71 years of age, been listening to rock since it first existed. This album is one of the top ten best I have heard in over six decades. Tool is amazing.
It warms my heart to see comments like this. I absolutely cherish whatever time we have left with our elder statesmen of rock and its great to see that you sir still have a healthy love and enthusiasm for music like this. I've been a rock fan since my teen years in the 90's and Tool was one of the first hard rock/metal bands I got into.
I am a 1,200 year old highlander, moving silently down through the centuries. Discovering Tool has changed my life, easily my favourite band, and there can be only one. I can't wait to see what the next 1,200 years of music brings.
RIP To my Uncle, died two weeks ago never getting to hear this, Danny Carey was his favorite drummer. EDIT: Thanks Tool Family for all of the love. You guys are all wonderful, I'm very grateful.
I was born in western Prussia in 1728. The sense of anticipation preceding the release of this album reminded me of the feeling of excitement in central Europe prior to the release of Beethoven's ninth symphony. I'm one of the original fans, and so thankful to my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson for introducing my to Tool in the early '90s. Completely changed my life.
They were literally like, “Let’s write a song that represents every era of our career.” It legitimately sounds like every album’s sound rolled into one. Its incredible.
@@markgood9453 Leftovers? I don't hardly think so. And if they are leftovers, it's in the same way that real, homemade fried rice is leftovers; in that you're taking multiple things that were good to begin with and transforming them into something better which you were actually looking forward to to begin with, which is way you made extras/didn't eat it all to begin with. And what you're ultimately left with is something greater than the sum of its parts which could best be described as "comfort food."
I am in LOVE with this song but the part at around 14:20 and later really reminds if the pot, and it does sound like unused riffs from older albums. but its great!
I'm an old sixties fart and Black Sabbath first woke me almost 50 years ago. Different bands obviously (not comparing) and must say Tool has re-awoken me. 68 and again rocking and it feels gooooooood! Edit... guitar riffs = far out. percussion = perfection. Music like this will forever rule and never f-----g die! This may well become my fave... Peace.
I am 115 years old, I am blind, cannot stand and can barely hear. I am living my days in crippling agony. Despite this, I cannot believe I just discovered this band. Such beautiful music it is all curing my ailments and giving me knew life. I take pity on those who will never experience this magical cure for blindness and crippling pain
Absolute chills hearing the final 10 seconds of this song and realizing it finishes what 10,000 Days started! The bells at the beginning of Vicarious are at the end of 7empest! Purely incredible!
This tune sounds like it coulda been on an early album, but with the clarity and refinement that only years of musical experience and craftsmanship can bring. Just shows how these guys are absolute masters of their art and always have been.
Hey Matthew.... so sorry for your loss man.. I am a Rider.. I love motorcycles, but I never recommend them.. so dangerous.. you have to have that passion for them.. I bet your Pops had that.. bless him and you!
@@lrrs1 well mate, then you should better adjust your expectations really. Artists are ever-evolving individuals, you can't expect the same musical directions and ideas that span 12+ years now, or can you?
Can still remember the first time I heard Sober, been hooked ever since. I'm now 42, have loved every album. Maynard is constantly evolving, it's what people do. This album is different than the others, but it's still TOOL and still kicks so much fucking ass. Will be happy to wait another 13
Unless you like different music or bands. What u just said is about as legit as saying "I like chocolate ice cream, so chocolate ice cream is best" . You child
This song is perfect!! What's awesome is that Justin said in a interview Adam started writing this song before he joined the band. It was almost put on 10,000 days or at least strongly considered. but Adam felt like it still wasn't ready so he held off. In all honesty that's probably why the song is a perfect piece of music. It's long, the technicality level is much higher than average compared to other tool songs. And the song is not repetitive. He had a perfect mix of shredding and Restraint mixed with making every note stand out. Well done Adam Jones! I'm honestly glad Maynard held back on his vocals deliberately. He knew damn well the musicianship be displayed is downright outstanding. That is literally the reason why he held back on his vocals on this on purpose. He wanted his bandmates to get the spotlight. Danny said that he said that was a huge compliment from Maynard that he did that.
I've been a longtime Tool fan. It's a pleasant surprise to read an interesting detailed informative comment. Most are examples of douche baggery being spewed unsolicited by the goofus roofuses of the fan base.
A complete summary of their anthology in one song - this may be Tool's masterpiece over time. This song gives you just about every element of their sound and complexity. Brilliant song
To right you are, plus they added a new tone, the 20th century has been a massive act of self healing through the arts we are trying to find a doorway, or at-least describe it to another. "][" {[]} {[]} |]_ has found a way to present such a door its up to those with the courage to turn the knob and walk through the door for themselves given the "tools," they need.
@@Lukas-kh5gu Just hear an anthology of their sounds, from Sober and the Undertow Album all the way through - hints of 46&2, Jimmy, Lateralus, just a broad walk through. But I will admit this was my initial reaction to the first time hearing it. Was the vibe I got. We'll see how this matures with me.
@@diatomaceousexudate42 well, idk. Once I saw an interview where Maynard said that he writes the lyrics based on instrumental part. First he listen what guys wrote and then put a lyrics on it. Not vice versa.
When Maynard said in an interview that he was waiting for the other guys to finish their parts, he actually was just waiting for Adam to finish soloing 😂😂😂
@@GolfTool I have to admit... I wasn't feeling it in after the first listen through but after letting it really soak in multiple times since, I'm hooked. I had this same reaction when Lateralus first came out.
@@GolfTool what a shitty, naive, childish view. Btw, calling people posers is only cool when youre a young teenager, not everyone is required to have YOUR opinion
Mike R .... Pop songs are made for us to sit in traffic and tap our toes on the floorboard. That’s why they call the chorus the hook, but then you’re sick to death of those same songs almost immediately. Sometimes we will even sing songs and know the words but we don’t even care for them all that much. This is cerebral music that is so dense, you’re almost not supposed to get it on the first listen. Plus if you’re a life long fan as I am, I had huge expectations that I had to temper. This is music that will stand the test of time and be analyzed years after we’re gone. It gets exponentially better every time I hear it. Cheers!!!! We made it, I flew in from work on my 40th birthday Thursday and I was joking that I’d be so mad if my plane went down and I died on my birthday. One day short of getting to hear this masterpiece.
I know someone else already commented this but... This song is basically a Tool medley, walking chronologically through all their previous albums. If you listen carefully, you can tell how it loosely transitions from style-to-style, album by album. Absolutely gold.
@@mertmunson1417 True that. Even the clueless shitheads at the scammies know brilliance when they hear it. I think there is 4 in total now. Well deserved gentleman.
Considering who else has a Grammy, or even multiples - e.g. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Gaga, fucking Fergie - I feel like it's a minor accomplishment, these days. Tool deserves something an order of magnitude more prestigious.
How long do you want your solo/lead to be Adam, 10 sec, like 30 seconds or the usual where it's not even there? Adam Jones: How about a third of the song. Tool: So what, this song is going to be 2 minutes? Adam Jones: I was thinking closer to 16.
I might consider this TOOL's Magnum Opus song. It's the culmination of their entire career. What a perfect juggernaut that blends their early aggression with their later maturity.
it's not even very good.. I keep trying to get into this one and it's simply not orchestrated all that well (ie, the point of all of it is.. riffs!). Third Eye, Rosetta Stoned this song is not.
Keep, keep Keep, keep, keep it calm Keep, keep calm Keep, keep it, keep it calm Keep, keep calm Keep, keep, keep calm Fuck, here we go again Heat lightning flash, but don't blink Misleading, tranquillity ruse You're gonna happen again That's what I think Follow the evidence Look it dead in the eye, you are darkness Trying to lull us in, before the havoc begins Into a dubious state of serenity Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie We know better It's not unlike you It's not unlike you We know your nature Blame it all on the bastards when you're blowing out Shame on you, shame on you now No amount of wind could begin to cover up Your petulant stench and demeanour Calm as cookies and cream, so it seems We're not buying your dubious state of serenity Acting all surprised when you're caught in the lie We know better It's not unlike you It's not unlike you We know your nature Calm before the torrent comes Calm before the torrent comes Calm before the torrent comes Calm before the tempest comes to reign all over Disputing intentions invites devastation A tempest must be true to its nature A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that Control your delusion Insane and striking at random Victim of your certainty And therefore, your doubt's not an option Blameless, the tempest will be just that So try as you may, feeble, your attempt to atone Your words to erase all the damage cannot A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just that A tempest must be just tha
I am 69 years old, have been listening to Tool since the stone age, when there were not many tools. The discovery of Tool has helped me in my farm and in my household chords.
This song has a LOT of depth. The melody at the beginning alternates between 5/8 and 6/8, specifically three bars of 5/8 and one bar of 6/8. Why is this important? I'll get to that. At 2:39, we have the post-chorus rhythm. It alternates between 4/4 and 13/8. What's so crazy about that? Well, the beginning melody, if added up, contains 5 + 5 + 5 + 6 = *21* notes. 4/4 is equivalent to 8/8, so we can then add up 8 + 13 from this post-chorus rhythm to get *21.* But wait, there's more! At 4:05, we get a cool little section that fluctuates between 11/8 and 10/8. 11 + 10 = *21.* At 5:12, we come to a section that holds at 7/8. But, hold on, it's not a 4 bar loop, it's a 3 bar loop! 7 x 3 = *21.* At 12:46, we see that the melodies do, indeed, overlap as the drums play the post-chorus rhythm whilst the first melody is on top of it as if nothing is wrong; it syncs up perfectly. This song is nuts...
Technically speaking, if you want to get pedantic about it. The song is basically just in 21/8. The various time signatures are there to just break up and identify where the nice downbeats are. It varies up the flow. But yes, in order to do that, they had to think about the overall time signature to get them to sync up in the first place. 21/8 though still, as I can imagine is not something easy to write in. To get that level of natural sounding flow with all the various riffs syncing, takes skill. None of this felt like an odd signature.
@@gredangeo The only problem with that is the sections that are played entirely in 4/4. Mainly at the beginning, with the verses and one or two guitar solos, but get rid of them and this holds true.
@@crusherkelly1842 You can enjoy the melody and still appreciate the intricacies of a piece of music, you know. That's like saying I shouldn't appreciate the different flavors and textures in a hamburger and that I should just appreciate the hamburger for being a hamburger? Very close-minded.
@@JR-ol6xj Third Eye was an experiment; a song from a band stretching its wings as it emerged. 7empest is that band full-fledged and emerged adult. This is coming from someone who thinks that Tool reached its peak with Aenima.
While not my favorite song on Fear Innoculum, 7empest is in my opinion the best song on the album. It is a perfect blend of old and new Tool. The groove of the Opiate/Undertow era, the intensity of the Ænema era, and the complexity and layers of the Lateralus/10000 days era.
I think this was a way to work in the “tons of material we have “ 13 years they must have a ton of riffs piled up so they threw a ton into one song and don’t repeat them at all haha...
I'm 55. Been listening to them since I first heard Aenima. Then I worked my way backwards and now forward. Every time I listen to their music, I hear something new. Keep on rocking brother!!
Brainwashed religious fanatics like christians have always told other people that Rock and Heavy Metal music is "Evil". But what isn't "evil" to them ? EVERYTHING is "evil" to them because they will DEMONIZE everything, anyone, and everyone that does not worship their fake religion full of lies. They will demonize everything they do not understand, and they understand NOTHING, therefore they will demonize EVERYTHING ( including YOU if you question them on their stupid beliefs that they need to protect - as darkness PROTECTS in their illusions of the blind Ego-mind). As they have no depth whatsoever, which is why they cannot understand anything. as they're always at the surface of images of their blind ego-mind of silly beliefs. They're Totally SHALLOW in their DARKNESS and their total self hatred. So they DEMONIZE everything and hate everything and hate the world, and hate all of nature, they have absolutely NO PRESENCE!!, They hate the Earth like no other, as its a reflection of their Self hatred.. in their cold and closed inner prisons of endless Bondage and hells within them. But the Divine Truth is, Heavy Metal and Rock music is a divine creation of the infinite intelligence of the Universe of Spirit and Nature, to wake humanity up, hence why it's LOUD and Screaming ! Heavy Metal and Rock music started out as being the "REBEL" music of society during the psychedelic (sacred divine plants) era. As EVERYTHING in human society is a LIE (even your American holidays are ALL totally fake man-made lies, as humans are stupid enough to believe christmas has something to do with a persons birthday, search "America's occult holidays" to see the total sham of it all).. And since Rock music and Heavy Metal is the Rebel of society, and EVERYTHING in Human western society is a LIE, then OBVIOUSLY there will be far FAR more Truths in Heavy Metal. Rock N' Roll and Heavy Metal music is absolutely LOADED with infinite Spiritual Truths that the ego-based mind is afraid to see and afraid to understand. There is NO genre of music on the planet that "ASKS" so many deep questions as heavy metal and rock music. And that's why christian idiots have to label it as "evil" , as they have absolutely no answers to anything, therefore they HATE any deep questions ! Because they hate themselves. Listen to rock bands that speak about the illusion of time, and alchemy of sacred divine plants, And speak also your divine 7-chakras in their songs. As well as talking about the countless lies of the "I" as who you think you are is total illusion (just as Corrosion of conformity does so well through their discography). Those 4 things are vital, and when you do you will find beautiful Spiritual music from bands like Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, Death, Testament, Epica, Amenra, Isis, Dio, Neurosis (very special band !!), and Tool, Black Sabbath, and Queensryche (and many more), as well as softer magical bands like Pink Floyd and Neil Young etc, that is speaking to Soul (not the ego-mind) ;-) . Fake 'party" bands like the van halen's and the ac/dc's of the world cannot touch these bands. And stay away from "Nu metal" bands and 'commercial bands like the Limp Bizkit's of the world and the Papa Roach's of the world. It's total society garbage about the blind ego-mind, or about labeling and blaming (like pathetic pop diva's and eminem who are always labeling and blaming in stupidity of victim consciousness), and "victim consciousness" nonsense that doesn't serve you in any way. < 3 A band like "Blind Guardian" for example is loaded with beautiful Spiritual truths in their music catalog. It's very deep so you have to look beyond what people tell you what the songs mean. Don't follow "labels" of what other people say the songs mean as the mind can only label things at the surface of images and is blind, as these songs all mean YOU in many deep ways that the left-brain thinking ego mind of thought cannot see or understand. In one of my Ayahuasca ceremonies after total surrender of the ego as I surpassed the illusions of death, eye was given the sword of light from the Universe. The sword of Light came through me in magical beauty as I was downloaded massive amounts of knowledge love and wisdom through my heart chakra. This magical sword is far beyond how you see a sword in a picture in the illusions of images as this sword is multi-dimensional as I became "one" with the sword, the sword was me and I was the sword, as ONE in infinite beauty and magic in the 5th dimension of Consciousness. The sword of Light is only to be used for love and light and becoming in full awareness of my Soul purposes and missions on this planet to help awaken humanity out of the countless illusions of human society. Not a sword that can ever be used to harm anyone or anything. And through that experience I was taken back to Blind Guardian's "Somewhere Far Beyond" album that I listened to as a young man in the early 1990's, and Mother Ayahuasca showed me that Blind Guardian album cover and she said to me: " You see Robert, You have always been one of the chosen ones of Light, and you will always be one of the chosen ones of Light" .. and she showed me what a sword really means (that has absolutely nothing to do with what silly humans think a sword means as the blind human mind takes everything beautiful and sacred and twists it in countless lies).. Blind Guardian's "Somewhere Far Beyond" album cover is an Ayahuasca circle, with the Shaman playing Ayahuasca icaro's at the top through some kind of flute in the shape of an Ayahuasca vine on his chest, the flute at the bottom pointing to the light at the center of the circle. And he's elevated above everyone else sitting on a stool and wearing a crown (not just a hood like the others). And he also has a condor sitting on his shoulder (the highest flying bird that also has the ability to shift between Spiritual dimensions). In Ayahuasca art you will see the condor depicted quite often, and for infinite good reasons. Ayahuasca is the oldest and purest, and is by far the most effective form of Spiritual practice on the planet. Nothing could be more obvious as you listen to that album ;-) I so clearly remember as a child listening to heavy metal during the 1980's, & entire worlds opened up for me, bands such as Iron Maiden, Testament, Sabbath, Dio, and other great bands such as "Death" and Queensryche ( "Roads To Madness" by Queensryche for example is an Eternal Spiritual Truths classic), etc. A little later on in the early 1990's I got into the beauty of Blind Guardian with their beautiful album 'Somewhere Far Beyond". So many beautiful things that fake bands like ac/dc could never come close to offering. I never understood when people would tell me that Heavy Metal music is far too heavy to get into and too overwhelming. I always laughed, since I was a child, how people would tell me that this isn't music, but only loud cannons firing. I ALWAYS laughed as they tried so hard to sway me, but could never sway me an inch. From family members to friends to pathetic pastors in churches (and let me tell you that you will NEVER find more fake people on the planet than fear-monger pastors and priests in churches), as nobody hates our beautiful Mother Earth and Nature and divides people's more with hatred than pastors in churches, and they mostly hate themselves. And I never once cared for their blind and pathetic opinions, I always laughed hysterically inside. I always laughed hysterically how they couldn't "get it." . Because to me, when listening to heavy metal, it was always a blissful sweet symphony of beauty !! For me, it was always so soft, and wonderful, so welcoming, and Magical !! I feel so sorry for the humans that have no capability to ever understand the beauty of real heavy metal music, because heavy metal has so many beautiful Spiritual messages from the infinite Universe that the blind ego-based mind of duality is afraid to see, and afraid to understand. Mother Ayahuasca showed me in infinite ways how Heavy Metal music was so vital and so beautiful in so many magical ways for my Spiritual growth. And this magical band of beauty, Blind Guardian, was absolutely Massive and monumental for my Spiritual journey of the Universe of be-ing and infinite truths of beauty of Light and Spirit. ;-) .. Mother Ayahuasca showed me how my Soul always chose the right bands and the right music, far beyond my mind. Intuitively I knew it all along... but my goodness Mother Ayahuasca showed me so many deep Spiritual truths in deeper ways of infinite understandings of Spirit, that the blind ego-mind that lives in the illusion of time and the illusions of duality, is totally incapable of understanding..
"Psychedelics is a big part of what we do." - Maynard Keenan (2004) - www.ayahuasca.com/psyche/shamanism/ayahuasca-shaman/ .. And after you read that link, and listen to Tools music over years ( especially Lateralus), it's all so blatantly obvious. Tool is a shamanic band. Commit to a minimum of 20 Ayahuasca ceremonies with groups of people from around the world , and wake the F up. As everything you believe in your blind Ego-mind is complete lies.
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I just found Tool been going thru a rough stage in life...this kind of music helps me feel like a warrior and gives me courage to fight life wid my gloves on...
As a advanced guitarist I have to say, if you think Adam Jones does NOT prove that he is in the top 10 All Time Guitarists, with this song, then you're clueless. The mastery of his timing, his pick control, tone, cleanliness on chords, his ability to transition from rhythm to solo, AND do harmonics in split second between riffs. I defy ANY pro guitarist to pull this off the exact way he does.
Been there my friend. TooL basically opened my 3rd 👁 and never returned to that poison. The silent legion is real and waiting in the parking lot for us to set our guard down. Peace&Love. Woke up with untreated alcoholism/addiction this morning. Know what I did? I centered myself with my singing bowl and prayer. The Universe is forever ready to assist it's children. Ask and take action and The Universe will always deliver.
It does. I think its cause you're so immersed in it. Time seems to move differently. Tool needs to be experienced, not just listened to maybe this why. It's weird with the time thing though, you're right.
@MeMyselfandI UntilDeath totally get it dude......then 7 mins n 43 seconds in our man Adam does that crazy insane mind bending thing with his speed twanging plectrum assault on all our senses.........he must've mashed up numerous picks just rolling out that 30 seconds of ultimate speed riffing.....and that's just a mere tip of the iceberg of the whole track let alone the whole album.........time can become a very strange experience when we lose ourselves 2 musical geniuses and allow our senses 2 become absolutely absorbed.........mate what an absolute monster of a tune...........long may they continue 2 disturb our minds with music like that.........hahahaha.......have a great day wherever u may b
Yeah bro it does. I'm writing a resume and listening to them feels like it's enhancing my thinking. Everything feels slowed down...which i fucking love \m/
@@uchihahikaku1630 wherever u may b on our beautiful mother earth best of luck with ur resume but with an open mind enough 2 love a band like tool I have no doubts that ur a damn cool man so I hope ur resume serves u well..........greetings from south london
This is one of rewards for salvation the light has shined on these beautiful blessed creatures of God and are anointing us with their gifts. Repent and feel the energy fill your soul. Thank God.
I couldn't agree more. Been my favorite band since about 2006. I would have to say that 10,000 days is their best album. Its hard to choose though. Its hard to believe that an album like that was created.
There really isn't a way to describe how every note of this masterpiece makes you feel. I need some visual video to go along with this, that'll send ya right to space. Epic song. Just epic.
'Fear Inoculum' really grows on the active listener quickly. The songs are well laid out and complex, but never repetitive. This is easily my favorite Tool album, and possibly on of the best albums in 30 years. "7empest" is like a piece of Classical music that has different movements and themes, and the 15 minutes goes by in what seems like less than 7. Brilliant piece of music, and a brilliant album.
It's such a meticulously designed album. It kinda lacks the "messiness" of the raw energy from the previous albums. But it so well orchestrated that it doesn't make it bad in any way.
I'm not surprised it fees like it has "Classical" movements. Tools music is mostly Progressive Rock and the members of original Prog Rock bands from the 70's have said they looked to European Classical music for inspiration instead of American Blues.
I've been listening since back in the day when I still wore Vans, 501s, And a dope Beastie tee, nipple rings, new tattoos, and claimed that I was OGT, back from '92, from the first EP, and I love everything they've ever put out. That said, this album is my favorite...
@@kevinlong4657 I don't think they could've chosen a better ending. You get all these beautiful and kind of tense songs in the album almost like the... calm before the storm? And then you get this epic finisher to release all the tension built through out the album. Now don't get me wrong I'm not saying you have to hear the whole album in one sitting, the songs work really well alone. But! They work exceptionally well as an album.
Crazy, but so thrilled they won. Totally deserved something for this album. Saw them in Philly. Played Swamp Song for the first time live since 2007. BEYOND WORDS. I’d see them again in a heartbeat. Best fucking concert!!!
I'm 145 yrs old. I've seen music go from something you heard on holidays to something that came from a radio then TV and records and tapes and CD and now online. In my life I've not heard but 1 rock band that can unlock parts of a person's mind. Tool does that. The timing the lyrics the content, it is a light that shows you the good and bad parts of ourselves.
