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THE REVIEW
After 5 years, the new awaited chapter from Tool has been released: 10000 Days. There are already many reviews, but I, being a sloth, took a bit longer to digest the 75 minutes. I've decided to give it 4 stars because I don't consider this a masterpiece. However, it is certainly one of the best albums of the last 5 years. At a general glance, it is immediately apparent that Tool's standards haven't significantly altered: technique, inspiration, and the need for expression are still present, forming a combination that is always fresh and original.
The album opens with "Vicarious", a song that combines a great melody with a notable rhythmic aggressiveness. The part "la-la-la-la-la-lie" and the incisive instrumentals are beautiful. It is followed by "Jambi", a quieter song that reveals Tool's new state of being: nervousness hidden under a veil of apparent calm and thoughtfulness. Here, you can glimpse almost Post Rock influences (the obsessive study and repetitiveness of the rhythm). Next, we have the two "Wings of Mary", two tracks that should be considered as one piece. Here we are in the heart of the new album, or rather, the first ventricle: an endless hallucinatory journey into the depths of darkness and suffering. The influence of Pink Floyd is clearly felt, but the resemblance doesn't make listeners fall into strange déjà-vu. Pink Floyd are one thing, Tool are another. After that, we come to "The Pot", a more Tool-esque song. Especially beautiful are Maynard's opening vocals and the loss of reference points caused by dear old Carey.
Finally, a moment of rest: "Lipan Conjuring". The watershed of the entire work: a song with Indian sounds torn at the end by Keenan's scream.
It was just a moment, the whistle of the guitar throws us back into hell, and we are first anesthetized by "Lost Keys" and then pierced by the monstrous creature of immense ferocity that is "Rosette Stoned", the other ventricle of the work. Beautiful, with s vocal and instrumental distortions that slowly relax but then return without leaving the listener a moment of respite.
We have almost reached the end: "Intension", a relaxing calm after the tremendous storm, gives us more signs of experimentation, from the again Post Rock sounds to Carey's electric drums. A great guitar riff finally opens us to the last proper song, "Right In Two". Beautiful for its melody and emotion.
Lastly, we let ourselves be lulled by the final "Viginti Tres": 5 minutes of indecipherable noise, which seems to suggest a sucking of everything that leaves only an anesthetic and peaceful void.
A nice album, definitely less complex and intricate than the previous ones, but without a doubt superior to all the music of the last 5 years. It seems that besides them, almost no other band is capable of creating good music anymore. And I'm not just talking about technique, but about inspiration, musical intelligence, expressiveness, emotion.
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Tool’s 10000 Days is a powerful album released after five years, blending technical skill with deep emotional expression. While not deemed a masterpiece, it stands out as one of the best albums of the last five years. The reviewer highlights tracks like 'Vicarious,' 'Jambi,' and 'Rosette Stoned' for their musical and emotional depth. The album combines post rock influences and Pink Floyd-inspired atmospheres in a fresh and original manner. Overall, it's praised for its inspiration, intelligence, and expressiveness.
Tool
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles known for long, complex compositions, dense production and striking visuals; their albums (Ænima, Lateralus, Undertow among others) are central to modern progressive/alternative metal.53 Reviews
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By Adil
The eleven tracks of 10,000 Days... represent the most vital and dynamic rock music one can find today.
The only criticism one might level at Tool is perhaps an excessive awareness of their own abilities.
By pops
The artwork is something amazing, meticulously crafted with holographic 3D images... AMAZING!
This will be an album that will certainly provoke extensive discussion but we need bands like them!
By Stoopid
The rhythm proceeds regular and aseptic, regular even in irregularity. An artificial heart, not a spasm, not a jolt, not a leap into the void.
The album flows without any meaning, leaving only the froth at the mouth of those who were waiting for something juicy.
By coolmoon1987
If it had been the same as the previous albums, I would have given a bad review.
An album to savor and listen to billions and billions of times from start to finish.
By luca marini
"'10,000 Days' belongs to a rare category of albums whose mystery invites endless listening and reverence."
"Maynard shines as a chameleon of modern rock, constantly changing guises and leading listeners through the album's complex corridors."
