First Time Hearing Tool 7empest (Reaction!!) 

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That's a 60 year old man beating the living daylights out of those drums... Hats off Peeps..

Parabol/Parabola is my favorite and if you decide to react to them, you should definitely listen to them together. Parabol is a much needed lead into a Parabola. You don't want to just jump straight to the start of Parabola. Also, if you end up doing Rosetta Stoned.....I'd similarly suggest playing Lost Keys right before it too. It's not a "song" but also a shorter snippet which gives much needed context.

This song actually won a Grammy!

A + tem + pest + must + be + just + that = 7. That's no coincidence, the song is 21/8 and mostly through the song you can take 3 groups of 7 and it sums up 21, for example, the intro is 5,5,5,6 = 21 etc. They really really take their time with this album to make it like alchemy and maths

Adam said he had been holding onto many of these riffs since the 90s. Adam's tones are haunting, and he never over does the solos. This is Adam's "hold my beer" song.🤘 EDIT: great song. Not top 5 TOOL IMO

Nearly 110 thousand subscribers... You can be assured people appreciate your genuine reactions. Thanks for sticking with it and challenging your insecurities in our view. You are a treasure Polo xo Healing energy and thinking of your sons well being 🫂

I CAN NOT WAIT to see you do Right in Two by Tool. ⚡🔥

This is a common theme for Maynards lyrics. He talks about "storms" in life and that you are better off to embrace and prepare for them than if you pretend they won't happen and then are unprepared for them. You know their nature. Don't be fooled into thinking life is all rosy and easy. Life is hard. It's the journey and the constant struggle that make life beautiful. Also this song was the same for me, my first listen through of this album, I didn't immediately get hooked on this. I loved Decending, Pneuma, and Culling Voices but believe me, by my 3rd or 4th play through, I can't get enough of this song

I strongly recommend listening to the entire album in order after you've hear all the songs. From start to finish 7empest feels like a massive climax to the album as a whole and sounds way more intense.

To me this track is very reminiscent of the tone and feel of Undertow. Still in rotation on my playlists even after all these years. Undertow is just so very raw and powerful. Flood might be the sleeper track on that album but just the pure energy and aggression coming from that album is amazing. Definitely several tracks you should check out from Undertow.

I am generally in awe of Tool, and I think Adam Jones is the unsung hero of the quartet. The man is a true artist, well beyond music. Check out any bio on his work. Unbelievable amount of artistic talent.

You need to go back through their entire discography from start to finish. Listening to their progression to what they are now is just mind blowing.

I can pretty confidently say that I like my 30th favorite Tool song more than 99.999% of music out there.

It's a good morning when there's a new Tool reaction from you!! I've been enjoying your content a lot! Keep up the great work.

Sometimes they play in unison, but the really unique thing about Tool is that very often Adam is playing rhythm while Justin plays lead parts. Justin very often plays much higher notes than you typically hear from a bassist, and he’s often playing very melodical stuff. A great example of this is beginning of The Patient.

Politicians! Liars! Broken promises...

Sometimes I need to watch a first listen reaction to appreciate again how amazing these tracks are

Let’s go!!!!!!! Listen a couple times and it will happen!!! Tool Army has your back 🤟

i love these almost daily tool reactions :) i truly do think you give the most insight in these reactions. keep them coming man, i’ll always be clicking. if i had to give a song suggestion, i would check out Parabol/Parabola, it will blow you away. as much as i love Third Eye, i would save that reaction until you’re really comfortable with their music and sound. keep them coming!

One of the only Tool songs where Danny has his snare turned on

7empest is a little gift to all of us original Tool fans. This sounds very reminiscent of the Undertow sound, but more of a higher scale of talent. Matured, experienced, and powerful. Tool is intricate, detailed, and thorough, but they can still just outright kick you in the teeth if they want to.

I Love how none of the members try to outshine each other, they respect each other that each has a part that’s their own but also works with what everyone else is doing. The amount of creative respect is different then other bands. The three instrumentalist have hung out and jammed together to come up with these rifts for years!

I agree 100% that this is Adam's, "hold my beer watch this" song. I'd actually contend that each member has their own song on this album. Pneuma - Danny, Culling Voices - Maynard, 7empest - Adam, Fear Inoculum - Justin

If you think Maynard is mad at someone in this song, try Ticks and Leeches. Also check out who it's aimed at. Absolutely wonderful anger.

Check out some old school Tool soon. See where this band began to where it is now. I recommend 'Jerk Off (live)' from their Opiate EP to start that journey.

This song actually feels like a storm passing over. It lashes you; there's this calm center, then it lashes you again, and finally ebbs off. One way to read the lyrics is that this song is about Trump or at least the politics he stirred up. I personally don't think Tool songs ever have an intended meaning, but I can see the justification for such an interpretation. MJK had made political/social statements before, like Vicarious.

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Needa take it back to Undertow now

how auspicious for you to put this out on Adam Jones' birthday 😁this is his longest guitar solo ever, so it was kinda funny hearing you say "he doesn't do flashy solos" right before his flashiest solo LOL

Can't go wrong on Tool...ever...."Rosetta Stoned" next please!!!!

Adam has done more with drop D tuning than any other guitarist has ever thought about doing. The timing of his hammer on and pull off heavy riffs are not easy to play. They go against most players natural rhythmic sense of time, specifically where upbeats and downbeats land

When you get to the song 3rd eye could you please react to the live salival version With the live concert footage, I don't know who posted the video but it's easy to find Maynard is wearing white face paint and breasts it is an amazing amazing performance With good sound quality

You guys think he's ready for Blame Hoffman/Rosetta Stoned?

Who's recommending your Tool reactions? damn these people don't listen to Opiate? Undertow? AEnima?

Definitely a slow burner, it gets better with every listen. It started out as another good song by tool to one that is giving me the chills when listening to it now.

This song and Descending were head to head for the best ones from the album for me. The Descending eventually won out, I think. So take it from another Descending fan, once you give 7empest some time and a few more listens, it will start hitting and impressing more. And I don't think anyone expects you to be able to break Tool tracks down expertly. You are not a noob anymore and are a fan. It's OK to just enjoy and comment as you see fit. Tool fans just love someone reacting, digging the music, being blown away like we once were, and joining the fandom. You can always read up or watch more on the technical side. You get the benefit of being able to be a first-time reactor to the songs, while already simultaneously being a fan and experiencing it with other fans. Right in Two, Schism, Stinkfist, Eulogy - any of these next.

Lost keys / Rosetta next please!

I liken this songs lyrics to talking about politics...or polititians..

This album is definitely a picture of politics and society of the years leading up to the release of this album. You know who was president then. You can put the rest together. A tempest must be just that!

Parabol + Parabola by Tool. Make sure to listen to them unbroken.

I gotta admit, the end of this song gives me visuals of TOOL riding off into the sunset. Hopefully not for good, but it's a nice way to go out (CD version that is).

Spiral out on No Quarter or Stranglehold live (Remastered version). Rock on Polo...🎤🎧🎛

Not only are these guys geniuses in making their tracks but there is so much more to just a track, especially this one, 7empest. One, everyone that I has heard this track says the same thing, I don’t think I have ever heard Tool sound like this. Two, such a tribute to their influences but it still sounds like Tool. Three, track placement in this album, tracks such as Invincible, Descending, & Culling Voices, many people say Tool is softer and getting older, etc., then boom, we’re in our 60’s & listen to this fucking track. Not only are we still relevant but we can still bring it! Lastly, and I hope that I am 100% wrong. Near the end of 7empest, just like the end of a concert, they let each instrument stand out on their own for a few bars, as a tribute to each member. I hope this isn’t their last track / album. I listen to Tool everyday and I mean everyday. Every track has so many little things that come out after many, many listens. 🤘🏻🌀

This song is kind of a showcase for the band, and homage to their past sound all the way to their newer sound, all wrapped up in a furious tempest of sound. Adam really stepped it up and highlighted his skills and various tones on this album so much.

I can use "Adam Jones" and "David Gilmour" in the same sentence, and it will always feel right. Top 2 guitarists in my book.

I think you should go back in time and hear them do Flood and Bottom

Do “Ticks & Leeches”, pleeeeeaaaase.

When they play together [Adam, Justin & Danny] it’s called Syncopation. Their timing and consistency is perfect 🤘

Adam and Justin rarely play the same thing together….but it does happen

That entire album made me think about the nightmare we’ve been living in the last 3 years. Js. That’s what I heard. Pay attention to those who are pushing things into and onto us. And to wake up, and push back. Before it’s too late.. crazy?? Idk maybe.

Love this song Can't wait for you to react to their sophomore album "Undertow" to see how, they've progressed. A standout song for me on that album is "Crawl Away" which opens up with Peruvian Pan Flute music (very faint) before going into a heavy bass line by former bassist Paul D'Amour

THIS SONG WON A GRAMMY

Check out Third Eye by Tool, crazy psychedelic track

So many suggestions from people and I'm here shaking my head yes just can't wait for another Tool song which ever one it is ....right let's go 🌀❤️🌹

This one really grows the more you listen to it, there are so many great nuances to discover. Top 3 on this album for me.

my brother, I see you like the swings in pace.....please listen to Opiate 2 its a remake of Opiate off their first LP. Its got like a 2 second power after the word Opiate. The middle is amazing. Yes they are doing it together. I play every song on this album with Adam and the guys playing note for note.....its fun, challenging, and so gratifying. My brother....theres a reason it takes a decade between albums.

I remember those days. Back when they thought you could fix a TV or someone with a stutter by slapping it a couple times. They were simpler times and more than a few people became simpler because of it I'm sure. It's clearly apparent you aren't stupid, so my school of thought is either they're not saying much of anything, Or something was said in such a way as to require more consideration than I care to currently expend to decipher or extrapolate the meaning intended. Sometimes I enjoy puzzles, but not first thing in the morning, and not having the puzzle be how to unlock my pants to take a leak.

Polo, please do what the others have not...go back to the Opiate EP. Listen to what the band was like thirty years ago. It's so interesting to hear the little hints of what was to come...great, great songs.

I just refreshed my feed with the intent of finding another of your reactions. Hell yeah! Here we go again!

Man, this is one of those tour de force songs by Adam. My friends and I had a saying when the album came out: "What is your favorite song on Fear Inoculum and why is it 7empest." I am sure a lot of us old school TOOL fans would love to see you give some 90's albums some love and react to "Bottom".

This song always makes me think of “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent during the long solo section. As a guitarist, it’s such a great groove to jam out to and this is Adam having that kind of fun

iamdynamite brick+mortar hot snakes hanni el khatib ...anything Mike Patton!!

Try some Alice in Chains and some Porcupine Tree, both great bands!

This is a lay on the bed lights off song headphones full blast…. Meditooltion….

@POLO REACTS To answer your question about Adan and Justin playing in Sync, it is actually the opposite! The opposite of Syncopation is called a Polyrhythm! Danney also joins the party, if you listen closely. And to top it all off, instead of composing the song in a 4-based time signature, these dudes play all this in a 3-based time signature. Hence the name, Holy Trinity, Triad, etc. Pure. Genius.

To answer your question about Adam and Justin playing together to make the music more powerful, the answers are yes and no. They do that sometimes and other times they don't. When they fo it obvious. Also, there are definitely times where you think you are hearing guitar but it's bass. It is usually parts with heavy effects that are more atmospheric sounding.

Are you a Led Zeppelin fan? You should check out Tool's cover of "No Quarter"

Please check out parable/parabola.

Usually they’re all playing different pieces of the song unlike a “normal band” Adam plays like a drummer, Danny plays like a bass player , Justin plays like a guitarist, and Maynard just has his vocal tool. They’re just amazing

Time for some Opiate or Undertow tracks…gotta go back to the beginning for some context on the journey.

Likely mentioned below somewhere,, but first time listeners sometimes don't realize that some of the "guitar" work is actually Justin on the bass. FYI

This is TOOL's roots. If you listen to Opiate or Undertow,this song would fit well on those albums.

He’s not pissed off at an outside force… he’s pissed of at the inner human “Tempest”… whatever bad behavior or thoughts that flares up within you. If you aren’t in complete denial, you have an inner dialogue that’s growling in Maynard’s voice calling you out on your own bullshit, lol

You are actually not to far off with the Pink Floyd comparison. Dave Mustaine of Megadeth was famously quoted saying "David Gilmour could do more with one note than today's shredders can do with a dozen". It's not complicated just for the sake of being complicated or fast or heavy. Both bands play with emotion and feeling in mind. Both the simple and complicated are orchestrated to take you on a ride and make you feel something. Artistry and story telling in audio medium at its finest.

Opiate EP… any and all of it

Don't worry about ranking songs/artists/music. Just enjoy what you are hearing now, then listen for more. I love this song and album. Been listening to Tool since the early 90's, and I enjoy it all. This album was a huge excitement and relief when it dropped. I wonder if I should have counted how many times I have listened so far?

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Polo. When you do Rosetta stoned. Please please include lost keys in the video. Because it leads into the song. It’s basically an alien abduction song and he’s trying to explain to docs what’s happened. I’m telling ya I’ve watched all your videos and this one’s gonna blow you away. Just make sure you do both and can’t wait to see your reaction!!!

Is he ready for lost keys/Rosetta stoned????

Yes, Polo!!! The holy Trinity ( Disposition, Reflection, into Triad ).. But, you MUST listen to them all in that order or risk losing much respect.

Still here for the stinkfist reaction, I’ll be waiting

The theory is this song is about your former President and that is the reason for the anger in Maynard's voice

Lost keys/Rosetta stoned

This song is fire, on many levels, and shows a huge progression for the band! Good enough to win a grammy anyway!

You need to get back to some Tool roots! How about checking out The Bottom!

Is there anyone else that feels Justin's strings are as heavy as the cables holding up the smoke stacks on the Titanic??? So effing sick!! 🤘

Small tidbit, today is Adam Jones birthday!

Doesn’t quite crack my top 10 Tool songs, but it’s close 😀 My favourite is Reflection or Disposition/Reflection/Triad, definitely react to that one 😀😀😀

Another great song by Tool. I have to say that this is all new for me as well as for you. I can now understand why people have been telling me to listen to this band for so long and also why the people who listen to them are so emotionally attached to them. They are that good, one of the greatest of all time IMHO. 🔥

What I like about your response vidoes is that we are not the same, but I feel we could build a bridge over the gap. Old white guy here. Not a hippie. But can appreciate your style. Please know that not everyone looking like Walter White is a bad guy.

This song is about Trump IMHO

Tool has like 50 tracks and not one of them is bad, so it’s likely your favorite tool song will rotate, definitely check out Stinkfist and Third Eye. Those are my wife’s favorites. And they are in and out of my top 5.

Nothing but stank face in my house when my kids discover a new favorite tool song. I saw them in 92, 96, 99, 2002 and 2019. Their evolution over the years is insane. Everything they do is extremely meaningful. All meat, no fillers.

"he's pissed off " wait for UNDERTOW🙏

Had a hard time seeing your eyes in this reaction! Lol!!! Love ya Bro!!!

Right in Two. Right in Two. Right in Two.

It’s about Donald trump

The irony of your earlier statements of Adams simpler guitar style, then Adam pulls out all the guns to highlight exactly what he is truely capable of….

I look at this song as being like prime Miles / Coltrane: Danny, Adam, and Justin each get their own sections of the song to show off their mastery of their instruments, all while moving the song forward. It deserves the Grammy that it won.