SHE LOVED IT!| HER FIRST TIME HEARING Tool - Sober REACTION

[@dylankerr2411]

He's not longing for sobriety, he's lamenting it. "Why can't we not be sober?" He doesn't want to go back to before his addiction, he wants to return to the addiction. "I want what I want." He still desires and defines himself by his addiction. "I am just a worthless liar..." This is a person still very much in the throes of addiction and not ready to give it up. Trust him, he will only elevate you just enough to bring you down.

[@TacomaGirlKelly]

I was thinking it was the drink/drug saying those things at certain points. "I will work to elevate you just enough to bring you down" 🤔

[@richarddukard8989]

No, he wants to be sober. “I am just an Imbecile “, “I will only complicate you”. That’s a reflection that he is needlessly complicating the grammar and misusing double negatives to state the obvious, and unable to put his feelings into words because he’s a self-described imbecile.

[@dylankerr2411]

@@TacomaGirlKelly Yeah, it's definitely a decent interpretation. For me, I don't think you need to anthropomorphize the addiction. It can just be the addict being real about where he is at. He is still so mixed up in the addiction though that it's probably one and the same. When you're in it that deep, what's the difference between what you want and what the addiction wants?

[@JustTanya.]

I've actually felt there was a duality to it. Similar to Metallica's "Master Of Puppets". You've got the addiction bringing you in, seducing you. It's intoxicating (no pun intended). But there's some regret there knowing you're hurting yourself and others around you fighting for that numbing feeling. Like Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb". It will only elevate so far because you're becoming intolerant to it. So, you use more trying to catch that feeling not realizing, or caring, that your body is already saturated with it. You use any more and you'll die in some way or another. It's a vicious cycle of wanting that feeling but also knowing it's ruining you and will eventually cause your death. But for many, that feeling is more real than reality.

[@TacomaGirlKelly]

@@dylankerr2411 yeah I can agree with that!

[@billherman7294]

Maynard stage presence in the live version is absolutely incredible

[@michaeldillon2798]

Epic performance by Maynard!

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Budapest 2024 is the best live version I've ever heard and Danny kills it ,as usual.

[@AzDesertFoxx]

I was hoping for that version!

[@buddysdad2004]

Great performance!

[@brianmcmaster5112]

@@AzDesertFoxx Budapest?

[@chriscore8478]

“The pot” is going to blow your heads off, so funky and heavy it doesn’t seem possible.

[@PongGod]

YES, 100%

[@SkepticCyclist]

As a die hard Tool fan I have to say The Pot is their worst song. It is the only song by them I skip

[@PongGod]

@@SkepticCyclist Wow, that's hard to believe. If you said "most overrated", I could understand that, but if you disregard the "hype", it's got every element in it that makes Tool such a special band.

[@SkepticCyclist]

@@PongGod The opening pop autotune sounding (I know it’s not autotuned) vocals alone completely turn me off.

[@PongGod]

@@SkepticCyclist I see it as a rare instance where the purity of Maynard's voice comes through without the distraction of any of the instruments. As for me, I find his vocals in Rosetta Stoned hard to listen to. To each their own.

[@johnathandavis3693]

As a recovered alcoholic, this song always sounded like the TERROR of having to detox when trying to quit drinking. There is so much doom, fear, and PAIN in you soul. A completely helpless and lonely feeling -CRUSHING GUILT, and horrible hallucinations -a lot like this crazy video. This video won a lot of awards, nothing looked like it before this. It was shocking when it came out in 1993....

[@thorfinsky1427]

I think it was done by the guitarist Adam Jones.

[@angelohernandez6060]

Yeah, it was. He studied visual arts in college. Multi-talented guy. Some people get a little freaked out about these videos but I find them buetifull.

[@nikkikat1325]

Just want to say, congratulations on your sobriety. You are on a better path 🙏🏻

[@F35_JSF]

I was thinking the same thing my friend. I caught this early on "why can't we not be sober". The way he was "screaming" at Jesus and Mary for just a whisper. I have been there too.

[@cookypuss8603]

Aenema, Stinkfist, Schism, Vicarious, Right In Two, 7empest, Eulogy, H., Opiate, Prison Sex, Jambi, The Grudge, The Pot, Parabola, and Lateralus. All amazing songs to react to.

[@skerr808]

Well since you are doing Tool, I have to suggest the song's "Vicarious" "The Pot" and "Schism." Honestly, Tool has the best bass I have ever heard! Incredible.

[@PongGod]

Yes, 3 of their best!

[@jasonsprecher5118]

“Schism” should be next.

[@63saruman]

I've always found Schism video terrifying.

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

That's a great song

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Or Stinkfist

[@TheReduxII]

Absolutely.

[@wichitadisciple9874]

No, schism too soon turns people off. Let her get a feel for them first… imo.

[@rockanroleropr3467]

Just 5 words… Judith by A Perfect Circle 🤘🏻 To keep you going down the Tool rabbit hole… you’ll get there eventually

[@madicelander]

Agreed! Not sure they'd know it was Maynard tho. To be honest, after all the Queen reactions, they still don't know who Brian May is, lol.

[@Katc1230]

Amber, I love hearing your interpretation of songs. You really feel it and that’s a beautiful thing to witness

[@salmarin5625]

Totally agree. Love hearing it.

[@PML78]

..always looking good🥰plus I like her shirt 🔥🤘🏽🔥

[@msmilder25]

Finally getting Sober! I'll never forget seeing this music video on MTV back in '93 and I was like..."what the hell is this?" Been a fan ever since.

[@F35_JSF]

So right. When MTV played music videos? I feel so many times that our generation was the last sane generation. Yes yes. I too was like W...T....F....! Went up and grabbed the CD straight away. Good times my friend. By the Grace of God....13 months.

[@DavidDrouant]

same here

[@mgpalardy]

Stinkfist would be the next logical step in the Tool catalogue. Phenomenal song.

[@F35_JSF]

True statement....logically.

[@patrickbateman7369]

Imagine being a fresh 20 year old and getting this CD the day it came out in 1993! This song got played at every party!

[@seandobson6221]

I was 17 and a junior in high school this album was visionary!

[@firecracker187]

I was. And I remember

[@greggibson3093]

Totally can't relate. I was 23 and way more mature. LOL. Unfortunately I was sooo into the bands playing on the Main Stage ofl Lollapalooza in Mountain View, CA when TOOL was on the side stage, (Dinosaur JR, Fishbone, Arrested Development, Front 242, on the main stage)? Well, at the time Front 242 was one of my favorites and I got to see Rage against the Machine for the only time in my life. Primus was the Headliner. TOOL was promoted to the MainStage a few weeks later.

[@ckobo84]

Lol, quite the party song! Really lifts your spirits while your drinking.

[@deransadventures]

I was 19 haha.

[@heavynettle6605]

The Grudge You won't regret it 😎

[@CountryBoyFisherman]

I will second this 110%

[@Alix777.]

not their thing

[@georgesamson2210]

TOOL IS JUST ALL AROUND EXCELLENCE, AMBER SEEMS LIKE SHE IS FALLING DOWN THE TOOL RABBIT HOLE, YALL WON'T REGRET IT I PROMISE

[@ken7531077]

Tool - Schism

[@JRcomments]

Tool is awesome. Aenema was all over the radio back then along with this.

[@aliased2098]

Fun fact: the guitarist, Adam Jones directed this video. He has always worked in special fx and is responsible for the band's art direction and videos.

[@jabberbone1]

I'd hate to be stuck in a corner talking to you at a party.

[@charlesallen2306]

This video is a masterpiece. Right up there with Take On Me.

[@johncarpenter3751]

@@jabberbone1no one would invite you to the party bro. That negative energy is yesterdays news and we aren’t having it. Get your mind right, spread light and spread love

[@jabberbone1]

@@johncarpenter3751 You have succinctly nailed my point to the celebration's psychic wall.

[@johncarpenter3751]

@@jabberbone1 not sure what that means. Must suck to be an NPC

[@cbdawg4242]

Lateralus is a trip, one of my favorites from Tool in the long list of great songs

[@mikemoore3676]

Vicarious will leave you breathless

[@cowboymouth6429]

We need THE POT by TOOL 🔥🔥👍

[@seandobson6221]

I was 17 years old when this song was released back 93. Undertow was visionary!

[@martini1179]

You need to play the title track off of Tool's best album, Ænima. Grammy award winning song and it'll blow you away musically and lyrically.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

@@martini1179 Tbf, all their albums are excellent! Aenima is definitely their definitive album as far as their sound goes with Justin Chancellor overfilling the bass spot like a boss. Paul DeAmore is good, but not Justin. Lateralus , Ten Thousand Daysand Fear Innoculum are the children of Aenima! Well, shit, it IS their best album. They are all seriously amszing albums, though and every one is different. I say Schism or Stinkfist, next! What do you think Amber should absorb, lol. Honestly, her expressions are the best. She loves Danny, but I think she will become fascinated by Maynard the more she finds out about him. She needs to do A Perfect Circle.

[@lisawillett546]

My absolute favorite song by Tool!

[@stephaniegeer1691]

Hello!!😄 I noticed you're doing another TOOL reaction,YAY!!! And my favorite track too!!!😃just wanted to recommend again how much you BOTH would ABSOLUTELY LOVE the O'Keefe music Foundations Kids Cover Tool 46 & 2 ....I PROMISE you will be both EXTREMELY IMPRESSED,AMAZED,& COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY by these kids...for REAL!!! I can not IMPRESS upon you ENOUGH how INCREDIBLY PHENOMENAL these are are and their cover is something you won't believe until you're & hear them yourselves. Please,please react to it,you won't regret it. I swear. Thank you so much,you guys are super cool peeps ANF I just KNOW being teachers you'll have mad appreciation for these kids hard work. Looking forward to your reaction.thanks again!!🎶❤✌

[@eugenenicolaas6881]

I love you guys. At the beginning of the channel you were virgins to this genre, Look at you now knowing even the names of band members. Welcome to our world of music. All smiles! Cheers from Aruba!

[@iKvetch558]

Amber is gonna love the darkness in this one...and yes, Schism MUST be next...I support what others have said.

[@swingsloth]

Dang, Jay. Can't believe I've been watching you for three years already. Can't say I've watched EVERY video. But you've sure provided me with loads of entertainment.

[@Whitewolf1827]

One of the best bands ever

[@stevengarcia2654]

Tool is awesome. Takes me way back to 93.

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

My absolute favorite band - and Sober was the first song I ever heard from them! The best rabbit hole to disappear down! Try "Pneuma" and "Invincible" from their most recent album "Fear Inoculum", or "Schism" from Lateralus, or "Jambi" from 10,000 days or "Stinkfist" from Aenima. Pretty much - you need to listen to everything by Tool, along with Maynard's side gigs A Perfect Circle and Puscifer ❣

[@AzDesertFoxx]

.....and a detour with The Deftones!

[@candilumpkin1196]

Pusifur is so cool live. It’s the only show where Maynard came out and performed it was a full on experience small venue, the bass in your chest you could feel it. I wish I could do that show again

[@bryanparenteau374]

Tool doing the Led Zeppelin song, No Quarters, is also a good one.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

And you knew Danny could kill it. Definitely a diciple of John Bonham.and Neil Peart.

[@davidjamesbanko9315]

Now you guys are really getting into the really amazing songs of the 90's. It brings me back to my 20's and a much happier time.

[@bradywilburn1418]

I'm tossing out a vote for "schism" to be your next Tool song. It has one of the best bass lines of all time

[@rmcclain124]

You really need to watch their LIVE performance of this. Maynard literally embodies the pain of the lyrics but still sounds EXCEPTIONAL! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJDGZ2OJpZx6qsUfeature=shared

[@1baldbastard]

The live is so impacting

[@willfromyadkinville]

oh my goodness! Tool!!!!!!!! go there!!!!!!!! because they will take you there!!!!!!!!

[@RAIDERS77FYT]

Great song ...one of my all time favorites...great video too

[@lsp3]

Now you both need to let us see you react to the live version. You won't regret it.

[@Wrangzilla]

I remember seeing this on MTV’s headbangers Ball when I was 16. I had just snuck out to smoke some weed and this came on for the first time. My mind was blown…

[@joealvarez8733]

Are you sure it wasn't the Chronic...😂😂😂

[@Wrangzilla]

@@joealvarez8733 Could have been. lol. But I wasn't watching YO! MTV Raps....

[@rizkhan3368]

Thought there would never ever be anything like Floyd and Zeppelin, but then Came Tool!

[@Brykk]

Grunge is like a more modern blues. The feel and emotion comes out in their own ways.

[@Mess2012Z]

WOW reacting to TOOL??? I'm blown away!

[@bryanforis1839]

One rocks great song great vocalist and and great band

[@937jaminrob]

If y’all have a chance to see Tool live ,DO IT!!! The most amazing band ever live !! Have a nice day ! Love from Ohio, jami❤

[@xshawntx6356]

The bass is amazing, and drives the song!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Stop-motion animation rules ! ❤‍🔥

[@manyourground2176]

Tool was so bad ass!

[@chriztianrox]

Please do more Tool. It would be an amazing rabbit hole to go down. Anything by them really. Try The Pot next or Lateralus if you really want to be blown away.

[@ronaldhartung79]

One of my FAVORITE SONGS 😊

[@dmoore2240]

Definitely listen to "The Pot"

[@AzDesertFoxx]

Maynard and The Deftones singing together (Passenger) is worth a listen!!

[@petereyndhoven104]

Hell's yes!

[@lorihessburack9122]

Glad to see the Squad enjoying my favorite band! I'm 62 & am a Tool Army member! You have to see them live, NOTHING like it!

[@MZ_RU_MBA02]

If you like the bass in this song, you need to listen to Schism. The bass is incredible. One if the best bass songs ever.

[@renoverant6510]

Maynard’s vocals the heart shattering intensity of the passion he puts into this song. Omfg

[@marcgustafson6015]

Jordan - I remember when you first did this reaction! With that tie-dyed, brick background!! Epic! Thanks for the Rob Squad for keeping on bringing on great music to review! Tool is such a DEEP rabbit hole. A band with great musicians who strive to put out a perfect product! Can't go wrong with anything from them... Peace to you!

[@robbhunt4064]

"The Pot"- a MUST listen!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Tool is one of my favorite bands

[@West__Coast__Joyride]

My favourite top band I listen everyday

[@shaneticknor1866]

Loved it.... Falling in love - The Fat Boys The Deele - OnTwo Ocasssions Hold On - Envouge I got the Power - Snap Scarface - Getto Boys Could of Been - Tiffany When I need Love - Leo Sayers Ice " T " Reckless Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam - All Cried Out Soul to Soul - Back to Life & Keep on Moving Find the Cost of Freedom - CSN&Y Not sure if you guys have done any of these, but they are excellent productions... Let's get it baby

[@shaneticknor1866]

You guys will love all them.... now let's get it...

[@robertlanier2235]

If you love Tool you should take a listen to one of Maynard's other projects A Perfect Circle. I think you'd like it too.

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

You have to watch the live version.

[@stormy8207]

That drumming at the end... the duh duh, duh duh... reminiscent of Lz

[@Hatredspeaks]

“Sober” is my favorite song coming from Tool themselves, it’s extremely dark and heavy at the same time… Btw great reaction from u guys :)

[@sheldondyck8631]

This whole album is amazing. My favourite song is Crawl Away followed by Swamp Song.

[@SC-g-cox]

Thank you guys. Tool will never disappoint, pick any song.

[@BrooklynBum]

He gets Tool. Please do more😮

[@fsgepriest]

Love yalls reactions together! The respect and dignity you have towards each other is unmatched! Keep up the good work!

[@chriztianrox]

Jay - "It's almost like I'm listening to it the first time again." Welcome to Tool, bud. Only band I know that the songs actually get better with repeated listening instead of getting tired of a song.

[@stephenzepp6536]

Tool is so deep that everyone sees different things in the music, and across the music. For me personally, I resonate with one of the "character arcs" across the music (and across the albums), described in part by the themes in the following songs (if taken in order): The Pot Stinkfist (once you get past the surface impressions of the song, and figure out the metaphors) Aenima Sober Prison Sex (again, get past the surface and into the underlying pyschology) 46&2 Jimmy 10,000 days Taken as a character arc, these songs tell an absolutely amazing story of personal study and growth of a (probably) fictional Maynard life story, from current state of anger and hate aimed externally as an adult (The Pot, Stinkfist, Aenima), to discovering the inner turmoil (Sober) causing/contributing to that anger and hate, to beginning to recognize the contributing sources of that state (Prison Sex), ultimately admitting his issues and wanting to change (46&2), to finally progressing through change and accepting who he is and what made him (Jimmy and 10,000 Days).

[@alanlucio3442]

This is such an amazing performance and such a great song and they definitely exude the emotion from it for sure❤❤❤❤

[@badgodsit]

Daaaang, y’all just put me back in my high school grunge phase! Where are my doc martens, ripped jeans and nirvana cd’s!

[@KooKie-Monster]

Let’s Gooooo

[@nauseantrock532]

my fav bunch of magical musicians tool army

[@megdelaney3677]

🖤Tool & their weird videos!!!🤖

[@PML78]

I remember seeing Beavis and Butthead making fun of this video 😆

[@wickedwisdom6664]

I remember when Tool first broke out big (yeah I'm old) always loved them. They were one of my first concerts. You mentioned a favorite drummer...forgive me if this has been mentioned already, but the Godsmack drum battle is absolutely insane!

[@aliciasavage6801]

Enjoy the Tool journey.

[@holding8525]

Happy to see you guys enjoy this!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@xiropigado]

This band has so many layers. Proper Heavy Metal Prog.

[@tonygarat2953]

2 for 2 catching new releases as notified today - good day

[@capehARTlines]

definitely an all time favorite

[@flakeyjay]

congrats on 3 million subscribers, its gotta feel good!

[@deanarjones9114]

Played the strings version of this song at my son’s memorial service.

[@Sethery306]

You gotta do “Schism” by Tool!!!

[@josephbaffi639]

Ænema is a great song from tool it seams like it was written for today but it came out yrs ago

[@janosfernandez945]

Beautiful song, a 90's classic for the more complex crowd, hate, longing, acceptance for what or who we crave and fear...

[@danieloconnor1005]

My old band used to cover this song back in the day. So fun to play on drums.

[@grumpygeezer]

You guys should really watch the live version of this song. Maynard gives an amazing, moving performance.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Which live version because Budapest 2024 is absolutely fire.

[@grumpygeezer]

@@brianmcmaster5112 The Reading Festival in 1993 was the one I'm thinking of. 😊

[@brianmcmaster5112]

@@grumpygeezer Check out Budapest 2024, its phenomenal. KZbin, of course

[@thorfinsky1427]

@@grumpygeezer That's the video Jordan reacted to 3 years ago, probably why he can't remember this video. Lol

[@grumpygeezer]

@@thorfinsky1427 Did he? Lol. That's funny.

[@scapito]

🤘🥰 It's interesting that Amber mentioned grunge because their early album Undertow is said to have a grunge edge to it by some, however the band would disagree. Similarity comes from the root of influences the musicians had with late 70s rock and post punk metal... the big grunge bands and Tool are all about the same age and gen X.

[@raywescovich8711]

The pot is a must. Also the drum cam video of Pneuma is out of this world. Danny is in beast mode on that one.

[@brianmcmaster5112]

They have reacted to that a couple years ago. 😊

[@angelohernandez6060]

Great band, great tune and great talent. Just pure unadulterated greatness.

[@RetroClassic66]

Fun fact: Lead singer Maynard James Keenan is also a winemaker. In addition to a produce market in Cornville, Arizona; Keenan, whose grandparents and great-uncle made wine in Northern Italy, owns Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars, based in the unincorporated area of Page Springs/Cornville, Arizona, southwest of Sedona, where he resides. He is also a partner of Stronghold Vineyards, "an 80-acre site dedicated to producing affordable wines in the state", located in the small, unincorporated area known as Kansas Settlement in Sulfur Springs Valley, Arizona.

[@robertpetre9378]

This song really it’s hard if you’ve ever struggled with addiction it’s such a powerful song

[@markquincey5464]

Please watch the O'Keefe foundation cover Tool songs. It's kids playing their asses off, very impressive and heartwarming.

[@sportsmetal]

Great band.

[@TheReal704Champ]

This song was Tool's first big single, and first big music video. I remember seeing it on MTV way back when and it's got pretty cutting edge claymation for the time for sure.

[@sputnikalgrim]

This is why I prefer to stay in my era of music. Nothing today even comes close to what we had back then.

[@Swolv]

Tool has not done a lot of videos during their career, but there lead guitarist Adam Jones did the art direction for their videos. Before the band formed Adam worked in special effects and makeup for films like Jurassic Park and Terminator

[@Dammitman_]

"Ænema " song by Tool PERIOD!!!!!

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Let it swim...

[@David-s6e4q]

Once you go down the tool rabbit hole it’s all over. So many addicting songs.

[@jasondreibelbis4469]

Love the Pensacola shirt 🤘, and TOOL is one of the best bands ever, I've seen them 3 times. See them live if you can.

[@agneskurzaj]

First time hearing them. I almost get a little Pink Floyd vibe from them. The guitar is haunting. Such yearning in his voice. WOW. Thanks for the introduction. I am going to have to check out the grunge groups. I have heard of Nirvana but I wasn't in a place at that time where I could relate to that type of energy. I will take a dive and see what these poets were trying to convey. I love NIN, and Metallica, so maybe I'm ready for this edgier journey. As a guitarist this guitar is great. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@Inequities]

I LOVE ALL THE 90s!!! THANK YOU TWO LEGENDS!!