Aenima - Tool

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...I can only begin to imagine the pressure put on Tool's shoulders over the past few years; Aenima accomplished and embodied what few albums can. It was complete, alarmingly deep, meticulous, and more importantly, it's own being. It was created as if in a musical void, absent of influence and resemblence. In fact, I can confidently proclaim that Aenima is among the ten best albums of the 90's. So how do you even begin to top an epic such as Aenima, or even match the scale of Aenima for that matter? While I can't tell you how, I can clue you into something that most Tool fans shouldn't find surprising: Tool have found the way, and have followed the path. That's right, I believe that Lateralus has topped Aenima. Now, I'm not saying this after having heard the album only several times. I have listened through the entire album over a dozen... Read review

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Advantages: Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Adam Jones.
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...It was released by the Rock/Metal band Tool, in 1996, so it's pretty old. But why are people still buying it? Truth is, it's a good album. Tool began in 1990 with their debut Ep, Opiate. It contained only seven songs (if you include The Gaping Lotus Experience), but it made the fans beg for more. Undertow followed, in 1993 (also a great album, although somewhat dark and depressing). And in 1996...Aenima. ***STINKFIST*** A great rock song. Used as a single when Aenima first came out, it is easily accessible, compared to the rest of Aenima. Great guitar and drums on this song. Perfect example of 'hard rock' Tool. 10/10 ***EULOGY*** This is a slightly longer song. It probably 'something you'll get used to'. The percussive introduction is great. Inspiring vocals by Maynard on this song, as well as great lyrical content. It'll be one... Read review

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Advantages: Has everything you could want
Disadvantages: Quite long

...One of the more popular Tool albums and rightly so. The album contains everything you's expect from Tool - amazing vocals with ever thought provoking lyrics, intricate guitar work that ceases to amaze, consistantly impressive bass lines and some incredible drumming. Not to mention some catchiness of some of the tracks. So if you want something to listen to that's not only enjoyable to listen to but is also, in my opinion, a piece of genius then by all means go ahead and get this album. I can't find a flaw here at all, the only thing that might put you off is the length of some of the songs (13mins being the longest) but once you start listening to them you won't even notice and if you really begin to like it you'll be thinking that even those songs aren't long enough.... Read review

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