My First Experience w Tool | Triad | Disposition | Reflection (First Time Reaction!!) 

Among an endless number of reaction channels, know that your channel stands out bro. Easy to pick out frauds vs someone who genuinely delves. Appreciate it.

At this point, I just wanna be friends with this dude

For the record… LATERALUS is a front to back album. There is no skipping songs. Everything bleeds into everything. Banger album.

The transition from Disposition to Reflection is one of the GOATs. You have to actually pop the CD in and let one song flow into the other (or have a file that combines them). If you chop it up into individual songs you lose the magic of that transition. Lots of fans tell reactors to listen to all three at once because they're basically one long song, but most of the time people pause right at the transitions anyway and lose the magic because they still don't really get the album experience and are still approaching music with the song being the only unit of consumption. Listen to the whole thing in one go!

Adam never over does the guitar or even the solos. It's always just the right amount and his tones are haunting.

The vocals on Reflection showed us that Maynard wasn’t willing to just be a vocalist or the lead singer, but a true artist. The delivery of the lyrics, the phrasing is not only brilliant but quite difficult.

I didn’t fully “get” Triad until i saw it live as as part of the trilogy of songs. Something about them playing this for the crowd was otherworldly and so intense. One of the best things I’ve seen on a stage.

If you ever get a chance, you have to see them live. The visuals match perfectly with the music. True masterpiece.

Reflection imo is the quintessential Tool song. It encapsulates everything that makes Tool outstanding. I echo those that said it should be listened to while reading the lyrics….it’s so profound!

The reflection guitar solo gives me chills everytime

the first time i heard this album was on a girl i was dating at the time's parent's hifi audio system and this cd was one of the last SACD releases done... so it packs waaaaaaaay more information for hifi than you can hear on ordinary speakers and headphones. hearing reflections positional audio in true 5.1 was breathtaking. The drops were dropping around the room like rain and you get so immersed that your body just starts pulling in the directions of the drops and before you know it you're swaying perfectly to a timing that your mind can barely wrap around and .. bam.. tool :D

For REFLECTION, You must READ THE LYRICS either before, during or after listening to the song. The lyrics are very powerful. The message in the lyrics regarding our ego and hope for mankind hits me in all the troubling areas of my mind. If this track doesn't make you think about your relationship to everything around us, then I don't know what else to tell you. Another warning track, just like in the lyrics for Descending. Another Masterpiece.

As an avid Tool ...no.... * Insert rephrase here* Avid Maynard fan, (and newly Polo fan...you kick ass good sir!) I must say that I am fucking stoked to be able to witness your journey through the greatness that is Maynard James Keenan. I have come to learn that no matter how many times you listen to a tool song or one from A Perfect Circle, or even Puscifer they will always speak to you differently in different parts of your life. I can't remember right off the top of my head if you've reacted to this one yet, but if you haven't might I suggest "Passenger" by Deftones ft. Maynard. Hands down one of my favorite songs of all time. Keep up the good work 😁

To be honest... To represent this album... YOU MUST LISTEN TO IT FROM THE START TO FINISH.... IT'S ONE COMPLETE SONG....

but it goes Disposition>Reflection>Triad.... hopefully you don't go out of order.

The words to reflection will change your life if you let it.

You are SO ready for Third Eye from Ænima, and you don’t even know it!!😂

Tool is just god level. It’s not about the notes. It’s the space in between them. The details that you hear something new every single time. The journey as they grew from the EP to current day Fear Inoculum has been incredible. It’s so great you are doing this journey

I can completely understand how a person might not like Adam's choice for "overall" guitar tone. But, to me, it is like that damn guitar of his is speaking to each and every one of us listening to the track. And then, you add in Justin's bass arrangement and the incredibly complex, yet musical drum arrangement and ......... FUCK ...... damn glad to be alive in the time of Tool.

Reflection is truly magical. It's one that you can really get lost in. Even though I'm not a big lyrics guy (I'm usually here for the music), following along with the lyrics on this one really does take it to another level. Truly a masterpiece.

I have always considered Tool as the Pink Floyd of metal. The way the songs flow together in their own style.

"at this point, that album cover makes total sense" And with that, you're one of us.

Here’s what will happen as you continue throughout your Tool journey - as you’ve now come to appreciate their music outside of the “hard rock/metal” aspect (as seen in the way you enjoyed Disposition and Reflection) you’ll later come to not only find that the slow buildups don’t bother you but that you actually truly enjoy them. The farther down the Tool rabbit hole you go, the less it becomes about, “what do I want to hear in this song right now/this is too slow, come on, hurry up” and it becomes more of a passive, “let’s sit back and see what journey they take me on today.” If Disposition or Reflection were your first introduction to Tool, you’d likely have been far more resilient towards discovering more of their music - as opposed to how you’ve now come to appreciate that each song for Tool is like a canvas they’re painting. In that same light, you’ll soon come to appreciate the slow parts and their integral place in the artwork. Enjoy your journey, I’m jealous 🎉

I love following your Tool journey. ❤ The craziest thing is, Lateralus is above all a complete album to be listened from beginning to end. Every song is three times better when heard in its ”right” place in the album. They work so well combined: the pieces fit! (Not saying you’re doing it ’wrong’-music can’t be experienced wrong.) I would definitely join a live event where you would listen through the entirety of Lateralus!

In my opinion,reflection is better than Decending but not far off 3rd eye should be the next as it touches deep and its an experince like no other

I still remember going on my lunch break in high school to go get this album... it's cool seeing someone hear it for the first time after hearing it for the last 20 years.

There are so many Tool songs that are my “favorite”; however, saying that, Reflection is definitely on my Mount Rushmore of Tool songs

Reflection stands alone IMO in this trilogy!! Such an amazing song!

I LOVE the whole Reflection build. It’s so trancelike in the beginning. DC is a drum machine. He plays the same rhythm for most of it…never misses a beat. Was something to behold live. When he sings “and you will come to find…that we are all ONE mind, capable of ALL that’s…imagined and ALL conceivable” , well i can’t say what happens to me…

This entire album is a f*cking masterpiece. I remember when this album came out I was already all in on Tool but their habit of raising the bar over and over for 30 years is unmatched

I got to see TOOL play Triad in 2002 with Mike Patton. Patton and TOOL at the same time playing Triad. It was absolutely amazing.

Amazing, so happy you did this one. Definitely take the 4 runner on a long drive to the mountains. All 3 songs fit perfectly together. Disposition would be like heading up the mountain and you see snow flurries, weather changing. At the top of the mountain you see the moon, stars, reflect on your self and decide to make changes in life. Triad, you are ready to head home, charge it down the mountain at full speed, spiral out…🌀🤘

Experiencing these 3 songs in order live back in 2001, 2002 was amazing. The opening act's drummer would come out and play on Triad with Danny. Hearing that live is something I will never forget.

Really appreciate you had the patience to listen all of them and good organic reactions 👌Some day take some time off for yourself, lay down on a bed or somewhere nice, put the phones on and listen all of them as a one sequence from the album or spotify example. It is one big trip to your inner space, atleast for me. Tool has that something that wakes up something ancient in your being or dna or how ever you wanna call it. Its more like intuitive than logical understanding that takes place in you when listening to them, dont need even words to kinda understand that universal language and cant put in a words that is happening via sound.

Yeeehh, now you know why we been on you for so long to listen to this triple wonder of orgasmic experience in music. Lateralus, in it's entirety, is one of THE most incredible music productions of all time. Been a TOOL fan since 1993...it's great living vicariously thru someone who is just now discovering who they are to experience the awesomeness all over again!!

I felt the same exact way listening to this when it came out as you did polo. I was blown away. Kept thinking how can this get any better and it does. Over and over. I kept smiling and laughing too like I can't believe what I'm hearing bc it's just so damn good.

Top to bottom, to me, Lateralus is their most spiritual album. There are definitely moments of fury but so much of it feels like a beautiful trance. Such an amazing album.

The meditational masterpiece. Not sure if its been mentioned before, but the way Tool writes their songs is the music comes first as an instrumental and then Maynard will react to the music to write his lyrics and melodies. Initially the band wrote all 3 tracks (Disposition/Reflection/Triad) as one piece of music/song. "Parabol/Parabola" was also another case on the Lateralus album that was initially one piece of music, but then later indexed into individual tracks for the release.

Thank you so much for experiencing the Triad for us. Reflection saved my life during a very dark moment. The lyrics ‘crucify the ego before it’s far too late’ are now tattooed on my forearm as a constant reminder to pull myself up rather than wallow in self pity. Cheers.

I still can't believe nobody has requested wings for Marie part 1 and part two

Some things I've noticed in your reactions. You accidentally skip fwd at times when you are intending to rwd. Your 18 minute mark rewind was actually fast forwarded. You inadvertently did it on one other reaction. (I've watched them all) but I know you'll clear it all up in the 4-Runner. Also, I get this impression that you have a Bat Cave of sorts with a ton of black T shirts and Black Adidas ball caps. I envision you having a butler that lays out your "reaction" gear for you, and installs the latest T00L into your 4-Runner for you. Lol. I love it. Keep prying open your third eye.

I had just bought the cd. I saved listening to it until a road trip from Phoenix to Tacoma. It was 6:30 am near Monument Valley when Reflection starts. I was pretty baked as well. That song was the soundtrack to this epic sunrise in the desert. Not a soul around. Good times.

Many years ago I was having such a mental breakdown due to many reasons, one of the worst times in my life, and I remember listening to tool's 'Disposition' like a freakin mantra, I listened to it everyday for like 1 or 2 hours minimum at night. I helped me calm my anxiety and the song gives this perspective of ''watch the weather change'', which to me back then meant something like ''just hang on, give it some time, everything changes and shifts and the pain will go away at some point''. Insane level of artistry in this band

Reflection changed my way of thinking about everything!!! Read the lyrics and truly understand this masterpiece. Great videos my brother. Welcome to the tool army!!!!

I've always felt they should do a sound track to an intense post apocalyptic sci Fi movie!

Adam Jones gets the least credit for his talent. I’ve read countless internet guitar wannabes chide him for having the easiest job in the band. He’s not a shredder guitarist, because there’s no place in this band for a shredder. I’m sure he could if he wanted to. He’s a master atmospheric guitarist. His pitch bends are crucial to the sound. His ability to control his sound is the measure of his greatness. Tool couldn’t be Tool unless each of the members contribute exactly what they do, and how they do it in every song.

Imagine driving through the Canadian Rockies with this album. The flow of the road, the view and Reflection building and building taking you through the valleys and peaks. It made my mom a tool fan.

This is one of those albums I wish I could listen to for the first time again II'm hoping to see tool live someday

In my opinion Reflection has some of Maynards most beautiful lyrics. The reflection is of himself and of our relation to everything and everyone and also the literal reflection of the light from the moon. A triple meaning! It starts dark and becomes hopeful in the end. And of course there is the music as well. One of my favorites and I have lots of favorite Tool songs

Hey Polo, great reaction Bro,yes I totally get the Egyptian vibe you mentioned.The beats and timing and the rhythm of this is primal and tribal subtle driving bass lines and haunting guitar work combined with Maynard’s vocals and lyrics that create a sonic landscape that awakens a forgotten memory of a time when Gods walked the earth and the world was filled with magic and mystery a time when humans were infinitely aware and in tune with nature and the world around them striving to understand our place in the universe and giving respect to all things within it! Amazing journey that is Tool!

YESSSSS. We say the Holy Trinity because all of the tracks play into each other and they all shares themes from each other musically. Reflection is my favorite Tool song of all time, it's a heavyweight for sure. Thanks for finally doing these!

Seeing these three performed live was a life changing experience. Cheers 🍻

I bought this when I was about 12 years old and listened to Rosetta Stone repeatedly

Polk I don't know where you live but Tool WILL come to you and when they do, whatever it takes do not miss that show. It is a life changing religious experience. That's all I can tell you. Keep rocking brother, your Killin it.

I am so enjoying watching someone else experience this absolute genius!!

*partially joking* So, now maybe you can understand why some of us have a hard time picking a favorite Tool track?

Brilliant, simply brilliant. No other way to say it. All these Tool songs are first listens for me, so I’m really loving this journey with you Polo. 🔥🔥

I am glad you got the feel of this right away. At my first listen almost 20 years ago I didn't get it. However, the more I listened to it I understood that (to me) they were trying to open up your mind using a three pronged attack. I get past present and future vibes along with elemental aspects of wind, space and then fire/earth. Like our spiritual journey. The holy trinity is the equivalent to taking audioshrooms and living that existential journey.

Reflection is prolly my all time fave. The term that came to mind when describing this music is sacred. Almost like my ears arent worthy to hear it nor my soul to feel it. Potions ,Puscifer, also another fave.

even with interruptions this song always brings me to tears

These 3 tracks are my favorite to fall asleep too.

This part is a little long, pausing... wow, this is great, but a little long, pausing.... wow ill go back 5 seconds.... Pause... A little boring.. wow, pause, go back 4 seconds....

Another amazing reaction, Polo! Love, love, love disposition/reflection/triad!

I'm Reflecting on the stinkface we all make whenever we listen to Reflection it's 🍌bananas hahaha. If you really want to trip out from the holy trinity just add Descending as the final countdown to it. How meditative 🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏿 would that be sounding. The End of Reflection leading into the beginning of Descending 😳🥴🤯 Mind bl💣wn!

Yes please go in correct order. For a HUGE bonus check out the Danny’s drum cam on Triad. Then you get a real appreciation for what he’s doing.

Not hearing Maynard is ok here. He really does believe that his voice is an instrument in the band. I'm pretty sure that's why he's usually in the back, hiding in the shadows during the concert. APC, Puscifer... a while different thing. His vocals are front and center, and so is he on stage with them.

Wish I had seen the Lateralus tour, I had to work, I was a single mom, couldn't get tickets. It's my favorite album, it literally saved my life more than once. Every fucking song is a gem.

Tool is amazing. Music is a mathematical language, but the Fibonacci sequence in Lateralus is pretty genius.

Gotta listen to them all without stopping and feel the transitions actually hit. Honestly the entire album of Lateralus is composed in this way. But like disposition and reflection that bouncing ball sound at the end is the most perfect Segway to harmonize both tracks. It’s literally magical.

Justin chancellor is my favorite bassist. His bass playing doesn't even sound like a bass at times. And he's just suck a humble guy.

So…FINALLY had time to watch this!!! I absolutely LOVED your reaction, man!!!!! And, yes, I do get the same “Egyptian vibes” from Reflection as well. I had told about EVERYONE that very same thing as well, cuz *I* feel like I had maybe astral projected over the Great Pyramid in Egypt about every damned time that I listen(ed) to it too.

This is the only reaction channel I have heard react to any of the trilogy. You did all three in one video. Excellent! Reflection is one of the best underrated Tool songs. Most people skip it because of the slow, long intro

You're right on with Adam where his creativity and places between him and JC are incredible

Your tangents are great, please don't apologize for them.

Reflection is one of the best songs about appreciation for the Sun and Moon. Respect to our celestial companions.

Magical carpet ride across the Arabian desert...

Great video. Make sure you play the three tracks in the 4runner without stopping between tracks. You will find that these three tracks are actually one piece of music with no break. Danny transitions each track. This is a trio of tracks to listen in one go on a long drive. Also Maynard sings about being present mentally ("watch the weather change") in disposition. Your instinct about doing yoga is spot on. In reflection the instrumentation is Indian raga inspired. Maynard sings about "crucifying the ego". Then in triad the voice is gone. I recommend reading the lyrics when you have time.

i've listened to this album and especially these three tracks countless times! these songs are just so fucking great.

Next time let Reflection play through from Disposition. Same when you listen to Parabol/Parabola. Same with the whole album for that matter. And then listen to the album in the correct order. Look it up.

Thank you Polo and God bless. Reflections is about recognizing and dealing with depression. Beautiful art! Reading the lyrics is a must.

"Danney hasn't even come in yet, but he's been there the whole time." Good one.

what gets me is how they link the same phrase at the first song to the second check 4:27 and 17:50

I love Tool, but I have a special place for this suite of songs.

Those who say they don't like TOOL, are the ones who need TOOL the most. Disposition- Finding clarity, and understanding amongst the chaos of your life. Reflection- looking within yourself to find the best version of you possible, and making it a realization Triad- The culmination of your awakening. Love. Light. Internal prosperity. ❤️👁🌀🌌

Are your friends and family sick of hearing you talk about TooL yet? Welcome to the club! Lol

Awesome you liked Relfection so much, it's always been my fav Tool song.

Disposition is actually one of my favorite songs from tool. I'll listen to that on its own tbh.

The correct answer for the top two Tool songs is 1. Reflection, 2. Descending. You nailed it.

Greatest album ever made 🌀 and Adam is definitely a feel player and an amazing rhythm guitar player, but when he does do leads they are absolutely crushing

The lyrics to Reflection are very integral to the whole song, both the message and the beautiful word play.

Listening to this entire album while "elevated" then finally hearing that train coming into the station at the end... it's indescribable. The perfect ending to this incredible masterpiece of an album. Well... almost the end. The last song isn't much of a song per se lol

Reflection is my all time favo song from Tool

There is no "Best." Just enjoy the ride.

Reflection is Tool's GOAT. Prove me wrong!

Adam does most of the art, as well as the clay animation for all their videos. You have to remember they are in a court battle with their label, so they write strictly for the fans and not radio. Lyrics below: Disposition Mention this to me Mention this to me And watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Mention this to me Mention something, mention anything Mention this to me Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Watch the weather change Mention this to me Mention something, mention anything Mention this to me Watch the weather Watch the weather change Watch the weather change (Watch the weather) Reflection I have come curiously close to the end, though Beneath my self-indulgent pitiful hole Defeated, I concede and move closer I may find comfort here I may find peace within the emptiness How pitiful It's calling me (calling me) It's calling me (calling me) It's calling me (calling me) It's calling me And in my darkest moment, fetal and weeping The moon tells me a secret, a confidant As full and bright as I am This light is not my own and A million light reflections pass over me The source is bright and endless She resuscitates the hopeless Without her, we are lifeless satellites drifting And as I pull my head out, I am without one doubt Don't want to be down here soothing my narcissism I must crucify the ego before it's far too late I pray the light lifts me out Before I pine away (pine away) Before I pine away (pine away) Before I pine away (pine away) Before I pine away So crucify the ego, before it's far too late And leave behind this place so negative and blind and cynical And you will come to find that we are all one mind Capable of all that's imagined and all conceivable So let the light touch you So let the words spill through And let them pass right through Bringing out our hope and reason Before we pine away (pine away) Before we pine away (pine away) Before we pine away (pine away) Before we pine away Triad - instrumental

Make sure and listen in the correct order. Disposition. Reflection. Triad. Also, be ready to simply relax, absorb, and ascend as the songs progress. This is meditation and breakthrough defined.

I dont think you get what it was liked to listen to this album as it was meant to be heard. These 3 songs are tracks 10, 11, &12 on the album; there was no stopping one song and starting another. They engineered Lateralus to have seamless transitions between songs. I believe the what you are referring to is a "middle eastern" influence is what you are hearing.

You're right it's a masterpiece

Mention this to me, watch the weather change. Mention something, mention anything.

Polo you make me smile. Thank you! I love Tool.