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richardh
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Yes it sounds like everything else they've done. I do like it though and will try and pick up a reasonably price CD of it should one ever get released.
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Dellinger
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^ So far, I have only got Lateralus (the best rated one from them at the moment I bought it, and among the best rated prog metal albums, at least in MetalMusic Archives), and I did like the album... mostly, I liked just about all the songs. But there were no particular highlights, either, so I hardly feel any urge to go back to that album, or any particular song from it. So, I might actually consider there's not much more to find from them in their other albums?
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Jeffro
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I like Tool in small doses but they are one of those bands that I feel like if I've heard one of their albums, I've heard them all.
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enigma
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I’ve been playing this, along with revisiting their other albums for comparison, a couple of times a day since it was released.
I know this is likely to be an unpopular opinion but personally I think it is their best album along with Ænima. In fact FI is currently my favourite, but Ænima has 23 years worth of listens to prove its longevity. It is a different style of album to their previous efforts, a more relaxing and less cluttered listening experience. There is a beauty to it that Really allows me to bask in all the subtle details. Whilst I understand the grievances some people have with it, they are opinions which I personally do not share. Over time my love of it may fade, but at the present time, it is getting better with every listen and is putting a massive grin on my face during my commute to and from work each day. |
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Grumpyprogfan
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Thanks for the kind words P-j. Did not expect fans to agree with me. Some of the drumming is killer.
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Prog-jester
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I AM a fan and I agree with you on every word. I didn't expect them to come up with something entirely new and different, so I was ready for all the same riffs and structures. Guess I wasn't ready for the laziest Tool record ever though! Maynard in particular is barely on the album - he's notoriously absent from all climaxes and codas, so Adam Jones steps in and plays...what is that, is that a GUITAR SOLO in my Tool, wtf?? MJK meanwhile sounds awaken only on 1/3 of the last track, every other time he's like half asleep or wasted on his own wine/ego. On top of that, all the songs are like twice longer than they should've been, with no real progression - sounds like they're just jamming indeed - and no real hooks to hum along. And I thought the title track was weak! Now I'm sure this is the only song they put some effort into here. Anyway, I'm feeling a weak 1 to a light 2, tran- Edited by Prog-jester - September 02 2019 at 17:13 |
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chopper
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Had a first listen yesterday. I kind of expected some progression in the 50 years or so since 10,000 days but it's the same Tool sound. I'll have a few more listens to gauge a proper opinion.
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Man With Hat
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Didn't realize this. How dumb.
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Vompatti
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Interesting that the CD version doesn't have the bonus tracks/interludes. I wonder if they'll be on the vinyl.
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Dellinger
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I'm still wondering if I want to check it out. So far I have only heard Lateralus, and even though I found it very good (every single track is at least good), nothing really stuck with me... there were no real highlights, so I have not had the urge to check out their other albums... still, I really liked the last Perfect circle album (not as perfect, but there are songs that I find more distinguishable).
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Catcher10
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Never been a Tool fan 'cept for a couple songs.......This one will make me want all their albums. Problem is I try and only do vinyl, hoping a vinyl version gets released.
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enigma
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The second half of Descending is utterly sublime (7 mins in). The moment Adam’s slide guitar starts, to the build up to Danny’s gong strikes then on to the end is perfection in my opinion.
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verslibre
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Heard it. Best tracks: "Pneuma," "Invincible," "Descending." FI is a much better album overall than 10,000 Days. They just took far too long to release it.
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Tapfret
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Just read the amazon description. That high cost CD has a built-in rechargeable 4" video screen.
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enigma
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It was £75-£90 here in UK. That was the actual price on Amazon, HMV, Rough Trade etc.
£80 is currently 97 US dollars, so we were totally ripped off here in Europe. But hopefully when mine arrives (I paid £75) it will be a nice addition to my collection. Edited by enigma - August 31 2019 at 10:02 |
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Grumpyprogfan
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"Watch the joke be the guys purposely made it bad to prove hype sells." Interesting thought FZ.
Edited by Grumpyprogfan - August 31 2019 at 07:14 |
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Grumpyprogfan
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The Zon currently has it for $189.99 USD. What a deal.
Edited by Grumpyprogfan - August 31 2019 at 06:31 |
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Vompatti
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More like $145 USD. I'll wait for the non-special edition.
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Frenetic Zetetic
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Watch the joke be the guys purposely made it bad to prove hype sells, lol. I've yet to hear it. It's like $45 USD, correct? I keep hearing unless you purchase digital it's a hefty price.
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