"The Pot" by Tool is Insane!

[@sarahmcdowell6618]

You being a lawyer would get a kick out of the real story behind the lyrics in this song. It's from a case in Arizona where a prosecutor known for seeking maximum sentences in drug cases gets busted for felony level distribution of cannabis.

[@kaustavkaushik9025]

Liar, lawyer, mirror show me, what's the difference

[@GothamandGomorrah]

Kamala Harris?

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

Joe Biden?

[@jerredwayne8401]

Let's go Brandon?

[@FChuckT]

I never knew this! That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ACM86]

Danny: “hey, I made this noise” Justin: “hey, I made this noise” Adam: “hey, I made this noise” Maynard: “I can sing to that” Result: masterpiece

[@kennybarnett6383]

'bout right.

[@terribleterrier1685]

Truth.

[@shieldsup4927]

#toolarmy Where we at?!

[@Avarice21]

in the shed

[@avalonstad5371]

Right here from Amsterdam! ❤️

[@chrisbowen8162]

Tool army here!!

[@davidrikersisland8657]

TOOL army here 🤘👁️🤘

[@SS_Sin_Of_Pride]

Right here brother.

[@SuddsyZomby]

There is in fact a drum cam of Danny. Check out their live performance of Pneuma. You will be in awe

[@dustinfritchman2736]

Wish I could like this comment more than once, that drum cam elevated my already high respect for Tool in general and Danny specifically.

[@gabocervelot1]

The Danny Carey “Pneuma” Drum cam is a MUST watch!!

[@Spasstiful]

So is Triad and Lateralus.

[@BPRIM3]

Yes!!! Danny is a master.

[@Keiktu]

Yes!!! we need that reaction.

[@xOhrwurm]

Nah. That video is boring. Danny is not the God of drumming... stop pandering.

[@bananabatsy3708]

@@xOhrwurm Yeah. He isn't. But the video is great.

[@bryandeschenes6153]

As a general trend, the earlier the Tool, the rawer, angrier, and overall length of songs a bit shorter. Time turns anger to introspection, so... Later Tool is usually (not always) more layered, philosophical in a way that acknowledges the anger then goes deeper, even providing solutions and pathways to process the anger and use it to grow, and you get some long songs. My personal favorites (limited to one per album): Opiate - Jerk Off (live) Undertow - Undertow Aenema - Third-eye Lateralus - Lateralus 10,000 Days - Rosetta Stoned Fear Inoculum - 7empest Good luck on your journey. Just know it will take several lifetimes to fully digest the music.

[@LifeisFoo]

That's such a cool observation. I'm gonna look at other bands I grew up listening to and that are still creating, and see if it can be applied to others

[@jamesbell8861]

I started listening to TOOL before TOOL was cool and I am still digesting ... burping each song up into my mouth and savouring again ... 30 years later.

[@ryanm.7943]

I am an OG Tool fan from Opiate days and you are spot on about the evolution of their music!

[@dubbellak]

I was a teenager when Tool made the first album, and i feel i grew up with them - together.

[@GothamandGomorrah]

Jerk-off is by far their angriest work.

[@fadetoblack1290]

"The Grudge" will blow you away harder than any other Tool/Maynard song you have ever experienced. An absolute beast of a masterpiece. Check it out. 28 second scream in it.

[@kelving420]

Ticks and leeches is an absolute BANGER too! It's basically screamin' the whole song and the drums on it are just so good! When I first listened to it I didn't like screaming in music a whole lot but it just blew me away!

[@mashakos5377]

I'd say The Grudge comes in 2nd after Lateralus.

[@fadetoblack1290]

@@mashakos5377 my personal favorite isn't The Grudge. It's probably H. or Pushit.

[@Audard]

The Grudge is so taxing on Daney they hardly play it like Tick's and Leeches and that's not because of Maynards vocals.

[@eyemoeba]

bit of a spoiler there matt, though eye'd agree that it's probably their best tune. probably because it was my introduction to Tool while still their newest release - Aenima is the best album imho and the grudge their stand out masterpiece (one among many tbf).

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I wish I had discovered TOOL 20 years ago! Now, being old, I have to listen to one or two at a time, because the intensity is just OVERWHELMING for me…..…but in a really wonderful way! You’re young and can handle the energy. I’m jealous!

[@sarahdavis5430]

I found them in 96. I'm almost OG. Lol. I've seen them live 3 times, soon to be 4. By far my absolute favorite band. I've only grown to appreciate them more and in new ways.

[@jamesb0255]

1992 almost 30 years and 7 shows, saw them in Birmingham, the night they announced the release date for Fear Inoculum. I first heard them in the radio studio of WVFS, The college radio station for Florida State. My girlfriend at the time was a DJ there and was letting me go through a bunch of demos they had received. I picked up one CD and said hey this looks interesting, lol, and she played it. I was hooked. When we got through listening to it I looked at her and said I think they're going to be revolutionary. I believe I was pretty close in my assessment. 😎

[@tylermoseley935]

I found them when I was 12. Now I'm 15.

[@lauraroberts2250]

No, I'm glad I've only found Tool now at 71. I love having all this great music to gorge on. So good!

[@zaneyates98]

This is one of the best for sure. I don’t know how much of the Tool discography you’ve dove into but I would definitely suggest Right in Two. It’s my personal favorite. If you can find the fan made music video along with it, then it’s an even better experience.

[@Shovelheadtard]

Super cool animation for sure .. except they do chop the song a bit to fit the short film so it's probably best to hear the original song first then watch that particular video.

[@renedavids6154]

Yep, agree. This song is absolute insane.......... and i love it.

[@viniciuspinheiro77]

Man, you will get so much fun as you never gets in this Tool journey, trust me.

[@Cvillain626]

Can't wait til he gets to Forty Six and Two

[@arcane3943]

@@Cvillain626 he already did it a few years ago

[@nuuttipukki6866]

I am glad u are getting into Tool! WE NEED MORE!!! Love ur reactions

[@jasonhilarides872]

His best drum cam is for Pneuma from the most recent album, youll see why they call him the Octopus

[@shoopy70]

Another great YESSSS. One of the best drummers in the business. The double drumming and double foot peddling is amazing. Cant keep up watching. Can always distinguish a TOOL song. Magic ❤

[@floridabelle]

2 days in a row with Tool. Watch out, you're gonna spoil us! But hell yeah, keep em coming. 🤘

[@v1ctimsrntweall686]

Facts lol

[@ShaVen-Openings]

You have to check out the Drumcam Version of Pneuma...honestly dude! Keep on doing great reactions!

[@jareddoran6605]

I second this. Danny Carey is on a whole other level

[@jareddoran6605]

I second this. Danny Carey is on a whole other level

[@tdb2012]

Oh yeah, there's a Danny Carey drum cam put out by Vic Firth of Pneuma recorded in concert. You've got to react to that!

[@moinmoin1862]

"sober" by Tool ... Musically an lyrically a masterpiece

[@reznorms81]

He already reacted to both the video and live version

[@walterharris3261]

I concur. That is the album that made me realize, I'm a drummer. Danny will split your soul in half, then put it back together. In a good way.

[@joelarosee8355]

Alex, I have always been a fan of your reactions... and have been a fan of Tool for decades. I am so happy to see you beginning your spiral... We are right here with you.

[@DeliriumXM]

This whole album is an experience; my favorite tool album and one my all-time favorites... also the pot is def one of my favorites! Such a tasty bassline

[@shamelessgames9158]

40 plus year rock drummer here and i have to say i just love Tool, such a unique style and sound and these guys take it to a A Whole Nother Level ! Great reaction and best of luck man .

[@mikelangendorfer7365]

So I have to say you are clearly one of the most thoughtful, in-depth reviewers, especially for TOOL I have seen yet! So many people watch and listen and are amazed and effected only to miss out out on the multi-layered brilliance that is this band. Polyrhythms and how & why they use them, Maynard's lyrics, his voice as an instrument, their unmatched use of build and release...and so on. Clearly, every fan has their favorites but in no particular order I believe most TOOL fans would highly recommend JAMBI, 46 &2, Vicarious, Sober Live (Pro Shot) Remastered (Watching the video is a must!), Ænema, & Stinkfist. Clearly there are many more but these are a must new Tool fan you are obviously becoming! Your in-depth style and clear appreciation of the level of talent of TOOL really make me want to watch ANYTHING you review by them! Seriously, well done!

[@scribesblood2085]

The chord progressions from 3:58 is just so satisfying. Just udder fantastical riffage!

[@scribesblood2085]

Oh and the song pneumonia (not sure of actually spelling) has a drum cam... Watch it.. react to it!

[@JoshSullivan1986]

@@scribesblood2085 pneuma not pneumonia

[@scribesblood2085]

@@JoshSullivan1986 exactly, what you said

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

Danny Carey, drum cam "Pneuma" by Vic Firth drum sticks. I was at the show in Boston because I work for VF at the corporate headquarters. Got to meet Danny before the show. Our suite was in a great spot. I'm also lucky because I've seen some of the cut shots from the unseen footage.

[@mikedarrell]

That’s sick! I was at that concert too. Were any other songs recorded as well?

[@viniciuspinheiro77]

Pneuma is incredible, and 7empest.

[@fungusly]

Pushit silival version is a must listen :) ! The ending is an absolute soul grabber

[@patrikr8513]

FINALLY!!!!!😍 Edit: you said it yourself. Its time for danny carey drumcam. The song is pneuma and its one of the craziest live drumming performances

[@thecoconutgum]

This song is one of MJK's personal favorites

[@davidkay1948]

It shows

[@christinalopez2487]

Idk why I'm laughing 😂

[@davidkay1948]

@@christinalopez2487 u must av been high u must av beeeeennn hiiiigh

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Dude im so shocked you havent heard nearly every Tool song yet.. There only the best band for the last 30 years lol.. Get on the Tool train.. Every station is an experience 👍

[@mzet420]

Love that you are going down the TOOL rabbit hole! Yes there is a Danny Carey drum cam video. It is for the song Pnuema. You will love it! Spiral Out!

[@michaelhansen7418]

I'd love to see you react to "invincible". That song is extremely powerful in its message and the song is just all around a complete masterpiece

[@valoryt1297]

ive started listening to tool a month ago and it is one of the best experiences so far in my metal journey. Tool are amazing!

[@raymondliles9536]

Nice reaction Alex, keep going down the rabbit hole and enjoy the spiral out journey

[@BigBaka11]

As soon as I saw you reacted to "Schism", I was hoping there would be one for "The Pot". One of my favorite videos of yours so far, and an incredible song. Tool never fails to blow my mind.

[@nickthepeasant]

'Schism' got my attention but 'The Pot' made me a fan.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

Dude you've put it off long enough. You, as a reaction channel, are at least 2 years behind ervrybody else when it comes to Tool my man! You've already reacted to "Wings I&II" and "The Pot". Stay this course and do "Vicarious" then (my personal fave) "JAMBI" to hit you in the GUT with masterful rythems and touch your 'feels' with passionate vocals and relatable lyrics. It's just an incredible album! So incredible in fact, that the band didn't make another record for 13 tiddy-fuckin' years. We'll be here to guide you on your Tool experience Alex. Maybe consider bringing Mom and/or the wifey along for some or all of the ride. It's gonna be amazing!

[@stefanba2029]

Danny Carey drum cam Pneuma!!!! You should check that out!

[@WillWinterz]

God I fuckinf love this song so much.

[@timwirasnik5878]

Toolis what happens when 4 of the best Musicans get together and say " Let's jam"!

[@sportsmom165]

I just read where Maynard said, if you want to hear each band member's strengths, The Pot is the song for that.

[@nokindred]

Also if you haven't already done it, Jambi off this same album is an amazing song that kind of flew under the radar.

[@prathamdangi3388]

The drop for Jambi gives some serious eargasm

[@happydood663]

@@prathamdangi3388 the drop in Jambi is such relief for the anxiety and pressure that build right before it..it’s magic!

[@prathamdangi3388]

@@happydood663 true that man !

[@chadkoehler8021]

The pot is one of their most groovy straight forward songs. It’s fantastic for what it is but you should look forward to diving in to their more complex stuff. ❤️

[@ginafields5021]

I love watching you react to the music I grew up with. Your awesome man!!!

[@AlexHefner]

you're even more awesome my friend!

[@eorlingas8419]

JUst remember last video he called us old farts, or some such.

[@ginafields5021]

I don't care I'm 52 years old. I just love this guy, he brings me right back to the kind of people I love. Alex is adorable and I love his reactions. Keep up the good work dear.

[@ginafields5021]

He called us old pieces of shit lmao 🤣😂

[@bryonburrell9509]

They don't call Danny " The Octopus " for nuthin!! The drum cam footage by Vic Furth is just unreal. He (Danny) makes it look sooooo effortless. Awesome Sauced reaction fam!!

[@crystalscolza1663]

I really thought you had done more tool songs. You still have a long way to go sir

[@alexmepy]

“Tell me there’s a Danny Carey Drummer cam somewhere” Oh boy..

[@heatherwalker9776]

Please please please do the Danny drum cam, it will blow your mind!!!!!!

[@prathamdangi3388]

I haven't been so happy in my life than I got this notification 😎👌🏻 (One of my favourite TOOL songs )

[@BPRIM3]

You need to do Lateralus next. It’s based on the Fibonacci sequence.

[@callum_mcinness]

Well worth having a listen to 'Right In Two' from this album :)

[@SchwafeltammLp]

you need to react to The Grudge and Prison Sex from Tool

[@10thLegion]

One of my favorite Tool songs reacted to by my favorite reactor, thanks Alex!!

[@funkyd3321]

Had to scroll down 3 years of videos to find the very first Slipknot reaction, to see my comment suggesting TOOL, when there was about 200 subscribers to the channel. It was only inevitable.

[@joeroberts1408]

Same here, been a long time coming

[@smilerpink]

Terrific song and reaction. Your refs to Tool’s use of odd time signatures is spot on. They draw you in but keep you slightly off balance. That and sudden transitions (like Rush or other prog bands but harder) build to a big, seductive tilt of perspective. Brilliant.

[@yomo1690]

Huge Tool fan. Therefore watch loads of reactions and learnt more in this one than all the others. Good job dude. Good job! Excellent again

[@yomo1690]

@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head thanks, will do 👍

[@Hammerguy88]

Yesssss!!!!! I love the fact that you've done Tool for two days in a row now. Keep it going brother, Tool is a powerful band.

[@michaelangelo32372]

I have an idea. Do the entire album, Salival, all in one video. That would be epic! Extra points for live streaming it.

[@CC_Babblecock]

Who remembers buying the album, the actual album in 2006? Alex this album is one of their best, and it sounds just like this live - all the times I’ve seen & heard it 🙌❤️

[@ericcorzan3367]

PNEUMA DRUM CAM!!!!!

[@PaulGuy]

What's funny is that most of the song is in regular 4/4 time, with the middle section being 3/4 time, which itself is fairly common. What makes it sound goofy is that it's got a ton of syncopation

[@cheepvodka-gaming2629]

My favorite theory about the song is the Jimmy Page One. Led Zeppelin made a name for themselves and became huge by lifting and using prior established music, in most cases, without giving credit. They were in court over it quite a bit in the 90s when these older blues artists and family's caught onto them. A hometown legend of mine named Willie Dixon, being one artist who went to court against them, did somewhat win. Having his name added as a writing credit. I think the Kangaroo Court mentioned has a lot to do with how they stole all these songs. and easily got away with it. Muddy Waters is something mentioned in the Pot and is the name of the blues artist that originally recorded you need love, that became whole Lotta Love. They also took from earlier artists such as Robert Johnson, who died in the 30s. His song traveling riverside blues contains the lyrics: "Now you can squeeze my lemon till the juice run down my (Till the juice run down my leg, baby, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout)" and the led Zeppelin song the lemon song contained "Squeeze me, baby, ’til the juice runs down my leg Squeeze me, baby, ’til the juice runs down my leg The way you squeeze my lemon I’m gonna fall right out of bed." And all of this and Jimmy page led Zeppelin are notorious for not allowing anyone to use or borrow their music. It is pretty rare for an artist to be given permission to use a led Zeppelin song as a cover or for anyone to license the use of Led Zeppelin's music. So, the hypocrisy part is that they made it huge by using other artists' music, and now they are extremely successful; they won't let others do the same.

[@teboots1]

My favorite theory as well. I think it holds the most water.

[@GraemeRoberts]

Have you heard Tool's cover of No Quarter by...?

[@cheepvodka-gaming2629]

@Graeme Roberts yes, and it's on a non official release. As Salival being a b-side outtakes and live disc. Just because they did in the past cover them doesn't mean it isn't true. Maybe their dealings with Jimmy page then soured their thoughts on the group. The pot did come out 6 years later.

[@lukepatrick2032]

Alex starting with “The Pot” is great. Maynard Keenan said it best “If you’re introducing a friend to Tool, don’t start with the 27- minute song, start with The Pot.”

[@scott-wright]

"tell me there's a Danny Carey drum cam somewhere" - eerrrrrr, checked KZbin? One of the most iconic drum videos ever....

[@The_Mothman_Gaming]

So happy you're coming back around to Tool!!

[@MrSwedishHotdog]

WATCH DANNY LIVE IN SHOW DRUMCAM PNEUMA!

[@BullisticFan]

I find it very cool that you are doing a reaction video of a song that was released 15 years ago. Welcome to the club.

[@derekhoffman1022]

Please check out 7empest (Tempest) almost 16 minutes of amazing!!

[@chrisbowen8162]

Tool army here!! Thank you thank you Alex for finally getting into tool great reaction by the way probably the best breakdown I've seen very well done very intelligent

[@sevenduster27]

Amazing reaction brotha!! Special Request: STAIND “something to remind you” LIVE! This mans ability to convey emotions through his voice and music is unparalleled. I think everyone at some degree has or can relate to this song. He was also dear friends with Chris Cornell Audio Slave who passed away and also Chester Bennington from Linkin Park who unfortunately took his life shortly after Chris passed. If you could please react to it it’s unbelievably touching. Really hits home for all of us. Blessings from Texas

[@hamad4269]

literal masterpiece

[@averageiowan]

Dude please react to Tool Right In Two

[@broketoasteroven6724]

Bro every member of that band are some of the best rock musicians to ever do it

[@travispick5160]

how do you get 700K subs without reacting to the Pot, this is everyone's go to 10K subs song

[@davidkay1948]

This guy rarely gets it wrong lol

[@bethannprather1462]

I'm glad you noticed the bass in this song. I friggin love it!

[@kiedisclute4742]

Welcome to the army, we have awaited your arrival. Spiral out, be one, also Pneuma drum cam is the way to go for the live reaction

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

A lawyer reacting to The Pot! Now that's funny 😁

[@wheelsinthesky9676]

After such a positive journey into Tool, I'm baffled that you haven't done more Tool reactions. I only see a few.

[@wingknuttmetal3945]

Dude, I have been watching you for years, and this reaction is by far one of the realest (real word?) Reaction I've ever seen. This was as good a reaction as to how good the song is. Thank you for that haha

[@williamsummerson1204]

Danny Carey's live drumming on the song pneuma. Is absolutely amazing.

[@jasonwatkins86]

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG TO SEE THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE WITH THIS JAM OMG

[@miashappee]

Your analogies are mesmerizing, lyrical and instrumental alike. Regarding the lyrics “don’t be casting your stones around” could relate to a time when people were stoned to death by the Sanhedrin, intertwining corrupt governmental bodies with religious connotations.

[@RobTerrell-rd3tf]

This is the most entertaining & informative reaction I’ve seen to this enigmatic song. Thanks for digging into the lyrics. Makes the song all the more entertaining it’s composed of common phrases that Maynard weaves together. Two that don’t get noticed are “a pot to piss in”. Which is why Maynard refers to pissing on pots. Another dimension of “high” is being on your “high horse” when you judge others. Hence “you must have been HIGH”.

[@Wyndigayle]

I can't believe you hadn't reacted to this song before. My absolute favorite song by Tool! But I can still, to this day, sit and listen through t0,000 days from beginning to end...over and over. Love your reactions, Alex. :)

[@josephpretorius8607]

How are you just getting to this one? You're so deep into your metal journey I feel like this should've been your first tool song.

[@LemonStrafe]

I was just hoping yesterday that you would react to this. LETS GO

[@Koray.K]

Tool is more than a music, it is an experience.

[@JonNo86]

This will always be in my top 3 albums of all time. It came out right after I graduated High School and it was the most influential things I've ever experienced at that critical time in my life. As several others have said, Danny Carey does have a drum cam video for Pneuma.

[@christhechunk4652]

People mock Tool fans but their music is on another level…so much for you to discover as you dive down this rabbit hole 👌

[@travisr4057]

I dont think I could ever pick a "fav" Tool track. This one is in my top 5 for sure ;) Good job Hef!

[@stefaniebrauer128]

Yay!!! Love Tool and love your reactions. Win Win for me. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mikesissons1838]

That was an incredible and well articulated analysis ! Bravo! Your effort is very much appreciated by the TOOL Army. (I’m sure). Thank you for elaborating the layers of your admiration. Intelligence, musical virtuosity, enlightenment. TOOL

[@tylerschnabel1743]

I absolutely love your new deep-dive format.

[@killerklownz6472]

Can’t wait for their concert !

[@tonysoto8949]

I have to admit this is my favorite review video of this reviewer. A lot of music reviewers hear the songs, say a couple of things and in the case of TOOL more often then not say they liked the instruments but the lyrics they didn’t understand. Needless to say if you understand the lyrics you will enjoy the songs more because Maynard writes songs to stimulate the mind and for us to grow or in some ways evolve from the state we are in mentally as humans. Maynard had openly stated that he would not write songs if they didn’t have a message that in some way helped someone in the world dealing with issues or hard times. He has said why bother singing about bullshit or nonsense, it’s pointless and doesn’t help anybody. Having met him personally he does come off as a bit of an ahole or as someone who is bothered by mindless attention. He was cordial to me but others who were there to meet and greet the more people acted like he was a god to them the more he cringed and wanted them to just move on and leave him alone.

[@AlexHefner]

I’m honestly so thankful for this comment and am so glad you liked the reaction video! Much more tool coming! Trust me! :) love your insight and thoughtful response! Thank you Tony!

[@3232jrob]

There are not many things in the world that give me Goosebumps but TOOL definitely does

[@deadbunnyking]

Danny, what's the time signature? Danny: yes

[@rsrain14]

He has spoken-Pneuma LIVE drum cam! NOW

[@Kain7x]

There is drum cam video , you NEED to react to it !

[@jasonh7128]

Saw an article last week where Maynard says this is the perfect song for introducing someone to Tool.

[@LifeisFoo]

I'm going to finally see TOOL live next month. Took 24 years but it's happening