Tool - FEAR INOCULUM Album Review

[@necropink9200]

Come on Tool hurry up with a new album. It's been 24 hours since the last one.

[@spacealienjesus709]

This is great

[@superunknown2812]

Album really should have a part 2

[@sebastianhelin8034]

🤟

[@Quirmer]

@@superunknown2812 Man, there are fans complaining about it being too long, and yes we are all fans (even those who don't dig the album), lets not be bound to divide us right in two, i'm eager for another whole day of music of such level like Fear Inoculum delivers. There's a joke in twitter about tool relasing another album the next week, very MJK.

[@ToolFist598]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they released a follow up really quickly. I've heard they recorded a lot more than what was on the album.

[@irockmajorly]

Too bad you're leaving bro. I've watched your hairline slowly recede over these years, to where it is today.

[@guacamolenigga709]

his hairline reminds me of Cronos' from Venom lmao

[@erikmathis824]

Much love to coverkiller but he needs to shave it. When hair gets that way people just need to shave that shit

[@integrity101]

🙄 who cares

[@trve_ingvar]

@@erikmathis824 looks great on him imo

[@heatto162]

Lmao....you beat me to it ...i was gonna say in 13 years your fore head changed to a six.

[@matthewzisk8253]

Descending is one hell of a song

[@ptr_does_music7042]

Some of the best songs they've written imo. Not enough people praising it

[@jamesdean6806]

Sound the dread alarm - Morgan Freeman

[@opendagates8642]

Matthew Zisk I agree that and 7empest

[@ztotheu2974]

Too bad it sounds like all the rest of the albums mashed together.

[@jaredm2988]

Z U do you want tool to not sound like tool?

[@drycell183]

Pneuma is an absolutely incredible song. I also love the invisible. I think it’s a perfect album.

[@Koragh_]

7empest their solos are out of this world

[@gypsydayle7083]

Did you by chance look up what Pneuma meant? If you haven't, you should!~ ^.^ I thought it was an interesting album for sure.

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

Don't forget Culling Voices. Fucking love that track

[@eviltoad746]

@@larkstonguesinaspic4814 and let's not forget Invincible either. Beautiful lyricism

[@AudioPhile]

*invincible

[@LightCyrus]

Love'n the content man. It's too bad you're retiring.

[@iansmith8263]

he aint retiring, just lookin for some love

[@iansmith8263]

@MizerisMoney he ain't.

[@LightCyrus]

@MizerisMoney Yes, his plan is to retire from video making but he may still continue with the live streams.

[@iansmith8263]

@MizerisMoney CKN started the rumour, but it's just a ruse.

[@johnnynitross]

I got divorced in 2006 Lmao

[@eworthington100]

Hell yeah bro

[@zeusenstein]

Lol

Bahaha I got married to my first one in 2006

[@imusingsocialistmedia3014]

Good year.

[@TheCcmarine]

Me too lmao!! This album is f*cking wonderful!! I can say easily their best work to date! I'm obv a huge fan since 94 so I love every Tool Album but (for me) Fear Inoculum has totally blown me away! 13yrs was long and a lot has happened in the world but I think it was worth the wait! Great work man. Thanks

[@David-cr3pt]

I think this is one of their best albums!! Love Pneuma , Invincible, Descending, And Culling Voices!!

[@HypnoChode]

Going to really miss you guy, you don't know me but you have turned my head to some great shit down the years. Peace.

[@bryanbentley6254]

The first Tool song I ever heard was “Cold and ugly”and instantly connected to that carnal,visceral energy that for me is Tool.I found that energy in instances but for the most part lacking in this release.Of course many years and albums(lol)have passed since ‘92 and naturally there will be a maturing and scaling of the music that coincides with those 27 years.In the end I have to take my hat off to this band for creating an album on there terms and evolving “their”sound.Still the best sound out there.Thanks.

[@drezc5444]

I was 14 when I was introduced to apc and tool. I wasn't a big fan of tool but I listened to apc more, this was in 2004. I think the first song that really got me hooked on tool was aenima after that I was just hooked and I'm 28 now and I fucking love tool

[@daltoncrane3998]

there are flashes of it on Fear Inocolum. its a real jam seshy sounding album compared to their others imo. the last 4 minutes of Descending and all of 7empest are probably the most unleashed i’ve ever heard Adam and Danny play together, its almost like they’re flexing their chops on those songs

[@EyEnOtgAy]

7empest almost murdered me while stoned!

[@WadeWoodring]

Yep if Maynard just put a little more into the vocals this would have been amazing. Instead it's just great... Musically it's a master piece.

[@Assimilator702]

Dalton Crane Adam and Danny worked out much of the tracks by themselves. You can see the clips on Adams Instagram.

[@eduardoserpa1682]

I wasn't very thrilled by the title track, but somehow I liked every single song more than the last. 7empest was the perfect finish I hope it would be.

[@klikliks_service]

Great album. Honestly most albums this year have been disappointing. Tool delivered. I can't stop listening. Invincible is stuck in my head.

[@TheLatinlover9574]

Brian Klecan okay

[@ToolFist598]

@@TheLatinlover9574 Okay..... Seriously what was the point of responding okay? Did you think he was speaking directly to you or something?

[@melvincleveland8240]

woke up this morning with it in my head - the guitar riff at the beginning...

[@ztotheu2974]

Stop it

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

@Torvus Bog i feel like all the songs are great but like a lot of tool fans 7empest is my favorite.....jones guitar sound and riffs on that song are incredible!

[@fatherted7843]

can´t stop listening to it again and again and again... i guess it´s gonna be one of the most awesome records in a couple of years, by now it´s just quite great

[@RATEDRRYAN1]

Iv only just discovered this channel a month ago so i haven't been apart of this journey, but im glad i did. This was a great review for one of my all time fav bands. when the year ends and you retire it will be a sad day but what a way to go out cause this has been a great year for metal.

[@SolarAdrift]

You have a large back catalog of videos to dig through, my friend. Get to it! haha

[@CallipygianMarmoset]

I've listened to it three times in a row. There's a HUGE amount of meaning to unpack. I was honestly a little underwhelmed the first time through, but it's become exponentially more fascinating to me. I've had to shed my expectations. It's like nothing Tool has given us before. Those who take the time to listen honestly will appreciate it deeply.

[@Rayk76]

Yes well said

[@kanis999]

Pneuma's lyrics probably hit home more than anything else I've heard from Tool: We are spirit bound to this flesh We go round one foot nailed down But bound to reach out and beyond this flesh Become Pneuma We are will and wonder Bound to recall, remember We are born of one breath, one word We are all one spark, sun becoming

[@derfgerps4016]

This is kind of pretentious those are among the corniest lyrics featured in a Tool song, and the song is just so boring you’re waiting the whole time for the tempo to pick up and it just ends. There are parts of this record that are “good” but they don’t even pale in comparison to everything the band did before. And every fan blows the “good” parts out of proportion x10.

[@eviltoad746]

This album is a different kind of experience for sure, but I love it. It's a mellow build up to the album's crescendo, 7empest, which may be my favorite song Tool have ever made. It feels like an encompassing opus of every sound throughout their career. Listening to it as one giant song totally changes it too. Sonically, it's beautiful. Lyrically, it may be scare, but it's profound. This isn't Lateralus. How could a band possibly replicate a masterpiece like that? It probably isn't possible. But this album is its own masterpiece. I feel the wait was worthwhile, because we got this beauty thanks to it. I can't give it a perfect score, but I can give it damn close to one. 99/100. My Tool album ranking: 5. Undertow 4. Ænima 3. 10,000 Days 2. Fear Inoculum 1. Lateralus

[@andrefjbernardo]

Only a best album could cause the reception this one is causing, even more so with the huge expectation around the new record, AND the not less huge shadow that their accomplished discography may cast on future works. I'm impressed while writing this, but I think this is their best album. My expectations were blown away. The identity of their sound haven't changed, but the style evolved, again. It means they are better musicians. Maturity can be a wonderful thing - a new youth, in a way. Also, they show true respect for each other. That helps along the way. 13 years!

[@Eijah36]

Wow. I'm surprised you ranked it so high honestly. If we go song per song, I guess you could put it up there since there really isn't fillers like (-) Ions, but lyrically, Fear Inoculum doesn't compare with 10,000 Days or AEnima. Maybe I'm putting too much emphasis in lyrics. Maynard getting deep with his story telling has always been my favorite part about tool, but I didn't feel the songs were as impactful.

[@eviltoad746]

@@Eijah36 I love the storytelling of Tool as well, and I personally feel like we got that with this album, despite there being less lyrics than past albums, but that's the beauty of opinions. Spiral out, my friend 🤘😊👍

[@drezc5444]

I told my cousin that this album was more of an experience rather than a metal album. You can tell the growth by hearing this album, you feel the music rather than just headbanging to it. This is a work of art that few will actually realize and I think that's what makes this CD so FUCKING BADASS

[@brendanscott8989]

Aenema deserves to be second

[@pillarofdavidson]

Fear Inoculum just became Bungie's favorite album of all time...7ruth!

[@XX-121]

yeah well bungies a fuckin tool.

[@merkaba_lite]

This album is a masterpiece. Great review man.

[@Tmhoop91]

Yeah... keep drinking that koolaid. Definitely average

[@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze]

Bleed Green Nation Listen to it more. I was very critical of the album at first, but the more I listened, the more I felt like a fucking idiot

[@thBrilliantFool]

@Bleed Green Nation Lateral us is a snore fest

[@merkaba_lite]

@Bleed Green Nation Did my opinion trigger you snowflake?

[@Ninjamanhammer]

The fact that Lateralus is better does not keep this from being a masterpiece.

[@BROperatorTIME]

I must be missing something honestly. To me it feels symmetrical and regurgitated. There were about 3 or 4 or more filler songs? that didn't even make sense? the other ones were extremely predictable, following the same formula they've always had but less inspired in a way? empty almost? There are times where I feel layering of harmonies and other auditive aids could've been used to create a much more filling atmosphere but it was rather lacking in the end. The riffs and production and lyrics are great but it just feels like something's missing. I can't believe it took 10 years to produce this.

[@GhostProdigy]

I fell asleep listing to this album let me tell you that I had never been in such a relaxing state of sleep and sound peace my body felt light and the noise in my head cause by my anxiety became silent as I felt the music flow through my body deeper and deeper I slept I awoke feeling like I had been gone for days I felt incredibly rejuvenated with comfort in my own body and mind Wow... literally woke up from that 20 mins ago never before sure it may not lateralus or enema but it damm well Donse not have to because its Tool and that is all that matters now if you will excuse me I have to go back and listen to it again

[@VarsityAthlete04]

Lol falling asleep to an album isnt good, this ain't Asmr

[@kenlingus8737]

I fell asleep too

[@mraso30]

@@VarsityAthlete04 I've fallen asleep to Tool many times... This isn't Metallica or Children of Bodom or some shit... There's many slow/trippy parts, its fine to fall asleep to it, doesn't mean you were bored, means you were relaxed and probably also tired...

[@GhostProdigy]

@@tr763 I feel asleep cuz I slept late the night before and it was after a long day at work it just relaxed me and enjoyed it not the first time either I remember when avenge sevenfold's hail to the king cane out I would fall asleep to it all the time

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@VarsityAthlete04 I mean, I used to sleep to Cradle of Filth back in the day. I don't think falling asleep to the new album really means anything, man.

[@QuickenedBand]

This album makes me really appreciate how good TOOL used to be.

[@outlaw-7624]

Culling voices is the most underrated song on the album

[@saulvillarreal4086]

Its a bloody masterpiece... The first time I listened to the album, I thought 7empest was my favorite song... After listening the album non-stop since its release... Culling voices is without a question my favorite song of this album

[@MarthMain]

Saul Villarreal I’ve rotated my fav for the past 6 months lol

[@IceKoldKilla]

I love your review. I mean, I love your unique way to describe things and how you talk. Makes it more interesting. And honestly I need some redemption after watching Anthony Fantano's review. Many hate him already but I still watch sometimes. Strong 4 is sad. Maybe he'll change his mind later to a Light 5. 😂

[@user-uy3eq5hg1s]

Anthony's review is a joke, he blatantly had a negative bias toward the album. He barely went into any detail and threw out childish insults just calling the album "bad" "awful" "dry as a desert." He earned the 15,000 Dislikes on his review. A total joke.

[@Eternal_Blue_Sun]

CKN... This is literally the best review you have ever done. Fear Inoculum stands among the pantheon of greatest albums and displays of concept and musicianship ever recorded. Thank you for everything, brother.

[@ztotheu2974]

Whatever you musicians have to say to justify art (boredom).

[@debonaire_nerd]

I have the physical copy of the new album. Yes, it can run Wolfenstein: Young Blood AND can separate particles without destabilising the space time continuum.

[@ashaleysirdotgov]

Haha

[@rus2605]

"Cocaine is one hell of a drug" lol!

[@unclematt3134]

I love this album. Pneuma is my favorite song. 7empset is great too. Well above average album.

[@planet9938]

Calling voices? Invisible? Did ya listen to the album dude? Aha

[@UnhallowedBlood]

Rickyisms

[@derekrohan9619]

Planet 9 haha I was thinking the same thing

[@frankf684]

Are you the master of Torgo?

[@slimseamster6171]

Culling voices and Invincible 😂

[@ctrip6668]

Planet Caravan

[@zell666hell]

That was a rollercoaster of a review but I hear what your saying it's an awesome album and every time I listen to it, it gets getting better and better. Regardless I love it

[@SpeedPants]

it's a pretty damn good album.

[@rikiishitoru8885]

Somehow there hasn't been a shit storm of people who were disappointed by the album

[@Tero133]

Grognak The Destroyer I think it’s by far their worst album. I don’t see any actual reviewers giving it a low score, because the fans will jump all over it. It’s a decent album, but a bad Tool album, imo.

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

@@Tero133 Same. That's exactly what I said in my review. Tool at their worst is better than most bands at their best.

[@lopolik]

@@Tero133 If only Maynard put a few screams on the album, I would like it much more.

[@rdubya4911]

@@Tero133 I don't know man i think it's really good. It's so layered the 80 minutes flies by. That is a good thing.

[@avalon1734]

Lateralus recycled with funky synth filler songs. It is a Noteralus for me although when Adam's guitar goes heavy with tap delay and the trademark sound is music to my ears.

[@bentaylor8589]

It definitely takes a lot of reference from Lateralus (and Undertow when it comes to 7empest) but that’s by no means a bad thing. It’s their most mature sounding record I think, a good culmination of all the aspects that make Tool what they are. I can understand why some are feeling underwhelmed, I myself was hoping for a heavier record, but that only makes the few heavier parts that there are stand out by contrast. I’ve listened fully about 3 times, and I’m liking it more each time. Hard to rank it in their discography at the moment but it’s definitely a solid 8/10 for me

[@jrottendevil]

I graduated high school in 2006

[@TheProphegy]

EliteWizard407 - same. Was 18 and now I’m 31. Crazy. lol.

[@franklopez5997]

Me too its insane so many things changed

[@mraso30]

I wasn't a drug addict in 2006... Well I smoked weed every day and was getting into psychedelics so I was heading down the path, but that brain of mine was still pretty much pristine. No regrets honestly, I'm clean now, more or less, just cool looking back to think how much I've changed in 13 years. Thanks Tool.

[@THETYMEKK12]

Love your crazy impressions! :D Every song is a magic, transcendental story... Many listenings required.

[@debonaire_nerd]

*CAUTION - Mini Essay ahead* I like the album but I question how many listens that professional reviewers gave this album before arriving at their 5 out of 5 reviews because it's effectively a double album at its running length of just under ninety minutes. I've given it three listens and the album is slowly unfolding but it's impossibly dense for me to put a label on it at the moment because it's less of a track driven album and more like a psychedelic guitar orchestral suite. It's not the type of album you play in your car or just cherry pick individual tracks. Fear Inoculum was made to be listened to as an album which is a tremendous strength but, in some ways, a weakness because it's very rare that the album takes time to breathe. Starting from the second track, every song picks up from the thematic and sonic signature of the last moments of the song which preceded it. Let's see where this goes. This is my first Tool album so it's definitely a trip down a rabbit hole.

[@mraso30]

Wait, first Tool album for you, and you're loving it? Awesome man! Fuck! Over the next few weeks definitely give 10,000 Days, Lateralus, and Aenima the same treatment (don't dismiss them on the first listen, give them a good 5 listens to really love them deeply, and as you say, they're also best enjoyed as a full album instead of picking and choosing songs).

[@debonaire_nerd]

@@mraso30 Yeah, at the moment my music tastes have broadened into more psychedelic, less song driven acts. So, Fear Inoculum has come at the perfect time. I was never waiting for this album but I knew a little about the band and had always wanted to try them but never took the step. I've been listening to Fear Inoculum since day one of release. I love the fact that this album plays more like a psychedelic guitar orchestral suite and demands to be listened to as an album. But, I guess that could also be an inherent flaw to the album because, apart from the interludes and instrumentals, it's rare that this album comes up for air. But, very impressive, glad to be on board and explore the band's discography. I'm going to stick with this one some more before moving onto another album. *4 out of 5*

[@MrDonohuea]

Its like every other tool album, different than the last. I like it now, I'll love it ten years from now.

[@Adam-bq6ic]

its NOT though, its completely derivative of old songs and sounds so bland and uninspired

[@opendagates8642]

Adam Taves foh

[@ztotheu2974]

@@Adam-bq6ic agreed heavily. This reviewer is perma-high. The drugs from 06' have him making shit up about a lackluster album. I never needed 10 years to enjoy a tool album.

[@shawnboy20022]

I liked the album, I've listened to it 3 times thus far. And it grows on you a lot.

[@KILLtrOTTcity]

Tool music always does. I wasn't even crazy about the Lateralus album my first listen but after time i started to realize what a masterpiece it was and how alot of the songs connect with eachother, and then it became my favorite album of all time.Tool isn't some simple band that makes catchy,simple and repetative 3 minute songs that get old a week later and are then forgotten,Tools music will still be relevant and interesting 50 years from now imo.

[@DuggieDug111]

I still can't stop listening to it. It just keeps getting better

[@wino9NINE]

Found it similar to 10k days, too similar considering the time that has passed, Lateralis was peak Tool for me

[@acinoralas9107]

Anyone saying his voice is going hasn't seen him live recently.

[@tonypage9302]

Very true

[@cinematicsterling6897]

in philly they played swamp song and maynard fucking nailed it

[@thatdonkey7215]

Maynard doesn’t do a vocal warm up live, so the first 1/3 of the show he sounds like dog shit. I don’t blame him for this because he is getting old. I think his vocal style is changing from yelling his head off into a more soft yet powerful tone. Just my take

[@kalebmantegani5922]

I was a 10 boy when 10,000 days came out, man. Now I'm a 23 year old man having gone through TOOL's discography time and time again throughout high school and college. Simply magnificant album.

[@guitarmann6880]

I feel like this album is the love child of lateralus and 10,000 days. I love it!

[@tam2071]

I was 6 man, got into them as a kid becuase of my dad it's still sort of surreal they actually have new music and it's damn good too

[@tam2071]

@Bleed Green Nation mate I'm 19, I have a house I pay tax, I have a job and am a musician. You don't really have any argument to discredit me

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

Hell yeah, Tool's back! I'm so excited to have been able to cover the album! Huge opportunity to be here for the comeback of Tool. I've been a long-time admirer of the band--have their stuff on physical and some on digital! Straight from the first single, I knew it was going to be a special comeback. The fact they're simultaneously accessible but hard-hitting as fuck, and always avant-garde and art rock-inspired yet popular...it's just amazing. I also dropped an in-depth review of the album if anyone's interested. As always, kick ass review, man!

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

@Aaron Ceravolo I do think it's likely their weakest. But Tool at their weakest is better than many bands at their worst.

[@brdrake765]

Definitely worth the wait. Chocolate chip trip is just Danny BTW. Just like he performs his drum solos live. He plays some electronic drums and then starts his synthesizer and plays along to it on drums. So bad ass.

[@Springfeeeel]

Pneuma, Descending and 7empest are badass

[@hugodoucet2872]

Springfeeeel I agree...3 out of 10 out of songs great right!? Sadly, i am dissatisfied. I will accept 10 000 Days as their final album and forget about this one. Anyways...it sounds like an over stock of Lateralus and 10 000 Days... oh well...

[@Springfeeeel]

The title track and invincible are good as well, just not my highlights. I can see where you're coming from tho. If you weren't a huge fan of the last two albums, you probably aren't going to be a fan of this one.

[@charlesbelindevregille7465]

Finally a good fair review of IF. Absolutely loved it and agree with all the above. You've expressed much of its complexity perfectly. Thanks again for the work and we will miss you a lot!

[@hayjacob666]

Tool released Opiate on March 10 1992. They released Fear Inoculum on August 30 2019. That’s a total of 10,034 days.......

[@imajicamoon2575]

Jacob H you’re not quite doing the math right. They released 72826, technically their first release on 12-21-1991 and exactly 10,000 days after that is when the officially announced Fear Inoculum while on tour. So yeah, it ends up being about 10,034 days from 72826 to FI.

[@mobaby1979]

GUYS. GALS. We MUST find out what film this syncs to. I have to believe it syncs perfectly with something.

[@TheMajestyD]

Great album love the slow grooves and the song meanings. Lot of the people in this chat seem to want old tool where its harder and louder... bands change how do yall not know this by now lmao.. this album is one of their top 3 albums easily

[@veryp.c.2220]

No fuckn way..no one will say it because it almost seems impossible but tool made a shity album. Its not good and when people stop saying you have to listen to it a few times when they cant use that as a problem solving line they will be honest and have to face it the truth is that it sucks

[@EH1745Cane]

Very cogent and thought provoking review. I'll get straight to the point. This album took several listens before the lightbulb came on and I said to myself "This is awesome!". The more I listened the more I began to appreciate the effort that went into making it and the more I began to like it. This continued until I came upon an important realization. That realization was that Fear Inoculum is Tool's masterpiece and goes beyond anything they have done before and yes that includes Aneima and Lateralus. The sophisticated subtleties in this release take longer to recognize and in turn to enjoy but they are there and that is one of the strengths of this album. Make no mistake this album requires several listens before one is able to see and comprehend the entire musical picture. However, once you are able to fully digest and understand it's structure you will begin to realize what a stunning achievement this record is.

[@SwitchedOn]

Save The Republic I've loved music deeply for nearly 30 years now and only recently amazingly discovered Tool a few months back. But yes, I've listened to FI about 20 times so far and only now is it slowly sinking in. I've never heard or experienced anything like it. I usually get a feeling very early with albums and beyond the title track, I couldn't get a handle on any of the other songs for a long while. But now I'm starting to recognise songs and look forward to moments in them and it's beginning to become an absolutely unbelievable record. As I say, I'm a short term Tool fan, but this is the best album of theirs.

[@jakesklodowski9321]

I was almost 4 when 10,000 days came out and I’m 17 now. I’m not gonna sit here and act like I’ve been waiting 13 years and that at the age of 4 I was aware of what I was listening to. Sure my dad played tool a lot for me but I do I remember that? Barely. But for like the 8-9 years I’ve listened to them and really really Considered myself a fan I’ve grown to love them tremendously, they’re my 2nd favorite band and have been for years. And I think this album was well worth the wait. As soon as it came out at 12am last night I listened to it fully through immediately. I absolutely loved Fear Inoculum and there are no complaints I have about it. I think it’s one of the best albums of the decade in my opinion. Fear Inoculum, Pneuma, Invincible, Descending, Chocolate Chip Trip, Culling Voices, and 7empest are all amazing tracks, and the 3 segues are like always are awesome but a bit mysterious. And everyone’s performance is just astounding, Danny Carey was just absolutely phenomenal as usually, especially obviously during CCT, Justin Chancellor of course crushed it with the tone and just the amazing riffs that usually compete with the guitar, and add a different texture to the song. And of course Maynard James Kenenans voice sounds amazing, and then Adam Jones, he was absolutely phenomenal during this album. I think this album has some of the hardest/ complex guitar riffs and just some of the best guitar playing overall I’ve ever heard. Thanks tool so much for changing my life so much for the better, and thanks coverkillernation for this review and your channel in general. I really really value your channel man, rock on 🤘

[@Danimal77]

As always, great review! I was 28 when 10,000 Days was released. I'm 41 now. Up from here!

[@1otonhammer38]

My reactions to every new Tool album during the first 3 listens.... "wtf...?" W...tf..." "WTF!!!!!" This one is no different. Absolutely brilliant.

[@mraso30]

Exactly... You can't listen to a Tool album just once and dismiss it. The music is too complex, and that doesn't mean it is GOOD for sure, it just means it takes time and you need to almost anticipate what is coming next for it to sound as good as it does/should. This isn't some catchy BS top 40 song that is stuck in your head for days on one listen. It takes a bit of time and effort to truly appreciate Tool. That doesn't make them good or bad in a vacuum, and it doesn't make them some higher-level omg so deep set of musicians (even though that may be my opinion, its not necessarily true). It just makes them different from a ton of musical acts that most people enjoy.

[@andysux1]

This is how i felt too. The second time sounded better and the thrid time i was mind blown. You gotta listen to it several times. Theres just too much going on.

[@heathgreen9122]

CKN your reviews of all of their discography is definitely your Swan Song, Masterpiece, Magnum Opus. I have immensely enjoyed each & every moment. I’m glad you were able to do this & share with all of us. I just want to say Thank you for your time & commitment.

[@aaronbakerbcg3984]

I think it's great and love it. It's big and epic.

[@James-qq2vq]

Tool has become the iron maiden of prog-rock. Having a couple of successful 10 minute songs and then deciding to stick with that formula has resulted in this album being a vanilla over thought trying to do to much yawner.... Which in reading some of the comments of their songs from this album on YT you would think it was the second coming of Jesus. Completely fucking hilarious and was such a joy to read....🤣😂🤣

[@thesleep4296]

James M 6/10 cuz of the wait songs don't go anywhere n its cuz Tool have Ghost writers if u have questions feel free to ask n yeah The second coming is here like in less than 5 years good luck n Godbless

[@basildog007]

Same as the last Alice In Chains, not good at first, but after 10 listens, through the roof🔥🔥🔥 Give it time if at first you dont like it.

[@aaronsauers6193]

ABSOLUTELY. The more I listen the more incredible this album becomes. Didnt care for Culling Voices when i first heard but then connection was made and it's one of my favs. Album is Perfect.

[@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09]

Pneuma's intro sounds a lot like Bleed The Freak

[@chirpywiggins5796]

Totally agree.The production is stellar as well Bass and Drumming very much to the fore. Riff on Culling Voices is awesome.

[@MichaelCHO-tl6di]

For me it only got worse and I liked the first listen. Now I can't fully enjoy a single song anymore, the album sounds so underwhelming, uninspired and lazy to me now, I really wish it was the other way around.

[@pgaprofessionaluncertified3637]

@@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09 Tool plagiarize a lot of stuff .

[@VBshredder]

Good review. I had gotten a bit fed up with tool in recent years, but got to sit down and listen for the first time last night on my home stereo. I'm impressed. Basically ended up hanging on every note. I need more listens to fully rate ut but wow, impressive so far.

[@draven_sword7092]

"When I hear something unique; I, all of the sudden, get my curiosity piqued." -CKN, 8/30/19

[@SolidBren]

Always appreciate your enthusiasm when discussing an album you really enjoy! It rubs off on me more times than not. Definitely going to give this a listen sometime.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

damn good album, not disappointing at all. I do wish Maynard threw in a few screams/yells in the mix though.

[@chrismouton1985]

I love this album more the more I listen to it. It develops with time. I often find myself humming a riff or interval. The ebb and flow of the songs really intrigue me. Long live Tool! Sorry to hear that you're retiring, bro.

[@darthmexihcah2270]

Great album invincible is my favorite track 1.lateralus 2.aenima 3.fear inoculum & undertow(it's a hard one to choose lol) 4.10,000 days

[@GlassThirdEye]

Its definitely in the number 3 spot for me

[@imambaybars3405]

Darth Mexihcah invincible is my favorite track too culling voices comes second but I disagree on the order 1. Lateralus 2. 10000 days 3/4. Aenima/ fear inoculum ( not sure which is first but depends on how I feel after a few more listens) 5. Undertow

[@UndeadSasuke34]

It s really hard to classify albums from Tool. I just have to put 2-3 in one classification. 1. Aenima/Lateralus 2. Fear Inoculum/10000 days 3. Undertow/Salival/Opiate Btw, i love how everyone has a different classification

[@darthmexihcah2270]

@@UndeadSasuke34 there all great albums, doesn't matter which order. It's just interesting to see other people place the albums in their favorable order. From different perspectives.

[@ChipmunkAsylum]

No dude, this is the list 1. Aenima 2. Lateralus 3. 10,000 Days 4. Undertow 5. Fear Innoculum

[@aldoparziale2631]

Only problem I have with this album is fact that for first time ever, Tool has repurposed some riffs, melodies, sounds, concepts from previous songs of theirs, I can literally hear some of their other songs in my head while listening to what's supposed to be NEW, that's never happened before with them, for example, you can clearly hear Jambi in the song "Invincible" or a little Vicarious in "Fear Inoculum" and The Grudge in "Tempest" I believe it was or possibly "Descending", I need to listen again but point is that it happens in almost every one of the 7 "New" songs I swear it and again, that's something I've never noticed from them before, or at least it was never ever so blatantly noticable cause it's a different feeling that I've never had before with TOOL, that being said, the songs are good and the sound is great, they're tight and amazing with seamless chemistry between them, I just can't believe or perhaps don't understand what is up with an album 13 years in the making, by one of the greatest bands ever, that have evolved and changed so well between albums, while still staying true to themselves could/would turn out so familiar with certain parts of almost every song, Done Already, Heard Already, Experienced Before, so for me, everything is great about it and unbelievable but in a bubble, in reality though, I already thought it was great 13 years ago and 20 years ago, and 25 years ago, I was hoping for it to stand more on its own like every album of theirs before it, without being reminded of any past songs that I didn't just wait 13 years for, I still love them and music is still some of my all time favorite and another great album but for first time, it comes with a slight asterisk

[@damiansconberg4715]

Invincible just has a kinda meshuggah sound like jambi, doesnt mean its the same, i have no clue where you heard the resemblance of the grudge in 7empest and vicarious in fear inoculum

[@aldoparziale2631]

@@damiansconberg4715 Not saying any Full song sounds like any other Full song but that for first time ever there are sections in almost every one of the New songs that sound exactly like certain sections from past songs, Invincible as a whole doesn't sound like the song Jambi, however, there's a section of Invincible, at the start of one of the long breakdowns that is basically exactly the same as the beginning of Jambi, mainly the bass and drums, it's same with the other songs, I'm not 100% on which New ones have which exact old riff or melodies cause just hearing it today a few times and so many songs of theirs in total and in my head to say which part is where, I just know I heard a lot of familiar parts here and there is all, as I also said too, it's still a great piece of music and sounds fucking amazing, and different enough that I still am do happy this day is finally here and it sounds great, just that there are little bits of past songs sprinkled throughout these New songs is all but no not saying complete copies, just like 1 min parts here and there that literally bring those old songs into my head while listening to a New song which has never been the case before with TOOL, it may just be fact that it's an album of seven 15 min songs lol, I guess maybe it's hard to make that many songs that long without something from each of their past parts of older songs bleeding through Idk but I have been a fan of theirs since 94' at 12 years old and seen them first live in 98' and been to total of 11 of their shows through the years and love them and everything that they do, I know the music very well so when I hear something familiar in a New song I just know it

[@christianr1240]

This is way better than 10,000 days

[@Tmhoop91]

Lol I know it's your opinion but lol. This is not even close to as good.

[@scifiaudious2]

Stfu op

[@scifiaudious2]

Taylor Stokes ahahahah

[@maxpaape5412]

This to me is my favorite album from them. Every song I just love the beats n rythemns. It has a deep meaning for me

[@DueM]

haven't been able to listen to the whole thing. i dunno its kinda meh, just my opinion.

[@crazydrummer181]

This album was a hell of a grower.

[@JarodRebuck]

This album is eye-rolling bland. Drones, meanders, crawls. I’ll probably listen to this album twice more in my lifetime.

[@vampirascoffin870]

@@patorr69 facts!

[@cinematicsterling6897]

tool has been my favorite band since 6th grade and i absolutely loved this album. i thought it was worth the wait and it was great finally hearing new music that was played live. my personal favorites were pneuma, culling voices, and 7empest.

[@basildog007]

After many listen, it went from meh to masterpiece! Very unique. Best song is Descending, by far. I'm never tired of this album...

[@mgonzalez8880]

CKN You are absolutely the best Rock Metal reviewer as you dont simply critique but breakdown the music itself.. you fucking rock bro 👊🤘

[@ct5822]

The only thing that hasn’t changed since 2006 is your recording equipment. Great review tho

[@lenzflyfishing]

It was worth the wait. It's their best yet by far imo. It's everything I could have asked for and I am hard to please musically.

[@lenzflyfishing]

@Matt S I rate them all very high, and I am a huge fan. Everyone has their personal preferences an opinions. I just happen to think that Fear Inoculum is considerably better than their past albums. :)

[@slimseamster6171]

I’m going to go ahead and say this album is already album of the year. This is the best album since ÁĒnima to me.

[@mchazelover]

This is the best Fear Inoculum review I have watched. Good job Coverkillernation

[@lordha-ha4242]

2019. Trump is my Prez and Tool is my swan song! Life is awesome

[@theletteronyourcoat]

Yes. Worth the wait, no question. I love this album for all the reasons you mentioned and more. I think what I’ve gathered from people who don’t like it is that Tool doesn’t have the same attitude as they did when they made the earlier albums. And that’s what they wanted. They prefer Maynard angry. Thing is, they’ve all grown as people. Marriage, fatherhood, other projects, interests have shifted along with priorities, and they’ve just changed over time, as we all do. And it shows in this album. It’s no longer an attitude of anger and aggression, but rather a maturity that I find with each progressing album, and FI peaks it. I’ve grown with Tool, especially over the past decade. I love it. I think it has some of their best work from all four of them. I rate it 7/7, just like I do for each other release, but all for different reasons.

[@lakerdude42]

Since when does Scotty Kilmer give album reviews?

[@heavymetalmusictheory]

Mark, I've been watching since you did iron maidens final frontier back in 2010ish. This specific review (FI) just may be your finest work ever. What a display of knowledge and execution. Thank you for your hard work!!

[@evang94]

I think the main reason people can't enjoy this album is because it's 2019 and people nowadays aren't happy with anything. The world has changed A LOT since 2006.

[@evang94]

@@timbelcijan9858 You saying I need to change as a person to enjoy new music?

[@evang94]

@@timbelcijan9858 But I'm not wrong.

[@courdell7426]

@@timbelcijan9858 lol you have crippling social anxiety.

[@Global_1434]

Haven't listened to anything else since the album's release. You just find yourself gravitating towards it, more and more, it's that ridiculously good!!

[@jackmeh857]

I feel like this is more of a conspiracy theory vid than an album review

[@inersphobia]

It reminds me of the pipe strip video.

[@justinswart1447]

This a terrific review. Far more insightful and interesting than the majority of reviews I've read.

[@RanterInShades]

Even if this doesn't stand up to Aenima or Lateralus, I'm glad it exists.

[@looneyg25]

Yes! This is exactly it!

[@faulmccarttney965]

It's for sure better then 10k days imo.

[@looneyg25]

Faul McCarttney WELL i dont know about that...

[@MC-rb5tf]

@@faulmccarttney965 Agreed

[@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze]

RanterInShades I think it beats out Ænima after a shit ton of listening. It just can’t beat the king tho

[@jessehilton1337]

I’ve spun the album a few times now (more is needed of course) and there is a lot I like, but I must be honest, there are things I very much do not like as well. I find myself saying “this is an interesting sound, but is it a musical sound I want to hear a 2nd time?”. In the past Tool has, for the most part, been successful at blending interesting sounds/rhythms/cadences/etc with a musical sound that is pleasing to the ear. IMHO I feel like they fail at doing this a few times with this album. Still, I’ll take artists who try to push limits and take risks over playing it safe and painting by numbers.

[@aldoparziale2631]

Umm...... "Invisible"?....."Calling Voices"? 🤔 Tsk Tsk Tsk

[@derekrohan9619]

Aldo Parziale haha. What about puma

[@Volturis-lu3jm]

Mockingbird is the best.

[@jasonedwards155]

It is a masterful album, so many clever layers to it. Well worth the 13 year wait.

[@95kingslayer]

Too bad there is no regular edition of the CD😢 Streaming is my only option.

[@alexperry4691]

I agree mate, I love tool but there's no way I'm shelling 80 quid on a CD 😢

[@MrShagnasty101]

Ryan there is talk of a regular edition of the CD and on vinyl being released in October.

[@MrShagnasty101]

Alex Perry 80 quid is cheaper than the $140 it cost here in NZ but as a huge Tool fan the physical packaging is a piece of art and that sense of giddy joy holding the physical packaging and opening it was amazing. I’m still a bit old school with regards to my music. Don’t get me wrong, I love the convenience of streaming and digital formats but for those very special bands you just need to complete the physical collection. Spiral out, keep going!

[@95kingslayer]

@@MrShagnasty101 that's good news. I'm happy and thankful I can enjoy the songs whenever I want on KZbin. But when that regular edition comes out. I'm still buying it. 🙂

[@Jc-do4fy]

I didn't know review guys like you existed until now. Good job..

[@MoonKinkou]

Æ > 10K > LAT = FI > UT

[@damiansconberg4715]

10k=lat=AE=Fi>undertow

[@itzsimulate1121]

10K > LAT > FI > AE > UT

[@leewilliams4484]

Good to see you on light retirement, and tool albums have always been a journey you need to listen to them from start to finish

[@Koragh_]

yes it was worth the wait

[@syntheticvocalist-p472]

I think the reason why so many people are “disappointed” by this album is because their standards for the album are way way way way way way higher than anything tool has even released. Like they expected to die, and be reborn as a fucking diamond egg spouting truths about the universe and blah blah blah, and because of that they were disappointed cause it wasn’t like that, and I was like that at first too, but then I slowed down, realized I was being way too critical and listened to it again. And now I honestly think this album is yet another gem, it’s tools sound of course but this album is so much more immersive. With this album you really have to just have to be patient and let the music overtake you, the lyrics I’d say aren’t nearly as philosophical and diverse but the instrumentals are just breathtaking. It has this way of just grabbing hold of you, usually through a riff, and just as that riff is about to become “repetitive” it changes ever so slightly and layers different sounds effects and instruments, giving you something else to be interested in. I personally really really really like this album. If you don’t well that’s your opinion but maybe try giving it another change before coming to a final conclusion.

[@pleasantfuryrecords]

7empest goes right into Vicarious and Invincible goes right into Jambi. look into it

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

A lot of stuff seems rehashed.

[@ChrisStoneinator]

@@rutwickgangurde3247 Newsflash buddy, Adam Jones has been molesting the 3rd and 5th frets of the D strings until they wear thin on every Tool album. Doesn't make it 'rehashed', just because the licks are similar. The songs are constructed completely differently, progressing continuously rather than being broken down into distinct parts. The lyrics have an entirely different vibe, the production is cleaner than Lateralus and has more depth than 10K Days (which was mixed to have a good soundstage but didn't use it as a compositional tool much), Danny Carey's drumming is on another level, Maynard's voice is smoother and hangs around the instrumental melody in more conventional ways rather than clashing as it often did on Lateralus. This album is a whole new side to Tool in a lot of ways, with the riffing style being about the only constant, and even then there are a lot of solo passages that sound entirely new with overdubs and new effects and shit.

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

@@ChrisStoneinator Every Tool fan ever.

[@ChrisStoneinator]

@@rutwickgangurde3247 I hardly jerked off onto my keyboard. I didn't even call it 'good'. I just pointed out all the ways it was different. How that puts me in the same league as the people who think all other music is worthless because it doesn't have the Fibonacci sequence or as many time signatures as Maynard has hairs on his head I'm not quite sure

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

Seeing them Oct 11 in Sacramento with Slipknot.........The EPIC show of 2019!!!!

[@ThermicRabbit]

I'm letting it sink. It's too overwhelming to just spin twice and review. I'm gonna let it sit, let it unfurl in my ears for a month or two and I'm saying a few years down the line... We're gonna be praising this like it's a treasure.

[@Alex-zi1oq]

Dartz I disagree. It’s a great album, but as of right now I listen to about 2-3 songs and drift back to older and better tool. This album will fade. There’s some good stuff, but nothing over the moon spectacular.

[@faulmccarttney965]

@@Alex-zi1oq I said the same of Lateralus when comparing it to Aenima. Now I prefer Lateralus over it.

[@imgoodbye9252]

Faul McCarttney Yea, but Lateralus was a much different album than Aenima. Fear Inoculum is just more of the same

[@MarthMain]

Alex you still feel this way? Cause I did but now the whole album is so fucking fire. It grew on me even harder than the other ones without even trying. (I play tool songs on random). I’d still say my favorite album is 10,000 days but this one is special too.

[@shamanism171]

Nice comprehensive review. Let’s divide those days by a small prime number till the next album comes forth!

[@jamisonc7500]

A masterpiece of a review for a masterpiece of an album

[@freezefruitsource7192]

Like every previous Tool albums. I still need time for digestion. But my first impression: Seriously this album is heavy. All members odd time signature riffs are mind blowing. Tight as fuck!

[@spacealienjesus709]

I've heard better...I've heard worse..I don't think it is the " holy grail " within their discography...its just, there

[@mileswilliams4807]

Kind of cracks me up how much people are praising it. I'm seeing a lot of "it's their best album" People always love the new shiny thing. I want to see how people feel about it a few years from now. I saw a guy say 7empest was the best Tool song a hour after the album came out. That's the only song on the album that I liked a lot but it's not even close to the best Tool song. Opinions though. To each their own.

[@tidalcliff2202]

@@mileswilliams4807 i wouldn't say 7empest is for sure the best but it's up there, and most people seem to agree. you need to listen through the album a lot and i bet you'll feel different in a few years as well.

[@mileswilliams4807]

@@tidalcliff2202 I've listened to it 3 times so far. Don't dislike it by any means. Just not their best work for me personally. Cheers if it's your thing though.

[@tidalcliff2202]

@@mileswilliams4807 ya. just feel like a lot of people are shitting on it just to be different tho and have barely listened to it.

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

@@tidalcliff2202 i agree, lots of hipster contrarians these days, its too early to say where it stands among their discography, but i think it is a hell of an addition to their legacy. great songwriting as always with tool! like maynard said it takes multiple listens to get the full effect. i feel like its a great album, probably better than 10,000 days imo....

[@johanburger6109]

The album is pure class, I'm very happy for tool and it must be of been epic to create, I can only imagine the amount of tweaking that went into the album but I am very happy, just wish there was more ofcourse but after a 13,yr wait what can you expect