Who likes Tool?

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Who likes Tool?

Tool is one of the most underrated bands of all time. For as much hype as metallica gets Tool is just as good if not better.

[YuNgWuN]

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Tool is one of the most underrated bands of all time. For as much hype as metallica gets Tool is just as good if not better.

LOl there is no comparison. Imo Tool is on a completely different level then Metallica. Metallica shouldnt even be compared to Tool not even in the same breath. I could get in depth about it, but I guess its a matter of opinion.

[savoie2006]

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Tool is one of the most underrated bands of all time. For as much hype as metallica gets Tool is just as good if not better.

Tool aren't underrated at all. Groups that are underrated don't sell millions of cds every time they release one and get constant radio play like Tool. Oh, and Tool and Metallica definately don't belong in the same sentence.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Who likes Tool?

Push-it (live version)
Third Eye
Lateralus (love the time signature changes in that one -- great riff)

Honorable mention to "Jerk-Off", "Part of Me", and "Hooker With A Penis", which are their most headbangiest songs IMO. Love the drums on HWAP -- Carey kills it as usual.

Jerk-Off is a great song. I knew how to play the main riff at one point.

[Bornindamecca]

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I like Tool, but the guitar player holds them off of my favorite band list. Love the bassist, the drummer and the singer, but guitars bore me after a while.

[55]

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One of my favorite bands of all time. I have seen them live three times during three different eras of their career: 1994, 1998, 2006.

Favorite songs:

1- The Patient
2- H
3- Jambi
4- Parabol/Parabola
5- Forty Six & 2
6- Swamp Song
7- Lateralus
8- Bottom
9- 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)
10- Disposition/Reflection/Triad

Favorite albums:

1- Lateralus
2- Aenima
3- 10,000 Days
4- Undertow
5- Opiate

[WeLLWeLL]

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I don't know how you can include a top 10 list for TOOL and not include Eulogy. That song still gives me goosebumps.

[kweiss]

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I tried to see them this summer. Tickets sold out online in 7 minutes.

They were on ebay at 5 times the price in a few hours. I hate scalpers.

[savoie2006]

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I like Tool, but the guitar player holds them off of my favorite band list. Love the bassist, the drummer and the singer, but guitars bore me after a while.

You know I kind of thought that at first too, but much like a certain other guitarist who doesn't play very pretty, Larry Lalonde of Primus, Adam has his own distinct style and it really fits that bands sound. They don't really try to sound like technical masters like someone like Dream Theater.

[Bornindamecca]

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You know I kind of thought that at first too, but much like a certain other guitarist who doesn't play very pretty, Larry Lalonde of Primus, Adam has his own distinct style and it really fits that bands sound. They don't really try to sound like technical masters like someone like Dream Theater.

I totally agree that his style fits the band well, and I think he has great taste as a musician. It's just that for my personal taste, it gets a little boring and predictable after a while. A lot of guitar players I listen to are more in the vein of Dream Theater, so there is part of me that wishes Tool had some more going on with the guitar.

[YuNgWuN]

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I like Tool, but the guitar player holds them off of my favorite band list. Love the bassist, the drummer and the singer, but guitars bore me after a while.

Wow I think Adam Jones is one of the most amazing guitarists ever. I never use to like his stuff. He's definitely got his own unique style, I think once I understood his style I really enjoyed their music.
Didn't read all the posts above me, my bad.

Yea Eulogy is epic. The intro and build up is soo wicked.

[born_bad]

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Yeah, Tool, and Adam Jones aren't really looking to blow anyone away with guitar solos. I guess I just sort of expect his playing to be what it is and don't look to be impressed with flashy solos when listening to them.

His approach seems to be all about the rhythm and how the guitar part fits in with the drums/bass. A lot of his stuff is actually pretty difficult, it just doesn't always sound that way because it's difficult in the rhythmic sense, not playing impressive leads.

He definitely has a unique style and sound and the end result is some bad *** songs!

[LionsFanNJ]

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His approach seems to be all about the rhythm and how the guitar part fits in with the drums/bass. A lot of his stuff is actually pretty difficult, it just doesn't always sound that way because it's difficult in the rhythmic sense, not playing impressive leads.

This when you're doing songs in 15/7 time signature you're not going to have a massive lead guitar.

[Bornindamecca]

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I don't know where the idea of soloing came in, lol. For most bands that use solos, only 5% of an entire album is soloing. Time signature does not affect how much or little guitar you can use.

I never said that he's a bad player, or that he should do solos. I just personally find that his melodies run together a bit, especially in contrast to how unique the drummer is.

And no, his playing is not difficult. It's all very simple. It suits the band just fine and has a great mood and feel, but don't make it something that it's not. Besides, his playing doesn't bore me because of its simplicity. It's just his tendencies become very predictable, so I find myself accidentally tuning out the guitar and just listening to the drums, or Maynard after a while. Guitar is my favorite instrument, so that's a minus for me. It's a personal thing, not a judgement on his playing.

[Stumbleweed]

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Danny Carey can make any guitarist look bad... he's just an absolute monster.