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Rating: THE REVIEW
Tool is a group that undeniably has managed to create a style distinctly different from any other.
They boast a lineup enhanced by the fireworks provided by drummer Danny Carey and the charismatic performance of singer Maynard James Keenan.
With Lateralus, Tool has created an album that will certainly go down in history within their genre.
The atmospheres, the themes, the sounds, everything is perfect, and the listener can't help but be mesmerized by this CD which, once it enters the stereo, will have great difficulty leaving it.
Of course, the music offered by Tool is certainly not that easy to approach, in the sense that if you are used to listening to Lunapop or stuff like that, you might try to listen to them, but you will hardly understand the essence of their music.
A must-have for anyone who understands something about music…
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Tool's Lateralus stands out as a uniquely styled progressive metal album, driven by powerful performances from drummer Danny Carey and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The album's engaging atmospheres and thematic depth captivate listeners, making it a historic release within its genre. While challenging for casual listeners, it remains essential for true music enthusiasts.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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
Other reviews
By manikin
"Lateralus is an album that speaks for itself, between cool and warm colors, between darkness and light."
"Danny Carey is truly capable of anything and changes the sound of his drums in an entirely exceptional manner from one song to another."
By TheBlackAngelsDeath
"Lateralus opens up a new dimension to infinite rage, where the pieces fit together and where eternity grants the awareness that all this suffering is an illusion."
"Every word of the verses is syllabicated to perfectly mark the numbers of the Fibonacci sequence, through a journey of alienation and supreme detachment from one’s shell."
By Proximo
Once you get out of the store... you start opening the booklet and realize that alone it’s worth at least half the price.
The Patient... explodes into a reflective but extremely powerful chorus.
By Dreamtheater
An hour and more of music… depressing… I define it as inner suicide… a sense of sadness enters inside you… something dark… melancholic… extremely pessimistic.
The skill of an artist is evaluated by how much they can transport and excite you… and I assure you they succeed… even too much.
By metalselo
A million orgasms put on a music score wiping out all musical rules, extending or shortening bars, going from piano to fortissimo without warning.
I place Schism among the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
