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I
HAVE NO RELIGION
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002
From: "Bust"
Let
me start by saying that I have no religion. I believe in freewill.
Why do you have to believe in something to be righteous. I believe
that tools lyrics are written to make people form opinions on what
their talking about. Kinda like an abstract painting, You may see
it one way and I might see it another way and the artist may have
been thinking something completely different when he/she created it.
This is what separates art from basic song patterns used to make a
buck. Where you may describe the Title track Laturalus as a "proverbial
mind trip" , I see it as a way for Maynard to express how the music
makes him feel. The last lyrics of the song points this out to me.
"With my feet upon the ground, I loose myself between the sound and
open wide to suck it in , I feel it move across my skin, I'm reaching
up and reaching out I'm reaching for the random or whatever will bewilder
me whatever will bewilder me and far away by will and wind we may
just go where no ones been we'll ride the spiral to the end and may
just go where no ones been. Spiral out keep going Spiral out keep
going . If he wasn't describing how music makes him feel than then
he was describing how it makes me feel when I listen or play. But
it doesn't have to be music, it can be anything that emotionally uplifts
you to come to this state.
ANOTHER
SONG OF TOOL! TRY IT!
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002
From: "Shakira"
What
you people think about this one ? ( being fan or not fan of Tool ??
)
Tool
- çXema
Some say the end is near
Some say we'll see armageddon soon
I certainly hope we will
I sure could use a vacation from this
Bullsh*t
three ring circus sideshow of Freaks
Here
in this hopeless f---ing hole we call LA
The only way to fix it is to flush it all away
Any f---ing time, any f---ing day
Learn to swim, I'll see you down in Arizona bay
Fret
for your figure and
Fret for your latte and
Fret for your hairpiece and
Fret for your lawsuit and
Fret for your prozac and
Fret for your pilot and
Fret for your contract and
Fret for your car
It's
a Bullsh*t three ring circus sideshow of Freaks
Here
in this hopeless f---ing hole we call LA
The only way to fix it is to flush it all away
Any f---ing time, any f---ing day
Learn to swim, I'll see you down in Arizona bay
Some
say a comet will fall from the sky
Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still
Followed by millions of dumbfounded dipsh*ts
Some
say the end is near
Some say we'll see armageddon soon
I certainly hope we will 'cause
I sure could use a vacation from this
Silly
sh*t, stupid sh*t...
One
great big festering neon distraction,
I've a suggestion to keep you all occupied
Learn
to swim
Mom's
gonna fix it all soon
Mom's comin' round to put it back the way it ought to be
Learn
to swim
f---
L. Ron Hubbard and
f--- all his clones
f--- all those gun-toting
Hip gangster wannabes
Learn
to swim
f---
retro anything
f--- your tattoos
f--- all you junkies and
f--- your short memory
Learn
to swim
f---
smiley glad-hands
With hidden agendas
f--- these dysfunctional,
Insecure actresses
Learn
to swim
'cause
I'm praying for mayhem
And I'm praying for tidal waves
I wanna see the ground give way
I wanna watch it all go down
Mom please flush it all away
I wanna see it go right in and down
I wanna watch it go right in
Watch you flush it all away
Time
to bring it down again
Don't just call me pessimist
Try and read between the lines
I
can't imagine why you wouldn't
Welcome any change, my friend
I
wanna see it all come down
Suck it down
Flush it down
A
dream of life, and how it should be. People ponder and worry their
minds about when the world is goi ng to end. Will it be tommorow or
today? Who cares? We have lost focus of what life is. It isn't about
what we own or who we are friends with. Life is about this moment,
who we are inside and out, what we share with each other. I feel that
Maynard paints a clear picture of how society has become a monster.
We lost the whole meaning of life. We have become obssesed with money,
sex, and power. Not about love for each other, the ability to understand
someone else, to share the pain someone feels, to care about what
we do. The morality has been lost and it's time we brought it back.
I believe Maynard just used L.A. as an example. The whole U.S. is
like it. The world is like it. To me the sweetest taste is the one
of revival. A new and fresh start. It's like when you wash your face
when you wake up. Cool and soothing. It hurts to see the insainty,
to hear people hate so much. To know what people feel. And personally,
seeing all this hate and lack of compassion make some want to have
faith in something more powerful than us. Because that is what it
would take to make things right again. Put aside our petty wants,
and feel for a change. Money, drugs, meaningless sex, it is all false
realities. Something to hold you in one place. Think outside the box.
Think outside of your body and trust in your spirit. Allow your soul
to join with others and celebrate life. But many don't see it, they
just want to be laid, intoxicated, famous, and rich. Money is a object,
not a prson. Why love it. Why put aside you awareness to feel helpless?
Why share yourself with someone you don't care about? Why waste your
life worring about what people think of you, and not focus on what
you think about you. Be who you are, you're better that way. Seems
like it does need to be washed away. He said it best, "Don't just
call me pessimist
Try and read between the lines!"
take
another look
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002
From: Avatarati
to
unlearn1 i think you need to take another look at the song opiate
again and actualkly analyze it before making a passionately misled
response like you did. while i may be wrong i would like to offfer
another interprtation of the song. for starters the song is being
spoken from another point of view, he is sarcastically commenting
on the institution of the church, not the ideal. the title "opiate"
refers, i believe to the marxist statement that "religion is the
opiate of the masses". karl marx believed that religion was sedating
people from realizing the oppression of the proleteriat. here maynard
is again preaching, sarcastically, his motto of " think for yourself,
question authority". here he is specifically challenging blind faith
in religious authorities. towards the end of your quoted text he
does present a belief of his that , i believe, isn't sarcastic "Jesus
Christ, why don't you come save my life. Open my eyes and blind
me with your light and your lies." this can be seen in two different
ways the obvious way would be to interpret this as a direct attack
on jesus and his teachings, which oif course has merit, the other
would be to see this as a personal struggle with faith; and faith
should be a struggle, you should debate constantly your beliefs,
the only way you can have a healthy relationship with your god is
to open a dialougue with him or her. i think that maynard is simply
opening a forum for debate. before i end this i would like to say
that this is only my interpretation of the song and i would encourage
any who disagree to post thier opinions.
thanks .
stop
worrying about if tool, megadeth or for that matter creed are devil
worshippers
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002
From: will
i
saw tool play at ozzfest a few years ago, throughout their set maynard
parodized the stereotypical televangelist, before they went into
into pushit he basis that the bible has alot of good messeges such
as love.i don't think they have anything against christianity, they
admired bill hicks the comedian who was a christian but mocked what
christianity has become. but, isn't what really matters is as artists
tool has free will what god gave us to seperate us from animals
and ultimatly it is their choice what they believe in be it crowley
or christ. if tool's music bothers you then how strong of a christian
can you be. their most important messege is to think for your self.
stop worrying about if tool, megadeth or for that matter creed are
devil worshippers. tool's lyrics hold a better understanding of
what jesus was really about than creed , p.o.d or any body else
trying to make money off of god. by the way he is coming back soon
if you don't believe it just watch the news . get right with god
on your own terms and stop worrying about everyone else
JUST
THE WORD SPEAKS VOLUMES TO ME
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002
From: Tom
Tool.
Just the word now speaks volumes to me. Tool have done things that
10 years ago would have seen unrealistic. In our current world that
is centred around commericial capitalisation and exploitation Tool
have taken something so unprecedented and unparralled and taken it
to te top to a state where it so big no longer can it be ignored.
Tool's
impact continues well beyond the music and the lyrics. Tool have tapped
into a world of thought and insight that has only previously been
approached by interprative art. Tool's performance philosophy seems
to be working along the lines of forget everything else let's do art.
How else can you explain the cerebral exploration that is the film
in the background during their live performances of Parabol/Parabola?\
The
only previous example of this kind of experience I can recall is Led
Zeppelin's live perfromance of 'Dazed and Confused'. Tool tap into
a whole new realm with their music something I believe they would
have never considered upon their inception. Try going to bed listening
to Tool and see what thoughts you wake up with. Tool's music drives
people into new places both physically and mentally. Just take the
many postings on this bullentin board as evidence. Tool produce a
sonic experience that allows the listener not only to enjoy the general
groove created but upon deeper analysis of the songs provokes an exploration
of different interpretations of the same words. That's how i found
it at least.
So
thank you Tool all religious discussions aside the longer Tool remain
a band of this calibre I believe the music scene is going to go
places that we could never dream of.
JUST
THE WORD SPEAKS VOLUMES TO ME
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002
From: Tom
Tool.
Just the word now speaks volumes to me. Tool have done things that
10 years ago would have seen unrealistic. In our current world that
is centred around commericial capitalisation and exploitation Tool
have taken something so unprecedented and unparralled and taken it
to te top to a state where it so big no longer can it be ignored.
Tool's
impact continues well beyond the music and the lyrics. Tool have tapped
into a world of thought and insight that has only previously been
approached by interprative art. Tool's performance philosophy seems
to be working along the lines of forget everything else let's do art.
How else can you explain the cerebral exploration that is the film
in the background during their live performances of Parabol/Parabola?\
The
only previous example of this kind of experience I can recall is Led
Zeppelin's live perfromance of 'Dazed and Confused'. Tool tap into
a whole new realm with their music something I believe they would
have never considered upon their inception. Try going to bed listening
to Tool and see what thoughts you wake up with. Tool's music drives
people into new places both physically and mentally. Just take the
many postings on this bullentin board as evidence. Tool produce a
sonic experience that allows the listener not only to enjoy the general
groove created but upon deeper analysis of the songs provokes an exploration
of different interpretations of the same words. That's how i found
it at least.
So
thank you Tool all religious discussions aside the longer Tool remain
a band of this calibre I believe the music scene is going to go
places that we could never dream of.
REVIEW
OF LATERALUS
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002
From: unlearn1
mich?
writes....
Choices always were a problem for you.
What you need is someone strong to guide you.
Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow,
what you need is someone strong to use you...
like me,
like me.
If
you want to get your soul to heaven,
trust in me.
Don't judge or question.
You are broken now,
but faith can heal you.
Just do everything I tell you to do.
Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow.
Let me lay my holy hand upon you.
My
God's will
becomes me.
When he speaks out,
he speaks through me.
He has needs
like I do.
We both want
to rape you.
Jesus Christ, why don't you come save my life.
Open my eyes and blind me with your light
and your lies.
tool
is a weapon...designed to kill the christian god and his dogma...there
is only one god...and it is earth...she is our mother..everything
we have been and will ever be, come from her...if you dont understand
this you should read a couple books...."ishmael" and "the story
of b" both by daniel quinn if you still dont understand....may death
have mercy on you.......
OH
MY...
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002
From: Larry
well,
I guess this is just one more place to use as an example of how you
can not escape, dare I call them, "misguided" analyses. I just can't
bite my tongue on the (I believe it was) "tool is one of the most
ardent stalwarts of atheism" comment.. I mean, for tool fans, it needs
not to be acknowledged, but I really am left unsettled at the fact
that anyone who listens to tool, or anyone who doesn't and is affected
negatively by seeing this statement, could give this comment any merit.
please just keep in mind that is one man's opinion. (which also happens
to go against the spoken words of each of the band members, I'm willing
to wager. I'd bet three ripe bananas on it!) find out for yourselves,
don't write in and say "oh, Rob should I as a (enter religious title
here) listen to this music? these are not my words, but I speak them
with all my heart.. THINK FOR YOURSELF. it is this child's opinion
that tool has a very positive, enlightening, emotional, growth oriented
message. and if you as a musical connoisseur can see, hear and feel
through the verbal connotations some are so eager to get hung up on,
and look into the denotations that some are so eager to overlook,
maybe..JUST MAYBE you'll be able to allow this bands music to give
you something wonderful.
oh,
and uh.. jesus is coming. claire
Interesting
review...
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002
From: "Anon Anon"
Well,
I enjoyed the fact that the reviewer was a tool fan and respected
the talent of the musicians. I personally believe that tool is the
most unique and important band working in the industry today. I did,
however, get a good laugh from your attempts to decipher the lyrics.
I would never be so bold as to say that this song meant this, or that
song meant that... How do you know when Maynard is speaking literally
or metaphorically? I'm fairly positive that Maynard is against Christianity,
but I wouldn't bet my life on it. I'm just reading the clues from
their lyrics, mainly songs like Eulogy and Opiate, and the hidden
track on undertow.... But maybe it's not so much anti-Christian as
just a "think for yourself" mentalitly. But a think for yourself attitude
seems anti-Christian by definition, if it weren't for all you sheep
out there Christianity would have faded away by now.
Pls
post this..
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002
From: "Adam ."
In
the talks over TooL on this board, the official website had this too
say over what was posted on this board....
"...
they (Australia) celebrate Easter the exact same way we do: commemorating
the death and resurrection of Jesus by telling our children a giant
bunny rabbit left chocolate eggs in the night. Now, I wonder why we?re
f***** up as a race. Anybody got any idea? You know, I?ve read the
Bible. I can?t find the word bunny or chocolate anywhere in the f***ing
book. Where do they come up with this shit? Why not goldfish left
Lincoln logs in your sock drawer? As long as you?re making shit up
- you know - go hog-wild. At least the goldfish with a Lincoln log
on its back going across your carpet has some miraculous connotations:
"Mum, today I found a Lincoln log in me sock drawer." That?s the story
of Jesus...
- Bill Hicks
In
the spirit of this Xtian holiday (actually, originally a pagan fertility
rite - perhaps that?s where the bunny comes in, but shhhhh...), we
would like to offer some friendly guidance to those fans who are,
perhaps, having a dilemma of sorts with regards to whether or not
the contents of "LATERALUS" are suitable to their personal religious
beliefs. First though, we?d like to thank our friend Greg at the "DailyGrail"
site for suggesting that we take a look at the "Lateralus" review
posted on the hollywoodjesus.com site. Overall, it is a very positive
review, with the reviewer drawing parallels (in his interpretation
of the lyrics)between Maynard?s words and Xtian (or Galilean) teachings.
This, however, seems to have caused confusion among some of the site?s
Xtian readers. For instance, one poor souls asks: "Is this for real?
Tool Christains? What... ( I ) need more evidence. A few years ago
I tossed my Tool CD ?cause I thought it was a bad influence; to this
day I switch them off on the radio. Am I way off or are you?"
Well,
here?s our advice: If Tool?s music and lyrics are at odds with your
beliefs, then you DID the right thing in tossing it (although we suggest
next time you destroy it by burning it in a fireplace so that a like-minded
individual doesn?t happen upon it and find him/herself subjected to
its questionable contents). However, in light of this new interpretation
on the hollywoodjesus.com site that the band may be espousing Xtian
principles, then you have made a terrible mistake, and should definitely
BUY another copy. In fact, I was talking about this with Adam the
other night in our local pub and he suggested that you should probably
buy TWO COPIES just in case someone else convinces you that the band
is in league with the devil. This way, when another Xtain review gives
the CD the green light, you?ll already have a backup to enjoy without
having to go out and find another copy. I mean, what if Wal-Mart is
temporarily out of stock?
Here?s
another comment on their bulletin board: "Some of the references (on
Aenima) made to Christianity are somewhat harsh, but I believe Tool
has always intended to attack the sometimes corrupt institution of
the church, rather than the actual religion and the beliefs of Christians."
Ah,
you?re getting warmer... and while we?re on the subject of this "sometimes corrupt institution", I didn?t want to say anything,
but, I understand that there are 45,000 of them out there, boys
and girls (but mainly little boys). The good news is that (so the
Pope says) they won?t be protected by the Church anymore. ANYMORE?
Here we have another example of self-preservation at any price.
Want to bet that we?ll soon have another mysterious wave of "Blessed
Virgin Mary" sightings somewhere to help defray the cost (300 million)
of settlements paid to those molested by the Pope?s pedophile-priests?
Strangest of all, when describing the actions of the guilty priests,
the Pope referred to the "mystery of evil." Mystery?!! What?!! I
thought they knew what caused evil. Isn?t it supposed to be the
Devil? You know, the guy with the horns and red tail. All those
people burned to death at the stake - wasn?t that because of the
Devil? You?re not gonna tell us now that it was an inherited defect
their biochemistry, are you? Part of our low-budget creation, or
the shoddy work of an inferior God? Remember what Hicks said about
Waco: When the Feds tried to justify their actions by saying that
they thought the cult members might be child molesters, he replied
that if that was the case then why don?t we see tanks knocking down
the doors to the Catholic church?
Posted by TooLband.com page man, Blair.
Adam.
TOOL's
religious beliefs
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002
From: Vito
I
have been a Christian all my life and a huge Tool fan for the past
7 years. I own and love all of their albums. After giving Maynard's
lyrics much thought as well as things he has said in interviews, it
appears to me that Maynard is definitely not a Christian, but I don't
feel that he is necessarily anti-Christian either. Basically his message
seems to be "Think for yourself and don't be afraid to question your
beliefs." Contrary to what many might think, I don't think this philosophy
is Anti-Christian. I think Maynard's feelings are that if you are
a Christian it should be because you have spent time thinking about
your spirituality and studying Christianity as well as other religions
and made an informed decision that Christianity is right for you.
He doesn't feel that you should be a Christian just because your parents
are or because you met a really charismatic person who convinced you
that you should be one.
Vito
UNBIAST
SPECTATOR
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002
From: jiminy
I
am not a christian and I am not an atheist I am simply an unbiast
spectator and it is not all that to hard to believe that some of tools
message and ideals coincide with the beliefs of the the bible, I mean
even marilyn manson admits that alot of the beliefs displayed in the
bible are the right ones, and also all you bill hicks fans (Bill is
a dead comedian who's comments appear on a Aenima previous albumn)
even he spoke about finding enlightenment/god but though an alternative
method .... mushrooms and acid.
ONE
OF A KIND
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002
From: Natasha!
I
think TOOL are one of a kind. The lyrics are unlike anything I' ve
ever heard. I have a friend who is a jesus freak and hates TOOL, thie
thing is that if he took the time to understand the words on a deeper
level, then he would apprecite TOOL for the amazing band they are.
I have all od their albums and they continue to amaze me
Natasha!
FEEL
SO SORRY FOR JOSH
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002
From: Nine_Inch_Nayls
I
feel so sorry for Josh. Why would you toss music that you love because
the musicians may not be Christians? Does that mean that you will
not listen to Buddhists, Wiccans or Jains? Personally, I consider
Jerry Falwell a much worse influence on the masses than bands like
Tool and Nine Inch Nails. Stop being a sheep Josh-- its ba-aa-aa-ad
for you. Unless your master is wearing boots. I am.
CAN'T
BELIEVE IT
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002
From: GINO
I've
listened to Tool for many years and never found them to be offensive.
To reply to the child whom threw out his cd GOOD FOR U. Make a stance
for yourself and toss out an out sider. But, don't persuade your
views on anyone else just because your wacked in the head. Tool
has alot of depth and meaning in their songs. Some too deep to swim
in. So don't try and analyize Tool, just enjoy the show. Take them
for what they are, A BAND NOT A GOD !!!!!!!
CHRISTIANS?
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002
From: "Hamish
Tool?
Christians? Thats funny. Tool is one of the most ardent stalwarts
of atheism in music today.
Examples:
The
Grudge:
"Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down.
Justify denials and grip 'em to the lonesome end.
Clutch it like a cornerstone. Otherwise it all comes down.
Terrified of being wrong. Ultimatum prison cell."
This
refers directly to belief in christ. ie that your belief impisons
you.
I
won't go through all of the little references to god in the albums,
but here is a good one from the secret track on Undertow (their second
album). Go right to the end of the last track and you'll hear:
Farm
noises, bleating of sheep
"And
the angel of the lord came unto me, snatching me up from my place
of slumber. And took me on high, and higher still until we moved to
the spaces betwixt the air itself. And he brought me into a vast farmlands
of our own midwest. And as we descended, cries of impending doom rose
from the soil. One thousand, nay a million voices full of fear. And
terror possesed me then. And I begged, "Angel of the Lord, what are
these tortured screams?" And the angel said unto me, "These are the
cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots! You see, Reverend
Maynard, tomorrow is harvest day and to them it is the holocaust."
And I sprang from my slumber drenched in sweat like the tears of one
million terrified brothers and roared, "Hear me now, I have seen the
light! They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul!
Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers!" Can I
get an amen? Can I get a hallelujah? Thank you Jesus. Life feeds on
life feeds on life feed! s on life feeds on........
This
is necessary."
In
BAM Magazine (11/94), the creation of the song is explained: "In May
1993, Tool performed at Scientology's Celebrity's Centre, apparently
not knowing that this was the home of the cult. Once they found out,
they were not taking it nicely. Between songs, Keenan, staring first
at the lush grounds paid for by devoted L. Ron followers and then
into the eyes of his own audience, bayed into the mic like a sheep
looking for his shepherd's gate. 'Baaaaa! Baaaaa!' the singer bleated." (tool FAQ, http://toolshed.down.net/faq/faq.html)
You
might argue that scientology is a cult and that christianity as a
whole is not the target. You might also be wrong. To make the point
though, I refer you too Maynard Keenans side project, A Perfect Circle.
Maynard sings and writes the lyrics for this band; there biggest hit
to date, Judith: a song explicitley about Jesus and his followers.
I quote:
"You're
such an inspiration for the ways
That I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
f*ck your God
Your Lord and your Christ
He did this
Took all you had and
Left you this way
Still you pray, you never stray
Never taste of the fruit
You never thought to question why"
I
won't continue, it's easy enough to find on the internet.
And most people would say that A perfect circle is the more moderate
of the two bands.
Happy reviewing,
- Hamish
TREATING
IT AS ART
Subject:
Tool_Lateralus
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002
From: James
Interesting
review. I appreciate your treating Tool as an art form rather than
a pop culture force. I feel that the beauty and emotionality of art
is lost on many in the modern church, as well as modern culture in
general. I'm a Christian, and to me art is a gift from God. We can
all learn something if we approach in an open and vulnerable way.
Thank God for Tool.
TOOL
WHAT?
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002
From: Jennifer
I
was just wondering if the Reverend Maynard has seen this.
I am a fanatic, and am personally curious how he would feel about
your interpretation of their latest.
By the way, have you heard any of their older stuff?
TAKE
THE RESPONSIBILITY
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002
From: Colin Lindell, 17, Cranbrook BC
I
definitely agree with those who think you should listen to some
of their older music if you want to make a judgement, but who wants
to take that responsibility on themselves (making a judgement, that
is)? I have been a christ follower all my life, and I have heard
all of tool's stuff, and, well, those two facts dont really conflict.
I find their music incomparable to anything else, and sometimes
feel guilty with the extent that I "worship" their music. Nevertheless,
lateralus lights a fire inside of me that few other things in life
do, and there isnt a time I listen to it that I dont find myself
thanking God for that.
Colin Lindell, 17, Cranbrook BC
ONE
OF THE BEST BANDS
Subject:
Tool_Lateralus
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002
From: Herbalaussie
Tool
is one of the best bands to ever come together. I was ecstatic when
I got the chance to see them in Chicago on their Lateralus tour. I
got a floor ticket because
I
was the first in line. Damn, that concert is the best one that I have
been to yet! The floor was packed and I could barely breathe with
the crowd swaying to the rhythm of the music, but I would do it all
over again. Slayer, Pantera, Soulfly, etc. are others that I've seen
live, but Tool has them all beat.
I
love the way they combine images with their lyrics and notes. Every
riff and word speak to you in a way that no other band could. The
only two bands that I like better
than
Tool are the Smashing Pumpkins and NIN. Everybody praises Kid Rock
and Fred Durst for writing "kick-ass" songs, when all of the talent
that you need is right here.
"Lateralus" is the best album that Tool has written yet. And fans never know what
their next move will be.
Herbalaussie
TOOL
Subject: tool Tool_Lateralus
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002
From: Hugo Alonso Marenco
You
guys should listen to "Opiate", in case you haven't CHROMA KEY :
'You Go Now' http://www.chromakey.com/
TOOL
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002
From: "Tony"
You guys really scare me. Have you ever listened to "Eulogy" (aenema)
or "Opiate"? You know..."deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow...."
FOR
REAL?
Subject: Tool
Lateralus
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001
From: Josh
Is this for real? Tool Christians? what.... need more evidence.
A few years ago I tossed my ol Tool cd cause I thought it was a
bad influence, to this day I switch them off on the radio. Am I
way off or are you? Josh
DIFFERENT
SPIRITUAL CONCEPTS
Subject: Tool_Lateralus
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001
From: lonicera
i
can see the parallels tool's music has with christian principles,
but to truly come to understand where tool seems to stand spiritually,
one must look at different spiritual concepts--there are direct
references made to the Flower of Life (used in many religions and
even by the ancient Egyptians), consciousness described as an infinite
spiral (see track 9, "Lateralis"), and many other things, including
the evolution of human beings into higher levels of consciousness.
please see the site (no, it isn't my own) innuendocornercopria.com
for a comprehensive study of all the spiritual aspects behind tool's
music.
one
last note: if you were to analyze tool's last major album, Aenima,
you would find many other references to religion and spirituality.
now, some of the references made to christianity are somewhat harsh,
but i believe tool has always intended to attack the sometimes corrupt
institution of the church rather than the actual religion and the
beliefs of christians.
GOOD
STUFF!
Subject: Good stuff! Tool_Lateralus
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001
From: Tim
This is a really good album. Tools last two albums have been amazing.
Well worth investigating.
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The
Grudge introduces the CD with a rhythmic drive. It slithers
its way through the speakers occasionally erupting with hard guitar
and bass driven riffs. Over eight minutes long, it compares a
grudge to dragging a heavy stone behind you. (Genesis 27:41, Leviticus
19:18) Justin Chancellor delivers some interesting bass fret tapping
here. It also sounds as if Danny has taken the snares down on
his snare drum.
The
Patient displays some soft yet effective guitar work from
Adam Jones. The song ascends into a melodic power ballad like
mood. Breaking with off timing rhythms throughout. The song speaks
of having extreme patience with one's choice in life. The first
collection of verses tells of a vampire's victim. "This paranoid,
paralyzed vampire act's a little old. But I'm still right here.
Giving blood, keeping faith. And I'm still right here." But look
past the gothic reference and to a choice that everyone must make.
(Mathew 7:13) Have patience and faith in that choice.
Parabol is a somber dreamscape of sorts. Few words here. They seem to
echo a moment in time shared by two people. "We barely remember
what came before this precious moment, choosing to be here right
now." Transcends into:
Lateralus is the ninth track and third time I've had to look up a word.
The closet I could come was the word Lateralis, which is Latin
for lateral, which then lead me to the term lateral pass; A football
pass thrown sideways or backwards. All sports aside, Lateralus
saturates us with sublime like lyrics that reflects the poetic
styling of Jim Morrison. "I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm,
to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to
feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to
bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity
and still be a human." The proverbial mind trip.
Reflection speeds up the percussive rhythm and intros a very solid bass line.
Wait, is that a sitar I hear- Reflection deals with finding hope
when all is dark. (Proverbs 24:14)