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re: TOOL - Fear Inoculum Thread
Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:49 am to Ace Midnight
Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:49 am to Ace Midnight
I woke up this morning after having listened to this album many times. I think I'm finally ready to give my rankings:
1. Lateralus
2. Aenima
3. Fear Inoculum
4. 10,000 days
5. Undertow
6. Opiate
With that said, all of these albums are total masterpieces and even though Opiate is last, it is still better than 90% of the garbage out there.
1. Lateralus
2. Aenima
3. Fear Inoculum
4. 10,000 days
5. Undertow
6. Opiate
With that said, all of these albums are total masterpieces and even though Opiate is last, it is still better than 90% of the garbage out there.
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Posted on 9/3/19 at 1:36 pm to SidewalkDawg
My list as of today is. I could see it sliding behind Aenima though long term, but it's the new toy. I could also see it climbingh past 10k days too as I grow to appreciate it more. Ultimately, i love it.
1. Lateralus
2. 10,000 Days
3. Fear Inoculum
4. Aenima
5. Undertow
6. Opiate
1. Lateralus
2. 10,000 Days
3. Fear Inoculum
4. Aenima
5. Undertow
6. Opiate
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:11 pm to Ace Midnight
Title track is very "Right in Two"-ish. That's a good thing.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:14 pm to Ace Midnight
I’m hooked on this album. Whoever it was earlier that compared it to a movie is spot on. This is my first tool listen to a newly released album and holy shite I am floored.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:17 pm to Lsut81
quote:
There were rumblings about this album being a double disc
This thing is 10 tracks, 86 minutes runtime. Wouldn't that have been a double disc during the vinyl era? I mean, a vinyl album is about 30 minutes per side, max, under normal pop/rock music dynamic ranges.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 2:34 pm to vuvuzela
This is a very refined, mature sounding Tool. The only problem I'm having is - it certainly feels like we've covered this ground before.
Don't get me wrong, there are so few rock acts doing anything new, and Tool is right up there as one of my very favorite bands of all time. I dig it, but I'm going to need a half dozen more listens to really evaluate it.
ETA: Descending is the standout track. And 7empest and Invincible are right there for the #2 spot.
Don't get me wrong, there are so few rock acts doing anything new, and Tool is right up there as one of my very favorite bands of all time. I dig it, but I'm going to need a half dozen more listens to really evaluate it.
ETA: Descending is the standout track. And 7empest and Invincible are right there for the #2 spot.
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:47 pm to Ace Midnight
I don't see myself ever listening to this album without quality noise cancelling headphones.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 3:52 pm to TigeRoots
quote:
I just can't see how most of y'all have it ranked over the rawness of Opiate or the masterpiece that is Undertow. However, this may just be the nostalgia talking for me.
I'm in the same boat. I even suggested this album needed one of those type tunes to complete me.
However, I don't think I could rank the albums only because each day it would change with my mood.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 6:12 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
- it certainly feels like we've covered this ground before.
I don't see how this could be said at all.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:27 pm to TH03
quote:
I don't see how this could be said at all.
From time to time, you can hear old riffs, such as Fear Inoculum where it has some elements of The Grudge.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 8:33 pm to musick
Huge Tool fan here, and while after 6-7 listens, I'm not quite ready to anoint it top 2.
In my opinion...
#1 - Aenima
#2 - Lateralus
#3 - Fear Inoculem
#4 - 10,000 days
#5 - Opiate.
Obviously you cant go wrong with any tool record. And it would't surprise me to see FI climb the ladder the more I listen.
While Lateralus is fantastic, I would never rate that over AEnima. Could be nostalgia, but that album was a fricking 10. Crazy that everyone selects Lateralus #1 on their list. Then again, it is Tool, and there isn't a right or wrong answer here.
In my opinion...
#1 - Aenima
#2 - Lateralus
#3 - Fear Inoculem
#4 - 10,000 days
#5 - Opiate.
Obviously you cant go wrong with any tool record. And it would't surprise me to see FI climb the ladder the more I listen.
While Lateralus is fantastic, I would never rate that over AEnima. Could be nostalgia, but that album was a fricking 10. Crazy that everyone selects Lateralus #1 on their list. Then again, it is Tool, and there isn't a right or wrong answer here.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 10:42 pm to Marciano1
I wouldn't call it retreading old ground, but there are definitely callbacks to older tracks
FI has lots of Grudge references
Pneuma intro is basically a clean version of the Schism riff that plays after "between supposed lovers"
Descending has the low synth line a little over halfway through that is extremely similar to the one in Reflection
god i love this album. gets better on every listen. impossible for me to do a ranking right now because I haven't listened to 7empest enough yet. the track thats grown on me the most is Pneuma, the last 2 minutes are mind melting and make me emotional for some reason. Invincible is probably my favorite track right now, the vocal melodies are just beautiful and I love the groove.
FI has lots of Grudge references
Pneuma intro is basically a clean version of the Schism riff that plays after "between supposed lovers"
Descending has the low synth line a little over halfway through that is extremely similar to the one in Reflection
god i love this album. gets better on every listen. impossible for me to do a ranking right now because I haven't listened to 7empest enough yet. the track thats grown on me the most is Pneuma, the last 2 minutes are mind melting and make me emotional for some reason. Invincible is probably my favorite track right now, the vocal melodies are just beautiful and I love the groove.
This post was edited on 9/3/19 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:04 pm to Carson123987
You forgot Decending has some Wings of Mary in there. I've noticed the other observations as well.
I think it's just a good evolution of their other songs almost like part 3 in some instances.
I think it's just a good evolution of their other songs almost like part 3 in some instances.
Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:12 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
i didnt list a bunch , there are several more.
, there are several more. Posted on 9/3/19 at 11:19 pm to Carson123987
It's so fricking good though. I can't stop listening.
Posted on 9/4/19 at 6:15 am to Ace Midnight
quote:
This thing is 10 tracks, 86 minutes runtime. Wouldn't that have been a double disc during the vinyl era?
No, people already knew there were multiple tracks over 10m long. Rumblings from inside their camp said a double disc could happen with the material they had.
They were right about the multiple 10m tracks, so I believe they are also correct about more content.
Posted on 9/4/19 at 6:20 am to Lsut81
quote:
Lsut81
You going to see them in concert? Tickets for their fall tour go on sale this week.
They are coming to Glendale, AZ next month....think I know what I’m getting my husband as an early Christmas present.
Posted on 9/4/19 at 7:59 am to Carson123987
quote:
god i love this album. gets better on every listen. impossible for me to do a ranking right now because I haven't listened to 7empest enough yet. the track thats grown on me the most is Pneuma, the last 2 minutes are mind melting and make me emotional for some reason. Invincible is probably my favorite track right now, the vocal melodies are just beautiful and I love the groove
Are the instrumental tracks worth getting?
Posted on 9/4/19 at 8:09 am to TideSaint
quote:
Are the instrumental tracks worth getting?
Get Chocolate Chip Trip. Others are ok, but not necessary.
Posted on 9/4/19 at 8:24 am to TideSaint
Get them from qobuz. $17 for 24bit 96
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