obviously yall havent seen what comes with the cd, "Fear Inoculum is the long awaited new album from TOOL, and the band's first new album in 13 years. The album will be available digitally, and in a special Limited Edition physical package that includes a CD in a tri-fold Soft Pack Video Brochure featuring a 4" HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage, a USB charging cable, a 2 watt speaker and a 36 page insert book and MP3 download card."
totally worth it
I'm all in on the 36 page booklet, but I couldn't care less about the rest, TBH. I loved the album artwork up until 10K days, those goggles were a bit much.
Aenima with the lenticular (?) cover with interchangeable images as well as Lateralus with the layers of the body removing with each page turned were fantastic.
Those goggles jumped the shark though.
Now an album with a screen and a rechargeable cord feels gimmicky AF. I'll probably buy it, I love supporting their art, especially since no one makes music like they do, but come on... I'll look at that CD once or twice and then put it in the attic with the rest of my CD collection.
Side Note: I love how Maynard is always the one blamed for the arrogant bullshit. Isn't Adam Jones more involved in the packaging / artwork / art direction for the band? Why doesn't he catch any shit for it?
I don't deny that Maynard comes off as arrogant AF, but I'm pretty sure the whole band is in on this shit, it isn't just one guy making these decisions.
I love to see people here complain about the cd version like your being forced to buy it. If you want it, great. If you don’t, great. It’s not like the cd version is the only way to hear the album. At least they put effort into their releases instead of the normal. But then some would bitch that they just put out a normal cd. Enjoy the music. Use your dollar the way you want.
That being said. Who buys cds anymore. I want the vinyl please. Already have it pre downloaded on my Apple Music. Can’t wait.
attitude came when you are saying "bullshit" and "fucking arrogant" and to think mjk is arrogant with this packaging
How is saying "bullshit" in that context attitude? And those comments weren't directed at you, but when you say "not that hard to comprehend" that is directed at me. So yes, attitude. And by the way, speaking of not hard to comprehend, if you read my posts, you'd see I already said I was going to buy digital because this is too much for a CD. You also took time to describe what came with it even though I already asked if there was a CD without all the bullshit (sorry) extra fluff.
Christ you cant even ask a fucking simple question around here anymore.
attitude came when you are saying "bullshit" and "fucking arrogant" and to think mjk is arrogant with this packaging
How is saying "bullshit" in that context attitude? And those comments weren't directed at you, but when you say "not that hard to comprehend" that is directed at me. So yes, attitude. And by the way, speaking of not hard to comprehend, if you read my posts, you'd see I already said I was going to buy digital because this is too much for a CD. You also took time to describe what came with it even though I already asked if there was a CD without all the bullshit (sorry) extra fluff.
Christ you cant even ask a fucking simple question around here anymore.
i understand what you are saying. when your post if full of swearing (im no prude i dont care) but you come off as having attitude yourself, aggressive, or even possibly misunderstood. thats all.
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It's their art and I appreciate the detail and quality they put in to their releases. It's clear they feel listening to their music should be an experience, both visual and auditory.
attitude came when you are saying "bullshit" and "fucking arrogant" and to think mjk is arrogant with this packaging
How is saying "bullshit" in that context attitude? And those comments weren't directed at you, but when you say "not that hard to comprehend" that is directed at me. So yes, attitude. And by the way, speaking of not hard to comprehend, if you read my posts, you'd see I already said I was going to buy digital because this is too much for a CD. You also took time to describe what came with it even though I already asked if there was a CD without all the bullshit (sorry) extra fluff.
Christ you cant even ask a fucking simple question around here anymore.
i understand what you are saying. when your post if full of swearing (im no prude i dont care) but you come off as having attitude yourself, aggressive, or even possibly misunderstood. thats all.
No worries man. I curse like a sailor. It is both my greatest feature and biggest downfall.
This is a Dutch website that hasn’t taken down a preorder for the vinyl and states the entire catalogue on vinyl is coming...says release date for new vinyl is August 30.
from what i read, a US vinyl preorder is coming... in a few days? it may not be received by the public on the 30th, but it will come
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so after 5+ listens i'm really digging the new track. can't wait to hear the album in it's entirety and get some tour dates.
I have listened once and I am not in the best scenario for it, the desk of my office, so I will need to digest this further at home.
Yeah, I'm in my office too with headphones one. Like you said not the best place to take it in, but it will do for now. I was really expecting the song to "kick in" sooner, but last 1.5 minutes is time to crank the volume up!
Great news on the vinyl, can't wait to give that a spin.
This is a Dutch website that hasn’t taken down a preorder for the vinyl and states the entire catalogue on vinyl is coming...says release date for new vinyl is August 30.
I felt like I had heard a similar vocal delivery as near the end of the new track so I checked back on 10000 Days and it was during Jambi right before the breakdown. Albeit, those vocals were delivered with much more intensity. The drums at the end are also reminiscent of the end of Euology. This is what I get for listening to all of my Tool albums in the last week. I can here the influence and progression from their past albums. Someone else mentioned Reflection, and I think that is a pretty good comparison in the tone. I feel like this song is the build up because it never quite gets there for me, which makes me think the next track on the album will be more powerful. This is one of those rare instances where it would be best to just experience the entire album and not pull a track here or there, especially considering how the album has been described.
The vinyl will come with a 36” HD screen and 2 24” Bluetooth speakers. Should cost a little under $500
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The vinyl will come with a 36” HD screen and 2 24” Bluetooth speakers. Should cost a little under $500
Don't forget the portable turntable!
Pretty sure that’s only with the deluxe marbled vinyl edition.
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9th listen. I like the intro and how the drums build. Dig the whispered lyrics at about 3 1/2 leading to the drum solo at 4 1/2, Lead guitar at the end is great but would like to have a bit more mixed in there. Pretty typical Tool song. I like it.
obviously yall havent seen what comes with the cd, "Fear Inoculum is the long awaited new album from TOOL, and the band's first new album in 13 years. The album will be available digitally, and in a special Limited Edition physical package that includes a CD in a tri-fold Soft Pack Video Brochure featuring a 4" HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage, a USB charging cable, a 2 watt speaker and a 36 page insert book and MP3 download card."
totally worth it
A-fucking-men. The artwork is always spot-on, too.
Gave a listen this morning but need to go back for another gobble of it.
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It's their art and I appreciate the detail and quality they put in to their releases. It's clear they feel listening to their music should be an experience, both visual and auditory.
Local record store just posted that the CD contains 79 minutes of music. It comes with a download code that contains 89 minutes of music (10 which is not available on the CD).
“Continuing their affinity for pushing the boundaries of physical packaging, the GRAMMY Award® winning outfit has created a deluxe, limited-edition CD version of Fear Inoculum. The collectible offering, which wasconceived by and directed by Adam Jones, features a 4” HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage, charging cable, 2 watt speaker, a 36-page booklet and a digital download card. Pre-orders for both the special package and digital downloads are available NOW. The 85-minute collection was produced by TOOL, with Joe Barresi engineering and mixing the release."
“Continuing their affinity for pushing the boundaries of physical packaging, the GRAMMY Award® winning outfit has created a deluxe, limited-edition CD version of Fear Inoculum. The collectible offering, which wasconceived by and directed by Adam Jones, features a 4” HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage, charging cable, 2 watt speaker, a 36-page booklet and a digital download card. Pre-orders for both the special package and digital downloads are available NOW. The 85-minute collection was produced by TOOL, with Joe Barresi engineering and mixing the release."
Typical arrogant Maynard.
Sure Adam conceived and directed it but I heard he only wanted to charge 10 bucks and Arrogant Maynard said no, 45 bucks
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I'm all in on the 36 page booklet, but I couldn't care less about the rest, TBH. I loved the album artwork up until 10K days, those goggles were a bit much.
Aenima with the lenticular (?) cover with interchangeable images as well as Lateralus with the layers of the body removing with each page turned were fantastic.
Those goggles jumped the shark though.
Now an album with a screen and a rechargeable cord feels gimmicky AF. I'll probably buy it, I love supporting their art, especially since no one makes music like they do, but come on... I'll look at that CD once or twice and then put it in the attic with the rest of my CD collection.
Side Note: I love how Maynard is always the one blamed for the arrogant bullshit. Isn't Adam Jones more involved in the packaging / artwork / art direction for the band? Why doesn't he catch any shit for it?
I don't deny that Maynard comes off as arrogant AF, but I'm pretty sure the whole band is in on this shit, it isn't just one guy making these decisions.
Whatever.... white knight rant over.
I wonder how many complaining about the price spend hundreds on postere and "original pressing" vinyl.
That being said. Who buys cds anymore. I want the vinyl please. Already have it pre downloaded on my Apple Music. Can’t wait.
I'm not so much upset with the price as I am with the gimmicky bs.
Edit: & upset isn't even the word for it, 'over it' would be more appropriate.
https://www.hoeshop.nl/a-56948912/welkom/tool-fear-inoculum-lp-versie/#description
Great news on the vinyl, can't wait to give that a spin.
Beautiful.
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Apollo Theater 2022 • Chicago I 2023
St. Paul 2014 • Mexico City 2015 • Philadelphia II 2016 • Ottawa 2016 • Amsterdam I & II 2018 • Wrigley Field II 2018 • Phoenix 2022
Apollo Theater 2022 • Chicago I 2023
Gave a listen this morning but need to go back for another gobble of it.
Vinyl should be available later in the fall.
“Continuing their affinity for pushing the boundaries of physical packaging, the GRAMMY Award® winning outfit has created a deluxe, limited-edition CD version of Fear Inoculum. The collectible offering, which was conceived by and directed by Adam Jones, features a 4” HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage, charging cable, 2 watt speaker, a 36-page booklet and a digital download card. Pre-orders for both the special package and digital downloads are available NOW. The 85-minute collection was produced by TOOL, with Joe Barresi engineering and mixing the release."
Typical arrogant Maynard.