assed rehash cd is if i was trippin balls. otherwise i couldnet just sit through such boredom and repetitive bullshit. i thought this was a guitar forum, then how the **** dont u guys realize the guitar is almost elementery, and dont even ****in try and respond to that cuz u know it. when i listen to metal i relate most with the guitars and drumming and in tool all i hear is repetition and the same but slighty altered chord progressions, i see barely any talent in that. and to believe some people are out there claiming this is the new dark side of the moon, ur all ****ing retarded pink floyd is a legendary and much more inventive and talented band than tool could ever be. and if all you people are so concerned with timings and odd progression then go check out a real inventive and always changing band, Mutha****in PRIMUS. now im just stating my opinion just like everybody else here, but knowing u tool sheep ur gonna diss and diss me, haha well guess what u little fags i gives no ****, cuz i dont hate tool i just didslike this album and i hate how overated they are, most overated band in the past 25 years. let the hatin begin over my personal opinion cuz ill never hear about it, so diss all u want cuz any of u who can think for yourselves and actually question the album your god has put out you know im right.

1) this guy wont read it, i know.
2) no1 said any of us were tool sheep or dedicated followers, i think we basically expressed our opinions in that we thought the cd was good.
3) "sure theres good songs but there just lateralus song with slightly altered notes and progression." lol... what a joke. 'slightly altered notes and progression' is so vague... yknow, if you put it that way, thats what EVERY song is. smooth move.
4) "u want to hear some drumming that actually requires more than just using odd timings then go check out..." first of all i dont think anyone asked for these examples. secondly, its not so much an "odd time" thing... maybe people just like the sound, eh?
5) your ONLY good point: "original music and drums check out Zappa when Terry Bozzio." terry bozzio is awesome.
6) "talk your empty shit on me (empty cuz this is just the internet, anyone can be tough on the internet, but visit me and ill **** your day up, hehe)" oh i just love the hypocrisy. 'nuff said, jackass.
7) "such boredom and repetitive bullshit." and you can appreciate slayer? hmm..... no offense, slayer isnt a bad band, im just saying... at least the overall sound is very repetitive. fast guitar, same sound.. same drums... hmm.
8) "so diss all u want cuz any of u who can think for yourselves and actually question the album your god has put out you know im right" this guy is wrong to assume tool is anyones "god." i think hes just a moron, eh? simply because we like a cd we're suddenly all worshipping the band? lol... naive.

[toolfender29]

I've been listening to the album and attempting to discern the meaning behind the songs, and the album as a whole. This, of course, is a somewhat useless endeavor because ultimately this album means many things to different people.
Here's my take so far:
Each track is a continuation of the one that preceeds it, so that the album is one extended piece. Somewhat obvious perhaps, but I'm explaining my train of thought.
Lyrically, there is a definate overtone of faith and the after-life.
I posit that this album (lyrically) is the story of one person's dilemma with "God", religion, humanity, and the after-life. As you follow the tracks, you learn that this individual struggles with his own dark desires, hypocrisy, and fears (e.g. Vicarious & Jambi). Yet, there is a woman that this character obviously admires and seems to somewhat consider a saint. The character feels this woman can change him or make him "good" (this is first hinted at in Jambi, but is more overtly alluded to in Wings 1 & 2).
Here's the interesting thing I've discovered : In Wings 2, Maynard refers to "Judith Marie" as a "Pillar of Faith" and states that she should raise her fist when she gets to heaven and demand her wings. Maynard also states, "10,000 days in the fire's long enough. You're going home".
I found a reference that Maynard's late mother was named Judith Marie, that she was in a coma (due to stroke) for approximately 10,000 days, and that she recently passed. I do not know if this info. is correct , but these haunting tracks have definately taken on a more emotional quality for me now.
Remember, Maynard has been quite outspoken about his beliefs and opinions regarding religion. Perhaps, his mother's passing has caused some cognitive dissonance and Maynard is processing and recapitulating his schemas regarding these issues. The next track is The Pot, in which Maynard basically states, "Don't judge me." and obviously has some hard feelings toward another's choices (this is common when a family suffers a loss).
Tracks 7 and 8 are quite interesting. In track 7 a doctor is attempting to talk to a man that is apparently unstable and refusing to speak (the doctor has an Australian accent and in "The Pot" Maynard mentions a Kangaroo several times ????). Track 7 ends with the doctor coaxing the man to speak. Track 8 begins with a man saying, "Alrighty, then", after that, you get a man explaining this incredible story that is quite disjointed, jumbled, and incoherent at first (similar to "word salad" and Schizophrenics). The story ends more coherently, with the man explaining that he's had a vision and knows the fate of the world. He explains that he is quite troubled by this, as anyone would be.
Track 11, seems to be a hint at the vision that this man had: that of angels looking with "puzzlement and amusement" at all of us "talking monkeys killing each other over pieces of the ground". Puts things into perspective doesn't it?
There's my 2 cents. Any insights would be appreciated.

[Deliriumbassist]

toolfender- Judith Marie is Maynard's Mother

[maynardisjesus]

toolfender29 wrote:

I've been listening to the album and attempting to discern the meaning behind the songs, and the album as a whole. This, of course, is a somewhat useless endeavor because ultimately this album means many things to different people.
Here's my take so far:
Each track is a continuation of the one that preceeds it, so that the album is one extended piece. Somewhat obvious perhaps, but I'm explaining my train of thought.
Lyrically, there is a definate overtone of faith and the after-life.
I posit that this album (lyrically) is the story of one person's dilemma with "God", religion, humanity, and the after-life. As you follow the tracks, you learn that this individual struggles with his own dark desires, hypocrisy, and fears (e.g. Vicarious & Jambi). Yet, there is a woman that this character obviously admires and seems to somewhat consider a saint. The character feels this woman can change him or make him "good" (this is first hinted at in Jambi, but is more overtly alluded to in Wings 1 & 2).
Here's the interesting thing I've discovered: In Wings 2, Maynard refers to "Judith Marie" as a "Pillar of Faith" and states that she should raise her fist when she gets to heaven and demand her wings. Maynard also states, "10,000 days in the fire's long enough. You're going home".
I found a reference that Maynard's late mother was named Judith Marie, that she was in a coma (due to stroke) for approximately 10,000 days, and that she recently passed. I do not know if this info. is correct, but these haunting tracks have definately taken on a more emotional quality for me now.
Remember, Maynard has been quite outspoken about his beliefs and opinions regarding religion. Perhaps, his mother's passing has caused some cognitive dissonance and Maynard is processing and recapitulating his schemas regarding these issues. The next track is The Pot, in which Maynard basically states, "Don't judge me." and obviously has some hard feelings toward another's choices (this is common when a family suffers a loss).
Tracks 7 and 8 are quite interesting. In track 7 a doctor is attempting to talk to a man that is apparently unstable and refusing to speak (the doctor has an Australian accent and in "The Pot" Maynard mentions a Kangaroo several times ????). Track 7 ends with the doctor coaxing the man to speak. Track 8 begins with a man saying, "Alrighty, then", after that, you get a man explaining this incredible story that is quite disjointed, jumbled, and incoherent at first (similar to "word salad" and Schizophrenics). The story ends more coherently, with the man explaining that he's had a vision and knows the fate of the world. He explains that he is quite troubled by this, as anyone would be.
Track 11, seems to be a hint at the vision that this man had: that of angels looking with "puzzlement and amusement" at all of us "talking monkeys killing each other over pieces of the ground". Puts things into perspective doesn't it?
There's my 2 cents. Any insights would be appreciated.

Wow Im glad I managed to read through all of the posts and finally get to this It has to be the best post on this whole thread

If this helps you out I pulled these from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10%2C000_da...

Vicarious means either "experienced or gained through someone else" or "done on behalf of others".
"Marie" is the middle name of Maynard James Keenan's deceased mother, Judith Marie Garrison.
As Keenan explains on commentary on aMOTION, his mother suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. The length of time between her paralysis and her death was 27 years, or approximately 10,000 days.[8]
It was recently revealed in an Adam Jones interview with Guitar World that one of the lyrics on the album to the song "The Pot" is "Who are you to wave the finger?" Jones confirmed the meaning of the lyric as the "pot calling the kettle black".
The Lipan are an Apache tribe, known as the "Tall Grass People".
An April 7 post on toolband.com specifically mentions Dr. Albert Hofmann, the "father" of LSD, stating that on that date he synthesized LSD.
The Rosetta Stone is a granite stone found in Egypt; the stone was the key to deciphering the hieroglyphs; it was also used as a pseudonym for children's author Dr. Seuss.
"Viginti Tres" is Latin for "Twenty Three" - the number has a lot of historical, mathematical, and occult significance, as well as in American slang, where "23 skidoo" means to leave a place quickly.

I also read somewhere the line about the kangaroo has to do with unfair trials Like hypocritical drug trails but I cant seem to find it. to post exactly what it says or quote the source

I also love to find the meaning in tool songs when I listen and with the previous albums I've found the name is a major key to finding the meaning of the song.

[toolfender29]

Thank you for your kind words maynardisjesus . I am not familiar with the usage of "kangaroo" that you have alluded to. You have given me something to research. Your usage would make perfect sense within the context of "The Pot". It seems that the lyrics are describing someone as being intolerant, hypocritical, and condescending. More precisely: unfair.
Quick question: Regarding track 10 (Right In Two) is Maynard repeating, "Carve a hole right into"? I'm having difficulty discerning this line. What does everyone else hear?

[toolfender29]

I found this on wikipedia.org:

"A kangaroo court or kangaroo trial, also known as drumhead court-martial (or a Drumhead trial), is a sham legal proceeding or court. The term is often applied to courts subjectively judged as such, while others consider the court to be legitimate and legal. A kangaroo court may be a court that has had its integrity compromised; for example, if the judge is not impartial and refuses to be recused. It may also be an elaborately scripted event intended to appear fair while having the outcome predetermined from the start. The German word for this, Schauprozess "show trial", indicates the accused stands no chance, the sentence is fixed before: the 'trial' is just for show. (Stalin's kangaroo trials against his "enemies", Freisler's "processes" against the enemies of the national-socialist regime etc.)

Although it might seem to have obviously been coined in Australia, the phrase seems to have originated during the California Gold Rush, with the first written reference in 1853 in a Texas context (also mustang court), from notion of proceeding 'by leaps' like the agile marsupial. It is possible that the phrase arose out of a combination of informal courts convened to deal with "claim jumpers", the many Australian participants in the Gold Rush and a bit of word play."

Thanks again maynardisjesus.....the plot thickens, while one more piece of the puzzle is revealed.

[metalhammer]

Good comments toolfender29. Basically he is trying to convey, that people hide behind their wrong deeds and make it seem like it makes sense. When somebody questions the wrong information, they ask us who are we to wave our finger. I don't think it has much to do with the gold rush, but then agian it might cuz it seems like a concept album, lipan conjuring does have an indian theme to it .. and during the gold rush many of these indians were killed for asking the americans not to step on their land. Plus there were unfair trials as well. We i hope i made sense .. lol. TOOL R
ULES !!

[Deliriumbassist]

DaBlackE wrote:

KoRnFr33K7 wrote:

pmc_funkbass wrote:

so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.


yes finally some one thinks the bassist of mudvayne is great. to bad he quit playing his insane jazz metal slapping riffs from ld 50 and moved on to gay nu metal bass.
Didn't Korn start gay nu metal bass?

dude.... the bass riff to Happy? ain't nu-metal... it utilises a bass technique I never heard of before until that point in the chorus- tapped octaves. Nu-metal bass is all slap and root notes... Ryan Martinie don't do that all the time.

[harry_manback]

toolfender29 wrote:

I've been listening to the album and attempting to discern the meaning behind the songs, and the album as a whole. This, of course, is a somewhat useless endeavor because ultimately this album means many things to different people.
Here's my take so far:
Each track is a continuation of the one that preceeds it, so that the album is one extended piece. Somewhat obvious perhaps, but I'm explaining my train of thought.
Lyrically, there is a definate overtone of faith and the after-life.
I posit that this album (lyrically) is the story of one person's dilemma with "God", religion, humanity, and the after-life. As you follow the tracks, you learn that this individual struggles with his own dark desires, hypocrisy, and fears (e.g. Vicarious & Jambi). Yet, there is a woman that this character obviously admires and seems to somewhat consider a saint. The character feels this woman can change him or make him "good" (this is first hinted at in Jambi, but is more overtly alluded to in Wings 1 & 2).
Here's the interesting thing I've discovered: In Wings 2, Maynard refers to "Judith Marie" as a "Pillar of Faith" and states that she should raise her fist when she gets to heaven and demand her wings. Maynard also states, "10,000 days in the fire's long enough. You're going home".
I found a reference that Maynard's late mother was named Judith Marie, that she was in a coma (due to stroke) for approximately 10,000 days, and that she recently passed. I do not know if this info. is correct, but these haunting tracks have definately taken on a more emotional quality for me now.
Remember, Maynard has been quite outspoken about his beliefs and opinions regarding religion. Perhaps, his mother's passing has caused some cognitive dissonance and Maynard is processing and recapitulating his schemas regarding these issues. The next track is The Pot, in which Maynard basically states, "Don't judge me." and obviously has some hard feelings toward another's choices (this is common when a family suffers a loss).
Tracks 7 and 8 are quite interesting. In track 7 a doctor is attempting to talk to a man that is apparently unstable and refusing to speak (the doctor has an Australian accent and in "The Pot" Maynard mentions a Kangaroo several times ????). Track 7 ends with the doctor coaxing the man to speak. Track 8 begins with a man saying, "Alrighty, then", after that, you get a man explaining this incredible story that is quite disjointed, jumbled, and incoherent at first (similar to "word salad" and Schizophrenics). The story ends more coherently, with the man explaining that he's had a vision and knows the fate of the world. He explains that he is quite troubled by this, as anyone would be.
Track 11, seems to be a hint at the vision that this man had: that of angels looking with "puzzlement and amusement" at all of us "talking monkeys killing each other over pieces of the ground". Puts things into perspective doesn't it?
There's my 2 cents. Any insights would be appreciated.

Some interesting thoughts in there. Yes Judith Marie did have a stroke that left her paralyzed for 27 yers before she passed. That is the main subject for wings/10000 days. What I get out ok 10kd though, is not maynard's reafomation of faith, but rather his acknowledgement of Judith's unwavering faith. WHile he may not agree with her beliefs he respects her for keeping them, even in the worst of times. Lost keys and Rosetta Stoned (the doctor track you reffered to) I have a hard time believing is a true to life telling of maynard. I think it's just a track he wrote about a guy on an acid trip that has a halucination about some extra terestrials. Best part of the album lies in that song at about 8:30 by the way.

[harry_manback]

Forgot to put this in my above post. 10,000 days is egual to about 27 years. OOOOOooooo. Get it?

[Eni9ma~]

i must be the only one on here who thinks the new album sux...i only listened to it all the way through once...and i really didnt like it...loved undertow, aenima, lateralus, but this one just dont cut it for me...it just sounds like more of the same...

[Mik3_D]

Tool is one of my favorite bands and I've liked EVERY album they've ever put out... Except this one. Its the worst album I've ever heard from them. They are way better than this. I dont know what made them think this shit was worth putting out.

[phflinckq]

Did anybody notice that rosetta stoned is 11 minutes and 11 seconds long, and for the most part is in 11/8 timing? I can't tell if it's deliberate or not, though I remember seeing an interview where he said that people on drugs notice synchronized stuff and say "whoa that's so trippy"...maybe a connection?

[jsatch87]

Maggotkiller wrote:

This Album is Awesome best songs are cold and ugly Jamba Wings of Marie pt.1 and 2 (10,00 days) and Vicarious. This cd gave me goose bumps it was so good it took me about three listens to get into it though but that's normal from Tool.

cold and ugly isn't on this album you dipshit. but anyway, at first i wasn't so sure how i felt about the album. but now i've decided that it's my favorite tool release to date. all of you people who complain about the "white noise" and all that shit are just bashing it for the sake of bashing it. and for people who don't think wings 1 and wings 2 are listenable songs just must have the attention span of a 3 year old. open up your mind and take in the music.

[phoenix_88]

jsatch87...
i totally agree

wings/10,000 days have some of the best parts on the album.
the whole album is amazing in my opinon. and i know there's a ton of meaning under it all in the lyrics and stuff like that...
but right now,
i'm still concerned with just how awesome the album is and how amazing adam jones' playing is.

right in two is in three...

anyone else find that slightly funny?

[stagasarus8]

Love the cd and the artwork by Alex Gray or somethin like that

[John_Petrucci92]

i'll admit, the first time listening.. i (like everyone else) went into it with big expectations. was i disappointed? yea. but the second time shattered all that i wanted to actually hear (metal elements) and every single song got to me. i took it for what it was and i embraced it..... and wow. it even seems as if the instruments have deep, twisted things to say. im still in the process of looking at the songs from a different angle and under a different light (-i know, i stole it from maynard). everytime something new is shown to me...

there is something different about this album, though... does anyone else think this is a piece of some puzzle? or at least has some little pieces that connect to other albums.....? something's up with this cd, but i like it.

my favorite song is either rosetta stoned or right in two.... or wings pt 1 & 2. or the pot..... eh, its all good.

[toolfender29]

harry_manback wrote:

Some interesting thoughts in there. Yes Judith Marie did have a stroke that left her paralyzed for 27 yers before she passed. That is the main subject for wings/10000 days. What I get out ok 10kd though, is not maynard's reafomation of faith, but rather his acknowledgement of Judith's unwavering faith. WHile he may not agree with her beliefs he respects her for keeping them, even in the worst of times. Lost keys and Rosetta Stoned (the doctor track you reffered to) I have a hard time believing is a true to life telling of maynard. I think it's just a track he wrote about a guy on an acid trip that has a halucination about some extra terestrials. Best part of the album lies in that song at about 8:30 by the way.

I agree with you, harry'mb. I did not mean to imply that Maynard had somehow embraced religion. I also do not think that Rosetta Stoned is an autobiographical telling of an experience from Maynard's life. Though, I had not considered that the track was the story of an alien abduction (but, it seems plausible as I consider it). Also, the "(Blame Hofman)" in the title would lead one to believe that LSD was involved either literally or figuratively.
I also completely agree with you that Maynard expresses admiration for his mother's apparent unwavering faith (e.g. "You are the light, the way, that they will only read about" and "You're the only one who can hold your head up high / Shake your fist at the gates saying, "I have come home now!" and "But enough about the collective judas / Who could deny you were the one who illuminated / Your little piece of the divine"
All of these quotes from Wings pt. 2 seem to express Maynard's admiration for Judith Marie.

[toolfender29]

Oh, by the way.....In a previous post I asked about a particular line in "Right In Two". I think Maynard repeats, "Carve it all right in two" (3:37) does anyone hear something different?

[toolfender29]

And One last thing I promise.....harry'mb you're right: at 8:37 in Rosetta Stoned lies one of the absolute highlights of this album. This is why we listen to Tool, for these hidden gems!

[JimmysPage]

ok...i waited 5 long years for this album thinking there is no way in hell that the boys were going to be able to top lateralus. the title track on that album is a masterpiece. but these guys never cease to amaze me. this album is an absolute landmark in rock music along with their last album. from start to finish, "10,000 Days" takes the listener on a melodic journey through maynards, adams, justins, and dannys minds. even though the majority of the album's songs clock in at over 7 minutes, they dont feel that long. they flow so easily that the time just slithers by. i believe that this album will gain the status as a must own for any collection along with Zeppelin's fourth and jimi hendrix's "axis: bold as love". Tool has just cemented themselves as rock deities assuring their places in rock heaven when they die. people if you dont own this album yet, please pick it up. oh and just so we all know, "Right In Two" is the shit. end of discussion.

[Ac/dc_Zeppelin]

Buy this album now or you will die....

AND OMG THE CANADIAN COVER...THE ONE WITH THE FUNKY LENSES THAT MAKES THE PICTURE LOOK ALL TRIPPY IS WELL....THE SHIT!!!!

[maynardisjesus]

toolfender29 wrote:

Oh, by the way.....In a previous post I asked about a particular line in "Right In Two". I think Maynard repeats, "Carve it all right in two" (3:37) does anyone hear something different?

Sounds like "gotta divide it all right in two" to me

I thought the same thing about the 10,000 days song He's not so much saying there is a god or not he's saying that if there is Judith Marie is more deserving than most to get acceptance into heaven. I think a undertone of the song also is lots of people are semi hypocritical in there beliefs which I see very commonly in religion today, To many people say one thing and act differently.

One thing all say about the Lsd comments is if you get a chance eat LSD and listen to blame hoffman it is extremely "trippy" it messes with your mind the most of all the songs.

However I have a theory on rosetta stoned I dont believe its actually about trippying and seeing an alien abduction while he did mention it that actually makes alot of sense. Maynard takes a heavy influence from Bill Hicks and in many of bill's skits about tripping he mentions alien abductions and such.

My theory however on rosetta stoned looks back at Aenima more specifically "Third Eye" that song is obviously about tripping Third Eye actually being a Bill Hicks reference also anyways Thrid Eye Paints a very glourious picture of tripping showing mostly the good parts of it. Rosetta Stoned however starts off in a hospital and is very raw angry bad emmotions confusion. The things that can happen a "Bad Trip". However by the end he starts to calm himself. So my basic thought is that It shows that tripping while is a good time and something I highly recommend everyone trying at least once can be bad but just remember its only a temporary change and everything will be ok again soon. Just my thoughts feel free to comment.

And thanks toolfender for finding the reference to kangaroo trials.

[maynardisjesus]

Also I thought Id add for anyone interested the similarities between "stinkfist" and "vicarious" they both are about Television. Stinkfist covering the fact that we again and again try and go further with tv to shock ourselves because once we shock ourselves we eventually get used to it and need to go further and further to feel anything. Vicarious is more about reality tv in general as a society we now have this strong belief in watching other people live (and die) through our tv's rather than going out and experiencing our lives for ourselves.

And anyone who really wants to debate me on the meaning of stinkfist before you do watch the music video. Please above all dont post that stinkfist is really about anal fisting if your that narrow minded to believe maynard is that transparent then we dont even need to talk.

I really like the tie ins to the older material. It just proves what one of my friends had to say about tool "of all rock bands today tool isnt just throwing this stuff together they actually know what there doing and what you hear is what they want you to hear." Tool's not just noise that they hope sounds good to people they are artist's It's just like painting a picture not everyone's gonna think it's a master piece but to those it touches it may mean more than you can imagine.

[Klownkill]

tool is god, and 10,000 days is in fact a masterpiece.

[got_trivium?]

Useful_Idiot16 wrote:

willy12 wrote:

dont get me wrong i am a huge tool fan that!


haha obviouslllllyyyyy not!

you dont have to like everything a band puts out to be a fan of it.

[willy12]

thanks got-trivium. i have listened to 10000 days a few more times and it just doesnt do it for me the songs are to long and 11:14 for a song with no meaning is a little far fetched for tool i just dont like it. all the other albums are awesome like aenima and laterus. sorry all you tool fan wanna be people but 10000 days just isnt tool

[Zug Thug Seany]

this cd to me was amazing, i bought it the day it came out...but hadnt listend to it thoroughly until last night when I was high...tool is amazing at their lyrics not only with their complexity, but how they mix with the music...all in all it was awesome to me....but one thing is...you guys who look for meanings to their songs...whatever you find, unless its directly from Maynard himself...could totally be wrong...but....the ideas you guys have, are awesome too...awesome album, awesome band...

[TyphoidSpider]

I only just bought it (20 minutes ago) as I live in regional Australia, and I wasn't going to download (steal) it. I am going to play it right through once I finish backing it up. I'm so excited!

[Deliriumbassist]

Ac/dc_Zeppelin wrote:

Buy this album now or you will die....

AND OMG THE CANADIAN COVER...THE ONE WITH THE FUNKY LENSES THAT MAKES THE PICTURE LOOK ALL TRIPPY IS WELL....THE SHIT!!!!

don't ALL the albums all over the world have the "funky lenses that makes the picture look all trippy?" the UK ones definately do... cos I have it

[zartists.net]

"willy12"(and alot of other fools) said--
"10000 days just isnt tool"
Maynard doesn't give a shi* what you think and neither does anyone else.
10,000 days is only the beginning. we are all being prepared for a far larger picture...

[Deliriumbassist]

zartists.net wrote:

"willy12"(and alot of other fools) said--
"10000 days just isnt tool"
Maynard doesn't give a shi* what you think and neither does anyone else.
10,000 days is only the beginning. we are all being prepared for a far larger picture...

not just Maynard... there are 3 other band members who have just as much (if not more) input into the band

[Maggotkiller]

MaynardisJesus is right Tool's music is much more deeper than all you narrow minded people but then again you'd have to be a genius to understand their lyrics to the fullest. This Album is so immersive man I'm really into the changing sounds of the album try to listen to it when it's pitch black the tribal chants will make you paranoid!

[Kerzant]

dudes..i cant find the lyrics in viginti tres...although i read them in a lyrics page..the lyric is very..mmm somber maybe..dont know..plz some1 help me..im indignant

[PenRoKachy]

In "Right In Two" at 3:37 Maynard is saying "Gotta Divide It All Right In Two". Its hard to hear but thats what I think hes saying...try listening a few times and you'll hear it. (hint: thw words Gotta and Divide are almost blended together, listen for it)

[Maggotkiller]

11 - Viginti Tres

(system ) Man that's all i can find sorry.

[Maggotkiller]

listen to the tales and romanticise
how we follow the path of the hero
boast about the day when the rivers overrun
how we rised to the height of our halo

listen to the tales as we all rationalise
our way into the arms of the savior
fading all the trials and the tribulations
none of us have actually been there
not like you

ignorant fibbers in the congregation
gather around spewing sympathy
spare me
none of them can even hold a candle up to you
blinded by choices hypocrites won't see

but nothing but the collective judas'
who could deny you were the one who would have made it
you'll have a piece of the divine

this little light of mine
the gift you passed onto me
i'm gonna let it shine
to guide you safely on your way
your way home...

what are they going to do when the lights go down
without you guide them home to zion
what are they going to do when the river is overrun
other than tremble incessantly

high as a wave but i'll rise on up on the ground
you are a light, and a wave, that they will only read about
i only pray, heaven knows when to lift you out
ten thousand days in the fire is long enough
you're going home

you're the only one who can hold your head up high
shake your fist at the gates saying:

i've come home now
fetch me the spirit
the son, and the father
tell them their pillar of faith has ascended
it's time now, my time now
give me my, give me my, wings

give me my
give me my wings

hey, oh, oh, oh

you are a light, a wave
that they will only read about

set as i am in my ways and my arrogance
burnin all through [something] believers
you were my witness
my eyes, my eminence
judith marie, unconditional one

daylight dims
leaving cold flouresence
difficult to see you in this light
please forgive this bold suggestion
should you see your maker's face tonight
look em in the eye
look em in the eye, and tell them
i never lived a lie, never took a life
but surely saved one, hallelujah
it's time for you to bring me home

This is now my favorite song on 10,000 days

[(-) Ions]

I hear "but enough about the collective judas'" instead of "but nothing but the colective judas'"

[aMadeUpword]

I don't know about anyone else but the intro (vocals/bass combitnation) to "The Pot" is absolutely breathtaking, and if you listen closely there's a soft pre-echo

[Deliriumbassist]

aMadeUpword wrote:

I don't know about anyone else but the intro (vocals/bass combitnation) to "The Pot" is absolutely breathtaking, and if you listen closely there's a soft pre-echo

I am loving the bass riff to the Pot, I need to learn it... and yeah, but I only hear the pre-echo when listening through the right earphone only on my iPod... can't do it off the computer or CD speakers:S

[Unconcious1]

I heard that the four pictures of the band members in the cover are all clues to a puzzle. Any ideas?

[seany_ryan]

Well I do like this band and all but its like no matter what they do you people five them a 10. I dont care if you play guitar, bass or drums. No one is the best of all time. for all we know the best is some guy/girl in thier basement that no one has ever heard.

i picked up the album, and its ok. ive come to expect the same and a change as well. the first track sound like a rehash to me of third eye and schism and so forth. I dont care about their indepth song meanings that they read about in a phyc book and so forth. i mean yah its cool and all, and the fans which you are are so rabit and fierce, but it seems like a bit much to me. it doest matter what they put out you go nuts for.

i like them too but i just dont care about the syncapated vocal patter to the drums and what not. i dont i like the music becuase it entertains me and when i need to zone out i throw it in. sometimes i wonder what people do with thier lives. this band is just the new age king crimson. i like them too, but sometimes songs arent so good.

they album it self is ok. not brilliant, not amazing just ok. i know they are good at what they do. shit i read some book in my day maybe ill write a song and fans can try and disect it. dont read between the lines so much, you might fall in a crack and get lost.

[seany_ryan]

to bad i never learned grammer or how to spell from all the reading i did

[NASA]

Kerzant:
dudes..i cant find the lyrics in viginti tres...although i read them in a lyrics page..the lyric is very..mmm somber maybe..dont know..plz some1 help me..im indignant

here you go...Viginti Tres:
Una Infinitas
Abominatio Nascitur Autumno
hic est tuum temptamen quod temptat tua potentia
viginti tres gradus ad summam potestatem

Unconcious1 :
I heard that the four pictures of the band members in the cover are all clues to a puzzle. Any ideas?

I've read that as well...particularly, the items highlighted in the close-up pictures(notice that Maynard is the only member without a 2nd picture highlighting a small part of his picture)...I read an FAQ on a fan site that alluded to a similar point about there being either clues to a story line or subtle references to the members themselves contained in their pictures.

...to return to a previous point about the song Rosetta Stoned, what happens at 8:37 I should be listening for, exactly? I think I missed something...
...I did notice, however, that Rosetta Stone happens to be the name of a band who covered 4 Degrees on the Tool tribute album...coincidence?

[Deliriumbassist]

hmmm.... I've translated the first two lines of viginti tres as:

For all eternity,
Hatred for the birth of autumn

I have no idea if that is right, though... anyone actually translated it?

[Deliriumbassist]

oops, was translating the wrong language.... the translation is:

In One eternity, Abominatio is born, to assert your trial, and trial your might, twenty three times over, to conduct yourself to the higher power

well, that's the jist of it, I'm too tired to work out all the granmmar

[Maggotkiller]

cool I'll try and help you I'll get on that tonight do you know what language it's in.

[aMadeUpword]

Latin

[[NIN]_ROCK!]

Tool=weird;but I LOVE weird stuff,so I guess this should be nominated as the album of the year!Good(and deep) lyrics,killer bass lines,terrifying guitar riffs and an outstanding drum work too!Just buy it!

[seany_ryan]

well i have to say that it is a bit for to give this album a 10 by each person who reviewed. ok there is a 9 and like an 8.8 or something but come on kids. This album is ok not brilliant. The first track is third eye meets schism. The songs are just rubbish over half of the album. Most songs clocking in around 7 or up. Where does Tools pretention end, and common sense begin. Then again common sense aint so common on this bored.

As far as Carry goes this is his weakest effort with tool. It shows to me. The bass is cool and the typical 1 string guitar solo's are there as well. I dont care if you guys and gals play bass guitar or drumms, and you talk about the odd timing and so forth. I dont care i really dont. It still doesnt convince this is a killer cool album.

In my mind is was a soft effort by all. then again phoning it in as they have done on the this and the last album didnt help.

Really some of the songs are cool but this new etheral art rock minus the medal maynard wanting to be a bit more like billy howardel and so forth just doesnt cut it. This album shows the lack of prep, creativity, and orginality that your sacred tool once had. You throw in Opiate or Toe and Aen and ill agree those were solid and cool albums. The last 2 however is just there ongiong pertention into "We wanna be like King Crimson, and create sad bastard music that we will shive down the throught of all our rediculous fans."

Serious guys you will by anything that comes out. Remember Salival. I bet you all had it, and went through the frustation of the DVD trying to find its meanings and secrets.

I read a high school phyc book once if i wrote some songs about it would you worship me? I can sorta sing, i can find a drummer that plays all weird. Give it up kids it was a soft effort and better hope next time. See you in about 4-5 years.

[Deliriumbassist]

seany_ryan wrote:

well i have to say that it is a bit for to give this album a 10 by each person who reviewed. ok there is a 9 and like an 8.8 or something but come on kids. This album is ok not brilliant. The first track is third eye meets schism.

your point? I personally think it is an excellent album, that's why I gave it a 10 in my review. I was writing that review as firstly, a Tool fan, secondly, as a bassist and thirdly as a person who looks for cool ass deep meanings and shizz.

And I wouldn't worship you, cos you seem like a pretentious wanker

[ready4thebreak]

I really see what tool does with their music. It's so weird that if you played it to someone who's never heard the music they look at you like a mental patient for the rest of your days. But then again you hate to say it's weird(which it is)because it's so many different things. Then, since it's so abstract, but they plan it that way, you wonder exactly what your going to get from them. Even though this probably makes no sense it does on so many other levels(like their music). The music is excellent, but the singing is so weird("The Pot," need I say more) that you can't deny that someone had to have been a genius to think it. I think since mayard says that's what he's going for, people follow it. So I really think people hate to put down the abstract thoughts flowing in the music, so you dont feel like your not getting it(which most dont) you praise it to the high heavens. I love but I dont know why and think most people are afraid to admit that.

[_TheWorst]

----Alright, well I want to say that I had really high hopes for this album,. Unfortunately, aside from some making some cool background noise, Tool hasn't done anything really new to them on the album. I definately don't think this work represents 5 years of creativity.

---The album itself is slow and ponderous, with an awful lot of meandering with song structure and the variety per song restricted to a few swells here and there. Some of the songs have a more classical structure, but some just seem like they're being made up on the spot and go absolutely nowhere eventful. The vocals are non-existent in a lot of this album and when they appear, they offer a very typical "I am sending you a 'deep' message over and over and over" phrase. It kills me that nobody sees a problem with saying the same thing over and over. Most of these songs end up sounding like 7 minute pop songs with excessive minor-note basslines.

----This music is essentially stoner rock through and through, which would be fine with me (being a fan of songs like "No Quarter," "Comfortably Numb," etc), except for the fact that every track on this album lacks innovation. Or maybe they are unique but the fact that they use so little variety and insist on hammering out the same phrasing for 3 minutes at a time cheapens the validity of the message. Speaking as a music fan and a Tool fan, I just find myself very bored and a little annoyed by some of the songs (ie. Jambi). I'm sure anyone who tries hard enough can find some pretentious rhetoric to claim that every bad thing that Tool did on 10,000 Days is a good thing, but I'm still unable to change my mind on this album. Don't get me wrong when I say I like this album, but it's to a very limited extent. This is music I would listen to while doing work, not music I would listen to for the sake of enjoying art.

---Also I want to add a lot of my fellow Tool fans sure do love this album as some sort of post-post-modernist kitch. "Weird for the sake of weird" is apparently a reviving trend.

[phoenix_88]

it's not "weird for the sake of weird" as you put it at ALL in my opinon...
and i think it shows INCREDIBLE growth over lateralus and aenima (personally... not a huge fan of aenima as an ALBUM.. there are amazing songs on there)

and ALL of tool's albums say the same thing over and over... listen to aenima or lateralus again
they repeat riffs and similar musical phrases ALL the time... it's what tool does, and they do it brilliantly by changing the key, time signature, or other "smaller" parts of it.

if you want VERSE CHORUS VERSE CHORUS BRIDGE CHORUS END you should know WELL better than to listen to tool.
and maynard was trying to use his singing like it's an instrument in the mix, not like an outstanding solo type thing and, in my opinion, more vocalists should do that.
this cd isn't really that "abstract, out there, artsy, or weird" in my opinion at all.
listen to frances the mute - the mars volta.
that's an obscure record.

ps. seany_ryan
if you're going to flame something or claim you can do better...

i suggest a spell check first.

[_TheWorst]

[quote= "phoenix_88"]and ALL of tool's albums say the same thing over and over... listen to aenima or lateralus again
they repeat riffs and similar musical phrases ALL the time... it's what tool does, and they do it brilliantly by changing the key, time signature, or other "smaller" parts of it.[/quote]

---Actually, let me post the lyrics for Schism since you seem to have forgotten them:

I know the pieces fit
'Cause I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smouldering
Fundamental differing
Pure intention juxtaposed will set
Two lovers souls in motion
Disintegrating as it goes
Testing our communication
The light that fuelled a fire
That has burned a hole
Between us so
We cannot seem to reach an end
Crippling our communication
I know the pieces fit
'Cause I watched them tumble down
No fault, none to blame
It doesn't mean I don't desire
To point the finger, blame the other
Watch the temple topple over
To bring the pieces back together
Rediscover communication

The poetry that comes from
The squaring off between
And the circling is worth it
Finding beauty in the dissonance

There was a time that the pieces fit
But I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smouldering
Strangled by our coveting
I've done the math enough to know
The dangers of our second-guessing
Doomed to crumble unless we grow
And strengthen our communication

Cold silence has a tendency
To atrophy any sense of compassion
Between supposed lovers
Between supposed lovers

I know the pieces fit (x7)
And I know the pieces fit
_____

---So my point being is that they need more songs like Schism in the manner that they are creative, varied, and with some excellent lyrics to make a great song even better. Nothing on 10,000 Days does that.

---The VERSE/CHORUS/VERSE/CHORUS model is awful and I certainly don't advocate that. I would actually like music to go somewhere though instead of aimless sound. Though I like Maynard's voice (when he's not yelling generically), I would prefer if he would use it to actually same something worthwhile.

---Overall, this album doesn't show nearly enough growth; it shows a pretentious rehash of previous ideas shaped into a concept which is better in theory than in practice. It's actually more into the same vein as the Mars Volta really. I hope that Tool makes another album soon and that they learn from the mistakes they made on this one.

[Guitar_Poet]

seany_ryan wrote:

well i have to say that it is a bit for to give this album a 10 by each person who reviewed. ok there is a 9 and like an 8.8 or something but come on kids. This album is ok not brilliant. The first track is third eye meets schism. The songs are just rubbish over half of the album. Most songs clocking in around 7 or up. Where does Tools pretention end, and common sense begin. Then again common sense aint so common on this bored.

As far as Carry goes this is his weakest effort with tool. It shows to me. The bass is cool and the typical 1 string guitar solo's are there as well. I dont care if you guys and gals play bass guitar or drumms, and you talk about the odd timing and so forth. I dont care i really dont. It still doesnt convince this is a killer cool album.

In my mind is was a soft effort by all. then again phoning it in as they have done on the this and the last album didnt help.

Really some of the songs are cool but this new etheral art rock minus the medal maynard wanting to be a bit more like billy howardel and so forth just doesnt cut it. This album shows the lack of prep, creativity, and orginality that your sacred tool once had. You throw in Opiate or Toe and Aen and ill agree those were solid and cool albums. The last 2 however is just there ongiong pertention into "We wanna be like King Crimson, and create sad bastard music that we will shive down the throught of all our rediculous fans."

Serious guys you will by anything that comes out. Remember Salival. I bet you all had it, and went through the frustation of the DVD trying to find its meanings and secrets.

I read a high school phyc book once if i wrote some songs about it would you worship me? I can sorta sing, i can find a drummer that plays all weird. Give it up kids it was a soft effort and better hope next time. See you in about 4-5 years.

i think youre too pessimistic. have yourself a re-listen of the cd before you judge it too quickly. simple playing by all instruments does NOT mean its bad. it does not mean they have no talent. in fact, writing SIMPLE things that work together that smoothly and come out the way that Tool managed to get it all to work is really hard to do (successfully). im tired of all these "hardcore" Tool fans burning all the "new" "immature" Tool fans. they act as if theyre so badass and that theyre in the know about whether or not Tool is really saying something with the last two albums, they act as if they are higher than newer Tool fans simply because theyve been listening to Tool longer. well **** that. yes all their past albums (including ****in Lateralus) have been awesome. dont bash people that like this one because youre too shallow, anger-fueled, and pessimistic to give it a chance.

[Guitar_Poet]

instrumentalists*

[Guitar_Poet]

wow that post was horribly worded. =/

[fazcat]

u want to hear some drumming that actually requires more than just using odd timings then go check out..... Dave Lombardo(slayer)

i must admit dave lombardo is one of the better metal drummers around, but since when has a slayer song been in an odd timing?
i agree with most of the people here anddont let your arse do the talking

[NASA]

I find something universally perplexing about all of the negative comments made about this band and this album...
Firstly, in more than one post the phrase "weird for the sake of being weird" was used...Not only is that comment unneccessarily dismissive, but also every bit as subjective as "I like it" or "I hate it" or "I don't get it"...none of those so-called complaints or criticisms are the band's fault...When someone says "I don't get it" or "I think its weird" it is a reflection on your perception of music, not the band in question...I think its weird and pointless and pretentious how so many people listen to numerous bands that sound like numerous other bands and pretend their tastes are unique...How many recent music bands and other stylistic developments in the pop-entertainemnt world blatantly copy the music and pop sensibilities of the late 70s/early 80s and try to pass it off as something completely unique??? Almost everything that is in style now, is very much guilty of that, and I have numerous examples(ie: tighter clothes, longer hair, glam fashion, bands like the Killers, the Bravery, et al, "garage rock" bands like the Strokes and the White Stripes that sounds strangely like early American punk bands like the MC5 or the Ramones, revisionist thrash/speed-metal, or "emo/metal-core"...the list goes on and on)...who is to say that my perception of music is more right or wrong than someone who sees it opposite of me??? No one, thats who...I thought we were all a little bit better than that, to state our opinions as facts...
Secondly, people have both written them off for "simply being a newer version of _____", or "not as stratightforward as _____"...to me, given the fact that Tool has managed to achieve a decent amount of success in both the underground/art music scene, as well as the commercial music industry, neither of those statements can be proven to be true...in fact, none of the other bands mentioned by comparison have approached the degree of success through either musical outlet with the exception of Pink Floyd and maybe Primus...
Lastly, people have said that they've not brought anything new to the table in terms of songwriting, textures, approach, etc; which more or less isn't true either...why do half the criticisms posted here blatantly contradict this statement with "they made it too weird this time...too much ambient noise, now" style of comments previously addressed??? Granted, I do hear a lot of things that sound like their previous work, but here again, every band on the planet is guilty of repeating themselves in some capacity...besides, if you hear nothing new on the album, you haven't really listened to it in its entirety and anyone who has couldn't disagree with me in good conscience...

If you don't like it, I hold nothing against you...if you dislike it for shallow, narrow minded, subjective and ill-researched reasons, than I feel sorry for you and wish you'd take your short attention span and elementary school level intellect elsewhere

[Maggotkiller]

Does Danny use double-bass pedals in this c.d. I could have sworn I heard some on Jambi?

[Deliriumbassist]

Maggotkiller wrote:

Does Danny use double-bass pedals in this c.d. I could have sworn I heard some on Jambi?

sorry for the dp, but yeah, he does. He doesn't necessarily use it to break out some Berzerker style double bass riffage, but he uses it within normal playing to get some cool offbeats. Other examples include Ticks and Leeches

[MY_Name]

First of all i cant spell for sh$t so back off.
I just got the cd days ago and I LOVE IT, i do admit its not for new fans of tool because its so meningfull and deep and it takes some time to understand but in a good day. #4 is my favorit so far its so instromental and long I LOVE that because you can really get in to it. when i came home and throu the cd in for the first time i only got to wings part 2 befor called my cuz to tell him how grate the album was and it was a priority to buy. keep it up TOOL

[MY_Name]

I ment "way"

[catchtherainbow]

i realised this album was abit softer than the previous efforts...overall the music is diverse...the tabla bridges...its just something new and it still links the parts of the songs! Tool is great...the whole album is an experience..not just an album that u listen and comment on the music...but u need to feel the emotion exuding from each song...the whole album is total art..no talent comes close to Tool..they're a band apart from other bands...u cant put Trivium and Tool together...coz one is more on making music...while the other is more on making the listener experience the story that is being told...

[catchtherainbow]

but i still dun know wat Lipan Conjuring is all about...anyone knows?

[Blackskall]

Yeah I don't know about Lipan Conjuring either, does anyone know what Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann) is about? It seems like there should be a story behind it

[HitThat_BatMan]

I dont like it....doesn't sound like them.....the lyrics changed so much...Maynard doesn't sound the same at all...

[Maggotkiller]

I knew I heard some double-bass in Jambi. IMO this is a bit better musically than lateralus but vocaly it isn't so that kinda evens em' out for me.

[Deliriumbassist]

Blackskall wrote:

Yeah I don't know about Lipan Conjuring either, does anyone know what Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann) is about? It seems like there should be a story behind it

The Lipan are/were an American Indian tribe that I think were the subject of genocide by Abraham Lincoln, and Lost Keys is a conversation just before Rosetta Stoned, when a nurse refers a doctor to the subject in Rosetta Stoned

[catchtherainbow]

but the conversation doesnt give much info on the patient...and anyone know how to use the stereoscopic lenses...i get watery eyes trying them!!! i see double vision

[MY_Name]

you just look throu at the pics in the cd case

[seany_ryan]

ive had the re listen to the album. To me its still just not as most have said 10 out of 10 album. I dont care who has listen to them forever and those a week. All tool fans are pretensios in their own way. But I just felt like this album was a weak effort. Sorry just opinion. Ive just heard better music from them and Ive heard better music by other bands who do this style of etheral art rock stuff. Im sorry. Maydard is og or jesus or what ever else you can think of him as does not justify to me that this was a good album. I mean there are some cool moments and some weak ones. I just felt it was kinda blah. Thats all.

[Deliriumbassist]

catchtherainbow wrote:

but the conversation doesnt give much info on the patient...and anyone know how to use the stereoscopic lenses...i get watery eyes trying them!!! i see double vision

the title gives a clue- there's a possibility the guy was high off LSD (therefore the Blame Hofman title)... and that he just turned up. A lot of abductees turn up for no reason, and are unresponsive to human interaction, and stuff like that

[CLOWNDEACAN]

i thought it was pretty good... sounds just like tool, no more, no less

[Maggotkiller]

CLOWNDEACAN :
i thought it was pretty good... sounds just like tool, no more, no less

That's what I've been saying it's superior than Lateralus musically but vocally it's not but it;s still a Damn good Tool C.D. They had the balls to change their sound and personally I hope they keep this sound specially on songs like Jambi man that's gotta be one of my favorite Tool songs ever It's right up there with Sober and Hush.

[[NIN]_ROCK!]

They're going to play tomorrow in Lisbon with Deftones,Placebo and Alice In Chains and I'm going to see them,which is awesome!Can't wait,reall!I gave a few more listens to the new album,and I can't get tired of it.Every song is deep and has a magic touch on it,the lyrics are weird as hell,but nothing really new from Mr.Maynard!Just buy it!ROCK ON!

[Josh Laiho]

One of my favorite albums. Tool Rules!!!!!

[lateraluspiral]

if you were let down it was because you expected too much. if any other band released this album youd all be going nuts in a "ZOMG THEYRE GENIUSES!" manner.

[DaBlackE]

Great album. Can't wait til the next one in 2011!

[Slice N Dice]

This will be regarded as a classic in years to come and i doubht we shall hear a better album than this all year long

[Guitar_Poet]

Deliriumbassist wrote:

catchtherainbow wrote:

..and anyone know how to use the stereoscopic lenses...i get watery eyes trying them!!! i see double vision

put your eyes up to them and just look straight ahead at the picture? i dunno i just know how to focus my eyes to things like that... the images should look sort of 3D or at least like paper cutouts placed at different distances.

[catchtherainbow]

hahahaha....its freaking blur though...and viginti tres having lyrics?! i dun hear any....cept for some machine blowing sound(like a fan)...

[Maggotkiller]

Viginiti Tres Has lyrics dude it's some deep synester voice (probably someones voice slowed down) saying some shit about the system a warning do not listen to the song in the dark because that voice will scare the hell out of you.

[Deliriumbassist]

aye... what I found scary was that I was actuallu breathing in time Viginti Tres:S And my part trnalstion is somewhere on this page, just scroll up... it's a weird dialect of latin, not the "pure" version that got taught in schools

[catchtherainbow]

well Tool isnt all about giving kick ass riffs and lyrics...they're more of a "experience" band..u gotta know the meanings behind the music...and u will certainly see the blending of the ideas...and The Pot is definitely a great song...and if they just repeat hard rocking songs..u critics might just label the album as repetitive...WTF

[RATM_Rocha]

j-rad wrote:

zoso626 congrats on being the only person to say something about retarded kids and there damn arguing!...i expect as much from 12 year olds saying "my dad can beat up your dad". as far as the new tool album goes...ive yet to hear it because ive been cursed with dile-up, but if its anything like tool im sure it will be amazing.

I'm 12 and im not like this, don't make all 12 year olds look like shit you idoit.

New tool album rocks , Jambi has one hell of a riff.

[livewire76]

I cant belive some reveiws of this, a TOOL album, were negative. Philistines! This is by far the greatest band around today and people are putting them down for "not being the same" as previous (thats the past people!) albums! How short sighted can you be?! Hello? Its TOOL!

Love this band because they all exceed in their respective fields. Name me a band that has better? Truly unique in a time of similarity and as addictive as crack. I wore out 1 copy of lateralus, i know i'll do the same with 10'000 days. Buy it.

[Dwnelson226]

Thank you livewire76, you make a very valid point.

[toolfan_121]

I like this album, but it's not as good as Lateralus. But that's just my opinion. I do advise you to buy this album.

[Gman400]

Meh, it''s....borignly ok. I'm not a Tool guy myself. It's like they try to add in oddtimings and quintuplets but it just comes out sounding dumb.

[coquet]

how the **** is this cd getting such good reviews in the lyrics department?!? i love tool, the band that used to sing about prison sex and getting a stink fist. on 10,000 days, they sing about ****ing abstinence! what the ****!?! lyrics: 5, because maynard is doing a ****ing 180

[cgibin]

Many of the posts on this page disgusted me - they were so primitive and self-centered and completely off-topic. I applaud those of you who have stuck to the topic and have brought up valid and interesting arguments regarding the album.

As for my opinion on the album, I felt that, even though the album was very well done in many ways (which I will get into later), it was still a partial letdown after waiting so anxiously for it. Lyrically, this is some of Maynard's best. As I have stated also for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium , I am noticing that a lot more bands, including Tool, are starting to implement the idea that they are a band and not just a group of individuals. This album deserves a top spot on my list because of the way all the members of the band respectively intertwined with eachother to create a harmonious blend of music. Simply put, they used eachother as step-ladders and pulled eachother up musically. Sure, we hear the same style as we heard from Lateralus , but who are to judge their conceptions? Who are we to tell them to stop playing in one way and to start playing in another? I feel that they have made an album that they are happy with; and if they're happy, it's good enough for me to feel that they have put in their best efforts.

Last words :
- Don't come in here expecting to change people's opinions - rather, come in here with an open mind and respect everyone's opinion, not just your own.

- This album is definitely worth a listen, even if it isn't your thing. The talent and the inventiveness put into this album's production is simply amazing.

//cgi.bin

[Pr0az]

Guys i hate too say it i really did't care for the album so much. Past albums by them too me were so much better. The only 2 tracks that were actually good in my opion were 1, and 3.

[Will-eh]

I like Tool.

[theguitarist]

Checked/Deleted.

And it's okay to not like this album, but don't express yourself in a way similar to an illiterate moron or I'll crush you.

[livewire76]

Repitition wrote:

More songs that never end, more lyrics that are really stupid and more idiots buying into their anti-comercial image! You guys are all marks for the music bussiness.

No Repetition, i dont buy music for image, i buy it for content and, in my opinion, Tool serve up exactly what i want, so i buy it. anyone listening to a band or form of music because of its image really is rather shallow and no true fan. Music is a very important part in most peoples lives. Its a form of religion in some ways.

Tools music may seem simple, maybe it is im no music teacher but thats not the point, its the feelings one gets from hearing the music that counts. Is that how it works for you?

[toolfan_121]

^ Well said. I totally agree.

[cgibin]

toolfan_121 wrote:

Hey, cgibin. Did you say the RHCP's 'Stadium Arcadium' has great lyrical content? No offense, but what do you consider bad? I'll admit, RHCP lyrics are pleasant to listen to at times, but they are f***ing gibberish. Sorry this has nothing to do with Tool. Tool Rocks!

If you read closely, I said:

As I have stated also for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Stadium Arcadium, I am noticing that a lot more bands, including Tool, are starting to implement the idea that they are a band and not just a group of individuals.

I don't mean that their lyrical content is completely mind-blowing, I was merely stating that the albums are so alike in the sense that each member of the band has put in a significant amount of input. That's what made 10,000 days really shine (likewise for Stadium Arcadium ).

But, I agree with you for the most part that RHCP lyrics are indeed jibberish, lol.

[Nedir Kire]

I got the album from my friend; it's a F***ING AWESOME ALBUM. Tool really shows that originality has no limits.
Maynard's vocs are sweet as usual, guitars are grungy and creep-ish - hell.... the whole band is their own form of creepy, psychotic original whatever.

Love 'em!!!!!

[DaliLama]

coquet wrote:

how the **** is this cd getting such good reviews in the lyrics department?!? i love tool, the band that used to sing about prison sex and getting a stink fist. on 10,000 days, they sing about ****ing abstinence! what the ****!?! lyrics: 5, because maynard is doing a ****ing 180

Well, Prison Sex isn't really about prison sex, but he uses it to explain the generational passing on of child abuse. And Stinkfist is tounge-in-cheek about how in order to get your attention, Maynard has to sing about something like anal fisting. Of course, you just took it at face value didn't you? "Haha yeah Maynard rules, fist f uckin g that's toatlly awesome yeah dude rock on!" You must have missed: "Something kind of sad about the way that things have come to be, desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?"

[foomandan]

i love the album but i think they should cut down on the long time of constant effects.

[cgibin]

DaliLama wrote:

Well, Prison Sex isn't really about prison sex, but he uses it to explain the generational passing on of child abuse. And Stinkfist is tounge-in-cheek about how in order to get your attention, Maynard has to sing about something like anal fisting. Of course, you just took it at face value didn't you? "Haha yeah Maynard rules, fist f uckin g that's toatlly awesome yeah dude rock on!" You must have missed: "Something kind of sad about the way that things have come to be, desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?"

Very well put.

[catchtherainbow]

cgibin wrote:

DaliLama wrote:

Well, Prison Sex isn't really about prison sex, but he uses it to explain the generational passing on of child abuse. And Stinkfist is tounge-in-cheek about how in order to get your attention, Maynard has to sing about something like anal fisting. Of course, you just took it at face value didn't you? "Haha yeah Maynard rules, fist f uckin g that's toatlly awesome yeah dude rock on!" You must have missed: "Something kind of sad about the way that things have come to be, desensitized to everything, what became of subtlety?"


Very well put.

definitely...*cheers!*
and The patient is another good example...

[catchtherainbow]

foomandan wrote:

i love the album but i think they should cut down on the long time of constant effects.

yeah i agree on this also...but they just wants to create the mood...so if u wanna put it up in an mp3...might as well put the songs...rather than the ambience

[livewire76]

I think the change in Maynard lyrics is good. I read an interview snippet where he said (or was it Danny talking about the lyrics?) that he finds the things going on in the world around him in general crazy (see "Vicarious" for ex.) and had to get it off his chest as it were. Yes, they are different but then who wants the same thing over n over? Tool are not AC/DC, change is to be expected i think. Tool will always sound unique and, obviously, like Tool. Variation on the theme though is all good if you ask me.

BTW isn't Stinkfist about how people in the WORLD today need to be shocked in order to gain their attention, not just Maynards audience?

[catchtherainbow]

livewire76 wrote:

I think the change in Maynard lyrics is good. I read an interview snippet where he said (or was it Danny talking about the lyrics?) that he finds the things going on in the world around him in general crazy (see "Vicarious" for ex.) and had to get it off his chest as it were. Yes, they are different but then who wants the same thing over n over? Tool are not AC/DC, change is to be expected i think. Tool will always sound unique and, obviously, like Tool. Variation on the theme though is all good if you ask me.

BTW isn't Stinkfist about how people in the WORLD today need to be shocked in order to gain their attention, not just Maynards audience?

yeah...i definitely agree

[LaudanumGaze]

Nothing, I repeat, nothing will ever compare to Tool's Aenima. That being said. I dig a few of the songs alot. Some of the lyrics are a little lofty at times and if albums had smells this one would smell like purple. I'm always about some new Tool but let's face it, Tool is the tightest in their shorter hookier songs. We as fans have to follow our bands on whatever journey the band is on at the time, but if Tool keeps up with this ethereal airiness music, I'm gonna sit back and wait for APC's new album. Let's hope it's not another political mess.

[catchtherainbow]

LaudanumGaze wrote:

Nothing, I repeat, nothing will ever compare to Tool's Aenima. That being said. I dig a few of the songs alot. Some of the lyrics are a little lofty at times and if albums had smells this one would smell like purple. I'm always about some new Tool but let's face it, Tool is the tightest in their shorter hookier songs. We as fans have to follow our bands on whatever journey the band is on at the time, but if Tool keeps up with this ethereal airiness music, I'm gonna sit back and wait for APC's new album. Let's hope it's not another political mess.

[quote]

definitely agree...APC's eMotive was damn bad...

[seany_ryan]

So wait if you miss spell something

You have an opinion alternate to the rest

An you dont play intruments so you dont know

Then shut up becuase you are flamming on a board.

Ahh yes I am pretentious. Im a douche.

Alright friends. You win. Im out. Love you too.

APC is only good for MJK
TOOL is GOD
And it isnt about the lyrics but the music behind it and what the idea and emotion was with creating. Because as fans you read interviews and listened enough times to know.

Well I wrote a song in c#/em into Ab and its timed 6/9 and the title is Ramshackle Vibe off of my bands debute CD. whats its about?

[444648]

The band has the ability to play in two different beat signatures at once! There is not a single person out there who could argue that tool is not tallented.

[CoreysMonster]

of there are. its more a matter of taste. Some people hate that weird kind of playing. Other people, like me, adore it. Its just different, and it´s modern at the same time, not like taking King Crimson and doing the same thing over again.
I hated the album at first, but after seeing them play live and listening to it a bit more, I realise how ingenious this album is. Tool FTW!

[Boobie469]

Great Album. plus music today...not so great.

[Dwnelson226]

Hey, str8savage, while I can somewhat see your angle on things in your novel of a review, for being a "hardcore Tool fan" there are some facts that you have to get straight: first off, Stinkfist isn't about fisting the title is used to "shock" it's basically about how people need "shocking" information for it to grab their attention, as I understand it. Prison Sex isn't just aabout anal sex either, it's about child hood sexual abuse (rumored that Maynard's step father abused him) which is a very serious subject.

Why should Maynard continue writing certain lyrics such as this just because they're twisted, once he's written them, they're off his chest and it can help him heal. Why keep writing the same lyrics over and over and re-opening the wound?

This album was differnet but I can't in any way say that it lacks musicality and the lyrics make some very good points, too. Rosetta Stoned is about irresponibly using to drugs to open up your mind and he tells it through a story of someone using LSD and thinking he's abducted by aliens. I think the song is supposed to make you feel kind of crazy.

Wings for Mary/ 10,000 Days is extremely good musically and lyrically. It's very musical and very powerful and one of my favorite Tool songs.

Vicarious is a little more mainstream than some other Tool songs it isn't crap by any stretch. The lyrics raise some very good points about our society and musically is pretty good.

While I can see where you're coming from str8savage, I think you should listen to the album a liitle bit more (all the way through), and if you've already done that, then I guess I respect your opinion. Thank you.

[catchtherainbow]

after my millionth listen,this album never got old.Well,tool never goes boring...

10,000 Days is great!!!

[Kris_HSI]

this album is awesome

[Dwnelson226]

Sorry, had a few facts wrong there myself a couple of comments up, for the most part I still mean what I said though. What I should have said was that Stinkfist is used as a metaphore for people wanting more and more, pushing the limit, digging deeper and deeper. Evidently 4 degrees is about anal sex, too, not just prison sex, so when you (str8savage) said in your review, "what happened to the songs about anal sex," you could have been refering to more than one song, my bad. I really do think this album(10,000 Days) needs more credit, though. If you have given it enough time to decide whether you think it's good or bad than you're welcome to your opinion, but if you haven't gotten to know the whole album and thought about it a little bit, I would suggest doing so.

[Normozoidz]

Changes are always expected, especially in a dynamic time like now. But there's 1 thing that these guys never forgot, and that would be the blues!!! but to be honest I was quite dissappointed with the changes that was done with the album. Things didn't came out the way most of us expected. Still impressive though.....

[supersolus666]

toolfender29 wrote:

I have just purchased a copy of 10,000 Days and have listened to it several times. I have read the previous comments and would like to provide my impression of the album.
The production on the album is, in my opinion, better than any of the previous albums. The vocals are warm and chrystal-clear, the guitar cuts through with clarity, the bass is sharp and not at all muddy, and Carey's drums sound brilliantly full and encompassing.
10,000 Days is wonderfully mixed. Each instrument resides within it's own sonic space without any distortion, bleed-over, or sonic clutter.
As far as the general sound or feel of the album: get ready for something different. This is not the Tool that you are used to. If you are expecting another Aenima or Lateralus, you are going to be in shock.
Tool has obviously expanded its boundaries and is experimenting with new emotions, sounds, concepts, and structures on this album. Not only is Maynard's vocal delivery much more emotional and dynamic, but the band, musically, takes on a much more atmospheric, organic, emotional, and transparent role in several tracks.
I agree with some of the earlier postings that upon first listen, I felt a bit apprehensive about the album. But this is a common phenomenon with me when I listen to new Tool material. It often takes a few listens before I become familiar with the songs and begin to embrace them.
The tracks on the new album are not "easy-listens". You cannot passively sit back and listen to this album. This is a fact that Maynard has commented on several times regarding Tool's music. Their songs require listeners' attention, time, intelligence, and emotions.
All in all, if you feel a bit concerned after your initial listen, don't fret. Tool has once again challenged its listeners to get outside of their comfort zones, open their minds, and experience their music, rather than just listen to it.

they havnt really expanded that much they just sound more like a perfect circle now i do think this album is a bit of a dissapointment i dont know i guess i just expected more... vicarious, the pot, and jambi are my favorites on the cd

[zed27]

You can't expect this album to be like their others. TOOL grows from each album and tries to do something different each time. This albuim is a bit like their first in that they are angry again, with the world and the state it's in. I have to admit this album is not my favourite, but who has one? It's hard to compare true works of art when each are so different. TOOL is a band that i don't think will ever go bad. Therefore TOOL will always take the cake (chocolate of course).

[StringsofBlack]

I'm really disgusted by some of the close-mindedness of these "fans". If you don't like this album that much, thats fair, thats your opinion. But don't act like a pinhead talking crap. For the sake of the real Tool fans who DO like the album, put a sock in it.

[xXPortSceneXx]

I have to admit, this isn't my favorite TOOL album, but I have to say Tool still brings every bit of ingenuity, originality, and straight up awesomeness that they have in the past. I love songs like jambi, vicarious, and the pot, that continuously change pace and tone, but seem to flow seamlessly at the same time. The only flaw -well I wouldn't call it a flaw as much of a personal preference of mine- I found when listening to 10,000 Days was the tracks that were most likely put on the CD to deliver a message and in may cases define Tool as a band. These tracks, like the one where its seems as though someone is breathing into the mic for ten minutes, maybe interesting to listen to one or two times, but I feel they lack the longevity and replay value (although these most likely were not something Tool was aiming for when they put them on the CD) that the other, more musical songs have an abundance of. I find myself skipping over these tracks when I pop in the CD, so that there are really only three or four songs that I listen to.
Despite these little problems I still loved this CD, keep rockin' TOOL!!

[thechangling]

the last guy that reviewed 10kdays is not a tool fan

[Metallifan1626]

WTF? str8savage do you realize,Maynard dosnt really care what you ppl called bad critics say because TOOL has a passion to creat music whether it is so called mainstream or mot the point is,they love to write music and thats that,so much for you being a hard core tool fan...

[theguitarist]

Checked/Deleted.

[brendonl796]

: tool is good but alot of bands like megadeth and metalica are way better but i still like tool the vocals are good i agree but i think they should put more metal style i think it would be better

[whack-a-bass]

tool owns all

[Fichtenelch]

In TOOL are only genius guys, who created a new music

[Ingsoc]

Tool vocals are ten times the quality of Metallica....it's not even close, and I started out as a huge James Hetfield fan.

This CD is good but it is probably rated to me above Opiate but below the other three albums. There are 4 songs on the album that have the Tool feeling to them and the rest feel like filler or a deviation that didn't come out that great. Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, and Rosetta Stoned feel like Tool songs. Wings for Marie and Right in Two are good songs though, I don't question that. They just sound like maybe Maynard brought a piece of A Perfect Circle with him when they started recording again and he put a large portion of their sound into these songs. They are about 70% A Perfect Circle sound and 30% Tool.

Then there's everything inbetween which to me is filler and I skip it every time it come sup on the CD or my iPod or whatever it may be. Their previous filler tracks are at time sinteresting, such as (Ions and Mantra, but these do not appeal to me in any way....

The Pot, Vicarious, Jambi, and Rosetta Stoned are the kind of batshit crazy experimental songs I expect from Tool and those deliver enough for me to be satisfiefd with the album.

[mason bartlett]

if you think the cd is awesome wait till u see them in concert i went to see the show in huntington and it was purely amazing i mean it was unbelieveable its one of those things youd just have to see

[strat_16rocks]

i wish i could see them live... i love vicarious and the pot

[montressor]

im completely addicted to tool's music.... maynard's majestic lyrics and manner of singing... adam's gigantic heavy swirling riffs.. justin's monsterheartbeat..and the powerful wardrums of danny...
this album only shows the band's trademark of progression with each and every album...

[spongebong08]

Very unique. Nothing else like it.

[-metalhead-]

right,so no one here has realized what vigini tres is good for?

if you play viginti tres and wings for marie as one song, theyre clocking in at 11.13 (viginti tres first)
exactly as long as 10,000 days.

Now, start the combined version of viginti and wings, and 10,000 days at the same time and guess what happens?

THEY SYNCH PERFECTLY! (23 is the number of synchroniazation)and this is awesome! the ULTIMATE memorial song to maynards mother who passed! its incredible!

god i love Tool...

[emokiller666]

: tool is good but alot of bands like megadeth and metalica are way better but i still like tool the vocals are good i agree but i think they should put more metal style i think it would be better

You retard dont u even know what kind of music that Tool is...They are art rock, proggressive, experimental, alternative metal..and whatever other categories u wnat 2 put them in. They still have some really heavy songs listen 2 Ticks and Leeches from Lateralus or Aenima from Aenima, those songs show the type of heavy that Tool is...u cant compare ToOl to Metallica and Megadeth, and Megadeath sux...so shutup u stupid f**ktard poser

[Lynn17]

Yeah Tool is my all time favorite band their vocals are just unbelievable and their styles of sound that they used are unreal. Tool is no were near like Metallica...Tool is so much better than Metallica and I hate Megadeth!

[rebreh]

Tool will definitly go down as a one of the greatest bands of the generation. I just wish the got a little more recognition, cause i never hear them on the radio. When i think if they were played more they would be more popular

[-metalhead-]

Will-eh wrote:

I like Tool.

Me too.

[ken20008]

Anybody who says Tool has little talent or boring should shut the **** up.
I would LOVE to see anybody insulting Tool go form a ****ing band and release an album. Then let the UG community review them. Or be godly and go record all four instruments themsleves (or maybe 5 or 6? i dont know, there might be some ass****ed godly talent here on UG that go around dissing good bands)
Simplicity DOES NOT EQUAL TO zero talent.
Creativity ****s up speed and technicality anyday.
And being progressive is already a technical skill in musical aspects.
Im a Tool fan, maybe a hardcore one, but i must say, comparing Tool to other bands i listen to, they fare off pretty well.
This album lacked the flow Lateralus had (i own it, i borrowed 10000 days from a friend), but individual songs wise, its still traditional Tool. And still amazingly nice.
Overall, to be fair, i'd give this album 8.

[areese82]

Another great tool album. Hope we don't have to wait 10,000 days for the next one.

[nameless]]]

it's the first tool album i ever heard. I just love it.

[TC1223]

for those of you who were dissappointed with this one, I'm with you.

[Desenova]

I think the one thing everyone has to realize that each Tool album has it's purpose within itself, whereas Lateralus was systematic in the extream and talked about 'spiralling out' 10,000 Days was a look inside ones self. Each song on this album has come off to me as very personal to the band, just read what is being said. The same goes for their previous albums, Ænima was about evolution and human growth and Undertow was about cleansing. One could even make the same argument for Opiate.

All I'm saying is that the people disappointed in this album are the people who were expecting another Lateralus. They are the same people who want Metallica to do ANOTHER Master of Puppets-esque album, which to me goes against both of these wonderful bands original intent which is to be different and do what they want and not looking back on what was successful and what was not.

I'll gladly wait another 5 years for the next Tool album, which coincidentally, from 10,000 Days' original release, is around 2012... =)

[Meatball200]

Bought this on day of release, still listening to it to this day. Fantastic.

[highwayone73]

I've been listening to Tool since the early nineties. Opiate and Undertow formed the foundation of my musical tastes for the rest of my life. Is 10,000 Days is a departure? Of course it is, but as a band Tool wills themselves to change on every album. This isn't metallica selling it's soul on Load and Reload or Pink Floyd without Roger. Tool is the epitomy of a committed band, committed to growth personally, spiritually, and musically. So if you're expecting another Lateralus or Ænima or Undertow I wouldn't hold your breath.

[rebreh]

How do you make the ae in aenema. Tool rocks

[metalsincebirth]

the pot is not about the drug, its a phrase about hipocrisy. the pot calling the kettle black.

[condarkis]

ah they just never fail to disapoint

[ScottyMal]

yeah i also bought 10,000 days on the day of release and have it playing in my car at the moment. great album.

rebreh wrote:

How do you make the ae in aenema. Tool rocks

hold alt+0230

[Shread_6009]

if anyone reads this far down, i just bought this album, best shit ever m,an. even people that dont listen to this kind of muic (asuming they have any good taste) admits these guys are amazing. amazing drumming, fast bass riffs. just throwing it out there, adam jones played in a band in highschool with tom morrello(Rage against the machine, Audioslave) anyone think it would be amazing if they did an album together in one of there bands?

[kyleblackflag]

i bought the album the day it came out
it was most boring crap ever then it is the most boring crap ever now

[HeavyMetal34]

then why the hell are you reading all the way down to here and commenting it if its boring crap?

[foxygrandpa]

b/c he is what we like to call a loser

[kyleblackflag]

cause im entitled to my opinion too dickweed

[ken20008]

this album is good....period.

[emagdnimasisiht]

I gots this one.

[Shread_6009]

HeavyMetal34 :
then why the hell are you reading all the way down to here and commenting it if its boring crap?

never said it was boring, i said theres alot of comments and it takes awhile to get down to the bottom, im saying i understand if u cant be bothered to read it, and u missed my point about tom morrello and adam jones doin an album, asswhole

[Shywalk329]

great album! one of my favorites.

[CLIFF_BURTON]

i remember going to best buy May 2nd to get this. That day changed my life. Always been a tool fan.

[xXChimairaXx]

these guys will never grow old. seeing them live is one of the greatest experiences ever. the visuals and lights shooting all over the venue were just amazing.

[BlakeWilde]

What the hell is with all the 9/10 reviews?? Are they really necessary?? This is by the Far the WORST of all TOOL albums. Only 1 review acknowledged this. Cut out about 25 of the reviews..They are repetitive and redundant. The 5/10 review is the only accurate one. Sure its a decent album but it has alot of crap and if its a 9/10 or 10/10 then what the hell were the other tool albums? This one would be a 5/10, with the other albums going up to 9/10 such as Undertow, Aenima and Lateralus, Id give 9/10, 8/10 and 9/10 respectively..but seriously man..if you guys think this is a GREAT Tool album you obviously haven't listened to the other stuff or you are just so devoted to the band you accept $hit like its Strawberry Shortcake.

[satyphan]

man you must have problems... just the wings duo song is enough to turn this cd into a classic... pay some attention to the lyrics and how they relate to the title from the album (and mostly MJK)... if that introspective side wasn't enough to fulfill the eager fans expectations, there are badass songs like vicarious, jambi or the pot... not to mention the great album production (better than any previous tool cd)... now tell me where this album fails

[mosh_rocker2006]

How can people give an 8.3 rating on a review of this album...pretty sure it should be beyond a rating of 10.

[jamie_hough]

Lateralus was a 10/10 album, Im sure most of us will agree... Aenima was also a 9 or 10/10 album....10,000 days is CLEARLY in all respects not as good as either so it has to get an 8/10... not everything they touch is gold - but its pretty damn close! Hope they can turn it up a notch next time round as it will probably be their last - wouldnt want them to go out on a low... just maynard sems to have gotten so pretentious lately (not that he never was, i just feel it more now)... and hopefully he can put puscifer to rest, maybe that was what bought this album down a little...?

[tremolus pickus]

Fuckin loved, it trippy pictures inside!

[Death_To_Emo]

Can someone explain to me why so many people like Tool? I want to like them, I really do, but every time I try listening to them, I get bored with it. Nothing happens in their music!

[RuShRoCkS!]

The one guy who gave this album a 5 says he hated the lyrics because they wern't about anal sex. Thats just mest up!

[jibran]

I thoroughly enjoy tool.

[RuShRoCkS!]

I dont care poopy fisher MAN!

[RuShRoCkS!]

Sorry.

[RuShRoCkS!]

And jambi kicks ass! but what do I know i'm a rush fan?...

[RuShRoCkS!]

But I Do Know That Lollipops Are Frigin' SWEET!!!

[boyan89]

Tool are too good man

[Metalology]

MAYNARD wrote:

The album is good, but ridiculously overrated.

I have to agree. It's good but I'm not blown away by it like the previous albums.

[RuShRoCkS!]

boyan89 wrote:

Tool are too good man

Well they wrote stinkfist, but thats just one song.

[tormented soul]

I'd have to say this is my favourite album by tool. Its Inspiring. Just like the song "Jambi" about him giving into the evil within and then finding his way back to the light.
"Silence Legion save your poison, Silence Legion and stay out of my way!"

[IsaacMcLeod]

Ac/dc_Zeppelin wrote:

Buy this album now or you will die....

AND OMG THE CANADIAN COVER...THE ONE WITH THE FUNKY LENSES THAT MAKES THE PICTURE LOOK ALL TRIPPY IS WELL....THE SHIT!!!!



Were All Gonna Die Someday....

[No Spin]

This album is euphoric like all of Tool's other albums.

[Deliriumbassist]

So I guess we're not allowed to have the opinion that this is indeed a fantastic Tool album? The only real reason people don't like it is because it's different to their back catalogue. And people hate change. When I wrote my review, I went into the album with a clear head and tried not to let their previous albums change my opinion. It's an album I'm thoroughly enticed by, and it's a challenging album. Hence why I gave it such a high score. If my opinion was that it sucked, I'd have said so.

[jibran]

I love Tool!

Oh, the connotations!

[boyan89]

One of the best albums EVER PERIOD! I have been listening to it for awhile and just picked it up today at Future Shop, WHAT A LISTEN! Maynard is A God, and Danny Carey defenitely ranks alongside Neil Peart and Mike Portnoy, fascinating time signatures.

[lordrcceaser]

Tool are Epic. its the only way to describe the feeling that almost all of their songs give off. most bands only get one or two songs which have that sound of epicness but tool have a good 20-25 which is frankly astounding

[Metalology]

StringsofBlack wrote:

I'm really disgusted by some of the close-mindedness of these "fans". If you don't like this album that much, thats fair, thats your opinion. But don't act like a pinhead talking crap. For the sake of the real Tool fans who DO like the album, put a sock in it.

I'm a real Tool fan (I have their entire dsicography, including Salival, and absolutely love every bit of it) and overall I was disappointed in this album. It has about four awesome tracks and the rest are very 'meh'.

Yes, Tool have evolved with each album, but each album has been amazing in quality and sound. This just isn't up to par as a whole IMO.

[stalefishtweak]

Guitar_Poet wrote:

Deliriumbassist wrote:

brownsound_00 wrote:

Guitar_Poet wrote:

is "Right In Two" in 11/4? haha... sweet. one two three one two three one two three one two....

yeah thats the thing about carey, he uses tons of different timings, which is one of the reasons he is so unique. ex.like i just listen to ticks and leeches...i think thats in 7/4

one word. Lateralus. The chorus goes:

bar one 6/8
bar two 7/8
bar three 9/8
bar four 7/8

YOU CAN'T MOSH TO IT:p

lolol.

I know this will seem like a stupid question... but whatś the difference between the time signatures 11/4, 3/4 and 3/8..... they all go one two three one two three.. ( i think)... I dont have my theories straight someone please help me out..

[jsurf06]

initially didn't like it as much as previous albums, but upon revisiting it is actually VERY VERY good. i'm mad at myself for not revisiting it sooner

[matsaw3]

I do believe TOOL can work wonders I turned my cousin's music style around with TOOL she was one of those people who fell into a whole with music following "R&B,Pop,etc."
But I put on a TOOL this album and she enjoyed she actually started listening to it!!!!!but for my comment on this album this is by far their best child ever created hope they keep having more children as what Maynard call albums.

[roundwoundsound]

pushit = better than this whole album.

[Richard D. Lord]

this album is pretty damn good

[roundwoundsound]

not really,there's alot of repetitive shit..(like jambi,the pot,and vicarious).AEnima=better

[breathemusic118]

i have to say the wings songs completely blew my mind as did vicarious, great album overall

[Root Beer]

Rosetta Stoned f-ing pwns!

[roundwoundsound]

pmc_funkbass wrote:

so are you sayn its a dissapointing album or a sweet one? cause im confused. the first guy seems to hate and like it at the same time?
and another thing. tool is a talented band, but nothing that technical. not tryn to start stuff cause i know their are alot of haters, but trivium do know thier instruments very well, and so does lamb of god. and Ryan martinie(mudvayne) is an alot bettr bassist than tools. just stating facts.

could you sound like anymore of an idiot?? justin's sound and technique is way more original than ryan martini. your just under the stereotype that all funk, or in this case, funk-esque bassists are better than any other bassists. just cause ryan is slapping and popping and doing all this shit doesn't mean he's better than justin.. btw i heard dig, and that bassline is boring as shit and sounds incredibly out of place.. everyone says ryan can rip, but he has yet to amuse me and judging by mudvayne's more recent material, which he doesn't stand out on btw, i doubt he ever will..

[jimmy_neutron]

checked

[jezusbu77sechs]

F-ing amazing album, i love vicarious, the pot, jambi... well i like all of the songs. Tool is an incredible band, and i cant wait for their next album.

[imperialfury]

just gotta say, play virginti tres and wings for marie pt1 one after the other in a playliast, and in another player play 10,000 days(wings pt2), start them at exactly the same time and you get probably one of the best songs on the album! virginti tres and wings pt add up to the same track time as wings pt2, dont know if anyones put this already but try it out!!!

[Skwisgaar S]

Tool was boring before but this album takes it to new levels. This album was almost entirely filler. What a waste of time