Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to TOOL - The Pot! Wow

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Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to TOOL - The Pot! Wow
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[@markwillis675]

Welcome to the greatest band ever. Tool doesn't make music, they make art. Spiral out young man. 🌀☝️🇺🇲🤘

[@dirkguijt2810]

So other music ain't art?

[@benmaugaotega]

No there Not the greatest ever. Too young to make that claim.’ Stop trolling with the rabbit-hole mental. Shits.🖕🏿.just one of many Great Bands! Soia ia kouke faáfiakauli.’ 🤪

[@TheOriginalEvanium]

All music is, subjective. But I suppose Tool could be considered art rock as they include deeper artistic expression and more unconventional influences.@@dirkguijt2810

[@alaniasdruid8616]

​@@dirkguijt2810 I fucking love Tool it's one of my fav bands ever, and they have played some of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life. They are not for everyone. Other music is absolutely art, including pop, and everything else. Just because it is ubiquitous does not mean it is bad. When I was younger, I thought pop was trash music, now I can appreciate it when my wife is having the time of her life to it lol, even though I prefer things like Jazz, Rap, Classical, Funk, Rock, and Metal. I think Tool is mind blowing, she can hear that it is very intricate and complex, but she just doesn't like it. Totally fair.

[@alaniasdruid8616]

@@benmaugaotega true everybody knows the GOAT is Ben Shapiro the rapper

[@joepss7946]

The Pot ...the reactors gateway drug 😊

[@kiretnek6066]

OOOHHhhhh... i cant wait till he dives deep into some of the other ones!

[@seanemery6019]

Truuuuuuuuuuuu

[@joepss7946]

(May I add, I do see you as more as 'just' a reaction channel BP..👊🏻)

[@pudder68]

No cap

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

Hahaha this made my day

[@oneoverprime1608]

Headphones are a must. They do so many cool thing with the production that you miss without headphones

[@f2fbassist169]

I was just about to comment similarly lol

[@planetcampervan]

i nearly turned off when i didnt see headphones....sacrilege... @@f2fbassist169

[@Sekowon]

Headphones are a cheaper way to hear everything, yes. But a solid system on amps will put you in a different world compared to headphones.

[@saldougie69]

Studio monitors are the only way to listen to music don’t waste money on headphones

[@CoachJasonCurtis]

I compete in stereo shows and design home theater rooms, and Tool is what I use to set gains as my reference sound. Their recordings are that spatially accurate and so highly dynamic in clarity💯🔥🔥

[@sarahelizabeth7389]

Danny Carey uses polyrhythms and tabla style techniques in the drumming ❤❤❤ and it's superb!

[@sharkdog111]

Agreed, Danny Carey is a titan.

[@eloerch7]

Rumor has it Danny can play 5 different time signatures at a time, with his pants down though 🤔

[@pbure01]

Superb is an understatement.

[@ronniecorbett6306]

​@@eloerch76 with his tongue out.

[@I_am_chuckiebrown]

That “feeling” is a time signature. Hip/hop is in 4/4, as is most pop and a lot of rock. The count is 1&2&3&4. Tool is all over the map

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

It's crazy how they manage to make "four" sound like it isn't... As this piece is one of their few basically in 4/4, except for a couple of long breaks that are in "three". But yeah: they utilize all time signatures, and every other rhythmic trick in the book, and some that aren't in the book. Peace and love.

[@6ic6ic6ic]

​​@@primateinterfacetechnologi6220They really do a great job with this song in making you feel it's not in 4/4. Part of that is the few bars of 3/4 and the rest is their dancing around the 4. Meshuggah is a bit like that. They almost always have a 4/4 on the high hat and the rest is doing an extra beat here a polyrhythm there, a half measure etc.

[@jessicahouser4823]

Tool Army! I think your analysis was pretty on point. Hypocrisy in the government against drug use, mostly pot. My favorite line..."Weeping shades of cozened indigo....got lemon juice up in your eye" Crying fake tears, crocodile tears. They stand on their soapbox shouting about wrong things everyone is doing when they do it themselves. Perfect poetry.

[@shannonpatrick3534]

Please do more TOOL you won’t be disappointed. This band is intelligent and masters at their individual instruments. Together they create an experienced unmatched to any other. Welcome to TOOL if you keep reacting the TOOL army will surely follow. Spiral Out!

[@Tarantula7Tom]

Vicarious is another banger from this amazing band!

[@yoda2661]

Just try name one bad song from Tool. 😅

[@kingjames1308]

Vicarious get overlooked and its criminal. Savage song on many levels

[@HerrKommandant1161]

@@yoda2661Chocolate Chip Trip

[@roush243]

Love your analysis! “46 and 2” is a huge one for you to try! Amazing lyrics that get into psychology and biology.

[@realbuckybarnes1753]

Breh, don't do that to him early...too soon

[@FerroMancer]

Yeah, when he was talking about the artwork around 3:30 and how their Minds work, I knew he would get a kick out of 46 & 2.

[@BB-be8zm]

I use this as my introduction / conversion song for peoplewho haven't heard TOOL before

[@SurlyHannah]

"OH it's not over?? This is crazy!" is a very relatable TOOL moment

[@black4pienus]

That moment made me laugh. lol

[@rayspike7745]

Your comment about not being able to find the time is spot on. Tool is a group of exceptional musicians. Their drummer, widely considered one of if not the best in the world. To challenge themselves and make composing fun, they do crazy time signatures, changes, drops, and just about every other cool musical trick in the book. They're so tight, that when they come back on the 1, it's scary how in sync they are.

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

... And, ironically this piece is one of the few of theirs that is, except for a couple sections in 3/4ish, basically in 4/4... though they manage to make it sound like it isn't... Got to love that. Peace be upon you.

[@roush243]

Also… the Tool army shall descend to bless this vid now! Lol

[@rheath329]

Seeing TOOL sat Feb 3rd in OKC!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laurabuer4714]

Saw them back in October, and it absolutely filled my heart.

[@mikemagoostherhythmdojo6064]

@@laurabuer4714 lucky you, I can't spare the $369+ fees a ticket here! D'oh! Glad I saw them years ago with Maynard in alien makeup and hiding. Some people were mad. I'm like "it's Tool" if you expect them to do what you want and play rock star for you, you kind of don't get it!

[@claytonbearden7793]

Fuck man I wanted go so bad. I got a feeling this might be it!

[@ladygeorge505]

Me too, can't wait!

[@flyingardilla143]

Lucky duck

[@mikemagoostherhythmdojo6064]

You got it. They play in freaky time sigs that I don't even think they count, I think they just learned it by playing and writing together for a long time. How Maynard makes melodies out of it is what's so remarkable, even if his voice weren't so amazing, he makes these math tempos accessible. It's pure art. Sometimes I think they are an evolution of the band Yes with a little Rush thrown in. But they are just Tool. They exist in their own orbit.

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

I feel like Tool is the child of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Yes.

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

They stole it from Rush...it's not new. Rush are the masters of time signature changes.

[@6ic6ic6ic]

​​@@rimskykorsakov2892And Rush stole it from who? All music is derivative. It's how it works. Nobody stole anything..

[@mikemagoostherhythmdojo6064]

@@rimskykorsakov2892 yeah its a secret formula they broke into Geddy's lab one night and stole it. It all makes sense now. but by your theory they'd sound like Rush and Tool sounds absolutely nothing like Rush. So there goes your stole theory. Next.

[@lez0n]

I dunno Carey has a degree in music from KU. Pretty sure everything they do is planned and they totally know what they are doing and why they are doing it. Peart from Rush was one of Carey’s idols. Lots of progressive elements but with a groove all their own.

[@JonaKebab]

Finally getting around to Tool? Welcome to the journey! Try next ‘The Grudge’ Also, Architects : Animals

[@FerroMancer]

I'm looking forward to him reacting to AEnima.

[@genAirRecc]

you nailed it with the "stutter step". Depending on the song, with Tool, sometimes in the chorus and/or sometimes in the verses, you may need an extra "step" every 2 bars. you also nailed it regarding DMT and their album cover art. Their last 3 album covers are by artist Alex Grey.

[@mK-dr6il]

Makes it fun to move at shows, especially with extendeds. Got to see the live debut of descending and invincible. The downbeat got lost on me a few times!

[@eloerch7]

Yessah blessah no stressah! They are a progressive rock band where every member is a master of their class. Danny is my all time favorite drummer.

[@paintedlady_81]

Love that man! Right In Two does it for me.

[@lexlang7688]

The second you knew the saying, "the pot calling the kettle black" and your personal connection to it I had to subscribe! You should definitely check out more Tool, the tracks Parabol and Parabola played together are truly spiritual, but any of their tracks are worth a listen for sure!

[@mattboselli1099]

I am so ready for this because this is like one of my favorite bands and you one of my favorite reactors, so here we go. Spiral out

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

Homie! YYYYEEEEESSSSSS. A favorite from a favorite! Ok, so VOCALS. It's always vocals with Maynard. I'm so ready for this, yo...

[@RallyBud]

Great comparison about Tool and DMT. Saw them last night in Austin, 17th row, front and center (mind-blowing). It was like a non-chemically induced, 3-D version, of a DMT trip. It was like a healing sound bath that united hippies, headbangers, young and old. Simply amazing, inspiring (and I've seen them 5 or 6 times since 1996).

[@English1inAZ]

My Tool recommendation is the Danny Carey drum cam of Pneuma live. Phenomenal doesn't do it full justice!

[@jasons2851]

Love Tool. Vocals and polyrhythmic beats are awesome. It is about the pot calling the kettle black and about being intoxicated.

[@thehighroad3774]

I personally think it is about capital punishment and how the people sentencing people to death are as guilty of murder as the murderer is. But that's just me.

[@dizzykincade7831]

Drums and the rest of the band are on different time signatures, which occasionally come together at certain moments. That’s why you fight with yourself trying to catch the beat. They use polyrhythms and such in most of their deeper tracks, and even on their hits. My two favorites are “H.” and “Aenima”.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Polyrhythms ( many rhythms ) Danny can play a different rhythm or “time signature “ with each hand and foot, so four at once. It’s rumored he could do five if he wasn’t wearing his pants 😂. He is known as the octopus for obvious reasons. Nice reaction 👍

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

He does more than four in Pneuma

[@r8rRodzilla]

Fun fact: Maynard(lead singer) is also in 2 other bands, "A Perfect Circle" and "Puscifer". Next may I suggest, the song "Pnuema" first the studio version, and then the Danny Carey(drummer) drum cam version! Absolute fire my man!

[@ellielangford2497]

3 other bands. Green Jelly is the other one.

[@natalieburnham3300]

I new I liked perfect circle for a reason.

[@nancywade3428]

Seeing Tool on Monday at Ball Arena!! Best show ever!!!❤❤❤ They have the craziest tempos ever!! Maynard is amazing!! Colorado has a huge “Tool” fan base!! Please keep riding the spiral🔧

[@nancywade3428]

It was amazing as always!! Even better than last year. They NEVER let me down. I even ran into Danny Carey before the show sneaking in the back stage entrance!!! Big boy!!❤️

[@Kipero7]

I was there too! Fabulous as always. That's awesome you got to meet Danny!

[@bubbasboyngirl]

Wizards of sonics and lyrics. You'll never be disappointed with this journey. It's an experience like no other.

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

You need headphones. Also, the next TOOL song you listen to is usually your favorite. 85% of their songs are masterpieces!

[@Lord.Ningirsu]

Next one from Tool need to be '' Vicarious'' but with the official clip ... Because the visual is just so awesome‼

[@johncarpenter3751]

No visuals, he’s gonna try and link the meaning of the song to what he sees and that’s not gonna fly well

[@paulpenix8198]

My favorite bands, Tool and Pink Floyd. I love both for the same reasons: great musicianship, attention to detail, thought provoking lyrics, and mastering of sonic soundscapes that create atmosphere.

[@natebristlin]

Hell yes! Thank you BP. Love the reaction. Let’s keep going down the tool rabbit hole. Please do Pushit or Pneuma next!!!

[@susiejo143]

This is the best band to come together ever, im not kidding

[@illeagle8041]

Got to love Tool!

[@wolfinthesno]

Lol the look on your face toward around 12:20 is exactly how I feel listening to Tool most times. It's the expression of oh man, this really is making me think. Tool is just one of those bands who will get your gears turning.

[@rvlozano54]

Welcome to Tool! Now you're going down the rabbit hole! Enjoy the greatest Band Ever! I LOVE TOOL!

[@RosettaStoned462]

I'm glad someone suggested this band to you. If you like this song, I think you're really going to love Tool. It only gets better from here..and it never stops! I'm here for it. Spiral out! Tool army is here❤

[@brettg274]

👁️ SPIRAL 👁️ OUT 👁️

[@eloerch7]

Gotta be careful, if you open up your mind too much your brain falls out 🤙🏼

[@hallinassets7505]

KEEP GOING

[@IsraelSocial]

Third eye will open

[@rstar6496]

Haha. Tool is definitely gonna stretch your boundaries. Enjoy the ride my friend.

[@BryanPruett-li9zl]

They are so unorthodox and the best at doing it. They are the TOOL of music 🎶

[@2BNamedL8r]

Been following for a year. Discovered you & REN @ the same time. I've thoroughly enjoyed the ride, but you know what? Can you hear that? That's the incoming stampede of the TOOL Army. Your subs are about to go through the roof. 🤘🤘🤘

[@Dowinohue]

Tool use polyrhythms in such a specific and smart way. You get this almost uncomfortable feeling as it begins to feel things are falling apart, yet there is enough of a groove to keep you engaged, and then the various time signature reunite in a glorious drop that lands harder than any you’ve ever heard, because of the friction building in that uncountable comfort. in many aspects of their guitar is very simple, but done in such a unique artistic way, it’s like another voice in the track. It’s just great music.

[@pagemeredith4532]

The guitarists are amazing!

[@shawnswoffer]

As a musician, every member of this band is super talented.

[@user-vf1oj9lv3v]

Tool is one of those bands where you miss so much of the complexity of the instruments and polyrhythms if you’re not using headphones. Seriously, it’s a whole different experience with good headphones!

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

BP, I'd love to see you react to Tool's songs "Wings For Marie" and "10,000 Days (Wings part 2)." They should be done together (Like Ren's Jenny and Screech). Maynard wrote these songs about the death of his mother after a long battle, and I think they would really resonate with you. If you do them, please find lyric videos or have the lyrics pulled up. Maynard's mother was paralyzed for many years. She always maintained strong faith throughout her life, even though her congregation was very cruel to her and implied that it was punishment for something she did wrong. Maynard was very angry about it as a younger man, but this is a more mature Maynard. It's a beautiful piece, and I think you would really love it.

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Greatest live band in History!!!!

[@wolfinthesno]

Their art is indeed DMT inspired artwork. I've done it one time. Fantastic experience, I recommend it to everyone.

[@6ic6ic6ic]

Most of the art that people associate with Tool is Alex Gray's art. Adam though did special effects for the movie industry. Jurassic Park and some other things iirc. The Art in alot of their music videos is his. Claymation type stuff very cool in its own way.

[@kfc2180]

@@6ic6ic6ic Alex has talked a lot about how DMT and LSD inpired hit artwork and spoke about it in DMT the spirit molecule book. His artwork is spot on for that experience its pretty wildly accurate

[@soo_zee_q]

Raw! Blistering! Fricking EPIC! Mathematical geniuses! Get angry go ahead this is HARDCORE! You’re not tapping you’ll be headbanging, my friend! Get your ass into that MoshPit! 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎤🔥🔥🎶

[@M0gley1111]

Their album art is done by the artist Alex Grey, who is definitely a wizard of translating psychedelic experiences into visual art. Tool concepts are a blend of psychology and spirituality. Check out their song Lateralus They incorporate the Fibonacci sequence (a mathematical formula in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21, into infinity found in all nature.. pine cone, sea shells, flowers, broccoli, etc.) into the syllables of lyrics and time signatures of the song. The concept expands on our own nature of growth thru life and being willing to transcend and evolve. It relates to the nature of the Fibonacci sequence. This song is a mind bending way of educating us thru a masterpiece of art. Psychological Bars await 🔥🔥🔥

[@tricky48]

@15:50 I missed it for years, too... I always thought it was "Pissed all over my black halo..." One day it just hit me when I heard the lyric correctly... 'Pot calling the kettle black..." The Pot... "pissed all over my black kettle"... yeah. That's OK though... no matter how many times I listen to anything they do, something new pops out. Enjoy the ride!

[@thetalantonx]

16:51 - Yeah, we've found that the first Tool song that tends to resonate the most with rappers is The Pot because of the approachable scheme and the sick doubles and triples in the word play. Vocal coaches tend to resonate the most with Sober (especially the live video performance) because they can see Maynard embodying the character and delivering so much power from such a strange set of positions.

[@kimmernew19]

It just takes time to digest all of what they offer. It gets better and better the more you listen. Brilliant stuff.

[@user-pl4yr7si7e]

Glad to see another Coloradan (in their 40's) enjoy the greatness of Tool Good pickup on the lyrics while giving a first (or second) listen

[@claywangerin9423]

I'm so excited for you to take the Tool journey, hope you stick with, spiral out!

[@chriswren5045]

Tool is well known for changing their time signatures. So if you're finding it difficult to tap your toes to it, it's because the time signatures are constantly changing to throw you off and change the mood and tempo. Tool is one of my favorite bands live.

[@shaneunderwood6887]

How good is Tool? They are a modern day Pink Floyd , how good is that? Damn Good! My God ! The groove just keeps building in this song and the meaning and vocal energy takes on a huge roll, allowing the guitar riff to be sorta in the background but yet it proves so powerful, bing bang bong bang bing bang bong! It's Real Stanky! I like it!

[@BaddAtom]

this is the evolution of RUSH, the next evolution of TOOL will be nuts. Hope it happens in my lifetime

[@henrybeinghonest]

Going to finally see them live the first time this summer. One of the very few artist I kept listening to since childhood. I like that you are confronting yourself with a great variety of genres! This was a great reaction.

[@TehZombish]

If you want to hear and see some amazing drumming on a great tool song... Pneuma drum cam video... you'll absolutely love it

[@SenorNico22]

I've suggested that Pneuma video a couple times . Hopefully he'll react to it

[@TheOuterDrive]

Tool is sophistication in simplification ...and yes Maynard flips many ideas around in his lyrics. Great band!

[@andycopland3179]

Danny (the drummer) uses polyrhythmic and fucked up time signatures that are so complex and unique. He is the best.

[@antoniorosalez8221]

Tool plays in unconventional time signatures. Pneuma is a great song to see that in. They don’t use conventional 4x4/4x2 patterns. It’s very difficult to play in and requires so much creativity and precision to get it all to flow. Truly unique

[@josephthatguy6267]

Watched Tool last night in Austin, Moody Center. This was the second song on the setlist. So much better live if you can believe it. Spiral out, my guy.

[@pricealmon6176]

I was there too! Amazing show!! The Grudge and Rosetta Stoned were unreal live

[@XathexX]

Maynard (lead singer) has been on the Joe Rogan show maybe check it out. Tool tells stories.

[@Kazmyer3084]

Musical and literal geniuses! Song 46 and 2 the play beats to the fibinach sequence

[@vegasjh]

Welcome to the Tool party. Maynard James Keenan of Tool (Puscifer & A Perfect Circle) is a lyrical genius. Yes, he fronts 3 bands.... at once. Writes and sings for all 3. AND, runs his winery in Jerome AZ. Lateralus, Jambi, Descending, 7empest... the Tool list is long! Start off with "Pneuma, Danny cam live". The level of drumming you'll witness will leave you in awe. End of The Pot actually has it right there.... Danny Carey in the Boston jersey.

[@vegasjh]

and, new sub'r here brother. Every time I see someone react and hear a Tool song for their 1st time I love it. Wait until the Tool Army catches ya, your views and comments should explode.

[@parkerb9010]

They are all mathematical geniuses so they change time signatures in a brilliant way

[@TheBradsk1379]

YEESSSSSS! as one of my favorite reactors I really hope u enjoy them and start doing more, if u get into them their lyrics are life altering!

[@dusting.1420]

There’s so much wordplay in this song, both in the content, double, triple-entendres galore. Even in the pronunciation, if you listen again. Nice initial reaction, though! Also, a favorite of mine is the “don’t go tossing your ‘stones’ around,” meaning the government’s tossing their Big-D*ck Energy & hypocrisy towards the “War on Drugs,” specifically in this case, that sweet, sweet cheeba, my friend. Mary Jane.

[@WhitePuppy76]

One of my fav Tool songs. He breaks down the hypocrisy of politicians and courts using pot to blame for all social problems when we should be looking at them and ourselves.

[@gargelkarguli7]

TOOL controls your heartbeat. Always

[@crystalscolza1663]

I'm really excited for you to go on this journey. The fact that you and all your friends seem to work in production of music in one way or another I think that you will all truly appreciate the production level of the mastering of this music.

[@keltonhutchison5951]

Been waiting for this. The rabbit hole is deep.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

The Pot is also a play on the adage 'the pot calling the kettle black'. The lyric is pointing out hypocrisy. I read somewhere that Maynard was calling out a judge who was handing out harsh rulings for pot (ganja) use when he himself was known to indulge. Maynard is very much a believer of Jungian psychology. Jung identifies several archetypes of man/woman: the Self, our true nature; the Persona is the mask we present to others in order to conform to societal norms; the Shadow is the hidden or repressed aspects. The goal is to search our Shadow, and to bring all into balance. Then we can reach a higher level of functioning. The cover art is a good representation of the several masks that live within us. It's the complexity of the musical arrangements and the deep lyrics that have created the Tool Army. Good reaction.

[@gregoryrobb2604]

Hell yah Tool!. Seeing them in Denver soon..saw them last leg in Colorado Springs. Great band!

[@andalucianm00n]

Denver show let's GO!

[@iancollins65]

You got the meaning correct. It’s about hypocrisy and the war on drugs. The lawmakers who put these laws in place to criminalize those that use drugs, but in turn do it themselves. It’s definitely “The Pot” and the “The Pot calling the kettle black.” The singer, Maynard, uses some very different ways of breaking up syllables and it feels more like hip hop in that respect. He uses his voice more as one of the instruments in the band and not as the frontman who is trying to stand out above the rest of the band. Everything from his inflection, to the notes he chooses for each word help paint the picture. Definitely venture down the Tool rabbit hole. You won’t be disappointed. Also, the genre is “Progressive Metal”.

[@agarven1]

What is funny I loved listening to Tool back in the late 90s. My friend asks me I I’d like to go to A Perfect Circle concert. I said no I never heard of the band. After he came back to the concert he said the concert was so good. I asked if he can let me borrow A Perfect Circle first album. He let me borrow it. When I listened to the album I said this sounds like a Tool wannabe band. He says that singer is from Tool. I didn’t know it at the time because we didn’t have information like we do now. I wish I went to that concert lol

[@clayhopkins665]

Im a big hip hop head but watching a reactor go down the Tool rabbit hole is one of my favorite things. One of my all time favorite bands

[@wayneclark2899]

You're making it REALLY hard for me not to make requests...ijs😉🤣🤣. Glad you liked this Classic, Tool HAS ARRIVED!!

[@sarleywinkle]

I just saw them on January 30th here in Corpus Christi. If you ever have the slightest chance to see them you must! A lifetime experience!

[@jpleal4473]

I was there they didn’t play a lot of songs I wanted to hear like vicarious , sober , schism or the pot

[@jasonlove6931]

Tool is one of my favorite bands. Awesome musicians, great lyrics and just a vibe surrounding everything they do. Nice to see you reactting to them.

[@jameswatt5557]

You want to see Tool? They’re in Denver on Monday, February 5th. I got two extra tickets for sale if you want them.

[@Vanilla-jd1ez]

The mixed meters do make it tough for 4/4 6/8 head bobbers. That is a reason most tool fans are musicians themselves. Musicians appreciate how difficult it is to groove in these atypical time signatures.

[@seangrover6101]

Amazing song to start with. Danny's drumming really stands out. He is probably the best rock drummer ever.

[@kevinkennedy1562]

Here we go again!! Welcome to one of the greatest bands of all time. Tool, made up of Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, Guitarist Adam Jones, Bassist Justin Chancellor, and the Octopus on Drums Mr. Danny Carry. In general Tool can be divided between their early years which had a more aggressive, angry tone and their later years which is more spiritual and reflective. Each member are elite musicians, Tool only sounds like Tool and are a genre all their own. Maynard writes all the lyrics, and his performances are on par with some of the greatest vocalists in history. He is also a vocalist for A Perfect Circle and Puscifer both of which I highly recommended to dive into. Tool fans will tell you to stay away from reacting to any of their official videos as they distract quite a bit from the songs and lyrics, I typically recommend to just listen to their music first and then on a second go around pull up the lyrics, we promise, it'll add dimension and depth to the entire experience. Tool fans are devoted and love to watch reactions of people’s first time listening, to say they are unique doesn’t do them justice. Take your time with reactions, we don’t mind if you pause and analyze, a lot of their music is open to interpretation which is fun for all of us. Spiral out and have fun on your journey...oh and YES headphones are a must! The Staples The Pot 46 and 2 Lateralus The Grudge Sober Schism Pneuma 7empest Right in Two Vicarious The Patient Deeper Cuts Jambi Hooker with a Penis Pushit Pushit (Salival Version) Eulogy Disposition / Reflection / Triad (All in a row) Invincible Culling Voices Decending Swamp Song 4 Degrees Parabol/Parabola Ticks & Leaches No Quarter Maynard’s Dick Songs related to Maynard's mother. Judith Marie Keenan, a devote Baptist, suffered a paralyzing cerebral hemorrhage when Maynard was just 11-years-old. Judith would remain paralyzed for 27 years (approx. 10,000 days) until her death in 2003. Jimmy Judith (A Perfect Circle) Wings for Marie (Part 1) 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

How can you say they are a genre all of their own when Dream theater have come before and then the godfathers of odd time signatures Rush where the originals. Get a grip

[@kevinkennedy1562]

@@rimskykorsakov2892 I'm not just talking about odd time signatures that's been done in classical music for hundreds of years...if you remember back to when tool came out people tried to lump them in with the grunge wave...that didn't fit, people tried to label them heavy metal...nope again. Hard rock? Ha! And as they've progressed they are a blend of multiple styles thus creating a genre all by themselves. Just listen to the vast majority of KZbin reactors listening to Tool for the first time, they've never heard anything like them...they are unique and in a genre all their own.

[@khristianacampbell3356]

I am so glad you are listening to TOOL!!!!!!! Found and like your channel through my love of FIR and Ren!!!! Now you are on some TOOL! Just keep bobbing your head and it will all come together!!!

[@KristyW72]

That feeling you felt is the point. Man I went through a court battle back in 2010 that included the rights to my daughter and or 50yrs in prison. This was my fight song right here. This and Jambi. Both on this album. First month without her all I could do was grieve and cry. Day after day was one long day of nothing but gut wrenching crying. This song pissed me off and lit the fire within me to stand and do what needed to be done. And so I did....

[@f2fbassist169]

Lol I was sitting there listening how Pegasus has a new appreciation for rock music, and listing off bands. Meanwhile I'm looking at the thumbnail for Audioslave's "Show me how to live" like "OH if you like them check that one out! " lol

[@scottw5253]

TOOL's lyricism is 2nd to none. TOOL is 2nd to none for that matter. TOOL is their own genre. Spiral out, keep going.

[@BB-be8zm]

So glad you're starting your TOOL journey. My favorite band. If possible I would recommend on the first listen of a song just listen and enjoy the music, TOOL has so much going on musically and lyrically that trying to do both during the first listen is difficult, and after the first listen delve into the lyrics. Also if possible use headphones there's so much depth.

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

Most of the time with TOOL, you don’t bang your head, you rock your body…

[@pagemeredith4532]

The album cover is done by a painter, Alex Grey, whose artwork is psychedelic or higher consciousness inspired.

[@karlbecker8775]

As stated, you don't listen to Tool, you experience them. Keep going down the rabbit hole with them.

[@NOIZECOASTERPRODUCTIONS]

Fact: Guitarist Adam Jones worked for Stan Winston Fx studios responsible for movies like: The Terminator series, Jurassic Park..etc.

[@LemmyGibbler]

That’s often referred to as an “odd” time signature that you’re feeling. 4/4 is what we are used to and others can feel off. TOOL are masters at making you feel that way but still making listenable, good tracks that you can jam to.

[@KristyW72]

Sober was in their begining. This was like 10/15 yrs later. Ya must do more by them and his other band Perfect Circle. True artist's.

[@flexygoo1295]

Finding the head bob to tool songs is part of the fun. Danny is probably the best rock drummer alive today

[@MegsD79]

💫💫💫spiral out! Tool is one of the best bands ever! Seen them 6 times live and loved every time! ❤️

[@stormmontpelier8681]

And one thing about Tool their lyrics are usually three levels deeper than what you hear on the surface. Then sometimes not. They are pure genius

[@graddyfall4542]

im just wanna say thank you to not stopped the track every 10 seconds to comment. good luck to you