Understanding Tool's 10000 Days

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INFO: 10.000 Days is the fourth studio album by the american progressive rock and metal band Tool. The album spawned 3 top 10 rock singles after its release and debuted at number 1 at the Billboard Top 200 chart. Although many fans often recite Ænema or Lateralus as the best Tool albums, 10.000 Days was a great effort that built on the classic Tool sound: complex riffs and patterns, deeply intentional lyrics and surprising experimentation are all elements that can be found on previous albums. But on 10k Days, they’re more refined.
Despite of being far from their best received effort, fans kept this album closer to their hearts in the years after its release since the band went on hiatus and didn’t give any sign of activity for a very long time. And with time, it became another classic effort from them. But it wasn’t just the growing maturity of the album that made it outstanding. With this record they were able to communicate more by doing less. Everything from the album title and artwork to the lyrical themes and the release-process came very effortlessly to the band. They’d become refined musicians. By 2006 Danny, Justin, Adam and Maynard had accumulated almost 60 years of collective experience in the band, and that was definitely starting to show.

[@LieLikesMusic]

What rock band or artist should i talk about next?

[@WesleysTheory-ec4ll]

Lie Likes Music Megadeth

[@quasardude]

Lie Likes Music Scott Weiland or Stone Temple Pilots would be nice to see!

[@evecuellar8579]

Primus!!!

[@birdonfire415]

Opeth Please

[@ness21785]

Lie Likes Music Sun Kil Moon April or Benji

[@freighttrain444]

My favourite off this album is Rosetta Stoned. I've read its loosely based on true events where this man appears in a hospital without a name or any cause to be there. He then proceeds to tell the doctor that he got abducted by aliens while he was tripping on some acid. He then tells the doctor that the world will end, but he can't remember what they said (the aliens). And then he walks out of the hospital and is never seen again

[@irti_pk]

I love it for how Maynard kind of disses people who think they've unlocked mysterious universal secrets just by having a crazy trip. Not saying there isn't something potentially profound in psychedelics but something like Lateralus (album) deals with a spiritual process of getting to that point and people who (seem) to bypass that with acid or what have you are really at risk of missing out on it.

[@jaakkoHu]

Do you remember where you found this story? Sounds interesting

[@theREALjsikk]

It was inspired by a weird experience in the desert with Bill Manspeaker from Green Jello

[@dasein9980]

@@irti_pk LOL how do you grow spiritually without psychedelics? Serious question.

[@danwest9900]

I love it as well because it seems to be a reflection of many people's crazy egotistical fear/fantasy of being the one person chosen by an alien race to convey the message of humankind's own destruction to them. "Born to bear and bring to all the details of our ending, To write it down for all the world to see. But I forgot my pen, Shit the bed again..." It also focuses on the old "I had an amazing psychadelic experience, but failed to write it down" idea. Hence "the shit the bed again" line. That's classic!!! What a song.

[@armandklink4843]

10 000 Days is their best album in my opinion. No album could make me loose my sense of time this hard. As i go trough it, im not listening to the music, im melting into it, and becoming a part of it. That's how i can describe the feeling

[@jamesmustaine6669]

same here, dude

[@Jarppispecial]

as you can see Maynard was a pretty deep thinking and reading individual, it shows very well in most of his works. Psst (Band known as the Tool).

[@MattH-wg7ou]

My personal favorite is Ænema probably because it was my first and the one that "broke through" to me from my initial resistance. A lot of people take a bit to "warm up" to Tool and then it clicks and youre all in! 10000 Days is outstanding, but it's not an easy listen, you kinda have to commit to it, but man when you do it is unbelievable!

[@thelameg6]

The substance they're talking about is DMT. *Joe Rogen has entered the chat*

[@cmdtaor1986]

lmao oaml 👏

[@malevolence85]

In Rosetta Stoned he is talking about LSD and DMT. When he says "fuck me. Gotta be. The deadhead chemistry. The blotter got right on top of me." Clear acid reference. Before that he says something about smoking dmt and Krispy Kremes and being just outside of area 51 lol

[@DFTNSHEXGRM]

@@malevolence85 That song is about a friend of their's that told them a story of smaoking DMT and then thinking they were abducted by aliens and told how the world would end.

[@snap8626]

I appreciate this

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Jen Aniston has left the chat

[@rustybuckets2143]

I'm so happy you made this video. 10,000 Days is one of my favorite albums.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Tool is one of my all time favorite bands, so this was a pleasure!

[@gooberguy5137]

@@LieLikesMusic What is your personal favorite Tool album?

[@blackjohn193]

@@gooberguy5137 fear inoculum. Before today it was Lateralus

[@richardgoodwin7816]

@@blackjohn193 mines Ænima

[@2013_Shox]

I hadn't cried in years and years until I heard wings part 1 and 2 and sobbed. It makes me cry almost Everytime. No music has done that to me.

[@constructgeometric8469]

same, I hope divinities pay back to Tool for these life changing song.

[@ANIpJs]

It makes me want to hug my mom every time I hear it.

[@whalesequence]

10000 days in the fire is long enough, you're going home

[@HugoStiglitz88]

I've never got that feeling from it. Maybe it's because I don't really pay attention to lyrics. To me it's not even sad music LOL but again, I obviously listen to music differently than you do.

[@2013_Shox]

Hugo Stiglitz It's not just the lyrics for me, even the instrumental hits me emotionally. I think it's just very well written and executed.

[@ilovecody7514]

10,000 days is definitely underrated. And I love it the most because of your points. It is their most refined record.

[@temporarymomentary]

It's like saying that LSD is better than mushrooms.

[@AquariusC]

Sells millions. "underrated".

[@jeffreywilke1858]

no alot of people like it

[@LieLikesMusic]

Yea right? I'm glad you agreed. And thanks for watching.

[@ilovecody7514]

@@LieLikesMusic No problem, I love your videos!!!

[@myworstenemy680]

Anyone brave enough to take a shot at deciphering Keenan's lyrics gets a thumb up from me! Bands like Tool are a dying breed, so enjoy their music, and share it with others. Thank you as always for the entertaining videos my friend.

[@basslightyeah]

I'm heavily inspired by Tool and work on my Album since 2014. Well, I learned from the best.

[@anlsrnvschtny]

@@basslightyeah Where is your music, I wanna listen to it.

[@basslightyeah]

@@anlsrnvschtny Haven't released it yet. But I'll upload it on my channel.

[@samsocash9514]

Anyone else notice that Maynard’s lyrics are ruined by one or two poorly written cheesy lines. Prime example for me is the “We are all one mind” in Reflection.

[@samsocash9514]

Sthaman Sinha Cliche might be a better term. I feel like he could have described it better. Like the rest of the song is a giant metaphor so why couldn’t he do something like that with this line?

[@ricobonifacio1095]

I would say that Vicarious has one of the best intro riffs of any song ever.

[@irti_pk]

The palm muted guitar riff on top of the sexy bass riff. Always gets me hyped to listen to the song.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

And it kicks so much ass!

[@lukebradford]

I prefer Schism tbh, but it is a badass riff.

[@o_mic8]

I think the into lateralus riff is the best riff ever created, it oddly reminds me of the intro to wish you were here

[@MaynardOwns]

@@o_mic8 it's actually very similar to a rush riff.

[@Hevvvyyy]

The pot is a 10/10 for me

[@pollosantamaria]

Fuck yeah

[@thebatman1482]

That groove is fucking amazing

[@ruipereira3230]

wings for marie pt 1 and 2 are the best on that album for me

[@thebatman1482]

@@ruipereira3230 I think i might agree. Those songs are just something else. The level of emotion in the songwriting is something that never happens twice.

[@jbasti227]

That bass groove is probably my favorite Tool creation

[@TheVIdeosOnly]

Although Ænima is my favorite album, 10,000 Days was the album that seriously got me into Tool.

[@jaakkoHu]

It's their most accessible record to a new listener, in my opinion. I would never have enjoyed Ænima or Lateralus the way I enjoy them now if I hadn't discovered 10,000 days first

[@TheVIdeosOnly]

Jaakko Hunnakko couldn’t agree more. Songs like The Pot and Vicarious are very friendly to a new listener as opposed to far more complex songs like Third Eye or Lateralus

[@stevenwilliams1805]

I was introduced with Ænima but, agree 10.000 days is definitely underated.

[@ZerberusKnight]

Rosetta Stoned is a perfect display of Maynard's vocal range. He manages to combine the lyrics with his talent to produce a track that so effectively potrays the gradual breakdown of a once, powerful, confident man.

[@vinsinsanity]

Right in Two is one of the most prolific lyrical songs ever. such beauty throughout the whole song.

[@Djellowman]

Agreed. My grandma even loves it and wants it at her funeral.

[@donskelo]

It is a great song.

[@HELLNICE]

I had no idea 10000 days wasn't the popular album, it's the album I was first introduced to tool on and still to this day is my favorite

[@hiokyeah]

It's most likely because 10k is more deeper into roots of emotions than the previous albums. Truth be told, 10,000 Days would only work if the listener listens deep into the lyrics and the message the artist is saying. It's harder if the listener doesn't feels the same connection.

[@zalander6912]

It just occurred to me that I've never listened to 10000 days all the way through, I've just listened to the songs on their own. I guess I know what I'm doing tonight.

[@humzakhalid7902]

I envy ur experience...I was 11 years younger when I first heard it n loved it...the pot got me into tool honestly...then I fell in love with vicarious n jambi...both wings tracks still make my heart break n weep...Rosetta stoned is awesome...intention is gorgeous...N right in two is a master piece...I wish I could forget n rediscover em;) May be 10000 days on acid for the first time will be close enough

[@stevenwilliams1805]

When I tried acid, I didn't need anything to listen to Tool. All I needed to do was think of the song I wanted to hear, and then it was playing. And it was pretty much all Tool, once I realized that.

[@1738istheway]

How did it go ?

[@izabellawagner2868]

I stumbled upon a couple of tool songs individually but I wanted to know what to listen to from there, so I asked my uncle and he recommended 10,000 days. Let's just say he's my favorite uncle now.

[@conorx3]

More like understanding three songs from a really good album

[@caiinperience8722]

11:13

[@conorx3]

@@caiinperience8722 The title is called "Understanding Tool's 10000 Days" and he covered a third of the album. Just pointing out that it's a bit clickbaitey

[@PaN1xX]

even if he mentions it, the album even has songs about maynards mom and he doesnt even talk about them at any given point except for the explaination of 10.000 days. the vid could have prolly twice as long, its not like a normal album with filler songs, everything has a meaning here... also i dont think vicarious is about what he talked in the video, but rather how we are addicted to media and bad news to make ourselfs feel like we're in a superior state compared to other people. (havent looked up if what he said is confirmed by the band, though)

[@conorx3]

@@PaN1xX I think he was like "Imma talk about this whole album" then he finished the second song and was like "Theres too much to talk about. I'll just talk aboout the pot (the easiest to listen to/popular song) and close it out"

[@PaN1xX]

Edgy Conor im just kinda upset, his previous vids were all good content but this one makes me downright mad

[@XFC856]

Wings For Marie and 10,000 Days are such emotional tracks.. so awesome

[@TranceSFX]

Can you imagine saying "they've become refined musicians" *AFTER* Lateralus came out?; that's a testament to Tool's undying brilliance.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

It's a beautiful album. It took me a couple of years to realise that. I remember when it came out in 2006. I loved it, but like all of Tool albums, it grows on you. I f'n LOVE it now and can't imagine Tools back catalogue without it. Brilliant.

[@ethank.7575]

I love Tool so much, thank you for this video!

[@jamesrudland9734]

Right In Two is one of the most thought provoking and profound tracks ever written by a band in history. April 2019....13 years since 10000 Days and hopefully the release of the new album.

[@whitedastardly2938]

And still replayable to this day. Just something about it. All of their albums has alot of replayability and i love it. Especialy undertow

[@jamesrudland9734]

@@whitedastardly2938, Undertow is my favourite album, Paul's bass is a lot more raw than Justin's. It was the start of my favourite bands catalogue.

[@whitedastardly2938]

@@jamesrudland9734 Exactly, just the raw tone of it all. Everything came together nicely and its been that way for all their albums

[@jamesrudland9734]

@@whitedastardly2938, Maynards lyrics show his humourous side on Undertow.

[@SexieVonKat]

it always blew my mind how people couldn't connect the dots with his mom's death and the music. His music is a extension of himself and feelings. his expression like art.

[@connorsimpson4542]

Dude, your videos are probably some of my favorite on the platform. You have such insightful disections of music which cover every topic and appeal of music with ease. You've made me a die hard radio head fan, and have inspired me to write articles about my favorite albums and musicians in my high school newspaper. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work!

[@adameccleston1926]

Schism was my first intro to TOOL. Vicarious got me into it and led me to my favorite song ever AEnema.

[@TFHeretic]

Can't wait for their new stuff!

[@YouCanCallMeXoe]

@Sumnjiva Vodoriga Probably not, but we are talking about an incredibly talented drummer, a expertise bassist, a riffwriting god that rivals that of Matt Pike and Buzz Osborne, and one of the most intelligent, and thought provoking lyricists out there. Even if it's not their best, there's still a high chance of it being a good album at the very least. That said, yes, we need to keep our expectations low, and minds open, so we're not disappointed. That's the reason albums like Chinese Democracy stung so hard, and why a lot of games that took forever to make have been so disappointing.

[@YouCanCallMeXoe]

@Sumnjiva Vodoriga i do listen to other music. Tool's not even in my top 5 favorite bands. Im just saying, i don't think they can make an ouright terrible album. :P

[@roberthorton564]

Actually, there are 2 tracks available on youtube now, and they sound amazing. I actually think the next album might be their best.

[@blackjohn193]

@Sumnjiva Vodoriga it is

[@cognitivedissonance8406]

Spoiler: Fear Inoculum is amazing. I don’t know if I’d say it’s their best work as a band, but Danny Carey is damn sure doing his best work. And he’s 58!

[@miky8788]

.. it's an obsession this album for me. As always , great job !

[@BootsORiley]

Right In Two is one of the most underrated Tool songs. so naturally this doofus wouldn't even give it a passing mention

[@MaynardOwns]

Yeah that harmonic part makes my dick hard.

[@Cymanytb]

Yeah it's so good! Tool didn't need another album but people are greedy.

[@Chair400]

Boots O'Riley “This guy didn’t mention this song I like a lot so he’s dumb argh”

[@BootsORiley]

Jackson Muralt this guy gets it

[@DerringerHK]

@@Cymanytb I don't think it's greed. Sure, there are crazy fans who send death threats to the band over a new album, but most people just enjoy their music so much they want to hear more of it. It's hardly greed to want to appreciate more of the work of an artist. At the end of the day, if Tool didn't want to record a new album, they wouldn't have. They clearly decided to get back in the game after a long break because they felt creative. None of them must be hurting for money, anyway. As I heard it the only person who needed convincing was MJK.

[@Poly6Groove]

This is maybe the best TOOL interpretation video I’ve seen

[@sammycarr1361]

I can’t get past the fact that this guy just said “Da-buted” instead of “debut” lol

[@LewdScoff]

I know right????

[@PalaceDude]

I'm more anxious about "vission".

[@Spitson7771]

English is frickin hard spelling for non English speakers to learn fyi

[@necroticsynthesis4958]

10,000 Days is my favorite Tool album. Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot, and the namesake 10,000 Days are godsends.

[@TheStrayHALOMAN]

The part about not caring for instant gratification, but also not having any long term goal worth living for hits me where I live.

[@Azidoazideazide.]

Thank you for this! This is an underrated album. I even underestimated it when it first came out. I love the intellect and tone they put into their music. They are one of the greatest bands in history.

[@mark7166]

Definitely my favorite album of theirs.

[@Mikeonthemic11]

Wings for Marie part 2, Rosetta Stoned and Right In Two are also absolute masterpieces but I think this would’ve gone for 3 hours if you tried deciphering every track haha. Great video tho mate. Ppl will be talking about 10,000 Days in 50 years

[@mikemullins9057]

Far and away, the best video I've seen dissecting Tool. I've been watching them since I found out about KZbin. 5⭐

[@R.A.D.G59]

Great channel man you’re very good at what you do!

[@TheDayisMineTrebeck]

God I hope their new album drops this year

[@BibleStorm]

OP never delivers

[@thebatman1482]

They have mastered it. I think May/June is going to be the release date

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

check twitter.

[@sammo2560]

It won't. It's basically time to give up by now. They would have announced something if it was coming out it May. They can't just drop it randomly people don't care enough they need to hear teasers or something.

[@joeschmoe3963]

It will never happen. The band now is a shell of what it used to be. They’re unreliable to the point that they’re a dead group

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

Would love to see something on Coheed & Cambria's sci fi story through each album

[@Weston_Guidero]

Nice analysis! I really liked the indigo bit... Wow! Checking out the discord now. Thanks for your time and effort! :)

[@TobiasSallerMusic]

You really picked great examples for the lyrics, love the video :)

[@maxmatson1578]

I wish you would have talked more about "Rosetta stoned"¿?

[@Darfaultner]

Tool's new album April 1st? That would be perfect

[@Darfaultner]

We’ll see, lol

[@idea_music]

love these videos bro keep em comin !

[@Beranin]

10,000 days is my favorite Tool album. Thank you for covering it.

[@thebatman1482]

I think 10000 Days is their best album after Lateralus. Yes, Ænima is the album that defined their sound and the most important album for their growth, but Lateralus and 10000 Days have better, more original and complex songwriting. With those two records the band went in completely unexplored directions, creating some of the most beautiful compositions ever (Reflection, Lateralus, Wings pt. 1 and 2, Intension/Right In Two) and their sound is better than ever. Ænima is the one that launched them in the mainstream and the one that defined them, but musically the following records are just more complex and original imo.

[@sammo2560]

Nah Aenima is just more consistent and enjoyable overall

[@100_Percent_Average]

complex = better/interesting. No, complex=complex

[@thebatman1482]

@@100_Percent_Average Complex can be more interesting, but not necessarily better.

[@dasein9980]

@@thebatman1482 LOL I don't think anything on 10,000 Days measures up to Lateralus or Aenema. 10,000 Days certainly doesn't represent positive progress from Lateralus. If you ask me, songs like "The Pot" are a perfect example of catering to mainstream tastes. Plus the song goes on far longer than it has to. It's baffling that you belittle Aenema. It was the first Tool album I got into. So, perhaps it's more personal to me. But I don't see Aenema as ordinary or mainstream in any way, although I get what you're saying about it propelling Tool into the mainstream.

[@thebatman1482]

@@dasein9980 The Pot is not more mainstream than songs like Ænema for example. Also, 10,000 is much more complex as far as songwriting, and Jambi and wings show that. Also, how can an album be mainstream when there's a 20 minutes song in it? And also, songs like Intension/Right In Two, Wings and Rosetta Stoned are among the most complex, well written and best executed songs in the entire Tool catalogue. I'm not saying Ænima it's not good, it's one of the best 90s records, I'm saying that 10,000 Days is much better than people think.

[@temporarymomentary]

Understanding : Steven Wilson

[@freeman7079]

Black Phillip great suggestion!

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

Yupp

[@charliejenkins100]

Given up on suggesting both him and PT on this channel as well as Polyphonic. DOES.NOT.WORK

[@temporarymomentary]

@@charliejenkins100 He said that he will do it one day. It's not easy because Wilson's music discography is huge.

[@charliejenkins100]

@@temporarymomentary That seems understandable. Also, taking into account the sheer brilliance he displays in every record he touches, a single video covering him might turn out a bit underwhelming. Thanks for the update, though.

[@ericalangarcia]

I love your channel man! Keep it up! Also thanks for introducing me to Reverb LP. I've bought 5 vinyls already and all we're limited edition for the best prices.

[@nothingdos]

Not gonna lie, I was hyped for this video since your reddit post. Keep up the good work!

[@ichuakinable]

10000 days is Tool's most beautiful and emotional album. Lateralus is Tool's most spritual and metaphysical album. I can't wait to listen to the next one!

[@Multiabuse]

"Big concepts".... yet no mention of Right in Two which tackles our very nature using the war in heaven as a backdrop. If you are going to examine a bands album, perhaps examine the full album and draw conclusions from that, not just a few songs.

[@benmccann2180]

i like how they refer to the release of a movie which questions the format of sound now that we listen to all of our music with visual accompaniment on youtube, who would have thought groundbreaker darlings tool would become so ineffective so quickly :)

[@SrebX7]

I love Tool. Please make a video for each song in each one of Tool's songs in each Tool album :)

[@KevinTPerformance]

I only wish that tool knows how much they have helped me with this album when my father passed away october 1st 2006 this album spoke to my soul when i felt i had lost mine. I now have the life goal to somehow inspire people with my art, to show everyone they all have the abiity to take inspiration make new art and inspire a new generation

[@kiritsuguemiya5724]

Nice vid, btw "debuted" is pronounced "day-byoo-d", not meant to sound patronising, great work as always!

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

A C C E N T S

[@primeribz6039]

cant wait for their new album !

[@buddybleeyes]

Love these videos dude, especially about Tool! Everytime I go back and listen to their albums. Keep up the good work dude! P.s. new tool album soon ;) I hope you are as excited as the rest of us! :D

[@jessbian3385]

I honestly prefer Lateralus for every song on that album is great. 10,000 Days is amazing as well, but the Back Half of Lateralus (Lateralus, Disposition, Reflection, Traid) are just phenomenal

[@Dana__black]

Ok

[@Phoenixtrite]

10000 days is great, i feel the highlights of the album are really REALLY fantastic (e.g. titletrack, the Pot) but there is a lot of filler/ambient interludes, so it kind of makes the album less punchy anda abrasive (not in the sense of agression, but lateralus has far more momentum compared to 10000 days) compared to it predecessors. Thanks for the vid tho! :) knew most of it, but very well put.

[@tetsusiega2]

It’s cool how the ambient tracks ended up forming voltron with wings for Marie to create a hidden track though.

[@kimhensley257]

The only word to describe tphe mighty masterpiece, more of who merges the lyrics with music to produce the energy, needed by artist the who can contribute both, and still make you feel the energy that could only allow you to feel the passion that could only be created by Tool. With pure passion, Kim Hensley

[@naivewynaut]

I got tickets today to go see them in May. I have been wanting to see them for years. I can die in peace after seeing them live.

[@domant26]

Always loved your channel, but where are you from? I hear a Scandinavian accent.

[@gridlox9900]

domant 912 hes from norway

[@angrychair2947]

Nice profile pic

[@archy3737]

Do a video on Chris Cornell or Scott Weiland!

[@WhatTheALLen]

Your Channel is really good. Pls dont stop making video. Very informative ;)

[@teeniequeenie8369]

Amazing vid bro! Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@yaboy8846]

Sorry to be that guy but Ænima is pronounced "On-Ima" not "Ay-Neema".

[@christophbresch]

well, the letter "Æ" is a latin diphtong and pronounced [æ], which sounds like the "a" in "handle". i'm aware that Ænima is a neologism created by merging "anima" and "enema", and the band may pronounce it "Onima", because the letter "Æ" does not exist in the english alphabet and they just invented a way of saying it. but, sorry to be that guy, they turned "a" and "e" to "æ", so it's pronounced "Ænima", just as it is written.

[@yaboy8846]

@@christophbresch It's a word that the band has made up. Listen to their interviews. It's pronounced Onima/Ahnima

[@christophbresch]

@@yaboy8846 I know. as I said, the band pronounces it wrongly. they made it up out of two Latin words and the first letter is "æ", not "a". the way tool say it is with an american accent. coming from a language that actually has a phoneme for "æ", which is the same as the one in ancient Latin, that's how I hear it. so, who is right, the band or the rules of language?

[@yaboy8846]

@@christophbresch You can't pronounce something wrong if you made the word up.

[@yaboy8846]

@@christophbresch But if you really feel arguing over this, phonetic inconsistency is a huge thing in the English language. Take the words 'though' and 'tough' for example. Both are spelled almost identically but pronounced very differently. Words are made up all the time and the spelling doesn't always match the pronunciation. So yeah, I am going to take the bands pronunciation of a made up word rather than the pronunciation of some dude trying to show off his degree in languages.

[@tomlorea2656]

Swans next please

[@fku952]

Glad u mentioned they’re American. It really defines their sound

[@abandonedtnhistory7488]

Looking forward to your video on Fear Inoculum! I know a lot of T00L fans hated it and I too had some reservations upon first listening but I am here to tell you after many non stop plays, it has to be hands down the most elaborate and beautiful piece of art I've ever had the pleasure of passing through my ear holes. Honestly, I wanted to not like it because it was so different. But the more I listened, the more the lyrics hit home about getting older and having to evolve in order survive or risk the withering away of your mind. The fact that so many tool fans dismissed the new album just because it didnt have a bunch of aggressive lyrics and heavy apocalyptic riffs is truly saddening because that's not what the album is about and thus doesn't require a need to express the philosophy of it's themes through their old ways. It's about realizing that while searching for the meaning of life and a purpose, one can find themselves at death's door without having lived life to the fullest and how paranoia can lead to a waste of that life. You can listen to the album from track 1 to 7 (the path of spiraling down the hole into psychopathy) or from track 7 to 1 (the path from psychopathy to enlightenment and growing up) From 1 to 7, the album increasingly grows more chaotic and wild the further you listen. From 7 to 1, you start off in chaos and end in a more melodic structured song with lyrics focused on using your past and fears to propel you forward rather than hold you back. After I first listened, I felt like all this time had been wasted waiting on a new album but then I saw an interview where the band members said it will take fans several listens to really get the message and man they were right. I was listening to invincible one day then Descending played afterwards and I wanted to kick myself for judging the album so quickly. If you do a video on it, hopefully you can break down how great this album really is better than I can, that is if anyone ever read this novel of a comment lol.

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

The way the pronounce debuted hurts, the t is silent my dude.

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

@Sumnjiva Vodoriga Gonna pronounce the "b" in dumb from now on.

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

@Sumnjiva Vodoriga Don't forget the ' in don't

[@gurukimci]

@@JoshuaConnorMusic Don't forget the g in 'Hagelslag'

[@danielfoley9364]

Lie is notoriously bad at voicing his videos from his accent to his pronunciation. He didnt even bother to look up how to pronounce Ænema or Jambi. Sloppy research, and it shows. His videos have been full of hot air lately, too. A whole lot of talk but not much meaning behind his words.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

He mispronounces stuff a lot lol

[@jacobbrubaker9525]

Wait... 60 years of experience in the band? What? Can someone explain this to me or is it just a mistake?

[@LieLikesMusic]

Well if you combine their years of musicianship. Obviously the band hasn't existed for that long

[@jacobbrubaker9525]

Lie Likes Music oh ok that makes sense now

[@soundofominous4646]

@@jacobbrubaker9525 He said that in the video.

[@B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y.B.O.Y.]

Facepalm

[@ivannava4732]

10000 days was the age of Maynard’s mother Judith Marie when she passed away

[@noirerequiemii101]

Yes! This has been a long time coming! (Not nearly as long as a new album, however)

[@crowe668]

Great video. Tool is such a complex and amazing band. Their success has been based solely on amazing music and dedication to art and not traditional "marketing". That is why after all these years the average person hasn't a clue who they are, yet they still sell arenas out in a blink.

[@danielneires]

Understanding Varg Vikernes

[@BibleStorm]

He hates all non-whites, along with all jews, christians and muslims. Basically he should be the president of america or the president of 4chan right now. Hope I cleared that up for you

[@vb2388]

10,000 Days is arguably the most melancholy song ever made...imo..

[@2013_Shox]

VB MUTT wing part 1 and 2 is honestly the only thing to make me cry in around 10 years.

[@walidabdallaoui920]

trust the opinion of a radiohead fan , When he tells you that something is melancholy he knows what he saying

[@jaakkoHu]

Tool is fucking amazing at just throwing a melancholy and athmospheric emotion trips at you out of nowhere (like wings pt1 & 2, disposition, etc...)

[@robertbradshaw5281]

It's up there. But that distinction goes to nutshell by aic

[@vb2388]

Robert Bradshaw Yes another great song.. My Top 5 favourite Melancholy songs (for now) are.. 1. 10,000 Days - Tool 2. True Love Waits - Radiohead 3. The Eternal - Joy Division 4. Nutshell - Alice in Chains 5. Indifference - Pearl Jam

[@Waynimations]

I’m trying to learn more about tool and this is what I needed

[@CarlosAlberto-wx3gj]

New sub, I'm not native speaker, and the way you speak is very clear for me I've been listening Tool since some days ago

[@ashutoshgoit9540]

We need More of Progressive Music mate. Especially Dream Theater and Symphony X. Quality video btw.

[@BibleStorm]

What is there to say about Symphony X except they love fantasy and mythology? I'm not trying to be sarcastic or anything, I just thought they were singing about actual monsters rather than metaphorical monsters.

[@3rdeyeulogynima566]

Try traverser, stellar circuits and let me know if you like them

[@rhys2275]

How do I listen to Tool...?

[@jessehawkes1298]

KZbin or physical formats now days

[@rhys2275]

Jesse Hawkes yeah, I could never find it on Apple Music. Recently found all the full albums on YT, so I’m pretty excited about that. I’ve always wanted to check Tool out

[@Onmysheet]

It's better to hav them physically, just for the album packaging. Especially Lateralus & 10,000 Days.

[@rhys2275]

Secret Guy I agree. It may happen, if I get the chance. I just wanna know if I actually like the albums first.

[@patrickreilly2283]

With your ears

[@lilsynaster5727]

this is why I love tool compaired to any band out there they go so deep in every song name another band that talks about topics as deeply as tool go ahead ill wait

[@Decoy303]

Funny how so many have had similar end of days journeys through certain psychedelics. I felt and related to this album so deeply.

[@keilanlong5198]

Rosetta stoned resonates with me on such a deep level. Had a similar experience on acid. Especially the lyrics “they took me by the hand and invited me right in, then they showed me something I don’t even know where to begin”. And just the whole concept of feeling like you’ve attained enlightenment, then forgetting it all when the drugs wear off

[@angrybird32495]

As amazing at 10000 Days is, I think Lateralus was their peak performance...

[@brennanhanlon6735]

Guitar Hero World Tour introduced me to Tool

[@drperkyreal4686]

I love Vicarious, The Pot, and Wings Pt. 1 & 2 This may just be my favorite Tool album.

[@mooseroom]

YES YES YES THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@kdrgaming3344]

0:10 I think you need to learn how to pronounce "debuted."

[@absolvdd]

this video should have been 11:11 long smh jk it was still great

[@Nachtopus]

Nah fam. 11:23

[@jessbian3385]

Entropathocracy69 11:23:58.13

[@ohshit7461]

Awesome video, im extremely hyped for the new Tool album (pleaaaase pleaaase 2019). Very good analysis

[@Flyanb]

Look I’m here because like many I have a hard time digesting ALL of the Tool work. 10,000 days is fantastic and my favorite is right in two followed by Jambi, vicarious and the pot. I’m a long time fan of Lateralous but late to the party with this album. I will need time to chew on this one. It’s too bad right in two gets NO airplay. The pot gets the most attention and occasionally Jambi. I can’t wait for the new album to break! I am also super glad they finally released this stuff for the internet.

[@danielm5531]

Aenima and lateralus are superior to 10,000 days. 10,000 days is great, but it is hard for me to say it is more refined or complete than lateralus. 10,000 days is catchier and there are amazing individual drum or bass performances, time signature changes, etc. However, the songs just are not as good in my opinion.

[@tl-hfit3408]

Lateralus is just perfect from start to finish!

[@Jablan11]

1. Lateralus 2. 10000 Days no question for me

[@jollygrapefruit786]

Dude I love your art style

[@LieLikesMusic]

Thanks man. Much of the art here is curtesy of Alex Grey though. The band's cover art artist.

[@jollygrapefruit786]

@@LieLikesMusic I meant more so in your editing. It's great.

[@jackskellyz5223]

Understanding Stone Temple Pilots

[@MrShiriru]

To the creator: You do great job telling the story. But you do it sooo slooooww..... i watched this on x1.5 speed.

[@kouta1311]

Thanks for the tip lol

[@randybobandy678]

How do you sit through a tool song then with that baby attention span

[@jeremybaranyk3543]

Nicely done 👍

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

Probably my favorite album, has my favorite songs on it

[@narufil123]

#lielikes60

[@LieLikesMusic]

You're in!

[@LieLikesMusic]

You're in the competition. I'll let you know if you won tomorrow ;)

[@narufil123]

Lie Likes Music alright, thank you. Have a nice day. 😄

[@LieLikesMusic]

@@narufil123 Congrats! YOU WOOOOOON!! Send me a PM on instagram with your adress and i'll send you the prize! ➜ instagram.com/lielikesmusic/

[@narufil123]

@@LieLikesMusic Already sent u :D

[@DL500316]

In my opinion, 10,000 Days is better than Lateralus. Both albums are solid 10s but there’s something about 10,000 Days that just pulls me in.

[@derfgerps4016]

DLDoesGaming nope but also actually yes

[@DL500316]

Derf Gerps this guy gets it

[@7eamGhast]

Because your soul understands the real message. The Fallen Angels are about to be released.

[@TeamDevastationHQ]

Very good video concept, very similar to a channel (Lemmino) like a lot, maybe your accent, but ultimately; great video on a great band. Definitely subscribing.

[@BrendenBuffett]

Their best sounding, most detailed and most layered record...my favorite from them

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

WhAt Is tOol ? I cAn'T fInD iT oN sPoTiFy!!

[@crfraticelli9]

You can find them on spotify