The thing is, Tool just has 4 amazing composers who also can perform what they compose. And they also compose/integrate the music together and then Maynard adds a masterpiece of lyrics onto an already created masterpiece. Just mind blowing !!
Just to give ya a little more context when removing the CD from the album, there is a 3d image of the U.S.A. when moving it back & forth, it shows California breaking off & gone & henceforth the "Learn to Swim" part & "See ya down in Arizona bay." Lyrics
it’s a timeless song, the fact that it came out in 1996 is mind blowing given how relevant the lyrics are today, it also has that raw energy sound that doesn’t date it, noone listening to it today would think the song was recorded 27 years ago
@@spectrumofreality Correction, progressive metal. And they're really 1 of 1. No current band has their depth, talent, and sheer creativity. I'd say their close to Pink Floyd in terms their abilities and singular talent but Pink Floyd's a bit better.
TooL formed in L.A , in the early 90's, Maynard the vocalist got tired of the craziness of L.A. and he decided to leave that area and moved to Jerome Arizona where he started a Wine vineyard. Also this song is from a comedy bit by Bill Hicks who this album is dedicated to. He refers to a comet hit the San Andreas fault line and California breaks off into the Pacific ocean from a natural disasters, leaving Arizona as a new West Coast, hence Arizona Bay.
yes. bill hicks was venerated by the band bc they both have the same mission/ statement. it's why they are named TOOL afterall. bill hicks: "all i'm trying to do, folks, is rid the world of all these fevered fucking egos that are tainting our collective unconscious and making us pay a higher psychic price than we can ever fucking imagine." L.A. - "or HELL A" - in both hicks' act and TOOL's song, represents the raging fevered fucking ego fucking everything up - within society, within ourselves - even if only by dipping into "saturating" "comfortable" mediocrity, banality, regurgitation, bullshit, etc. hicks: "it's time to evolve, folks. you know, evolution didn't stop with us growing thumbs. we are CONSTANTLY evolving". you will notice the same sort of overriding message ...let go, learn to swim, this ocean of chaos, especially of mind. question (circle) authority (square) = think for yourself (alchemical gold) ...44&2 (disharmonic, broken, severed, leaded) consciousness "pointing the finger AT everything but the heart" ...evolving into 46&2 (harmonic, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, without condition or judgement, golden/christ) consciousness. -_- arizona bay
I notice that change is a common theme throughout their music and I actually decided to drop some habits that hindered my mental health and I’m happy to say it improved my health and state of mind and you are right about the similar statements between hicks and tool.
I can't believe this album has been in my head for over 25 years. It's nuts to think about how great it still sounds, how well it still holds up, and how nothing has ever topped it.
Saw these guys at Ozzfest in '98, and I will never forget the feeling of 50,000 people screaming "Learn to swim! Learn to swim!" along with the band. Just incredible.
Same, I saw them in Columbus at Ozzfest and people started throwing pieces of the grass at the Polaris Amphitheater during this song. It was fucking badass.
yeah people think Keenan is going in hard on LA in this song and he is but LA is just the symbol for society as a whole. it really is beautiful song writing.
I'm ready for the giant meteorite like in the movie "Don't Look Up" Humans have had their chance... in a very short time, we have destroyed this planet. And what's even worse is the people themselves. Such selfish, arrogant, and stupid!!!
Tool is one of the greatest bands ever, metal or otherwise, sensible, thought provoking lyrics on top of a such grinding metal riff, it's like poetry being stabbed into your body with serrated knives. I feel their music in my soul and in my veins.
I am jealous that you're discovering Tool. Watching this, gives me flashbacks to when I was 14 and hearing them for the first time. Can't say enough amazing things about this band. "A perfect circle" is also amazing in a slower tempo sense.
Respect to you for being able to appreciate all genres. And being able to recognize greatness even when it's in a style that you haven't come up listening to.
I was a sophmore also, never heard of them before that, and some other kid kept making our chemistry teacher furious by putting 'stinkfist' on the chalkboard so big it took the whole board.....every day. I finally asked him what does that refer to?.....and the rest is history. Favorite bad ever. 🤘
I was a junior. I liked Tool and had even seen them live at Lollapallooza 93, but they weren't one of my favorites until this album came out and absolutely blew me away. I've been a massive fan ever since.
We all suffer from the same dilemma. In terms of what your favorite song is, it tends to heavily lean towards which ever one your listening too atm. Believe you me, there are a lot of people out there right now wishing they could go through the experience of listening to this song for the first time again. I'm super glad you're digging them, and that you're putting these up. Lets the rest of us relive a bit of it along with you, if only vicariously. P.s I noticed you haven't done any Boston yet, completely different vibe and timeline, but another group you should definitely check out if you haven't heard them before.
Yes, yes and YES! Their 'Undertow' & 'AEnema' albums hold a special place in my heart & I often listen to them still. Just epically amazing. I'm looking forward to your reaction to '46 + 2' -x-
46 + 2 great song about the theory of human DNA deviating from 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. These guys are pretty deep with what they sing about.
One of the things I always loved about this song is that you feel like he is actually summoning the tsunami as the energy builds in the song, i can imagine the winds picking up, the waves rolling and swelling, and right at the end the rhythmic chanting like he's pouring everything into summoning the calamity, really gives me goosebumps
In the "flush it all down" rounds in the end, the crushing rhythm guitar sounds like an earthquake. Love the pacing and tonal changes. The lead signer knows about drama and how to skillfully deploy everything from a whisper to a growl.
Maynard is a musical genius. He's never released a bad song. Even his side projects are amazing. I saw Puscifer live in 2014 and it was something I"ll never forget.
I've been a fan of tool for almost 30 years Tool have no bad songs, APC have no bad songs (actually I lied I ignore everything but their first two albums), Puscifer absolutely does. It also has a lot of great songs.
I loved this reaction because it was EXACTLY the same as how I felt the first time I heard this song. You haven't lived until you hear them perform this song live at one of their concerts. TOOL is just on another level. You'll get a lot of recommendations for other TOOL songs and you really can't go wrong with any, but I think you're going to be blown away by "Parabol/Parabola" and "Vicarious".
@@frankgarza9435 it is not... it is a particular taste... if you feel liking their music has anything to do with your intelligence you are severely lacking in some area
Tool is beyond great in terms of metal. They stand out in the history of music as a whole So grateful to hear you say this was one of the best songs youve heard in your life!
This is truly one of the best songs in existence and withstands the test of time. One of the best artists of all time. I love watching people experience this for the first time. Gives me chills. FLUSH IT ALL ALWAY!!
Keep the TOOL reactions coming. Best band to come out in over 30 years...seen them 25 times in concert and they never get old. 46 & 2 is another great track off the Aenima album.
Absolutely! I always tell the people reacting to spend whatever it costs and go see them live. If you enjoy the music, go FEEL that music and see the visuals and the rest pf the performance. It's pretty mind-blowing.
@@anthonyfaye3344 I'd love to see tool live but when the tickets are so OVER priced I need to take out a mortgage to buy tix. I'd rather listen to the album's and save myself a few grand. Enjoy the concerts tho to all you trustfund babies make sure to thank your papa for the tickets.
I can remember driving home from work in 1996 right after this came out. I was 16 and had a huge sound system in my crappy jeep Comanche. I couldn't get over this album, I think i listened to it for like the whole year. That and soundgarden "superunknown"
Tool is a vibe!!! They know how to tap into emotion and mood. Every song is a journey u just have to let it take you at first. They are truly one of a kind. Maynard the vocalist has 2 other band...Guy is a beast lyric writer!!!
Maynard is an intense dude. I bet they cull the songs that don't cut it. Being a great artist means knowing when your work doesn't match your own standards. They keep dropping bombs for sure.
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I liked Metallica more before I heard Tool. I now, seldom listen to Metallica but do listen to Tool everyday. 😊 I enjoy listening, their music gives me hordes of dopamine..
Please review the song"Third Eye", off of the same album AEnema, pronounced (Enima). It's the very last song of the album. Thank you for my request and for all you do! ❤😊🤗
just when the internets is feeding me, nothing but videos of black guys, breaking into cars, murdering each other, hurting white people, and I start to get pissed off, I come across a video like yours and I realize that I’m getting too deep into thinking all Black people hate all white people. Videos like yours, make help me remember that there’s a bunch of great Black people out there. I’m not going to dismiss the fact that crime is out of control and there’s a LOT of racist Black people, but this helps with balance. Do you know what I mean? The anti-white hatred is out of control right now and seeing a black guy that loves white people names music is refreshing. Probably like in the 80s when Black people realized how much white people loved black music. We need to unite and not divide.
Bruh HA HA I love your reaction to this song. This was one of the very first Aenima songs that got me hooked on Tool back in 1998 and I am still loving them. So glad you found TOOL
I’ve mentioned it before but Passenger by Deftones featuring Maynard from tool is such a great song and it’s another one where his incredible singing voice really stands out.
This album dropped when I was in high school. It was in constant rotation on my car's 12 disc cd changer. I don't even like heavy metal that much but Tool is in my top five bands of all time with The Beatles, and Pink Floyd, and Ween. They totally rock my face off.
I'm a drummer myself and got into metal and Tool because of their drummer. Even when I'm not in a metal mood, I still am happy to hear a tool song come on. Love your reactions brotha, hope you have a good career doing it!
Polo, I wanted to let you know that right now your videos are my favorite de-stressors, it's so joyful and pure seeing you fall in love with so many songs from my own internal playlist. It's an honor and an enormous pleasure and I am tremendously grateful to you for sharing these wonderful moments with us. :) I will somewhat call out my peers claiming every Tool track on the discography is a hit, by their nature they're prone to a few artsy tracks that are, let's be real, simply not up to the usual Tool quality, like "Die Eier von Satan," where our lead singer Maynard James Keenan, in strident and passionate German, recites the recipe for "Magic" Sugar Cookies (The Balls of Satan), with *no eggs* emphasized, to a cheering crowd. There's some cool political commentary in that if looked into, but, frankly, everyone knows that song is neat but not a banger. Likewise, "Message to Harry Manback" is a dressed up voicemail message that got left on an answering machine (some debate on whose?) after a friend of a friend overstayed their welcome at some party and needed to be asked to leave. It's worth a listen, but again, hardly a bop. I'm sorry, y'all, it's only fair. Not yeah, like, every actual "track". But the "songs"? So, impossibly good. A range of my favorites over the years would include Sweat, Third Eye, and the honestly brilliant Lateralus. Lateralus does this incredible trick where the music is based around the Fibonacci sequence, it's truly mind-bending. I'm pretty sure there's videos here on TH-cam that explain that in more detail but honestly it just takes a breathtaking song out of the stratosphere when you realize they sat there and were like "let's do serious math to this next song, yeah?" I hope you get a chance to listen to one or more of these at some point, reaction video or not! They're great songs and if you're enjoying Tool they will only deepen and solidify that appreciation. What a band, right? Have a good one and look forward to the next video! Sorry for the novel in your comments section!!!
Agreed that not every single song is unskippable. They have a handful of songs that seem like they're just noise or... atmosphere? for the album they're on. Not a bad thing especially in prog metal, but I skip them just the same
If you ever have a chance to see them live, you should jump on it. If you think listening to them from streaming is amazing, hearing them live is like a whole other level. It's not just a concert, they make it an experience that you won't want to end. They sound amazing live.
I first discovered Tool at Lollapalooza in 1993. They've been my favorite band since that day. I've seen them live around 20 times and never miss them whenever they come to my city, whichever city I live in at the time. I've grown up to this. And I'm a better person for it. I am from LA. This exact song awakened me to the truth about Los Angeles and the denizens. My favorite thing to do used to be walk down Hollywood Blvd, jacked in and blasting this song. I felt above it all. I'm not one of these hopeless creatures. I see the truth. I see the real LA. I've since left LA (for obvious reasons) but I still hold the memory fondly. Being a female Tool fan is an interesting thing. There's not many of us. I usually go to their shows alone and there's women there...women who's boyfriends made them go. This discomfort is always sort of delicious to me. They don't belong there, they don't get it, they never will. Tool fans are snobs. I'm no exception. We tend to feel like we are awakened. We are tapped into something that most ppl will never know or understand. We are on a different level. And I think the reasons are quite obvious. I really enjoyed your reaction. I enjoy watching ppl discover Tool. Watch them become something that you can never live without. You're now part of the "club." Welcome. Oh and it's pronounced like "ON-ě-MA. Hope that helps. I only know for sure because I met the drummer, Danny Carey once at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Between my fan-girling nervousness, I was able to ask him "What are your favorite songs to perform live?" He mentioned Ænema at the top of his list and I noted his pronunciation of the word. This was back in 2003 and they've released several albums since then, and his preferences may have changed but back then, it was Ænema. I need to look at your other reaction videos. But if you haven't already, I'd like to suggest Sleep Token's The Summoning and Ieud (ieud) from Igorrr. Both bands are insane and I would enjoy seeing your reactions to both. Enjoy the ride and thank you for reacting to my favorite song from my favorite band. Hope you are well.
So one thing you gotta remember with metal is that it's a huge umbrella with several sub-genres and different bands have their own genre. So you can love both TOOL and Metallica for different reasons. Love your reactions bro!
I was introduced to this album in 8th grade. 1997! This song was and still is my favorite on this album 25 years later! Still gives me goosebumps! Great to watch someone's first experience with that!
"That is one of the greatest song's I have ever heard before ... IN MY LIFE" ... love that reaction! I think that sentence has left many a pair of lips after listening to this track.
This song is brutal, it hits so hard....and it was my introductory song for Tool...burnt out at least TWO tapes of this album!! And yes I can say very rarely would I skip ANY of there songs...the lyrics are intense, and pointed...and good god is it good!! Keep the reactions coming!
Tool's the GOAT bud. On another level. And your reaction vids to them are on another level. Entertaining to watch. Can't wait for the next one. "Descending", "The Grudge", "Lateralus", "Eulogy", "Right In Two" are a few of my favs, but any Tool will do. As we say, they don't have a bad song. Cheers!
I think he ought to listen to Lateralus first. It's an amazing song with a strong spiritual tone. It's especially obvious when you read the lyrics. There is a powerful message there. Interestingly, it may be more relevant now than ever, with physics experiments pointing to the possibility that the universe is holographic/mental in nature.
I can't even count the number of times I've listened to this song! So far, the songs I've seen you react to evoke so many powerful feelings. I don't understand why more folks don't appreciate this/these.
This is truly my favorite song from them. If you ever get a chance to see them live....... GO! I've been to a lot of concerts and they will blow your mind.
One of their many great songs. Without going too deep, try to check out Schism, 46 & 2, Eulogy, Lateralus, Prison Sex.....just too many to name. And if you like Maynard's voice and want to hear more of his melodic singing side, I recommend you check out the band A Perfect Circle. Love your musical journey, thanks for everything you do.
One thing about tools entire catalog is the musicianship is masterfully accented with deep meaning lyrics. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite or top 5 songs in their catalog. But this song is one that I have always felt is the most relevant to the world. When I have a bad day and experience what seems to be such a high level of of societal incompetence, this is my go to song. Sometimes I pray for that rain, for a great reset. Just seems so relatable sometimes! Lateralus is probably one of my other favorites as far as deep meaning lyrics.
Not particularly a huge Tool fan, but this by far is my favorite Tool song. I understand it and really can relate to the lyrics. I think the lyrics can fit any major city in this country.
This reminds me of college. I had a roommate who played this album all the time, along with every Metallica album. How we didn’t get kicked out of our apartment is beyond me.
Tool is just a result of four extremely creative and talented people who came together to do what’s never been done before… no big deal;) Love your videos bro👍🏼
My kids listened to Tool . I listen to them now when I work out in the gym . Listen and watch to the video Judith . …… Perfect circle is a band formed from Maynard . It will blow your mind away .
Never feel bad about pausing or sharing your thoughts. That's what we're here for! Just try your best to pause in the right spots (lol hard to do when you've never heard the song before! 😂). I just found you today, but as a huge Tool fan, I just LOVE seeing others experience them for the first time. So glad you enjoy them!
It's one of my favorite metal rock songs ever. My favorite top 3 90s rock bands from my youth. ❤❤❤ I miss the 90s and even the 80s sometimes. It was before the internet and smartphones.
The talent within this band is astonishing. Their musical composition is absolute genius. The changes by the drummer are almost unable to fathom. His fills and changes are all but impossible to be replicated by us simple humans. Every song is a masterpiece of lyrical and musical arrangements. Tool is a band so far ahead of everyone else. Individually, they are all masters of their craft. Together they create something truly rare and amazing. It's unfortunate that this style of music doesn't get more respect. My mind is still blown Every time I listen.
If you're a Rush fan, You can see who was one of their main Influences. Danny learned well from the Professor... and Neil & Danny were very close for quite a few years leading up to Neil's untimely passing... Rest In Power, Professor.
Also, I am glad you enjoy Tool. Listen to “A perfect circle. “. It’s Maynard with a different band. I watched apc in the late 90s opening for NIN and it was mesmerizing!!
Fun fact while creating this album, Maynard was listening to a comedian named Bill Hicks, a dark humor comedian, and Maynard sprinkled references from Bill Hicks stand up throughout the album.
I love watching you react for the first time to songs that have impacted many, myself included. You owe it to yourself to see Tool live. Many artists claim to live through their music, but Maynard James Keenan embodies his music. The live performance of 'sober', his lurching, unnatural posture and facial expressions attest to that. He also has a more melodic side project, if you like his clean vocals from the 'I'm praying for rain...' bit. It's called 'a perfect circle' and they're worth a listen. Other bands that are layered and tell stories while creating good music- Apologies if you've had them covered or suggested before, I'm relatively new to your channel. Type O Negative Coheed and Cambria NightWish Sabaton Dragonforce Lacuna Coil
I've loved TOOL since the early 1990s. Tool has no bad songs is quite strong. I will say that I don't even listen to TOOL songs. When I am in a TOOL mood I listen to entire albums. Each album is a journey and unique statement and breaking it into songs feels wrong to me. But as a stand alone piece this is my absolute favorite piece that TOOL has done. Power, anger, control, exasperation, and hope all rolled into one piece of fury. Great react POLO. Ive watched a lot of your videos. This has earned my subscription. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey.
It makes me so happy to see you experiencing this music for the first time. Seeing you going through the emotions let's me relive the same feelings towards this band who musically changed my life. Thank you for that!
Been listening to Tool since 1992 and I still don't skip any of their songs (not the noise tracks, but the actual songs). They've also been my favorite band since 92.
I don't know how many of your videos I've seen. Always liked your reactions. Never new anything about you. Thank you for supporting a part of the Constitution, if not all of it.
Hell ya brotha!! HELL YA! We’re so happy you’re rolling with us! This group is fucking amazing and how unique they are. They are seriously one of the most talented groups there are. No singing needed with their talents. Maynard’s voice is amazing as well. TEMPEST, REFLECTIONS, dude they have so many great ones. Check it all out!!
This is why I watch reaction videos. I'm living vicariously through your first experience. Thank you. I first heard this song when it was released and it changed me, on the spot. The bar was raised so incredibly high, I mean this was out in 1996 and no other band has made a better song yet to my liking. Tool have raised the bar though, even aenima album has better songs imo They were and have remained tiers above other bands in the totality of their product. The CD cover itself was brilliant, a work of art, a work of engineering. And they outdid that too each album. This is a band that refuses to produce anything average, as you had read they don't have bad songs.
Tool is just in another realm when it comes to music for me. Masterful. If you are a fan of good vocalists as well I have a hidden gem for you that you may like and I'm sure NOBODY has recommended it. Check out the album "Hold Your Breath" from the band Embodyment. It dropped in 2001 and is still in my top 10 albums of all time from my youth. The vocalist Sean Corbray was just something else.
I had NEVER listened to Tool before back in 1998 but I had heard of them many times. . One day I heard THIS song on the radio (99X) and was blown away, found out it was TooL , Had to buy the cd for this song, fell in love with the whole CD
I've always thought of Maynard's chanting in this song to sound like a rain dance, bringing on the flood he alludes to in the song. Truly amazing piece of work.
Yes this song is a masterpiece. And I'm glad you really enjoyed it. But I can guarantee you there are many more songs by tool that you will enjoy more than this one. And I'll be here for all of them LOL
Man, this is the album that they truly found themselves in a more complete way. Justin Chancellor was the missing piece. Don't get me wrong, the previous bassist was good and had his own flare. Justin just serves as a better bridge. Also, they won a Grammy for this collection of work. Great reaction.
I agree. I can see why most people would skip the so called "noise tracks" but they are just pieces of the puzzle to me and just as important to the overall album.
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The thing is, Tool just has 4 amazing composers who also can perform what they compose. And they also compose/integrate the music together and then Maynard adds a masterpiece of lyrics onto an already created masterpiece. Just mind blowing !!
It’s Tool. Every song is the best song.
But seriously….Right in Two is their opus.
"I'm praying for rain, I'm praying for tidal waves." - Always gives me chills . And to think this song came out in 1996 and still slaps.
For real. 1996
The fuck retro anything part gets me every time.
How dare you! The 90’s were just a decade ago. 😂
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For real! That part gives me chills every time
Just to give ya a little more context when removing the CD from the album, there is a 3d image of the U.S.A. when moving it back & forth, it shows California breaking off & gone & henceforth the "Learn to Swim" part &
"See ya down in Arizona bay." Lyrics
One of the best things about Tool, is that you will still get the goosebumps every time you listen. Welcome to the club.
Agreed. I kept waiting for him to experience each chapter of this song. Still gets me everytime i hear it
And for some strange reason these songs get better everytime that you re-listen to them.
Years and years and years later I still get them!
ABSOLUTELY. Goosebumps EVERY time! 💪🤘
No kidding.
it’s a timeless song, the fact that it came out in 1996 is mind blowing given how relevant the lyrics are today, it also has that raw energy sound that doesn’t date it, noone listening to it today would think the song was recorded 27 years ago
"I will be listening to this for the rest of my life". That HAS to be the quote of the century! Fabulous reaction, Polo.
When I first picked up Æenim it was the only thing I listened to everyday for months.
Tool stands alone to me, like, is beyond classification.. Their music is pure art.
Honestly them and Queen are on their own levels
Yup, they're like Rush that way. As Gene Simmons said " What kind of music is Rush?? It's Rush".
Well said… TOOL transcends “genre”.. they have very few peers musically
It's prog rock...
@@spectrumofreality Correction, progressive metal. And they're really 1 of 1. No current band has their depth, talent, and sheer creativity. I'd say their close to Pink Floyd in terms their abilities and singular talent but Pink Floyd's a bit better.
TooL formed in L.A , in the early 90's, Maynard the vocalist got tired of the craziness of L.A. and he decided to leave that area and moved to Jerome Arizona where he started a Wine vineyard. Also this song is from a comedy bit by Bill Hicks who this album is dedicated to. He refers to a comet hit the San Andreas fault line and California breaks off into the Pacific ocean from a natural disasters, leaving Arizona as a new West Coast, hence Arizona Bay.
yes. bill hicks was venerated by the band bc they both have the same mission/ statement. it's why they are named TOOL afterall. bill hicks: "all i'm trying to do, folks, is rid the world of all these fevered fucking egos that are tainting our collective unconscious and making us pay a higher psychic price than we can ever fucking imagine." L.A. - "or HELL A" - in both hicks' act and TOOL's song, represents the raging fevered fucking ego fucking everything up - within society, within ourselves - even if only by dipping into "saturating" "comfortable" mediocrity, banality, regurgitation, bullshit, etc. hicks: "it's time to evolve, folks. you know, evolution didn't stop with us growing thumbs. we are CONSTANTLY evolving". you will notice the same sort of overriding message ...let go, learn to swim, this ocean of chaos, especially of mind. question (circle) authority (square) = think for yourself (alchemical gold) ...44&2 (disharmonic, broken, severed, leaded) consciousness "pointing the finger AT everything but the heart" ...evolving into 46&2 (harmonic, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, without condition or judgement, golden/christ) consciousness. -_- arizona bay
EDIT:I was off a bit. It wasn’t ‘89. They formed in 1990.
There's actually an Indian prophecy that talks about global flooding and how water will be seen from Arizona.
@@noone1mportant.357 blue star kachina (hopi mythology)
I notice that change is a common theme throughout their music and I actually decided to drop some habits that hindered my mental health and I’m happy to say it improved my health and state of mind and you are right about the similar statements between hicks and tool.
I can't believe this album has been in my head for over 25 years. It's nuts to think about how great it still sounds, how well it still holds up, and how nothing has ever topped it.
Saw these guys at Ozzfest in '98, and I will never forget the feeling of 50,000 people screaming "Learn to swim! Learn to swim!" along with the band. Just incredible.
The fact that I have that same experience but at a different concert is amazing!
Same, I saw them in Columbus at Ozzfest and people started throwing pieces of the grass at the Polaris Amphitheater during this song. It was fucking badass.
You are going to love "Eulogy" off of the same album. Probably the best intro of any song I have ever heard in my opinion.
Oooooooohhh, yeah. Good call! Getting goosebumps just thinking of it.
Indeed.
My absolute favorite Tool song! The lyrics mean more today than ever! Not just for LA though, the whole world!
Amen !
yeah people think Keenan is going in hard on LA in this song and he is but LA is just the symbol for society as a whole. it really is beautiful song writing.
The problem is the american culture machine starts in LA and NY, so it all spread out (kinda like a cancer) from there
Jambi
I'm ready for the giant meteorite like in the movie "Don't Look Up"
Humans have had their chance... in a very short time, we have destroyed this planet. And what's even worse is the people themselves. Such selfish, arrogant, and stupid!!!
Tool is one of the greatest bands ever, metal or otherwise, sensible, thought provoking lyrics on top of a such grinding metal riff, it's like poetry being stabbed into your body with serrated knives. I feel their music in my soul and in my veins.
Well said dude
Who's better? Who even comes close?
It's like Led Zeppelin, Rush, Metallica and Frank Zappa had a baby. That was destined to dominate the world.
@@fyou2327 Opeth and Dreamtheater
I am jealous that you're discovering Tool. Watching this, gives me flashbacks to when I was 14 and hearing them for the first time. Can't say enough amazing things about this band. "A perfect circle" is also amazing in a slower tempo sense.
Respect to you for being able to appreciate all genres. And being able to recognize greatness even when it's in a style that you haven't come up listening to.
Mad RESPECT 💯
This song did it for me. Tool is that fucking band for me EVER! Seeing them live was and is mind blowing.
I have goosebumps. It's wonderful watching someone discover a band that we love. Awesome!
Literally my favorite thing to watch on TH-cam are “tool reactions”.
I was a sophomore in high school when this this album came out. At the time it was groundbreaking. There was NOTHING else like TOOL.
I was a sophmore also, never heard of them before that, and some other kid kept making our chemistry teacher furious by putting 'stinkfist' on the chalkboard so big it took the whole board.....every day. I finally asked him what does that refer to?.....and the rest is history. Favorite bad ever. 🤘
I was a junior. I liked Tool and had even seen them live at Lollapallooza 93, but they weren't one of my favorites until this album came out and absolutely blew me away. I've been a massive fan ever since.
Still isn’t anything like it
We’re all in our 40’s now. Lmao
My oldest son was 1. It's truer today than it was when written. Only not just LA. The whole world.
We all suffer from the same dilemma. In terms of what your favorite song is, it tends to heavily lean towards which ever one your listening too atm. Believe you me, there are a lot of people out there right now wishing they could go through the experience of listening to this song for the first time again. I'm super glad you're digging them, and that you're putting these up. Lets the rest of us relive a bit of it along with you, if only vicariously.
P.s I noticed you haven't done any Boston yet, completely different vibe and timeline, but another group you should definitely check out if you haven't heard them before.
Yea Bostons first 2 albums have all good songs some better than others but all good
Pleas do yourself a favor and check out Maynard’s other band Puscifer! Absolutely incredible project and SO different from Tool
If you ever get to see them live it will change your life yet again. Nothing compares 🙏👽
My top Tool songs change based on my mood. But there isn’t a skippable song on any album. Everything has a purpose. #toolarmy
"vicariously"...I... like what you did there
You are da MAN for your take on this song! Thank you for your genuine reaction... I feel the same way about this song
This Cd had a hologram inside the cover art showing California intact, and disappearing into the ocean.
Yes, yes and YES! Their 'Undertow' & 'AEnema' albums hold a special place in my heart & I often listen to them still. Just epically amazing.
I'm looking forward to your reaction to '46 + 2' -x-
Yessss “46 and 2” will blow his mind in all the best ways🤘!
Let him hear "Parabol(a)" or "Invincible".
46 + 2 is my fave!
You should try to listen to 10k Days+Fear Inoculum! Their best album just depends on your mood 😁
46 + 2 great song about the theory of human DNA deviating from 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. These guys are pretty deep with what they sing about.
It seems like you would REALLY like the Aenima album with the way you're reacting to this. It's probably my favorite album by them.
For sure. And by the time he reaches the end, he might be ready for Third Eye :)
The whole album is essentially a tribute to the late comedian Bill Hicks. He is even pictured in the album art.
This is the song that showed me that music could be good. Hooker with a penis is my favorite.
Jimmy!!!
It is an absolute brilliant album..
Congratulations. You just unlocked my absolute favorite Tool song. If this doesn't make you a Tool fan, nothing will.
One of the things I always loved about this song is that you feel like he is actually summoning the tsunami as the energy builds in the song, i can imagine the winds picking up, the waves rolling and swelling, and right at the end the rhythmic chanting like he's pouring everything into summoning the calamity, really gives me goosebumps
In the "flush it all down" rounds in the end, the crushing rhythm guitar sounds like an earthquake. Love the pacing and tonal changes. The lead signer knows about drama and how to skillfully deploy everything from a whisper to a growl.
Maynard is a musical genius. He's never released a bad song. Even his side projects are amazing. I saw Puscifer live in 2014 and it was something I"ll never forget.
I've been a fan of tool for almost 30 years Tool have no bad songs, APC have no bad songs (actually I lied I ignore everything but their first two albums), Puscifer absolutely does. It also has a lot of great songs.
Maynard is one of my top 3 fav singers of all time, along with ironically his best bud Lane Staley and Chris Cornell. RIP
Puscifer is not a side project. They have actually replaced tool as my favorite band
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yes.
I loved this reaction because it was EXACTLY the same as how I felt the first time I heard this song. You haven't lived until you hear them perform this song live at one of their concerts. TOOL is just on another level. You'll get a lot of recommendations for other TOOL songs and you really can't go wrong with any, but I think you're going to be blown away by "Parabol/Parabola" and "Vicarious".
This song, is a tour de force for sure
Yeah even songs I don't like on the album versions still sound amazing live.
I loved this groove the day it dropped but I actually never knew what the fuck Maynard was saying until years later. Now I love it even more
Definitely need to do Parabol/Parabola as a single song
Fun fact: it's impossible to pick a favorite Tool song, because they're all of the highest quality
ugh... insufferable
It's never more true than with Tool. Just like every Tool concert is the best one yet lol
Not a fan of their new stuff. It’s good, but not aggressive enough for me. Their early stuff was untouchable.
very much so. Tool is intelligent heavy rock/metal for intelligent people
@@frankgarza9435 it is not... it is a particular taste... if you feel liking their music has anything to do with your intelligence you are severely lacking in some area
Tool is beyond great in terms of metal. They stand out in the history of music as a whole
So grateful to hear you say this was one of the best songs youve heard in your life!
This is truly one of the best songs in existence and withstands the test of time. One of the best artists of all time. I love watching people experience this for the first time. Gives me chills. FLUSH IT ALL ALWAY!!
Keep the TOOL reactions coming. Best band to come out in over 30 years...seen them 25 times in concert and they never get old. 46 & 2 is another great track off the Aenima album.
Ænima, the album is fire from start to finish. Now you'll fall in love more once u see them live!
Absolutely! I always tell the people reacting to spend whatever it costs and go see them live. If you enjoy the music, go FEEL that music and see the visuals and the rest pf the performance. It's pretty mind-blowing.
Definitely!! 6 times and counting!
Lollapalooza in 1997 at Randalls Island, NYC as the sun was setting in the backround on NYC. EPIC! Greatest show I ever went to.
Aside from all unnecessary interludes Ænima is one of their best
@@anthonyfaye3344 I'd love to see tool live but when the tickets are so OVER priced I need to take out a mortgage to buy tix. I'd rather listen to the album's and save myself a few grand. Enjoy the concerts tho to all you trustfund babies make sure to thank your papa for the tickets.
Love the Tool reactions! You will eventually have to see them live! INCREDIBLE! It's an unreal experience!
I can remember driving home from work in 1996 right after this came out. I was 16 and had a huge sound system in my crappy jeep Comanche. I couldn't get over this album, I think i listened to it for like the whole year. That and soundgarden "superunknown"
I can't imagine why you wouldn't welcome any change, my friend.
That line is just powerful. This song is one of my all-time favorites.
Tool is a vibe!!! They know how to tap into emotion and mood. Every song is a journey u just have to let it take you at first. They are truly one of a kind. Maynard the vocalist has 2 other band...Guy is a beast lyric writer!!!
When people say there is no bad song in their discography, they are speaking the truth. It's absolutely unbelievable how good this band is.
Maynard is an intense dude. I bet they cull the songs that don't cut it. Being a great artist means knowing when your work doesn't match your own standards. They keep dropping bombs for sure.
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I liked Metallica more before I heard Tool. I now, seldom listen to Metallica but do listen to Tool everyday. 😊 I enjoy listening, their music gives me hordes of dopamine..
Please review the song"Third Eye", off of the same album AEnema, pronounced (Enima). It's the very last song of the album.
Thank you for my request and for all you do! ❤😊🤗
just when the internets is feeding me, nothing but videos of black guys, breaking into cars, murdering each other, hurting white people, and I start to get pissed off, I come across a video like yours and I realize that I’m getting too deep into thinking all Black people hate all white people. Videos like yours, make help me remember that there’s a bunch of great Black people out there. I’m not going to dismiss the fact that crime is out of control and there’s a LOT of racist Black people, but this helps with balance. Do you know what I mean? The anti-white hatred is out of control right now and seeing a black guy that loves white people names music is refreshing. Probably like in the 80s when Black people realized how much white people loved black music. We need to unite and not divide.
Bruh HA HA I love your reaction to this song. This was one of the very first Aenima songs that got me hooked on Tool back in 1998 and I am still loving them. So glad you found TOOL
You have great taste.
All time fav song of all time!
Honestly Right in Two, Sober, and Lateralus would probably be up your alley. Then again any Tool song would probably fit
He already reacted to sober.
Yeah I'm gonna put my vote on Right in Two - goosebumps.
I’ve mentioned it before but Passenger by Deftones featuring Maynard from tool is such a great song and it’s another one where his incredible singing voice really stands out.
This album dropped when I was in high school. It was in constant rotation on my car's 12 disc cd changer. I don't even like heavy metal that much but Tool is in my top five bands of all time with The Beatles, and Pink Floyd, and Ween. They totally rock my face off.
had to navigate the cassette
what i like about this guy's reaction is that even though he is not a musician he listens to music like a musician.
I just love watching a person's TOOL light come on!
I'm a drummer myself and got into metal and Tool because of their drummer. Even when I'm not in a metal mood, I still am happy to hear a tool song come on.
Love your reactions brotha, hope you have a good career doing it!
Polo, I wanted to let you know that right now your videos are my favorite de-stressors, it's so joyful and pure seeing you fall in love with so many songs from my own internal playlist. It's an honor and an enormous pleasure and I am tremendously grateful to you for sharing these wonderful moments with us. :)
I will somewhat call out my peers claiming every Tool track on the discography is a hit, by their nature they're prone to a few artsy tracks that are, let's be real, simply not up to the usual Tool quality, like "Die Eier von Satan," where our lead singer Maynard James Keenan, in strident and passionate German, recites the recipe for "Magic" Sugar Cookies (The Balls of Satan), with *no eggs* emphasized, to a cheering crowd. There's some cool political commentary in that if looked into, but, frankly, everyone knows that song is neat but not a banger. Likewise, "Message to Harry Manback" is a dressed up voicemail message that got left on an answering machine (some debate on whose?) after a friend of a friend overstayed their welcome at some party and needed to be asked to leave. It's worth a listen, but again, hardly a bop.
I'm sorry, y'all, it's only fair. Not yeah, like, every actual "track". But the "songs"? So, impossibly good.
A range of my favorites over the years would include Sweat, Third Eye, and the honestly brilliant Lateralus. Lateralus does this incredible trick where the music is based around the Fibonacci sequence, it's truly mind-bending. I'm pretty sure there's videos here on TH-cam that explain that in more detail but honestly it just takes a breathtaking song out of the stratosphere when you realize they sat there and were like "let's do serious math to this next song, yeah?" I hope you get a chance to listen to one or more of these at some point, reaction video or not! They're great songs and if you're enjoying Tool they will only deepen and solidify that appreciation. What a band, right?
Have a good one and look forward to the next video! Sorry for the novel in your comments section!!!
Agreed that not every single song is unskippable. They have a handful of songs that seem like they're just noise or... atmosphere? for the album they're on. Not a bad thing especially in prog metal, but I skip them just the same
That’s not Maynard sprechen deutsche in die eier von satan, and I skip most of the tunes on Sober, but otherwise I’m in agreement
@@lmkeniston216 ah, I'm sorry, I've been wrong before and will again in my life 😅 my mistake!
Keep riding the spiral. Stoked to see a new TOOL reaction, and to catch it only 5 minutes after posting. Great reaction btw
If you ever have a chance to see them live, you should jump on it. If you think listening to them from streaming is amazing, hearing them live is like a whole other level. It's not just a concert, they make it an experience that you won't want to end. They sound amazing live.
I first discovered Tool at Lollapalooza in 1993. They've been my favorite band since that day. I've seen them live around 20 times and never miss them whenever they come to my city, whichever city I live in at the time.
I've grown up to this. And I'm a better person for it. I am from LA. This exact song awakened me to the truth about Los Angeles and the denizens. My favorite thing to do used to be walk down Hollywood Blvd, jacked in and blasting this song. I felt above it all. I'm not one of these hopeless creatures. I see the truth. I see the real LA.
I've since left LA (for obvious reasons) but I still hold the memory fondly.
Being a female Tool fan is an interesting thing. There's not many of us. I usually go to their shows alone and there's women there...women who's boyfriends made them go. This discomfort is always sort of delicious to me. They don't belong there, they don't get it, they never will. Tool fans are snobs. I'm no exception. We tend to feel like we are awakened. We are tapped into something that most ppl will never know or understand. We are on a different level. And I think the reasons are quite obvious.
I really enjoyed your reaction. I enjoy watching ppl discover Tool. Watch them become something that you can never live without. You're now part of the "club." Welcome.
Oh and it's pronounced like "ON-ě-MA. Hope that helps. I only know for sure because I met the drummer, Danny Carey once at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Between my fan-girling nervousness, I was able to ask him "What are your favorite songs to perform live?" He mentioned Ænema at the top of his list and I noted his pronunciation of the word. This was back in 2003 and they've released several albums since then, and his preferences may have changed but back then, it was Ænema.
I need to look at your other reaction videos. But if you haven't already, I'd like to suggest Sleep Token's The Summoning and Ieud (ieud) from Igorrr. Both bands are insane and I would enjoy seeing your reactions to both. Enjoy the ride and thank you for reacting to my favorite song from my favorite band. Hope you are well.
So one thing you gotta remember with metal is that it's a huge umbrella with several sub-genres and different bands have their own genre. So you can love both TOOL and Metallica for different reasons. Love your reactions bro!
I was introduced to this album in 8th grade. 1997! This song was and still is my favorite on this album 25 years later! Still gives me goosebumps! Great to watch someone's first experience with that!
"That is one of the greatest song's I have ever heard before ... IN MY LIFE" ... love that reaction! I think that sentence has left many a pair of lips after listening to this track.
This is my favorite Tool song. Been eagerly awaiting your review of this one. It was fun to watch it blow your mind.
Haha, I love this! Please never apologize for stopping and starting because those are the parts that tells us know it resonated with you. 😎👍🙌
This song is brutal, it hits so hard....and it was my introductory song for Tool...burnt out at least TWO tapes of this album!! And yes I can say very rarely would I skip ANY of there songs...the lyrics are intense, and pointed...and good god is it good!! Keep the reactions coming!
Tool's the GOAT bud. On another level. And your reaction vids to them are on another level. Entertaining to watch. Can't wait for the next one. "Descending", "The Grudge", "Lateralus", "Eulogy", "Right In Two" are a few of my favs, but any Tool will do. As we say, they don't have a bad song. Cheers!
I think he ought to listen to Lateralus first. It's an amazing song with a strong spiritual tone. It's especially obvious when you read the lyrics. There is a powerful message there. Interestingly, it may be more relevant now than ever, with physics experiments pointing to the possibility that the universe is holographic/mental in nature.
22 years later & 22 tool concerts later & I'm still buzzing! Get used to it ❤
I can't even count the number of times I've listened to this song! So far, the songs I've seen you react to evoke so many powerful feelings. I don't understand why more folks don't appreciate this/these.
HUGE Tool fan, this song is the ringtone on my phone! I absolutely LOVE that you’re loving all of these songs! It’s true, no bad songs from them!
This is truly my favorite song from them. If you ever get a chance to see them live....... GO! I've been to a lot of concerts and they will blow your mind.
One of their many great songs. Without going too deep, try to check out Schism, 46 & 2, Eulogy, Lateralus, Prison Sex.....just too many to name. And if you like Maynard's voice and want to hear more of his melodic singing side, I recommend you check out the band A Perfect Circle. Love your musical journey, thanks for everything you do.
Not gonna recommend Puscifer? Or is that too far off the deep end?
@@J0vile Lol....gotta ease them in
Perfect circle for another level of art and emotion
@@J0vile not quite yet...LOL
@@J0vile Puscifer is def going down the deep end...into EPICNESS imo..but yeah...deep end indeed...lol
One thing about tools entire catalog is the musicianship is masterfully accented with deep meaning lyrics. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite or top 5 songs in their catalog. But this song is one that I have always felt is the most relevant to the world. When I have a bad day and experience what seems to be such a high level of of societal incompetence, this is my go to song. Sometimes I pray for that rain, for a great reset. Just seems so relatable sometimes! Lateralus is probably one of my other favorites as far as deep meaning lyrics.
Any time you listen to a Tool song, it takes you on a journey ✨️
I saw them live, it was unforgettable!!
Love your open mindedness- you really feel it.
Not particularly a huge Tool fan, but this by far is my favorite Tool song. I understand it and really can relate to the lyrics. I think the lyrics can fit any major city in this country.
This reminds me of college. I had a roommate who played this album all the time, along with every Metallica album. How we didn’t get kicked out of our apartment is beyond me.
Cuz everybody else was enjoying the tunes
Tool is just a result of four extremely creative and talented people who came together to do what’s never been done before… no big deal;) Love your videos bro👍🏼
Aenema has been my favorite song for more than half my life. It sounds like you feel the same way I do about it 😊
My kids listened to Tool . I listen to them now when I work out in the gym . Listen and watch to the video Judith . …… Perfect circle is a band formed from Maynard . It will blow your mind away .
I broke the repeat feature with the drum transition. It's so beautiful and powerful and Tool definitely added so much to my life
You are one of the best reactors. No gimmicks no frills. Bomb ass reactions across all genres. I appreciate your perspective. Keep grinding
Never feel bad about pausing or sharing your thoughts. That's what we're here for! Just try your best to pause in the right spots (lol hard to do when you've never heard the song before! 😂). I just found you today, but as a huge Tool fan, I just LOVE seeing others experience them for the first time. So glad you enjoy them!
I live in LA and this song is perfect! one of the best!
It's one of my favorite metal rock songs ever. My favorite top 3 90s rock bands from my youth. ❤❤❤ I miss the 90s and even the 80s sometimes. It was before the internet and smartphones.
The talent within this band is astonishing. Their musical composition is absolute genius. The changes by the drummer are almost unable to fathom. His fills and changes are all but impossible to be replicated by us simple humans. Every song is a masterpiece of lyrical and musical arrangements. Tool is a band so far ahead of everyone else. Individually, they are all masters of their craft. Together they create something truly rare and amazing. It's unfortunate that this style of music doesn't get more respect. My mind is still blown Every time I listen.
If you're a Rush fan, You can see who was one of their main Influences. Danny learned well from the Professor... and Neil & Danny were very close for quite a few years leading up to Neil's untimely passing... Rest In Power, Professor.
I'm so glad you're giving this song the love it deserves. You'll love the whole Aenima album, it's my fave because of the grittier sound
Also, I am glad you enjoy Tool. Listen to “A perfect circle. “. It’s Maynard with a different band. I watched apc in the late 90s opening for NIN and it was mesmerizing!!
I saw them on that tour too! 😊
Tool is my favorite band and this is my favorite Tool song. Still gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Absolute masterpiece.
Fun fact while creating this album, Maynard was listening to a comedian named Bill Hicks, a dark humor comedian, and Maynard sprinkled references from Bill Hicks stand up throughout the album.
RIP Bill Hicks. Man was a genius
Much love to Bill Hicks ❤ He had started a production company named Arizona Bay before he passed.
I love watching you react for the first time to songs that have impacted many, myself included. You owe it to yourself to see Tool live. Many artists claim to live through their music, but Maynard James Keenan embodies his music. The live performance of 'sober', his lurching, unnatural posture and facial expressions attest to that.
He also has a more melodic side project, if you like his clean vocals from the 'I'm praying for rain...' bit. It's called 'a perfect circle' and they're worth a listen.
Other bands that are layered and tell stories while creating good music- Apologies if you've had them covered or suggested before, I'm relatively new to your channel.
Type O Negative
Coheed and Cambria
NightWish
Sabaton
Dragonforce
Lacuna Coil
I've loved TOOL since the early 1990s. Tool has no bad songs is quite strong. I will say that I don't even listen to TOOL songs. When I am in a TOOL mood I listen to entire albums. Each album is a journey and unique statement and breaking it into songs feels wrong to me. But as a stand alone piece this is my absolute favorite piece that TOOL has done. Power, anger, control, exasperation, and hope all rolled into one piece of fury. Great react POLO. Ive watched a lot of your videos. This has earned my subscription. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey.
It makes me so happy to see you experiencing this music for the first time. Seeing you going through the emotions let's me relive the same feelings towards this band who musically changed my life. Thank you for that!
If you ever get the chance to see them live, do it! You know how mind-blowing their music is? Turn that up to 11, and that's their live show.
Maynard's range is phenomenal. You'll also want to look into his other bands A Perfect Circle & Pucifer.
Yes 💯!!!
Been listening to Tool since 1992 and I still don't skip any of their songs (not the noise tracks, but the actual songs). They've also been my favorite band since 92.
Now you know why the Tool army is so strong and supportive
I don't know how many of your videos I've seen. Always liked your reactions. Never new anything about you.
Thank you for supporting a part of the Constitution, if not all of it.
Been a Tool fan since the 90's. Ive enjoyed watching you become a Tool fan and experiencing the experience of Tool.
Hell ya brotha!! HELL YA! We’re so happy you’re rolling with us! This group is fucking amazing and how unique they are. They are seriously one of the most talented groups there are. No singing needed with their talents. Maynard’s voice is amazing as well. TEMPEST, REFLECTIONS, dude they have so many great ones. Check it all out!!
This is why I watch reaction videos. I'm living vicariously through your first experience. Thank you. I first heard this song when it was released and it changed me, on the spot. The bar was raised so incredibly high, I mean this was out in 1996 and no other band has made a better song yet to my liking. Tool have raised the bar though, even aenima album has better songs imo
They were and have remained tiers above other bands in the totality of their product. The CD cover itself was brilliant, a work of art, a work of engineering. And they outdid that too each album. This is a band that refuses to produce anything average, as you had read they don't have bad songs.
Love the reaction! They have such angry visceral music-I friggin' love it! So good to see someone enjoy this- their lyrics are just awesome! Enjoy!
This is def one of my fav Tool songs ever. Also if you haven't heard it yet, listen to Stinkfist and Prison Sex. They both come close to this.
Just coming here today to say, Maynard warned us. Be safe California
Tool is just in another realm when it comes to music for me. Masterful. If you are a fan of good vocalists as well I have a hidden gem for you that you may like and I'm sure NOBODY has recommended it. Check out the album "Hold Your Breath" from the band Embodyment. It dropped in 2001 and is still in my top 10 albums of all time from my youth. The vocalist Sean Corbray was just something else.
I’ll check it out
Will be checking Embodyment out. Thanks for the rec.
Update: I listened to the whole album _Hold Your Breath_ and it’s just badass! If you like bands like Helmet and Silverchair (which I do!).
I had NEVER listened to Tool before back in 1998 but I had heard of them many times. . One day I heard THIS song on the radio (99X) and was blown away, found out it was TooL , Had to buy the cd for this song, fell in love with the whole CD
I've always thought of Maynard's chanting in this song to sound like a rain dance, bringing on the flood he alludes to in the song. Truly amazing piece of work.
Yes this song is a masterpiece. And I'm glad you really enjoyed it. But I can guarantee you there are many more songs by tool that you will enjoy more than this one. And I'll be here for all of them LOL
Man, this is the album that they truly found themselves in a more complete way. Justin Chancellor was the missing piece. Don't get me wrong, the previous bassist was good and had his own flare. Justin just serves as a better bridge. Also, they won a Grammy for this collection of work. Great reaction.
I wouldn’t go so far to say that they have NO skip songs in their whole discography, but definitely a rare event.
I think _Sober_ is too played out. I skip that one only because I've heard it waay too many times.
I agree. I can see why most people would skip the so called "noise tracks" but they are just pieces of the puzzle to me and just as important to the overall album.
I never heard a song of theirs I didn't enjoy. They can't all be perfect 🤷♂️
@@okgroomer1966 Die Eir von Satan is really the only song of theirs I skip. The novelty of it wore off the third time I heard it in 1996...