Tool the band

Such a bold claim, considering you probably haven't stuff from some of the great bands of the world, mainly stuff from the US which is where I assume you live.:|

there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

Such a bold claim, considering you probably haven't stuff from some of the great bands of the world, mainly stuff from the US which is where I assume you live.:|

MrPenguinKing

Listening to music from 60's 70's 80's 90's, all the time, I can honestly say, Tool is the most unique since pink floyd. I like english bands like muse, don't get me wrong, but tool is the best

[QUOTE="MrPenguinKing"]

Such a bold claim, considering you probably haven't stuff from some of the great bands of the world, mainly stuff from the US which is where I assume you live.:|

pxr242

Listening to music from 60's 70's 80's 90's, all the time, I can honestly say, Tool is the most unique since pink floyd. I like english bands like muse, don't get me wrong, but tool is the best

Way to read my post man!:roll:

Best drummer in the world at least. Admitted by alot of people in the industry. Sober ftw.OfficialJab

there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. Hexum-311

[QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

[QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. pxr242

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

[QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. pxr242

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. pxr242

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

[QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. 85070537783

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

[QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. 85070537783

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

Way too many quotes here people, cut it down, remove some early ones at least, you don't need to copy the whole thing. Quit ruining threads.

Anyways, I think they are very unique, 'most' is a strong word for any claim, I think. Good call on the Trivium and Bodom though, I agree with that totally. Lamb of God, All that Remains, and some of the others I dunno. I looooove All that Remains btw. Havent heard all the ones you said, so I wont make any blanket statements.

 Oh and to the reply to my earlier comment, I wasn't suggesting Sober had the best drumming, I'm just adding in that I love that song.

this is the best band in the world, and 10,000 days is their best cd. their old stuff is good too, but 10,000 days is beyond amazingpxr242

Tool is my favorite band ever! Though all their albums are good, I have to say

Lateralus>AEnima>10,000 Days>Undertow>Opiate

[QUOTE="Hexum-311"]One of the best bands ever without a doubt. However I think Lateralus is their best CD. The Fibonacci-sequence style alone makes Tool one of the best bands to ever exist.85070537783

Yeah, Tool are great! And I agree that Lateralus is definately their best album. So many good songs...

[QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

Since when does faster equal better? Stairway to Heaven is one of the best rock songs of all time and it's slow... Plus Tool's music isn't about solos. It's about the incredible layering in each song.

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. ciredude

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

Since when does faster equal better? Stairway to Heaven is one of the best rock songs of all time and it's slow... Plus Tool's music isn't about solos. It's about the incredible layering in each song.

The most unique band I've heard is King Crimson.

And if you like progressive rock/metal, check out Cynic. Their one album Focus is just too great.

[QUOTE="ciredude"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. LoG-Sacrament

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

Since when does faster equal better? Stairway to Heaven is one of the best rock songs of all time and it's slow... Plus Tool's music isn't about solos. It's about the incredible layering in each song.

Wait, what? Layered music is much better than a raging guitar playing 5 chords over and over, followed by a screeching solo... Plus you didn't answer my question...

The most unique band I've heard is King Crimson.

And if you like progressive rock/metal, check out Cynic. Their one album Focus is just too great.

supermetroidfan

Tool was actually influenced by King Crimson a lot.

The most unique band I've heard is King Crimson.

And if you like progressive rock/metal, check out Cynic. Their one album Focus is just too great.

supermetroidfan

then theres the fact that they wanted a mainstream audience(in other words, they wanted money). because of this, the singer refuses to fully scream/growl.

This is about some kid talking to Maynard about Undertow. The kid, declaring himself a true Tool fan (OGT - Original Gangsta Tool) apparently called MJK a sellout for releasing Undertow, a major label record. Maynard turns his words around into the chorus that says, "We all participate in capitalism, so by saying you don't like it, you're being hypocritical." He goes on to say that the kid knows nothing about him except for what Maynard lets him know, so he's in no position to tell him how to live. Just invest in Tool and your soul is safe.

On the contrary, Tool's music is designed to make you think, not say something specific. It must be treated like great literature - much is hidden contextually. I will elude to Geometric-Drumming's previous post, where he explains the time signatures of Schism: "It represents the title...it's arranged in 12/8 time which is SPLIT into 5/8 and 7/8 - which only really FITS as you PUT THE PIECES BACK TOGETHER." Where Geometric-Drumming claims Schism as his favorite Tool song, I have heard some fans say that it was a retched pick for the album's only single - but I think it was brilliant. Not to downplay the interpretations of those who have posted before me (in fact, I agree with much of what %BlueSoulRobot% has to say), but I think that to the casual listener who knows nothing of Tool, it can be a powerful invitation. Think about it - a lot of dingbats with MTV and a radio would walk around with the words "I know the pieces fit" in their heads. I wonder how many of them took the time to put the pieces back together to (re)discover what is trying to be communicated.

I used to listen to a lot of Tool. I've seen a couple of their shows and I will say that they're a very talented and unique group of musicians.

I prefer their older work though. I think I waited so long for Lateralus that when it came out I was disappointed, and 10,000 days sounds like more of the same. Their first three albums are fantastic though. My favorite Tool song is either Sweat or the live version of Push-it from the Salival album. Great stuff.

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="ciredude"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="85070537783"][QUOTE="pxr242"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="pxr242"]

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Hexum-311"][QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]there are much better bands out there. ciredude

wow. Slayer and megad are not better than Tool rofl.

You like harder stuff, so I'm not gonna bash your taste. i know those bands have talent, im just saying that Tool is one of the most unique

Since when does faster equal better? Stairway to Heaven is one of the best rock songs of all time and it's slow... Plus Tool's music isn't about solos. It's about the incredible layering in each song.

Wait, what? Layered music is much better than a raging guitar playing 5 chords over and over, followed by a screeching solo... Plus you didn't answer my question...