Tool

eeriepadave

They announced some tour dates as well in the fall.  I’ll def. be going to the philly show!

darthvedder

From toolband.com:

PRESS RELEASE:

Fear Inoculum’s release caps off over a decade of speculation and anticipation, with confirmation of the release arriving in May as the band flashed “August 30” from the stage as they performed two new songs: “Descending” and “Invincible.”

As August arrived, TOOL released their back catalog via digital service providers, seeing Opiate, Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus and 10,000 Days rack up in excess of 20 million streams in the subsequent 48 hours and occupy the top five spots on iTunes’ Top 10 Album Charts. 23 years after its initial release, Ænima re-entered Billboard’s Top 200, arriving at #10, with Lateralus (#16), 10,000 Days (#18) and Undertow (#19) landing in the Top 20. TOOL’s debut release, 1992’s Opiate EP, made its Billboard chart premiere, arrived at #59. The band also broke records that week: taking four of the top five spots on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart (the first act to achieve that feat upon digital release) and claiming 15 (of 25) spots on Billboard’s Rock Digital Song Sales chart.

The title track arrived as details surrounding the collection surfaced, including a 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. A list of retailers who have remaining stock of the groundbreaking package can be found here: http://smarturl.it/TOOLFIa. A vinyl release will be announced soon.

facepollution

7empest, damn, so fucking good!  The record is a lot to absorb in one sitting, but really enjoying it so far.  

I know music is all subjective, but the level of effort and detail these guys put into their music makes most bands sound like amateurs!

I wish they'd hurry up and let us know about a vinyl release - I really don't have any use for cds anymore, but I really want to hold something in my hands!

Merkin Baller

Sweet mother of crap this album is amazing. I just listened front to back for the first time, & with the exception of Descending I hadn’t heard any of it. I’m floored. I can’t wait to listen again & again.

I’m officially eating crow about my “gimmick” comment regarding the cd video screen / packaging. This is amazing, and worth every fucking penny. 

manitouman

  🤯

BrainofBGA

Listened to the album to and from work during my commute, commute isn’t long enough so haven’t completed the album yet! Looking forward to hearing the rest and the album and finding time to listen to whole thing front to back. I love what I hear so far! 

hedonist

Loving it so far.  My husband said, "This isn't A Perfect Circle, it's not Puscifer.  It's TOOL."

And it is.

Second time we saw them was at the Staples Center here in LA.  Looks like it'll be the fourth, too.

C'mon, October!!

Merkin Baller

Adam Jones was on Chris Jericho’s podcast, I’m listening now... it’s fantastic. 

https://twitter.com/tool/status/1166734433283526658?s=21

nicknyr15

What a beast of an album. IMPOSSIBLE to take in in one sitting. 

tbergs

I like it, but I'm not as compelled to listen to it several times like previous albums. I'm going to need some time and more dedicated listening experiences to get in to it more. It's great that they've gone to a completely different musical experience on this album. They really do a great job of displaying growth in their musicianship so as to not really repeat anything from previous, but build on it.

nicknyr15

Those interludes are almost necessary after these songs. To reset and get ready for next 87 min song. I’m loving it. But it’s going to Take a lot of time to properly rate this album,  honestly. 

Merkin Baller

The slide guitar on Descending is f’ing awesome. 

NSL

Pneuma is becoming my 2nd favorite Tool song behind Lateralus.  What an amazing track

JT167846

Adam's tone when he plays single notes up the neck is one of the best guitar sounds I've ever heard. It'll take time to digest the songwriting and the songs themselves, but the tone and musicianship you can get more immediately and both are just fucking phenomenal.

Merkin Baller

I’m genuinely overwhelmed after my second listen through. 

7empest could be on Undertow. I’m impressed with how heavy this is. 

nicknyr15

7empest is such a musical achievement. Holy shit. Incredible 

RS151862

Tool is the only band that makes me google words 

eeriepadave

Love the album. Only track i don't really care for is the title track/lead single. It's ok but holy shit the other songs are phenomenal.

Love 7emprest, Pneuma, Invincible and Descending.

hedonist

RS151862 said:

Tool is the only band that makes me google words 

RS151862

Chocolate chip trip could have been cut but the rest is phenomenal. Pneuma and invincible are the early favorites. 

drakeheuer14

Closest city to me on the tour is Raleigh... hmm just far enough to make me question if I want to make that trip. 

Edit - forgot to drop my thoughts. I am not mind-blown, but I do really enjoy it. Invincible is one hell of a song and so far my favorite. The time, thought, production, etc. put into this thing is impossible not to be impressed by. I don’t see myself just throwing this on to listen to very often though. 

pearljammr78

My closest is LA. Love Tool but not going to drive 5 hours each way.  Hopefully they tour more next year. New album is breathtaking. Love it

given2fly23

pearljammr78 said:

My closest is LA. Love Tool but not going to drive 5 hours each way.  Hopefully they tour more next year. New album is breathtaking. Love it

Omitting the entire Northwest and southeast makes me think they will, but I've learned never to hold my breath with this band.

Just downloaded the extended 24-bit album, so my first listen on headphones should be wild. 

PJNB

Going to try and do the Boston show. Anyone else here thinking the same?

Merkin Baller

 PJNB said:

Going to try and do the Boston show. Anyone else here thinking the same?

DewieCox

I’m really digging the album. Like the added segues, especially Legion Inoculant. Reminds me of I Am The Sea or something along those lines.

The beginning of 7empest is the most straight ahead classic rock I could ever imagine them doing and they pull it off surprisingly well. Wish Jones didn’t do the flangey wah sweep thing. Feel it would have even more impact and less of that recycled Tool sound. 

Im amazed how organic this thing sounds. Thought those day with Tool were over. Lots of classic guitar tones especially. 

So far, I wouldn’t say it meets the creative peaks of Ænima or Lateralus but it might be the best presentation of the material available. Just stunningly executed recordings.

given2fly23

This is a sonic experience in full 24-bit quality on good headphones. Wow. 

iammine16

Incredible packaging! Absolutely love this album!

Thoughts_Arrive

I just burned my iTunes download to CD. Shame it cannot fit the interludes as I love them, especially "Litanie contre la peur".
Chocolate Chip Trip is amazing. 
As previously said above, it is a lot to take in in one listen. I listened on my headphones and it sounded amazing.
My friend told me he was in tears during his first listen to Pnuema! That's how powerful this song is.

darthvedder

given2fly23 said:

This is a sonic experience in full 24-bit quality on good headphones. Wow. 

Agreed. This is the way to listen to the album. The drumming really shines in Hi-Res audio. I don't know why they bothered with the archaic CD format. If you're going to put out more than 80 minutes of music, it should be done digitally.