Gen Z Reacts to TOOL - Fear Inoculum

[@amandalynn6808]

For someone who claims they can't interpret Tool lyrics well, you do a great job

[@Sohum]

Hahah why thank you. I feel like they are so open to interpretation so I never know if I’m on target

[@SteveReddington]

Danny Carey indeed plays the tabla

[@aaronwolf3587]

I became obsessed with these guys when I was 17. I’m 45 now but when I first got into them, these dudes had me running for a dictionary to look up meanings of words. What a journey it’s been. Still my favorite band with Radiohead in a close second. And wouldn’t you know, somehow both bands pulled off some magic trick and are still active and making music. Also the first time I saw Tool, System of a Down opened for them before anyone knew who they were. Before any of their success. Had no clue what I was witnessing. ✌️

[@noquarterracing3637]

Same brother! What other art will have you research a dead comedian, Carl Jung, two different languages and math sequence rabbit hole.

[@ccopps69]

The “swelling chellos” at the beginning is Adam and Justin.. Bass and guitar!

[@hansjkruger]

This whole album hits hard. "Descending" is epic.

[@MR2GR]

IMO, it's their best song.

[@50NewEyes]

Epic????? You call that epic??? It’s a gift from god….. lol

[@RosettaStoned462]

This album is immaculate live too. Seen this tour 7 times.

[@RosettaStoned462]

​@@50NewEyes all their music is epic ❤

[@marmarsmandalas]

Def my fav on this one. Can’t wait for the new album!

[@marmarsmandalas]

Loved your reaction! Long live TOOL!🌀

[@jesseturnip]

Do-more tool. It's the only reason why i use KZbin

[@Sohum]

hahah, more tool will come!

[@lauriewilliamson1106]

You should totally go see them in concert - a most amazing experience, like no other.

[@Sohum]

It’s on my wish list haha

[@Necrostoner]

Can confirm. Saw them in Milwaukee, Halloween Night 2019. Phenomenal performance.

[@chriswebb7822]

Just a suggestion about this format...This is a reaction channel, we wanna see your 'reaction'! The shot of you should dominate the screen in my opinion. I have a hard enough time seeing these days, squinting to see what your face says ain't helping!! LOL ..Love your insight and energy man, this channel needs a lot more Tool!

[@SquakesMahoney]

I second this

[@Sohum]

Thanks for the feedback. I was trying out a different style, but this is helpful

[@crystalscolza1663]

I concur...we wanna see the small changes in your face when you hear certain parts.

[@user-jm4ti2yu3b]

He says mitosis exactly 1/2 way through the song.

[@Sohum]

wow good catch

[@RosettaStoned462]

​@@Sohum no hate but it's well known amongst Tool fans

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

... and the fact that this was released mere months prior to the lockdowns, some called it prophetic. It destroyed Taylor S. in the charts

[@fernandobuitrago1814]

My greatest wish is to be able to hear Tool for the first time again.

[@naalba3386]

Amazing song 🎉

[@Sohum]

its incredible

[@Duck-D-Koi]

This has been their show opener

[@Sohum]

What do they close with?

[@ryanb7665]

Very cool reaction. You highlighted something that I've always thought about Maynard. He is a master of melodies. It has to be hard putting vocals to the rest of the bands insane time signatures. I'm going to check out your other tool reactions

[@Sohum]

exactly! complex time signatures + changes must make the vocal melody writing so much harder, but they do it anyways

[@RosettaStoned462]

I love the FI ALBUM so much. It's just as much a masterpiece as their other albums with Pneuma, Invincible and Descending being S tier. Also, I don't like Dream Theater, not even a little.

[@BoolFalse]

Fun fact: 10:14 when a cell divides into two identical pieces, it's called "mitosis".. so that word just divides this song right from the middle

[@marmarsmandalas]

Greatest band ever!

[@marmarsmandalas]

Tool an SOAD would be epic!

[@nezlar]

If you haven't listened to it, you should listen to Hi Ren, by Ren. It's lyrically amazing as well.

[@Sohum]

Oh I definitely have, I did an analysis of it on my channel a while ago. It’s a masterpiece

[@50NewEyes]

Subbed for more Tool please

[@Sohum]

thanks for your sub!

[@zak2986]

There's no "correct" way to interpret Tool lyrics. They are whatever they are, for you. If you listen long enough, some songs will take on entirely new meanings for you as you get older. Maynard is a fantasic poet 🤘

[@stephenSchwarz]

Really enjoy your reactions to Tool. Do you have a backlog of song recommendations?

[@Sohum]

I do have a big backlog, but I adjust my reaction list based on donations and the popularity of request

[@igoriksanov9539]

Your tool reactions are probably my favorite. There's just so much to unpack. I will also donate a kidney if you check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naaQkJ6vipmXjc0 I can't think of a more complex and completely insane metal band

[@Sohum]

thank you so much wow igor, a fellow animals as leaders fan?! tosin and the rest are something special

[@igoriksanov9539]

@@Sohum Ah, you know about this band? They're pretty incredible and judging by the artists you post, I thought you'd really like them.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

🤘🏻🌀

[@shannonmusic5265]

As a conspiracy theorist, and given the time this album came out, it has always lead me to thoughts of the Covid 19 plandemic and one world government trying to take us over, but my mind is immune. I'm sure it will mean something different to me in a few years.

[@SquakesMahoney]

7empest is the greatest Trump diss track of all time.

[@truther4life]

@@SquakesMahoney You want it to be about Trump!! TDS is real!!! It's about the Devil! Go suck Kamala's cock!!

[@truther4life]

FACTS!!! I thought that as well!

[@stevereynolds128]

This album came out in 2019. Considering the time frame of mixing and mastering before the album release, Maynard wrote these lyrics in 2018 or earlier. While I understand the ease of relating it to the times we were in, it just doesn't line up with the timing. Maynard is the only one who truly knows what the actual meaning is, so any meaning you or I take is what it is. But if I were a betting man, I think its really just about the band members fear of coming back after 13 years and trying to make more music living up to the hype. Ignore all the negative doubt from yourself and others around you, trust your instincts and push through to make the art you want to make. Once you identify the source of the fear and face it, you are immune to fear.

[@Soljarag5]

@@SquakesMahoneyyour TDS is showing.. Seek help...

[@scottmayo7545]

Trump was president for 2 years once this came out. It's who I think of when I hear this. It came out a bit too early for it to be about covid.

[@crystalscolza1663]

It would have been totally prophetic to be about the covid experience. But yes Maynard has made his opinion known several times over the years of his opinion of Mr Trump. He is definitely the deceiver. The video for Puscifer the arsonist is a great example.

[@scottmayo7545]

@@crystalscolza1663 And Eulogy, 7empest, and Jerk Off all make me think of Trump even though two of them were way earlier. Haha.

[@whyuconstantlyforget]

u should do right in two fan video version.