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Rating: THE REVIEW
I have never written a review; this is the first, perhaps the last, but the album in question is so important that it compelled me to write one.
I remember very well the sensations I felt when I listened to it for the first time, and I recall that it didn't drive me crazy; quite the opposite. The album begins in a great way with "Stinkfist", perhaps the most famous track by Tool and among the most beautiful in absolute terms. It's perhaps the most listenable track on the album also because it preserves the standards of song form; it is a mix of anger and desperation and is, for me, a masterpiece. The album continues with "Eulogy", a piece that is harder to assimilate with continuous rhythm changes. The pessimism continues with the following tracks until culminating in total rage in track 7, "Hooker with a penis", where Maynard seems to lash out against one of their fans. In "Aenima" instead, they tell the whole world to go f*** itself, and in particular, they have it in for L Ron Hubbard, the founder of a pseudo-religion of crap. I won't dwell on all the tracks, because they are all masterpieces.
An album which, as someone already wrote, changes the way of understanding music (does that sound insignificant to you?).
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This review reflects the deep impact Tool's Aenima had on the listener, highlighting tracks like 'Stinkfist' and 'Hooker with a Penis' as masterpieces. The album is praised for its blend of anger, desperation, and musical complexity, ultimately changing how music is perceived. It's described as an important and groundbreaking work by the band.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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 Darksoul
Ænima is a window into the most complex and profound darkness, a restless journey that leaves you breathless.
Even one note less would have diminished everything else.
By Er Ribelle
Ænima is without a doubt one of the best albums released in the last twenty years.
Tool never disappoint, truly never: from record releases to music videos, from album booklets to concerts.
By lucarandi80
Ænima is a miracle of about eighty minutes with no weak points or decline in style.
Thirteen minutes of pure psychedelic rock, hallucinogenic and otherworldly sounds that we cannot simply define as music.
By JimmyFuma
This album is not a moment; it’s a whole life, and it is precisely this that elevates it to a colossal, unrepeatable, and magical work.
His name is Maynard James Keenan, and this album is his powerful and violent declaration of intent, unequivocal and glaring.
