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Tool - Lateralus

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If you are a fan of Tool, or like progressive/ alternative/ hard rock music, this newest release is a must have. I have listened to the complete cd at least 15 times since its May 15th release and each time through I hear new details in the recording that I previoussly hadn't heard. They definitely explored uncharted territory in their songwriting and creativity. Most of the songs are fairly long in length from 5 minutes to over 9 minutes with total album length clocking in at 79 minutes. You can the influences of Yes and King Crimson thoughout the disc. I'd say that it is also one of the best sounding rock albums that I have heard in a long time. It was mastered at Gateway Mastering (Bob Ludwig's company) and is HDCD encoded. I'd highly recommend this disc for any of you "heavier" music lovers. It makes the 5 years since Aenima seem well worth the wait.
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david99
1,467 posts
 
Im a huge Tool fan! Ive only heard samples from the new release on amazon + CDNOW..It sounds VERY good from what little I have heard.Before I invest in the CD version I hope to be able to find a vinyl version instead.Has anyone seen this new release on vinyl??
mattman
61 posts
 
Check out their first EP Opiate. Not recorded as well as last two and the music is not as refined. But it's very aggressive. I think the song Opiate is one of their best. If you ever get a chance to see them live do it. I've seen them twice and they put on a killer show.
gregg_c
36 posts
 
I just picked the album up today. The radio station (99x) here in Atlanta has been playing "Schism" and I was definitely wanting to hear more. I guess after seeing the art work on the cover though, I am not sure if this is some type of Satanic cult stuff. I really like the music but will toss the CD if I find out that this is the case.

I know the band is touring because they just played Atlanta last week. Do they seem like they are trying to make a "religous" statement? Or are they just making some great Rock?
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ejlif
1,366 posts
 
Personally I think the new Tool album is quite weak, at least for Tool that is. I would expect something a lot better after 5 years since Anima, maybe Maynard used up all his good stuff on A Perfect Cirlce?
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