TOOL - Ticks & Leeches | REACTION

[@jimmorris67]

When the record label wants you to come up with more radio music this is what you give them to shut them up

[@petergeitner9852]

Ya , hear this on the radio all the time 😶

[@jimmorris67]

@@petergeitner9852 sarcasm

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

The song was a FU to the label. The interlude was a FU within an FU.

[@haywoodchablomi8037]

A drum machine wishes it could play like Danny.

[@alessandroperego19]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHgdmn true

[@Mazzini11]

So, the story goes like this...Tool was done with the Lateralus album and the label told them they needed a heavy single for the album. Tool made this in response. The reason for the long middle section, is to make the song not very friendly for the radio, which is what the label wanted. This is Tool's "FUCK YOU" to the label - "hope this is what you wanted!" Keep in mind none of this is verified. But, fuck it. Seems pretty sensical to me.

[@howardcraven3664]

DC= GOAT, he said once he don't play the drums, he plays the song. Genius

[@traceyclemons7800]

I am ALWAYS here for TOOL..Need some A Perfect Circle in the mix too..

[@superkidplays6555]

And Pussifier

[@JanKowalski-rd7yb]

Maynard's screams in this song are probably not the most "famous" (not like the one from "Grudge" or "You Lied" for example), but it's known, that this was actually one of the hardest songs for him to sing, and a harshest test to his vocal cords. I think he actually had to recover after recording this song. Also, Danny Carey really shines in this one.

[@nucl3arboNg]

Danny recorded this in one take.

[@Kayfabe922]

Maynard threw out his vocal cords for like almost 3 weeks

[@LudusAurea]

I think of this song when I start getting over stressed at work. You’ve taken all you can take….got nothing left to give to you. Thank goodness it’s the weekend finally.

[@emmalengel9146]

I love this setup. I think it's really helpful for first time tool listeners to have someone there to guide and provide some background information. For me, after i heard a new tool song, I'd go full on analysis mode and relistened over and over. And then the song clicked. So if you only hear it once it's super helpful to have someone help analyse it in the moment so you can better appreciate it.

[@pluckyduck11y]

I never thought about that before. The way Adam Jones teases at the chords. Twitchy

[@heyskipj]

This is mid-tier Tool and I love it. This is an example of a “throwaway” song for them. It’s up there with best meta trolls ever. The Grudge

[@seanblazejak378]

Solid! I see TOOL and I like, simple as that lol. Would love to see more TOOL!

[@heatherturner6955]

I don't know how i feel about the vocals. (In most of their songs). But i do like the instrumental parts! They do know how to arrange a song! The soft guitar around 9:45... Great touch. Then they bring it back up. I can see why this is on Halloween playlist. The drummer always gives it his all. When you were talking about leeches in movies - have you seen Stand By Me (a classic)! Leeches are in that movie for sure. 😝

[@brandonhinrichs4393]

I almost feel like a lot of the time Danny's the lead singer with his drums

[@vojkanjovanovic7940]

You may not like sounds of vocals per se, but consider that Maynards has always taught about finding the adecvate way of singing or fitting effects on his voice for tematic of the songs.

[@emmalengel9146]

Btw, they added the pause in the song to make it a song that a. Way too long for the radio, and b. Generally unappealing to play on the radio.

[@LudusAurea]

Just gonna drop one last comment. Lost keys and Rosetta stoned.

[@pluckyduck11y]

I like the middle section. Gotta consider the whole album is over 75 minutes. So a 2 minute interlude with ambient vocals never feels overlong to me. So many songs are structured patiently with the pacing, bc they like to build epic crescendos, and also break them back down then build it back up stronger than before.

[@Heatwave9000]

Its way too long and boring. Song is completely ruined because of this section. Way too repetitive.

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

@@Heatwave9000 "I hope you choke on this!" Exactly why they did it - to give a giant middle finger to the Industry that caters to the drones who want 3 minute power hits. Fall in line!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Yeah couldn't sing high notes for weeks after. Was the last one they recorded for the album.

[@superkidplays6555]

My dad used to light a match and shake it out then put the just-on-fire-match head on the tick to kill it

[@rayyman6934]

There's a movie called "Ticks" (1993) starring Ami Dolenz and Seth Green.

[@jobinmcgooch]

Good choice 🤘🏽 I recommend y’all react to some Queens of the Stone Age. They are tremendous.

[@Vahj-Loveuar]

I consider this one of their "Fun" tracks, along with Swamp Song and Rosetta Stoned. How could I leave out Maynards D.

[@Remedy462]

How'd you like to glide on, slide a mile six inches at a time on Maynard's Dick?! :D

[@insiddious]

Disgustipated The gaping lotus experience Hooker with a P Swamp song is a serious one

[@LZ10366]

You guys should definitely do Parabol and Parabola, studio versions with lyrics, and both songs played back to back! These songs are a journey!

[@Vahj-Loveuar]

The more I hear people say that they could leave the middle the more I like it.

[@JoeyJoJoJr0]

That's exactly why TOOL did it: "I hope you choke on this!"

[@deonnaclendenin3382]

Ticks with Alfonso Ribero lots of names in the movie actualy It's a favorite of mine ✌🏼

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

Wuts up guys! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 Rock out as always

[@bevrosity]

no, it's the screaming parts is why they don't play it live

[@steveb7429]

You guys should review ‘hole’. Total 90’s grunge. Great songs like “violet” and “celebrity skin “

[@lukeroush905]

You need to check out Vicarious

[@LudusAurea]

You see why at the end. Or hear why rather.

[@SpicyGirlLilly]

Basically DON'T piss off Maynard James Keenan

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

🤘🏻🌀

[@thomsevilla4956]

damn it's about time!!!!!!

[@SC-g-cox]

The Patient, H, and The Grudge are good ones.

[@jonathanbrown7973]

Wait till you do tool phneuma live Danny Carey drum cam 🤯

[@aaroncole3941]

More Tool!!!!

[@bigdaddypiggy]

At this point I think it’s safe to say that Tool is & has been for a minute now the best band on the planet…I mean….what band comes anywhere near what they’re capable of & show it on EVERY song?!! I’ll wait……

[@dadouttolunch6486]

Peace friends! ✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@pauljansen1137]

That middle section is just there to piss off the record company.....the song became to long to be played on the radio....just what these guys intented!

[@aurababy]

I would really love if you guys can react to ptolemaea by Ethel Cain!! that song is so hauntingly beautiful

[@johncarpenter3751]

Maynard can’t sing this song live without hurting himself. He definitely injured himself in the recording process

[@silverblack5475]

Its time for some more Nightwish guys ......""Everdream " live @ wacken 2013 should be next .

[@dt0225-xv6gc]

Tool's best drum riff song...Masterpiece

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

There's one called They as well.

[@jambsaw7221]

I think the ticks n leaches he's referring to are human... 😂

[@ViewsFromThe502]

We are aware, hence why we discussed the lyrics

[@clab5864]

ANT MAN, WASP!!

[@mikelary88]

You don’t skip parts of Tool songs…

[@ViewsFromThe502]

People can do what they want

[@Heatwave9000]

You can when they suck lmao

[@reneeallen3569]

Check out these kids covering 46&2 and Sober. They KILL IT!

[@kissmiss1936]

Human Nature by Michael Jackson plzzzz

[@johncarpenter3751]

The best Bug movie of all time “Starship Troopers” 🙄

[@ViewsFromThe502]

With a name like yours we will trust your judgement

[@johncarpenter3751]

@@ViewsFromThe502 have you seen it?

[@buckdraper303]

Try as I might I've never been able to get into this band. I recognize there's instrumental talent here, but all their songs sound very similar... just lots of fast playing.

[@robertgrimstadjr7785]

Queens of the Stone Age frickin suck compared with Tool. Come on man

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Uh, he's not comparing. You are. They're an amazing group for different reasons.