And Then I heard... Tool Vicarious (OMG) REACTION!!

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[@budgetgrower2808]

That poor drum set.

[@WinstonWolfe21]

This is my fave song EVER

[@bradspunaugle8180]

You fn ROCK BRO loving you loving it bro have you listened to the rest of that cd yet?

[@johnvelez2236]

I've watched a few of your videos, and I truly enjoy them. Without the knowledge of rock throughout the ages, it's hard to understand. I watched videos where you were comparing Metallica to Tool, trying to decide which one is better. Remember this, there isn't just metal.... there's about 30-40 genres and sub-genres to metal. For example , Metallica is a HEAVY metal band that actually created a sub-genre of speed metal... in the meantime, Tool is more of an alternative metal with different sub-genres involved...

[@ryandaley8317]

Yo! I saw these dudes live in '96. In the crowd I was a just casual fan until that exact moment Tool's genius drop kicked every sense, I wasn't ready! Your reactions are precisely how the music should hit you, if not you're alseep. Stank face is expected. I love it bro! Your objectiveness and appreciation for new musical experiences is Cool AF!! man. Tool produced a musical MASTERPIECE! with 10000 Days. You should check out track 2 "Jambi". Buckle up brotha, that intro... Keep on rockin'

[@alekboyer9011]

Right in Two is the next TOOL song you MUST hear. Very deep lyrics, and one of my personal favorites.

[@donosborne9086]

That tabla solo is my ringtone.

[@timvaughn3933]

Agreed!! Right in two is an amazingly well written piece that will make you think!

[@MatthewParker21]

Yep, that is an amazing song with intellectually challenging lyrics that inspire thought.

[@jrtilley]

He's gotta do intension and right in two at the same time hopefully

[@joechurch7]

Was fortunate to see Right In Two live in Eugene at the Jan 10th show. At the beginning of the show Maynard said "Tonight's going to be flawless" and then he totally messed up his part during the instrumental breakdown of Right In Two. That breakdown is as HARD ROCKING as can be done, especially as a three piece. They played Right in Two, Hooker With A Penis and Descending in that order. The Jan 10 show was the first show after the shutdown. They were at the arena for three night warming up before that show so they had that place dialed in. I was also at the Mar. 11 Portland show that was the last show before the tour was canceled. Descending was also on the set for that show so have seen it live twice I can die a happy man

[@nickson1431]

As the saying goes, Every Tool song is better than every other Tool song.

[@AbsoluteApril]

facts XD

[@gavinsheridan4680]

Not a saying. Stitch in time saves nine is a saying.

[@Nixtynine69]

@@AbsoluteApril ...and this isn't just some person's opinion, it's actually a scientific fact. lol

[@chrisfox2221]

Omg🤣😭 it's so true that's why you can't pick a favorite

[@nhilge78]

@@gavinsheridan4680 Easy there, Karen

[@zoniekat]

You're not the only one that has been stunned by this song. I heard it, and I was instantly obsessed, listened to it for weeks, trying to tell everybody about it, but as a 68 year old woman, my other friends weren't exactly the Tool demographic. I'm just weird and I have good taste in music. Glad you found your way. Would love to see/hear you driving by playing Tool.

[@bryangates4591]

I wish you were my grandmother lmao

[@lancejames9228]

I am 75 and I have attended 7 Tool concerts and know every word to every song. Their music is spiritual and has no demographic Tool Army

[@duanem.5738]

Hell yeah Linda!

[@jamesherter9481]

Linda is the shit!!!

[@thefourshowflip]

🤘

[@LucasBarber-rw9tm]

The music is haunting. The words are bone chilling The message is true The band is the greatest

[@jmathieson15]

That’s a bold statement Cotton I concur

[@MasterDeleter]

Was it in August of 2019 when Tool released "Fear Inoculum"? @@jmathieson15

[@wheezy8818]

Sound to me like Lucas is “born to bear and read to all the details of are ending and right them down for all the world to see”

[@IcyVeinsWithin]

.......yeah

[@nipiotrowski]

Perfect comment

[@jamielunsford1]

For years and years, us Tool fans tried (in vain, mostly) to convey how badass they are to people who didn't listen to them. Enter the reaction channel phenomena. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE watching people discover this truly amazing band. 10,000 Days is my favorite album, with Aenima coming in a close second. I recommend Hooker with a Penis (spoiler alert; it's not about hookers or penises), for some of their earlier work, or off the Salival album, No Quarter or Third Eye.

[@crazydrummer181]

Unfortunately, a lot of Tool fans get way too pushy and weird about it. Hence why Tool is one of those bands with a reputation for an obnoxious fan base.

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

Amen, Jamie, and drinks for you. Right fucking on.

[@delwynhouck6870]

Same! I thought for the longest time, "do others not hear what I'm hearing?" Then the reaction videos start, and it validates I'm not crazy! Tool is the greatest band EVER!!

[@jamielunsford1]

@@crazydrummer181 no lies detected…..

[@cyberdemon1702]

@@crazydrummer181 yup, ToolArmy runs the gamut from some of the best fans in the world to worst fans in the world lol. It just so happens the worst fans are the loudest ones of us so we make a bad impression. Ahh well, can’t win em all.

[@architectoverlord]

The intense end of Vicarious leads directly into the intense intro of Jambi Tool is phenomenal

[@DusteyeMC]

there is something to be said in listening to an album all the way through on the first listen vs just random tracks. two totally different experiences. their album production, much like track production is nothing short of amazing.

[@MrMattie725]

If you ever need some energy, just listen to the first 15min of that album :D

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Yes. It's hard to listen to it without Jambi immediately starting afterwards

[@soth1sol]

anyone try lateralus "holy gift" sequencing? my preferred: 6,7,5,8,4,9,3,10,2,11,1,12,0,13 re: drumwork end > intro's: end of vicarious (1) > intro of jambi drumwork (2) is not at all unlike end of schism (5) > intro of ticks & leeches (8) neat enough to mention but not important

[@filippobravi8354]

Great change: Tututututututututututututtttuuuututu.......trtrrrrtrrrtrrrtttrrrtrrrtrrrtttrtt

[@williamevans6455]

After listening to Tool for 30+ yrs, I can't even pick a favortie album, much less, a favorite song. They are all amazing songs!

[@paultullo3275]

My favorite song is the one I’m currently listening to; my second favorite is the next one I’m listening to.

[@anthonymah7075]

Honestly I listen to 10000 days most but I would still call lateralus my favourite album of theirs

[@richheustis5930]

Facts. Although my top few are Wings 1 & 2, Right in Two, Jimmy, 46 & 2, Pushit, Lateralus, The Grudge, Parabola, Flood and Botfom.

[@kylebutler1101]

For me it's: Fear inoculum, Pneuma, Culling Voices, Descending, 7empest, Vicarious, Lateralus, Rosetta Stoned, maybe Parabol/Parabola and Invincible. Not in any order, but I'd have to say Vicarious is one of my all time favourite tracks, I never skip it.

[@TrueDuckFan]

God dang it. They been around for 30 years now? Geez! I remember the year the first album hit and watch the MTV video and it was so great and I discovered that album and absolutely loved it then seem to get a little better and better then I went a different direction.

[@davidfrance2915]

"Watching you guys stare at me while I make these crazy faces is weird to me." But what you might not understand is we watch to live *vicariously* **through** you. It's reliving that first listen. That mind-blowing, did I really just hear that, what in the world is even happening kind of feeling. Seeing someone's first take and watching the joy just permeate throughout the entire presence is enjoyable to watch.

[@scrabs9]

THIS THIS THIS

[@CMcKay-ip2nc]

Well said!

[@hoodiejalen366]

Amazing comment

[@Charon241]

It gives us the opportunity to listen carefully. It's always worthwhile to listen to Tool carefully.

[@GenXDaddyO]

Never heard it stated better.

[@trevorsmith2006]

Maynard's ability to convey the disgust and disappointment in society and in himself through his vocals is unparalleled, and it's what makes the music so powerful. Very few singers have that talent.

[@eloerch7]

Real knows Real 💯

[@spinin1251]

Convey the disgust, and yet at the same time embrace it.

[@jeffhelton3364]

Word

[@soth1sol]

slide a mile six inches at a time...

[@tomweather8887]

...there's a shyness found in reason. Apprehensive influence, swallow away.

[@p.j.graham9395]

Absolutely, hands-down the best reactor on Yootoob. Thanks for the song, Polo. I’m get giddy like a child when you pop up with another Tool track.

[@kingsley.park00]

Same.

[@justinlovince8816]

Ditto!

[@Nixtynine69]

For me, the idea of watching someone react to a song, it's like I can feel myself becoming "stupider." Having said that, I am thoroughly enjoying watching Polo react to Tool. I also look forward to the next one, whichever it might be...

[@limitinfinity]

Danny is a master of polyrhythmic time signatures. He has been known to have four separate beats going at once, which is insane to me but perfectly normal to him because he's from a much cooler planet than us.

[@deadskinrippers]

He's the octopus man

[@darksean99]

4 separate beats, 5 with his pants off.

[@dc249]

🐙

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Total interdependence

[@ReLiKchaser]

he is from planet 'RUSH' where the peart monster resides

[@jnovak1278]

Took my father to a Tool concert for his 70th birthday. Was brought in early as he is a retired vet, allowed to pick his own general admission seat. Sat front row center. Not sat, since my dad stood the whole 2.5 hour show. Lasting memory of giving my dad something special after he gave me so much through the years.

[@caseyafternoon3545]

It’s impossible to overstate just how fucking great it is to watch you fall in love with a band I’ve loved for the last 14 years. Can’t wait for the next one 🙏

[@danielmoore3634]

Best reactions on KZbin

[@darkWolf354]

14 years? you are a junior! lol!

[@dpgoulette]

@@darkWolf354 my dude, if someone is brand new or OGT, back from 92, it is all good. Welcome to the family.

[@guitarylife3062]

You could say it’s a vicarious enjoyment 😜

[@Lars42042]

Its literally why reaction videos like these are big ;)

[@schlurosaurusrex2827]

the vocals are "just" another instrument in their arrangements as they blend in with the other goodness, perfect for me.

[@DusteyeMC]

this.

[@jt86tn]

Agreed. I don't know if you're into rap or not but that's one of the reasons Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are my favorite. They rap really fast and it's hard to catch all the lyrics but it doesn't even matter because their voices are like instruments and it sounds amazing. Bone Thugs and Tool are my top two favorite artists of all time.

[@zoixdark]

Yeah. The vocal level is on purpose.

[@healer915]

I'm pretty sure if his vocals were louder we wouldn't like it as much. Tool knows what they are doing. They are music geniuses.

[@gregcampbell2977]

Maynard has been quoted as saying he is just another instrument. His vocals are deliberately pushed back to blend with the music. It's also why he stays back on the stage when they perform live. He's not a 'front man' he's part of the band.

[@adamlindrea5796]

The vocals are at a perfect level to make you listen hard to every instrument in the song... the more you listen the more you hear, thats the beauty of TOOL

[@eccehomer8182]

Maynard considers himself just another part of the music… no more important than any other part.

[@LifeIsGoodYouShouldGetOne]

yup and yup! i was thinking the same. it's better that he isn't louder because you can hear every other part AND it's not about him only. like the person above me said he's just another part of the music, perfectly in tune with the other instruments, which is how bands should work imo. too many bands are centered around the vocalist to where you have to work to hear the other instruments (an example is evanescence, amy's voice is so beautiful and loud that i didn't realize how great the guitars/drums were)

[@Courier_Eris]

Ive heard this song so many times I couldnt possibly count and I still have a visceral physical reaction to it eat time I hear it. Tool WILL be remembered long after they're gone. I say all the time, they are the Pink Floyd of our generation

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

And THIS, my friends, is the reason why we like to watch first reaction vids to Tool songs so much! So fun to watch! Thank you!

[@boomshakalaka8457]

“The patient” is a tool song that reaction channels never react to. But has always been my favorite hidden 💎. It’s a must listen

[@DogmeatDied989]

Agreed. H and Eulogy are in the same boat as Patient

[@baconator1550]

Agreed. Great fucking song

[@ejgardner81]

The patient must be listened to immediately following eon blue apocalypse. But yes it’s a must! The patient and right in two are most underrated songs ever!

[@randyman1331]

"You Lied" is never ever done and is one of my favorite Tool songs even tho it's a cover of a Peach song.

[@TheEternalElir]

No one listens to Divorce. A collaboration they done with The Melvins.

[@lateralus6512]

It’s difficult to choose a favourite Tool song because they have so many phenomenal tracks.

[@EdwardRLyons]

Never apologise for stopping the video/music to say what you think and feel. This is a *reaction* video. Anyone who wants to hear the original uninterrupted should go to the original and do so. As others have said in comments below, we are here to *vicariously* relive our own reaction to hearing Tool for the first time by seeing yours. That's the whole point of reaction videos, isn't it?

[@kc2522]

Yes! Exactly.

[@Kathie4]

100% 😊

[@alexhouser4289]

Yes

[@stoppy8743]

Hell yeah! Right in Two and Jambi next! Also, the title of this song is pretty coincidental because to answer your question, I think most people watch reaction videos to either hear something they enjoy for the first time again by living vicariously through the reactor, or to discover something amazing outside of their regular wheelhouse.

[@robertsaterlie4124]

Very well said. My thoughts exactly (honestly was about to write the same thing even down to the songs lol). Would love to hear Jambi and Right in Two next.

[@nathanielpitts2694]

Jambi is my personal hype song from Tool. What a great build up!

[@mistresstia]

My brain is tingling. This is why I love music…I love to listen to a lot of genres and will listen to a song on repeat because the sound hit my body just right. Never really listened to TOOL before on my own, will listen to them today.

[@Minuz1]

And this is how new reactors are born, could you upload some of your stuff? :D

[@donrodztx]

Definitely make some reaction videos.

[@bflanigan852]

I would say as a die hard TOOL fan , the reason we like your reactions , because it takes us back to the first time we heard that album . I remember trying to tell some of my friends how insanely great this band rally is ., and they would say no I like Metallica . Or whoever, So I think for me it is so great to see a new TOOL fan born , into our mighty TOOL ARMY !! I Love your genuine reactions and if you were fake we would spot you a mile away . I know TOOL isn’t for everyone, but either is fine wine .

[@Kathie4]

I couldn't agree more. Thirty years into this band makes it difficult to remember hearing each song for the first time...

[@TheSpacemanSal]

Now imagine waiting for years for a new Tool album to drop, hitting up HMV to buy 10000 Days (name of this album, not just the song), getting into my car in the parking lot and pressing play. This is the first track on the album, I listened to the whole album, start to finish, in that parking lot 🖤

[@JB-sb7rc]

April 2006: My Jeep finally dies after many years, I have no ride and 10,000 days drops. I walked down to my neighborhood bar and sulk (not even drinking). An older guy that was a friend of mine was there (he actually passed away last month). He hates most rock, anything close to metal, but I tell him I can't get down to the music store and get this album I've been waiting for and he tosses me his keys and says "take your time". I blasted that entire album in someone else's car outside a Turtle's music store in a strip mall parking lot and it was fucking magic.

[@danbrown4193]

wait isnt this what we all did? for like every one of their albums after their first lol.

[@dracolusus]

I downloaded the leak of Vicarious, ripped it to CD, took it to my local rock/metal club called Zepplins in Pretoria, South Africa. Listened to it for the first time, through their blown speakers, it still sounded amazing. Was a handful of us on the dance floor, it was a Wednesday. Still remember it like yesterday.

[@Kathie4]

Wow. I just got a flashback.

[@hendersongalbreath1072]

This album is just loaded with gold. Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, Right In Two, Wings For Marie Pt. II, Rosetta Stoned. I especially like the jump from album to album in terms of messaging. Lateralus was just a tour de force of occultism and "magic" while this album takes a very spiritual look at the world and those of us in it. What's more is that every album seems to be another coming out party in terms of arrangement, ability, technique...just when you think they've outdone themselves, they just load back up and say "Nope. You've not heard it yet, so we're going to just step it up". Truly remarkable band.

[@chrisfox2221]

Rosetta stoned baby!

[@sarahappleby1800]

Yep, I had those few people be like tool aren't shit anymore.... then this. Yep they still got it. Saw them in concert in Cleveland after this album came out. They definitely still got it.

[@famijher]

Maynard and the rest of Tool are firm believers in the idea that the Vocals are just another instrument that you combine with the other instruments to form a whole piece of music. They do form unique music as a result of this, which is only helped by how talented every member of the band is by themselves.

[@thewebbqueen38]

Sometimes, when I need a little cheering up I will go out and find people reacting to Tool. It's because they're just so singular... and like no other. It's good for my soul to see people breaking it down and the emotions you feel. It makes me relive all the times I heard these song for the first time. This year finally, all the stars have aligned and after over 30 years of being a fan of Tool I finally, finally finally get to see them live! The moment the first note is played I'm sure I will erupt in tears and my heart might not be able to take it. I've waited so long for this moment and I will think of all of you newer fans out there and hope you'll get to have the experience too 1 day.

[@Kathie4]

That's exactly what I'm doing right now 😂

[@NunyaBuizMan]

Wiping my memory of tool's music to re-experience it all over again is my 3rd wish.

[@mendronesg]

That "unorthodox beat" is happening because they are playing in odd time 99% of ocidental (and popular) songs are in a 4/4 beat, that we're used to listen This song is in 5/4 time, and gives a sense that it's missing a beat when they get back to 1.

[@scottpoyer5678]

Also the drum beat is syncopated, meaning he is accenting beats that are not the downbeat. Danny is great at syncopation and it is all over their songs.

[@mendronesg]

Actually, just the last snare hit is accented out of the downbeat, but the song is in 5/4 so that's expected to happen. Also, if you consider that Danny is doing the same pattern as Justin and Adam, it get's a bit hard to say if he's accenting stuff on the downbeat or not That's the magic of prog (to me)

[@couldntthinkofacoolname9608]

Is it? I was counting alternating 12341234561234

[@Nickdvorak1993]

Jambi is the next song on this album and is quiet possibly my favorite Tool song. Listening to Vicarious and then Jambi cemented my love for Tool!

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

Same. Justin is such an amazing bass player. Whenever I see them live, I find myself watching him more than the others. Love TOOL!

[@jrayez4995]

Facts. Jambi flows so perfectly after listening to Vicarious first. Such a great combo.

[@alihijazi4451]

Jambi is an absolute jam 😆 That 9/8 time signature goes hard af, especially with all the sub-divisions changing constantly.

[@lonesomelobster9949]

Bingo. Same here.

[@Humanipathic]

the power of these line and delivery just fuels and defines this song "The universe is hostile So impersonal Devour to survive So it is So it's always been."

[@darrianphillips]

The Maynard lines that always come back to me

[@Humanipathic]

@@darrianphillips YES!!

[@Jack655321]

Welcome to the Tool army my friend. No other band hits like them on an emotional, technical and human level. They ruined me for life, nothing comes close. But at the same time they helped me through a lot of dark moments, I get so much energy, inspiration and joy from listening to them.

[@Kathie4]

That is so very well said. I'm also finding that now, in my 40's, the songs are taking on a new meaning.

[@thomasdaniell1514]

Agree on Right in Two. Also, check out some more A Perfect Circle. They’re kinda J.Cole to Tool’s Kendrick. Tool’s probably my #1 band all time too, but you can’t sleep on APC as they hold they’re own next to Tool, just a touch less complex. Also you’ll hear much more Maynard in the mix which as you said, he often falls back in Tool. Some songs since you did Judith already- “Orestes”, “The Outsider”, “Talk Talk”. Love the videos!

[@dime4ever101]

“We all feed on tragedy, it’s like blood to a vampire” is probably one of my favorite lines from Tool. This song looks at all of as a human species so deeply and looks at the dark places that we don’t want to look. Awesome reactions bro keep doing you

[@dime4ever101]

Also I can’t help but chuckle at the castaway clip at the end of the videos, gets me every time, “Look what I have created!” 🔥

[@benkelly7182]

I love how they own their shadow

[@soth1sol]

TRAGEDY = from tragos "GOAT, buck" + ōidē "SONG"

[@RosettaStoned462]

Credulous at best, your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men.... That's my favorite, in case you care lol

[@lightyagami1752]

Mine is "The Universe is hostile, so impersonal, devour to survive, so it is, so it's always been!" Absolute truth right there.

[@Locostacos6930]

1:59 That subtle pull-away that you do is one of those amazing physical reactions caused by a lot of Tool songs. It's like they trigger an initial primal fight-or-flight instinct, and that's what ultimately draws you in

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

The lyrics to this song alone are just fucking cool. I get chills at that “credulous at best…” part, it’s just great. If anyone hasn’t bothered looking up the lyrics to this song they should, it adds a whole new dimension to this song.

[@travisraymond5888]

Polo gives me a Tool video first thing on waking up...good morning!

[@caliban007]

I'm OGT back from '92, from the first EP (pre sell out 😉). Lucky to have seen them twice in concert so far. I can't really say I have a fav TOOL song as it depends on my mood and so many to pick but this one was always in heavy rotation on my playlist. Thanks for falling down the rabbit hole, enjoy watching your reactions.

[@MikeGraceJediDad]

I came in when the lp premiered. Glad to see other OGT around. I love how they have evolved as we have all grown up and older. Tool Army for life!

[@djmir4]

My guy you gotta go to more shows! If one of those 2 wasn't recently it's a wild experience.

[@lobotomizedjellyfish2171]

I see what you did there!

[@caliban007]

@@lobotomizedjellyfish2171 Lol, I was hoping someone caught that. 🤘

[@AbsoluteApril]

@@djmir4 shame the ticket prices have skyrocketed. I saw them 3 times back in the late 90s/early 2000s, amazing live. Deff worth seeing live for anyone that hasn't!

[@bigdaddypiggy]

I’ve been fan of this band since 1st hearing “Sober” in 93 & I gotta say at this point Tool is hands down the best band on the planet ….it’s not even close

[@glendaartifex8897]

I've been a hardcore TooL fan since seeing the music video of Sober when it first premiered on Matt Penfield 120 Mins on MTv!!! I was blown away and had to get their LP Undertow! They when I discovered when he formed A Perfect Circle, 3 Libras song, and on and on and into his 3rd band Puscifer.... what else can I say?! Maynard is the man! And not to leave out the song Passenger he was featured in with Deftones! And just recently I discovered the remix with Mike Shinoda video with the car... OMG... SUCH POWER DRIVEN MUSIC! What they been missing out all these years! They got a lot to catch up on! nice to meet another hardcore TooL fan here! From day one! And I gotta add Alex Grey artwork ..yes, Music & Art is my life!!! Glad to see these 1st reactions and people finally experiencing it all !!!! 🤘🔥🤘

[@Kathie4]

I'm not going to disagree.

[@dinkin_flicka14]

Finally a reaction this song deserves! I've seen a few reactions to this song and they kinda give a 'whatever' kinda vibe but this is a masterpiece and the reaction is on point.

[@DanielCNoble]

I live vicariously through these videos

[@cranboogie]

We all do 🌀🌀🌀👋👋👋

[@jerrygouldman766]

Nicely done, Sir

[@MikeTiger-ut5pr]

His voice and vocals are simply another instrument

[@atibbitts99]

It is hard for me to pick a favorite song by Tool but this is definitely one of them. They are all amazing but the drums are crazy good.

[@spinin1251]

You know the song is good when you basically go through it twice during one listen. Every part is a rewind. This is kind of an underrated Tool song, and I use the term "underrated" relatively, within Tool's own catalog. It's just that they have so many great ones that I gravitate toward for one reason or another, but then each time I come back to this one I can get blown away all over again. Just a straight up monster from start to finish. Up next is... pretty much any other Tool song. But seriously other tracks from Aenima - Stinkfist, Eulogy; Lateralus - The Grudge, The Patient, Schism; 10,000 Days - Right in Two, Rosetta Stoned; Fear Innoculum - 7empest; even on Undertow every other song is a great, more straight-up rocker. It really is almost pointless to list tracks. People constantly make ranking lists or videos. Could anyone that listens to Tool do a top 10 or top 20 songs, without destroying their brain in the process?

[@roadrash2005]

This is the song on the radio that lead me to buy my first tool album.

[@bwaredapenguin]

Imagine calling a song that debuted at #2 on two different Billboard charts and got a Grammy nomination "underrated." This is by far one of the most known and "mainstream" Tool songs.

[@spinin1251]

@@bwaredapenguin That's why I called it relatively underrated, within Tool's own catalog. Typically among Tool fans, something from Aenema or Lateralus will get the most love. Or more recently, songs from Fear Inoculum get more attention. As far as their known, mainstream tracks, people will probably think of Sober, Schism, The Pot, Stinkfist, or 46 & 2 first. I think Vicarious is perhaps the catchiest of them all with some of the best riffs and hooks. And yet, it is also fairly complex with the time changes and complex arrangements. It's a hard thing to do to make something catchy and complex at the same time. Hence why I called it relatively underrated. It's definitely not a song people are not aware of. I'm claiming it deserves more love.

[@JC-qp8hj]

Interesting story about this song, when I was in the Army, I worked on the Apache helicopter, and we were about to leave for a training exercise. So to get us hyped about what we were doing, the command decided to show us va montage of kills by Apaches from previous deployments. This montage had Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People and Vicarious by Tool play over it. So I was sitting in the briefing room watching enemy combatants try to “outrun the gun” of the Apache and I was also watching them “die from a good safe distance” as were the pilots when they did it. It was about this time that I began to realize just how sick the Army is and the mindset that it promotes. I got out as soon as my contract ended after that. I felt wrong being the person that loaded and armed the ammunition into the Apache.

[@keithkinkade4265]

Thanks for this. I think that's why Tool exists. To make us take a look at ourselves and make a change. Peace be with you.

[@JC-qp8hj]

@@keithkinkade4265 I never thought about that before but that’s a great way to put it. It certainly sparked some introspection at that moment, especially since it was so obvious that both of those songs were criticisms, and seeing them layered over actual people dying on camera, it was sickening. Also, the cognitive dissonance to use those songs simply because they were about killing people was mind blowing to me. Peace be with you as well.

[@keithkinkade4265]

@J C glad you saw it for what it was. Most people just go along with the program and never question anything. To use songs like that for heinous intention is a crime against humanity as is war. Keep fighting the good fight my friend.

[@poloreacts27]

Wow, that’s heavy

[@keithkinkade4265]

@POLO REACTS wait til you hear Right In Two.....

[@nicolaloverre4524]

Your reactions to the Tool songs are the best. The insight, the analysis, the ability to stop the video and comment exactly at the right time, without ever spoiling the musical flow! Bravissimo, from an old time Italian Tool fan!

[@dshay2012]

Polo: "Ohhhh... 👀 THIS is the Greatest Band Ever CREATED, MAN! THE GREATEST BAND EVER. AMAZING!" TooL Army: "YES."

[@erichoffert9805]

Don't ever be nervous about what you're doing. The song is clearly a masterpiece....

[@stevenvest5293]

Going to join in with the people who are recommending Right in Two, that is a song that will absolutely move you musically and lyrically.

[@parkstar7113]

Obviously late to the reaction here, just came across this in my feed somehow. But yeah man, this kind of reaction, to what is probably my favorite band, just brings a giant smile to my face. I'm glad people are still falling in love with Tool. When you said it's making you fall in love with music again, I was like "HE GETS IT!" and the fact that it takes you like a half hour to get through it because of the sheer amazement and joy doesn't bother me at all. Because I get it man. It IS transcending, soak it in. I'm so glad Tool got their hooks in you. You'll never get rid of them. The singing, the guitar, the bass, and OBVIOUSLY THE DRUMMING. Just insane perfection. And I've been listening to them and learning how to play their songs since the mid 90s. Yet still people can discover them and get sucked right in just like you. Welcome to the club my friend, all are welcome. Also glad you got into Sevendust as well. Tool n Sevendust are right towards the top for me so again, great to see them get the appreciation they deserve. And yeah watch your speed while you drive to these guys, they're directly responsible for the bulk of my speeding tickets as a teenager. 😂

[@babbezilla]

Maynard said he purposefully has his voice be "one of the band" not louder than the others. His voice as its own instrument

[@davidwest5506]

This is the first track on the album. To come out busting like that? So good. Maynard drops in the mix so you listen to the music.

[@alihijazi4451]

The same with The Grudge! Gotta have some balls to open an album with that one lol

[@an1malsr0ck]

It's amazing to see someone else's genuine reaction to music that you love. This is definitely up there with one of my favourite Tool songs, but my favourites keep changing too! Please check out Eulogy, nobody ever reacts to that one and it's awesome.

[@soth1sol]

eulogy was my firsttimehearingtoolhookedforlife moment

[@dalste2]

My girl and I absolutely love your video and follow you now! Not just because you can listen and hear Tool music, but also because of your honesty, openness, vulnerability and candor. You have a great soul and one that can hear and feel the infinite. Again, welcome to the Tool family

[@sanctifiedsurvival]

The beauty of Tool synergy is Maynard lets the band play their song with instruments and he comes behind them singing lyrics he feels synergizes with the song. It really is great.

[@johnmccaleb1168]

Facts

[@janman2010]

Please do Parabol/Parabola or Jambi. 2 of my favorites!

[@ericw5193]

Still remember leaving the record store when it released in 2006, popping it into my CD player in the car, and this hit me. Its still growing on me and one of my favorites. This and Right in Two (and so many more). Been waiting for you to drop this one. As many have noted, there is something about us older fans seeing people listen for the first time to this band is awesome. It is truly the only band I love introducing to people. Regarding emotion, I feel the same about The Humbling River by Maynards other band Puscifer.

[@MikeGraceJediDad]

Ooooo, good suggestion!! Yeah, I remember waiting in line at my local record store to get the CD and just being blown away by the whole freaking album. I love watching people discovering all these amazing songs!

[@robertsaterlie4124]

I cried the first few times hearing "the humbling river". So moving and beautiful.

[@Jadedxx]

I love that song so much 😍

[@peregrinehp4261]

It is the greatest band ever, couldn't agree more with you. There's still a ton left you haven't heard yet that's gonna blow your mind. Eulogy, Parabola, jambi, the grudge, ticks and leaches. The list goes on

[@Astrogardens1]

Your reactions to Tool always make me smile. And the build on this song is unbelievable. Thanks for enjoying it!

[@kixiefaerie]

So glad you loved this beauty so much. Tool is a true powerhouse but some of the work just hits so hard and is simply so impressive it can take a while to even pick your jaw up off the floor. Always a pleasure and my sincerest gratitude as ever for letting us ride along on this journey with you!!

[@jakehill2991]

Your 4 Runner anecdote at the end is hilarious!! We Tool fans can absolutely relate.

[@kjrandom4238]

I absolutely love your reactions! I love it when you pause to give us how you feel about what you are listening to. Tool is mind blowing! My 1st. Time watching Tool live felt like it was on a spiritual level, not of this Earth. Do yourself a favor and go see them live. Absolutely amazing!

[@Ma4t2t0_]

Danny is a polyrhythm God Adam has his own sound and justins unique bass tone and playing style Maynard has a voice of a angle and powerful as anyone I've ever hear and his lyrics are genius best band to ever be formed TFL 🤘👽🤘

[@jamesstevens4795]

If you get the chance go see them live…..Danny’s drums feel like they’re coming out of your body man…you feel them in your bones

[@MrRandypanthegoatboy]

No shit, huh?!?!? After seeing them 15 times now ( 3 of those in Europe as well ), I will totally say that you GOTTA see them live too!!!! And, please, by no means don’t not go just cuz you’re a black man or whatever. 😜 There are plenty that go to shows as well. Although, you’d be in the minority, you MAY just get your “street cred” up a notch or 2.

[@chrisgreenwell3404]

Agree %100 that Tool is the greatest band ever ! I personally can't pick a fav Tool song as there is so many.

[@truther4life]

FACTS!!! There is no bad TOOL song 4 sure!

[@ajrob77]

Maynard sees his voice as just another instrument when it comes to Tool… it’s one of the reasons he’s back in the mix (and stands back by Danny behind Justin and Adam on stage)… it’s part of the uniqueness of the band. His lyrics and vocals are not to be dismissed and I’m glad you see/hear that

[@soth1sol]

great post

[@kevinkresse6883]

He also “hides” because he struggles with extreme stage fright but you are also correct that he views himself as just another instrument

[@drj2171]

Yeah I saw A Perfect Circle back in 2001 in Pensacola Florida. Bayfront Auditorium. He was out front but he kept huis back to the audience the whole time. Another trip was he had the spine tattoo on his back and wore a beanie. It’s a small venue so bad ass show.

[@donrodztx]

Wait until you hear THE GRUDGE. The entire lyrics and meaning and the music... it's one of those that will jump to #1 on your list on the first listen. But most songs are like that with this band. You'll have a new favorite every other week, even knowing and having heard them all.

[@localhoast2009]

The spiritual experience that comes with listening to Tool is so natural but obscure at once. The way the story flows through my ears into my consciousness allows me to see an everyday event from a new lens. Like someone seeing the ocean for the first time

[@66marbor]

You're awesome bro and funny. Love how transparent you are, we can see you blushing. We've heard these songs a "million" times. We're here for you. Keep on truckin'. ✌️

[@dfcjr]

Dude, hearing you say Tool is the greatest band ever gives me a warm fuzzy feeling all over! It's like magic watching you hear my favorite songs for the first time!

[@RosettaStoned462]

I'm sure this has already been said... It's impossible to pick a favorite song from Tool ( if you're a die hard fan). You'll have favorites that you'll listen to for a while, then you'll move on to your other favorites. When band has so many masterpieces I feel like it's incredibly hard to pick one song that's your favorite and that's what sets them apart. Side note: congrats on the car. I've always been a BMW Girl but now, I've also been wanting a 4 runner ( TRD Pro).

[@claybadger]

Polo even though you say you aren't a musician, your appreciation for T👀L shows that you are one down inside. It is amazing to watch you fall in love with my favorite band! I really appreciate this content and your ability to communicate how I myself still feel listening to T👀L. 💥❤️‍🔥💥

[@soth1sol]

YO PICK UP AN INSTRUMENT!~!!! ^ this poster is 100% right!

[@aaronphelps4478]

Absolutely love your reactions to Tool. A friend tried to get me into them back in 2001, but I struggled. Then we went to Ozzfest at Donington in 2002 and I saw Tool live for the first time. They blew me away and I have loved them ever since. I have been trying to get my son to listen to them for the last couple years but I struggled. So I just bought us both tickets to see them back in May 2022 (stunning show) and now he loves them as well. Polo, you must catch them live - they will bring you to your knees. Please check out Schism, Stinkfist, or Right in Two soon.

[@mocolate.chuffin.1]

I, too, didn't fully appreciate Tool until seeing them live. As a girl who enjoys mostly pop and r&b, there's just something about Tool that reaches my soul

[@HuskerJedi420]

Maynard is an instrument himself. His inflection, arrangement, structure - you almost need separate sheet music to track everything he is doing. He is one of the very few singers who can accomplish that. Another singer who achieves that is Dan Kelly from Fortunate Youth.

[@LifeIsGoodYouShouldGetOne]

it's actually not hard lol maynard sings very primal, its unique because its his voice, but if you have a decent understanding of how to breathe when singing, listening to maynard and then mimicking him isn't too hard, esp as a female

[@joshuareger3491]

This is the MOST appropriate reaction. I really appreciate your honest and meaningful reaction to what I believe is an impactful song. Love ya, bro Also, my dude, how are you so humble?? Thanks for being a good human. This video started as a cool, entertaining reaction to a good song, and ended up being a pretty profound thing. You're so genuine and chill, and I really appreciate that. Kudos, thank you, keep it up, etc. For real.

[@jasonfarmer5193]

I think a lot of us get to the point where there is no longer a favorite Tool song, it becomes impossible after many years of listening.. similarly many of us can't even choose a fav album because each has so much meaning across different eras of life etc.. It's hard to put into words to other people that aren't aware how special they are, you have to just listen enough to get it, and once you do there is no going back. This is the reason they are one of the very few bands from the era they started in that are still going, and even stronger than ever. Great vid man, love these!

[@LibertySpam]

Tool reactions are how I got into reaction channels and I've found some of my new favorite bands through it. Keep it up....

[@timbrandt7211]

Totally agree, I just love this song, I can’t get it out of my head

[@Sigma1_969]

I come back to this reaction when im feeling a bit down, not just for Tool, or Vicarious, but for the reaction from you Polo.. it makes me happy watching you go through a transition i bet you never thought was possible.. Thank you Polo, you are the epitome of what we all want, an open minded coming together of great minds and understanding.

[@cameronwright139]

That’s the beauty of a tool song man. You interpret it in your own way and it’s always an epic journey. Rock on 🤘🏽

[@richardolder9626]

Dude, I LOVE your reactions; including the stops. Your honest reaction and your enthusiasm for music sell your channel. Don’t change a thing.

[@psm0815]

😂 I caught myself bobbing my head and having stankface going on right with you. It is such a great song. I also like it when you pause throughout

[@roberthipolito1351]

Bro, I felt exactly the same thing when I first discovered Tool; like listening to music for the first time.

[@bacongl]

I been listening to Tool since the early 90s and it took me many years to really realize how damn great they are. They were really rough and raw in their early days and damn did they mature bigtime. Really love these guys. Glad to see others appreciate them. Enjoy!

[@Loquaria]

This was my first time hearing this song by Tool too. I rewound parts of it as many times, if not more, than you did, Polo. And then I got the bonus extra rewind from you! 😂 I’m gaining a whole new respect for Tool. I know a lot of their more popular songs from the radio when I was growing up, but I don’t think I ever really appreciated their artistic genius. I was just too young. I have to thank you for bringing me back to Tool as an adult. They are just. Wow.

[@Kathie4]

That is so cool!

[@sublimeking9517]

My personal reason for watching your reaction videos to tool is because I love watching new tool fans being born. It brings me back to recapturing those first emotions I experienced when I first listened to them all those years ago. It also just personally validates how great I always told people this band is and seeing people stumble upon them and experience it for the first time is just a joy because you are so lucky in a sense that this is all new to you

[@gregbull11]

Definitely Right in Two Next!!!! I love watching reaction videos with the more Tool Songs they do the More they get blown away by the Experience and become part of the Tool Army lol! Soon you'll be explaining to people the concept of the Fibonacci Sequence to random people on the street 😆 I Love this band , Great Job with these videos!

[@Kathie4]

🤣

[@hookerface81]

Please do Right in Two. You won’t regret it!

[@HellaBuggin]

Probably my fav tool song. I've heard it so many times and every time it just gives me the chills.

[@nephilliumsilver8826]

Tool most underrated rock band

[@phoenix1473]

Thank you Polo. Your reactions are beautiful. I love how you are discovery Tool for their brilliance ✌🏽❤️

[@feintcircles]

Keep these reactions coming man. As a TOOL fan for about 25 years I can tell you it's really, really hard to settle on just one favorite. My long standing top of my list is Third Eye, but Descending is a close second. I highly recommend going to see them live if you get the opportunity. They put on some of the best shows I've ever seen in my life.

[@user-bt9dh5jo6o]

so glad you like this song that much...I always thought this was one of their more underappreciated tracks, and the fact that it was the lead track of this album makes it even more powerful. Keep it up, can't wait to hear the next one. ps: more A Perfect Circle would be great as well

[@riffgroove]

I believe he already did "Judith."

[@Jadedxx]

I love A Perfect Circle so much 😍

[@RonRezendes]

YOU. win the internet! The favorite Tool song of any music fan is always, consistently, persistently the one you ate watching!! Thank you a million times over!! Tool Army checking in! BOOYA!!

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Maynard uses his voice as an instrument, sometimes percussion, sometimes rhythm. That's the reason his voice is so deep in the mix at times.

[@Trepanation21]

Hey man, your enthusiasm and excitement for these jams is awesome. That kind of passion is _exactly_ why the audience loves watching these kinds of videos. It's really fuckin cool to share in that love of music with people, and to see them discover and get jolted by the shit we've all been loving and jamming out to. This video was fun af o7

[@YourMomsHouse303]

Tool songs are so intricate and well planned. They are incredible. Especially live. They sound just like the album.

[@Al-oq7zk]

This song is the shit! I was waiting like everyone else for this album and when they dropped this as their first single I cried. And jammed it in my car over and over and it just got better. 💥💥💥💥

[@friendsofthefeather]

I went to see Tool live in 2019 just for this song and parabol/parabola. Vicarious was MY personal favorite for a VERY long time. Best concert I've ever been to. Full stop. If you EVER get a chance to see them live, DO NOT even think about it....GO. It's life changing.