Advice on 'TOOL' please

Only just come across a few tracks by this band, although I understand that they have been around since the early nineties!
Must say that I quite like what I have heard.

Anyone on here a big fan/expert? If so, what/which album(s) do you
recommend for my collection? Cheers.

Originally Posted by Steve H

Only just come across a few tracks by this band, although I understand that they have been around since the early nineties!
Must say that I quite like what I have heard.

Anyone on here a big fan/expert? If so, what/which album(s) do you
recommend for my collection? Cheers.

Not a fan really as I haven't heard most of their stuff but I have the Lateralus album, it's a classic.

Originally Posted by Steve H

Only just come across a few tracks by this band, although I understand that they have been around since the early nineties!
Must say that I quite like what I have heard.

Anyone on here a big fan/expert? If so, what/which album(s) do you
recommend for my collection? Cheers.

They are quite possibly the best band in the world.
Albums in order of my preference are:

Lateralus
Aenima
10000 Days
Undertow
Opiate

Cheers Whynot. May give them a go!

I can second a few of those earlier albums. Aenima is awesome, and "sober" on Opiate is ace. Stinkfist!! I forgot stinkfist, that is a brilliant song!

oh wow now there's ablast from the past! I used to be a big fan in the 90s, saw them play a few times and they are nuts!

I've only listened to Undertow & Opiate though so can't really comment on recent stuff. And warthog's right - 'Sober' is a great track

Ok, Tool fans, what do you think of Maynard's other band 'A Perfect Circle'?

Originally Posted by Law

Ok, Tool fans, what do you think of Maynard's other band 'A Perfect Circle'?

I gotta say that for me, seeing as his voice is so distinctive and is such a defining feature of the band, it's a great opportunity to hear some more of him. The fact that they also happen to be a modern 'supergroup' with some very talented guys goes down well too. More radio-friendly stuff but still very good, specifically with reference to the Thirteenth Step and Mer De Noms albums.

Tool are always up there in my most played list, I would recommend starting with Lateralus as I think it is their best album. Aenima is good too, 10,000 Days has it's (very good) highs and (filler) lows. The earlier 2 albums are still good, just a bit under-produced/sludgy to show their full potential I think. Great band though, never since Keith Moon have the drums become an almost melodic instrument that stands out in a band in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Warthog

I can second a few of those earlier albums. Aenima is awesome, and "sober" on Opiate is ace. Stinkfist!! I forgot stinkfist, that is a brilliant song!

Sober is on Undertow

utter crap


IMO