Tool - Aenema (Reaction) I’m sorry, was this written in 2020?

[@derekdecker555]

I love zen/enlightened Maynard and all, but sarcastic angry Maynard will always be my favorite Maynard.

[@rxtuninginc8444]

100%

[@tonywalker8421]

I don't know man. Is it sarcastic or does he really mean it? Dude hates Los Angeles!

[@rxtuninginc8444]

@@tonywalker8421 no sarcasm there. He hates it as you eluded to. He hate the preteniousness of it all

[@4Realzeaz]

Yep, for sure. The concert video in Philadelphia 1992 in that small club is INTENSE. If you haven't seen it, watch it.

[@kingcude7317]

This song was written based off of a joke by the late great Bill Hicks and they sampled a bootleg of his for Third Eye

[@odell4625]

One of the very best songs ever written. End of story.

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

Agreed 10000%

[@Defensive_Wounds]

Just like every other Tool song pretty much... lol But, they NEED to check out EULOGY next!!

[@patogames5099]

FortySix&2 is my fave written, due to the theory of the song.

[@kevinsingleton3564]

The beauty of being a Tool fan is that they have SOOOO MANY best songs ever written

[@leefithian3704]

Yes

[@adicicco11196]

I've become numb to how brutal the lyrics really are from how many times I've listened to this song.

[@Raaxshas]

Cue to Stinkfist..🤘😉

[@veevamm3642]

No offense to any Californians but yes to all the lyrics

[@dmusiclife5727]

@@veevamm3642 No offense in the least. We actually reside in Southern California and my wife grew up in the projects in LA. We couldn’t agree more with Maynard’s outtake on this place as it’s only getting worse here so this track has a special meaning for us

[@worldismyashtray]

@@dmusiclife5727 Sending love from Canada.

[@dmusiclife5727]

@@worldismyashtray 🍻

[@cbskean]

No matter how many times I hear this song, I get chills all over my body. Never gets old!

[@Vballnut2117]

Love how the lyrics in lots of tool songs are obscure or subtle and you have to think them through then every once in a while there's a song that just slaps you across the face with its message I love it

[@ju4408]

Slapped a mile, six inches at a time...? (Sorry, you set that up perfectly)

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

That & the fact that Maynard never included the lyrics in the liner credits as well as the way he stresses the syllables always made it challenging to understand exactly WHAT words he was saying let alone some of the deeper meaning contained there in.

[@jodythomas2724]

"Mom's (mother nature) coming around to put it back the way it ought to be"

[@DARKNESS666ism]

'Cause mom's gonna fix it all soon

[@kevinhunter5349]

Ryandal Gilmore jerk

[@georgeprendergast8305]

....🥱

[@iainhamilton9864]

Still my favourite Tool album, changed the landscape for powerful music forevermore.

[@reeko9781]

Same, it's my favourite album, period.

[@chrisw3421]

This CD was played for several months straight... it is so aggressive and the lyrics... Tool is right behind Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd for me. I say, Tool is the lovechild from Zeppelin and Sabbath... after doing DMT

[@iainhamilton9864]

@@chrisw3421 I didn't listen to anything else for a few months, and about 30% of my record collection wasn't good enough anymore.

[@mackpunch368]

@@chrisw3421 like 8 months?

[@mackpunch368]

@@chrisw3421 1996-1997 right?

[@patrickmcquain7761]

This song’s lyrics were directly influenced by Bill Hicks and his comedy special Arizona Bay.

[@jennywilkinson5069]

🔥🔥🔥🔥You could put out Tool reactions everyday and we would be happy people! ❤️

[@sandybeeable]

I agree 😘

[@nickvermurlen1740]

I concur as well, indeed-

[@hinanotahoe]

right !! and Gojira

[@alihijazi4451]

Amen!

[@jason-7956]

When I first heard this off the album when first released I knew that I would never listen to music the same. I remember sitting there stunned after it was done. I played this album incessantly. And basically everything they do has had that effect on me since.

[@taniyarobasciotti]

I remember my first time vividly. I played this on cassette tape on a windy back road to the beach and it changed me forever.

[@dalecurran5236]

The way I felt back in 1978, when you listen to the music prior to that, Led Zep, Aerosmith, Cream, and then you here Eruption from Van Halen and All the world's a Stage from Rush, and the music changed.

[@tannawhitman5506]

Yes

[@jasonherbs2798]

I was in grade 10 man.. This album changed my life! 😂

[@superunknown2812]

This song alone is why this is TOOLS best album.Front too back a flawless consistent album.

[@pyramidhead3109]

NO

[@joesansone1023]

There is no wrong answer to anyone’s favorite album.

[@NooDLES411911]

I've been listening to tool non stop since they released the album's on Spotify. Every album is 10/10 for me. They have no bad songs

[@sharinglungs3226]

Only flaw to this album is all those skits. Though the german recipe is hilarious.

[@reeko9781]

@@pyramidhead3109 Yes.

[@t.rexsymonds7969]

“Mom’s gonna fix it all soon, gonna put it back to where it outta be”...beautiful

[@chuckd.7048]

Mother Earth and God gonna fix it soon, I pray for Armageddon, I wanna watch it all go down,

[@sharinglungs3226]

Still my favourite Tool song. Always imagine this song as a hurricane. The quiet part in the middle is like the eye of the storm before it goes back into utter chaos. Such a brilliant song.

[@giygas9305]

The "Eye" of the storm

[@hunglikeahorse---fly]

Bought this albmn the day it came out....CD and tape. For almost 7 months, I listened to nothing but.... and it still has a huge emotional effect on me.

[@Absolute.Virtue]

The lyrics are more relevant than ever with social media influencers taking over the world.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Just close the app.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@Ryandal Gilmore Hahah! Based off of one sentence? Could it possibly be that I misinterpreted what OP was saying? Perhaps you can explain to me how else to avoid social media influencers other than simply not engaging in their platform? Maybe you just need a hug? Based on your other comment here, you need a fucking hug. 😁

[@jaycoal2443]

@@MaynardsSpaceship I'm pretty sure they're just looking to argue or they're one of those people who expect mommy and daddy censorship to save them from the menace of people who disagree with them.

[@DR.DisInfect]

Taking over the world...? Really 😆

[@mackpunch368]

Indeed

[@lukelarsson]

It’s crazy how much fun a song about California getting swallowed by the ocean can be.🤣

[@RedHentai33]

The fact that at the last concert they did in 2020 they played this song was awesome

[@chadrat39]

They know something

[@dtpfeiffer]

Glad to see you guys get back to this album again. Not only was it the first album with Justin, but it was also the one with the most radio singles. Still waiting for you to do something from the Undertow album.

[@aldousorwell3807]

I'm a simple man..... When I see someone having the same manic, gutteral reaction that I had to my favorite song when I first heard it ~20 years ago, *.....I crack my phone screen mashing 'SUBSCRIBE'.*

[@marcellomartello9914]

The track that hooked me. Still my favorite since '96.

[@beriliumsphere107]

This song was based off the late comedian Bill Hick's comedy skit about California falling into the ocean

[@sandybeeable]

This Song is timeless for sure like every single other song of TOOL!!! Thank you guys for this reaction it was fun 🖤

[@xjpsmithx]

I love it when Maynard sings about the apocalypse.

[@brandyreneenewton9980]

Watching new tool fans come into existence is always the best part

[@jessietaylor790]

Saw this live in Oakland CA in 96 and was just floored. They sounded so much better than any recording. My jaw was on the floor for the entire show. Of course I had dropped three liquid LSD drinched sweettarts and was peaking as this song came about. Fuck me. It was utterly beautiful and mesmerizing. And Maynard was half blue and half white with white boxers and using two mics right out front center. He was leading that crowd and had us all hanging on every lyric. It was magical.

[@Nada-cj3op]

I was right there with ya

[@smclean2004]

Who doesn't want to see these guys heads melt with Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned....

[@Jackson-dq9vq]

You guys have the most genuine reactions out there and I love! I’m only 15 and I fell down the tool rabbit whole years ago so I know what y’all are going through! Adam’s like one of my biggest guitar influences! Have a great day and keep up the AMAZING work!🙏🙏

[@richtigersoan]

Reading that 15 yo guys keep falling in love with Tool makes me believe that not all hope is lost👍🏻😎

[@larrycooper5328]

@@richtigersoan I was at a friend's house and his neighbor that has a kid in highschool was there too. This kid was just getting into Tool and I know exactly how you feel. I immediately have so much more respect for him and I dont need to know anything else about him.

[@jesuschristpose896]

The first time I heard this song, that next month I ordered a sound system from Crutchfield, installed in my 1984 VW Sirocco amp and all the goodies, I completely wore out a CD listening to this album with full power, changed my way of thinking about music, brillant music, every Tool album is a education for a musician, just like Rush

[@brianholmes6626]

Most brilliant group of musicians that were some how able to find none another and bless us with music that does NOT age, this song has more relevance in the world today more than ever.

[@thefriendlyoutsider9159]

Watching someone else listen to an amazing Tool song and come to the realization that this is beyond anything else, is the next best thing to listening to an amazing Tool song and coming to the realization that this is beyond anything else!

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

God do I love you guys!!! Seriously, we need the both of you to react to every Tool song. You two are by far my favorite reactors to Tool! 🤘🏻❤️

[@ineffige]

Dude that smile on your face... my reaction exactly. I could sign under those lyrics more than ever nowadays.

[@rkdrama2443]

The glee and happiness you showed makes me think of the first time I listened to this. You get hooked

[@BKJ-88]

Fuck yeah guys. So many gems on this album. H. is my recommendation seeing as though you have done Pushit.

[@davidvied2507]

H. is prob my favorite all time Tool song if I had to be pushed to pick one.. but there is no wrong answer to that question and can change any day or depending on mood

[@eliaslindholm6561]

Aenema pushit doesnt compare to salival pushit tho... that shit hits way better and its unbelievable

[@enima8344]

Eulogy is underrated. You should do it👊🏻

[@JackXombi]

It'll probably be playing at my funeral.

[@markruby3916]

Eulogy is about Hubbard

[@Ryanrichey13]

I think Eulogy is about Jesus: "Come down Get off your fuckin' cross We need the fuckin' space To nail the next fool martyr" ...but I could be wrong. That's what is great about music, I can interpret it however I want, cheers!

[@Trucker_Rich86]

@@markruby3916 I agree

[@Acidtigerface]

First tool song I ever heard back in the year 2000. Hearing someone else sing about how they wanted to see the world burn made me an instant fan.

[@chriskelly7593]

I just realized his winery is in Arizona.

[@Sonik97]

Thanks for not pausing the song. That's the only way to get a true reaction to a song! Subscribing right NOW!

[@christopheratkinson5776]

Yeah...one of the pictures inside the album cover's foldout shows California breaking off and disappearing if you tilt it just right. Good luck if you can find it. I'm keeping mine. Aenima album is essential.

[@_stars_at_nite_7184]

Reaction was awesome! Everything about this song is insane. This song has been one of my favorites since late 90’s (middle school) and has been on my playlist rotation no matter what the activity ever since. A masterpiece. 👌🏻

[@elireed9660]

Watching you guys made me feel like I just heard Tool for the first again. I loved watching you guys. Thanks for this

[@seanbrent8294]

Deadly! You legend... love how you listen to it back while discussing it

[@fernandobuitrago1814]

Nice to have y'all back!! It's remarcable how these lyrics aged so well.... I just deam of the day you guys revisit Jambi.

[@nickdanger108]

Jambi!

[@Awprod2000]

Fun fact, this was written after Maynard had a dream about seeing a tidal wave on the horizon

[@mrsmithster397]

Are you sure? We need to check out facts, because I though he was inspired to write this after watching Bill Hicks comedy routine

[@Awprod2000]

@@mrsmithster397 If I remember correctly, Maynard called Bill Hicks after he had the dream

[@mackpunch368]

False he took inspiration from bill hicks “Arizona bay” skit and also some of his personal thoughts, plus Carl Jung’s “anima and animus” theory.

[@mackpunch368]

@@mrsmithster397 correct

[@Awprod2000]

@@mackpunch368 Yes, but this is not mutually exclusive though. I remember Maynard talking about that dream of the tidal wave in an interview, and calling Bill Hicks afterwards.

[@ericwilson5453]

Where the fk yall been🤣🤣 this has been my pandemic anthem.

[@mzet420]

Both this and Parasite Eve by BMTH have been mine.

[@oregonwoodelf]

Has always been one of my favorite songs of theirs. Mother take the world back.

[@Sharkster32]

An Aussie been loving Tool since 93, this and 46&2 were my favs for a long time, insane music!

[@SalznPfeffer658]

I love your reaction so much. You guys gave respect to the song's point, its lyrics and allowed yourselves to feel everything through this song. My first concert was during the 1996 ænima tour. I was a 15yr old 5'2 girl going with my big sis, got way intimidated by how tiny we were in a sea of excited bodies but spent the entire evening encircled by a leather clad gang of Bikers, protecting us from the heaving crowd because they could see we weren't quite brave enough to hold space. And they got emotional too with Maynard's voice. The best scene, the best core memory in my life. Thank you, and welcome new Tool fans. 😊

[@natedawg8778]

I Love it y'all! I was JUST watching yall's reaction to Descending!! Witch is one of my favorite reactions of all time by the way 🔥 Let's keep the good times going!! Thank you Both are amazing!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

The opinion of Bill Hicks, during his "Arizona Bay" comedy tour, 1992-3. Released as an album on CD a month after Ænima's release.

[@tlynne816]

I remember on a particularly hard day in 2020 sitting in my parked car and blasting this on repeat. I get so better afterwards. I’ve always loved this song for the lyrics, but now they are just so current!

[@teddykgb3865]

1:43 I love reaction vids for moments like this, where two people simultaneously recognize the sheer virtuosity of Danny Carey.

[@worldismyashtray]

Love how the music sounds like it’s getting quickly sucked away at the end. Great to see you two again!

[@chadwilliams7119]

This song is 25 years old. Let that sink in. 🤘🖤🤘🖤

[@stvwds61]

I FEEL YA!!!! You have to see them live! I saw them last night in Eugene Oregon, row 12 center floor. Dude, I've see many outstanding bands in my 62 years, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Led Zep, Robin Trower, YES, Ozzy, ad infinitum but, WOW!!! Goosebumps and awe the entire show!!!! One of only a handful of shows where a recording, even through the best headphones, do not come near the live performance. I truly cannot express how impressive they are live. Their sound quality, production, animations and light show, and absolutely amazing tight performances are experience you can't miss. The only comparable to them in any, and all, of those attributes in my experience are Pink Floyd and YES.

[@marcuspregent6996]

I grew up and lived in LA for almost 30 of my 52 years. I love my hometown, but I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I love the anger, the passion, the bluntness.

[@avedic]

HOW have you never heard this till now?!?

[@taniyarobasciotti]

I figured everyone has heard this song before, but how many have actually listened? 👀

[@weberb6848]

I mean i am from Brazil, bands like Tool are not exactly popular, so i never even heard of Tool until 3 years ago on KZbin. So its understandable and possible

[@Skaftholu]

@@weberb6848 They live in Southern California and listen to metal. Bit of a false equivalence there bud.

[@weberb6848]

@@Skaftholu i never said it was the same, i just said its possible

[@blacksabbath12]

he reacted to it years ago and pulled the vid

[@maximilianogavilan3008]

Yeah!!! You need to do more more songs before Lateralus. H, 46&2, Eulogy (just to name songs from Aenima).. Thanks!!

[@mistameanor1]

Every single second of this song is masterful.

[@colinramsey1533]

Incredible band....just incredible!

[@locksmithdb5987]

I love seeing people hear this stuff for the first time ESPECIALLY when the people know, they are hearing greatness!

[@johnbrice4293]

You guys are awesome and have a great show. Keep sending videos.

[@MitchM240]

God I wish I could go back and listen to this song for the first time again. You guys are very lucky enjoy. But then again y ou haven’t had Tool in your life the last 25 years as I have so theirs that.

[@oberynmartell7758]

greatest experience ever was seeing these guys at the tweeter center in camden nj back during the 10000 days tour. it was cloudy as hell all day, and started raining a few measures before the praying for rain line and I was out in the Field. Fantastic. Maynard definitely summoned that shit!

[@ericbeaudry9505]

Thank you both so much,,,, Dude your reaction is 100% authentic and I really loved every second of it,,, thx so much for being REAL.... I love you both from Winnipeg,,, keep Thrashing

[@Ty_Scott]

Easily my favorite reaction to this song on KZbin. It’s such a pleasure getting to watch others fall in love with your long time favorite band. Cheers!

[@Era5erhead]

Long time Tool fan here. Awesome to see your reaction! Why am I crying? 😢😀

[@nickdanger108]

I love that you do the fan poll to choose the track. More channels should do that. Props for interacting with your fans!

[@DMKali]

1997 Grammy winner for best metal performance

[@maxsaul4993]

Great reaction on this one! They are always way ahead of their time.

[@jon-pauldupont5746]

Such a great song. This has been a favorite of mine since it came out. Love the imagery of swimming to Arizona

[@patrickwright872]

Man I wish I could relive the feeling of hearing this all for the first time again.. You guys rock, thanks for letting me do it "Vicariously" through you ;)

[@mouseshadow5828]

A Tuesday night treat! Thanks, mates!

[@connie6580]

By far my best reaction video ever. Great job. Not sure what year this song was written but it’s perfect for right now!!!

[@maximumrelaxation4770]

I can always tell if I will like someone by how they react to this song. Subscribed

[@chadrat39]

I've listened to too many tool songs too many times I don't even hear the brilliance as much as the expectation that it's just too damn good. These reactions are 👍 bc then I sorta remember

[@kylethomson2449]

Tool. Is the rule.

[@thisistheyear99]

I could watch you guys react to Tool tracks 24/7. Actually, it's pretty much what I do now lol. Can't wait for Forty Six & 2 and H. Cheers! ✌🏼

[@jamief7079]

Dude, I stumbled upon your TOOL reaction video, love the content, keep it up guys!

[@charlie_one_9]

“I wanna see the ground give way…” 🎶 Always get chills when song gets to this part. Song is still relative if not more so today.

[@T.P.K.]

As a revolutionary minded teen this song kind of shaped my POV on mankind back in the 90s. Sad but true: This song is still up to date, it hurts...! How ignorant we treat nature, ourselves and each other....

[@Michael-kf6bc]

Its truly amazing m to me that people who listen to rock music are actually hearing TooL for the first time. I mean it would actually be an amazing thing to be in that situation again honestly. Enjoy the rabbit hole.

[@1984ned]

The song is also based off a Bill Hick's sketch where he imagined L.A. being swept away into Arizona Bay (Also a CD of his sketches) Maynard and he were very good friends and Aenema came out a couple years after Hicks died. Fun note with the lyrics is Maynard writes them after the song is recorded so he can hit the beats perfectly with the syllables. Listen to Schism, Sober or Lateralus for perfect examples of this.

[@Guweekly]

You have to see them live. Omg. 🔥

[@Theneweastwood]

That shirt! Love the Band Death! Obviously Tool also! Edit: great review! I actually cried at Tool show! It was so Amazing, I couldn’t believe I was experiencing such greatness! I’m serious, it was overwhelming! Been to plenty of other shows! Nothing like Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle! All Maynards’ genius!

[@winterunterseher8937]

Would love to see you guys get into Meshuggah. If you like groove and heavy you'll love them. Meshuggah - Dancers to a Discordant System is a good start though every track they have is killer.

[@medicineballers2396]

That song is great but in my opinion there is no better intro to meshuggah than bleed.

[@winterunterseher8937]

@@medicineballers2396 yeah, you're probably right about that. Just for me, hearing other tracks first, it made it even more mindblowing when I finally got there. But yeah probably a better start nonetheless.

[@benjamint_0]

fun fact: comedian Bill Hicks has an album called Arizona Bay. released postumasly it is similarly themed

[@epicmage82]

Definitely subbed. I love the appreciation of all the little details of goodness. Love the energy.

[@dreamweaver1168]

Second most angry song just behind Ticks and Leeches!

[@christopherlee74]

I don't know. Prison Sex is pretty angry. So is Swamp Song. There's also Hush, which is pretty aggressive.

[@involuntaryanalysis]

Ticks and Leeches is just spiteful.

[@mackpunch368]

I’d say errrrrr hush or Hooker with a pongus, or aenema are the angrier songs

[@MacAnAirchinnighJM]

This album is my favorite of Tool’s and this song my favorite of the album, since I first heard it at the age of 14 in ‘96. Brutal jam. I still need to get to Arizona before California is flushed away.

[@Nb123022]

My absolute favorite song of all time!!!! I can't wait to see it all come true!! It's coming soon🖤

[@someknave]

The song is a reference to a bill hicks (comedian) set called Arizona Bay, the theme is that LA is the blocked colon of the USA and they need to have an enema.

[@HiFiAwardTour]

Still checking out your vids and can tell it was a song that made you feel something. Jambi by tool is great and Parabola is another to check out.

[@ThomasTallant]

I can't believe you've never heard that before! But your reaction was so visceral, well done! Tool are their own thing... Not quite prog... Lyrics and talent from hell.

[@ericgoodwinart]

So glad you finally got to hear this track!! This was my favorite song by any band for many years 🔥 Hadn’t heard it in a few months, so revisiting it with you guys was really fun and intense 👍🏻

[@DARKNESS666ism]

"I wanna see the ground give way I wanna watch it all go down"

[@merenthatarrant1860]

I'm in love with your reaction to my favorite band.

[@euurrrroon]

lmfao , smile to my face. Ive never seen some one laugh at Tool the way you do :)

[@32Omicron32]

Bought the Aenima album day one. Popped it in my car cd player. Then Lateralus came out. That was the first time that Aenima wasn't playing in my car.

[@munkyzunkle1781]

I feel that man... When they released Fear I was like, 'It's been 13 yrs?!? Nah, seriously? I'm still tripping over 10,000 Days... and Lateralus... and... all of 'em! Better take a break from all this TOOL and listen to some... MORE TOOL!!! The first 3 tracks of Lateralus had me stuck for at least 2 yrs, and then one day I looked at the tracklist and was like, 'Hey, there are more than 3 songs on here... what the? Wait, FREE TOOL?!? Hahaha! I WIN AGAIN!!! Best. Band. Ever. Great comment. Peace!

[@daveseebacher8631]

Tears in your eyes. Music is so cool. 😊