Tool - Opiate
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Free Music Review: A Fresh Start
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are not into Tool yet, but want to give them a try, then buying one of there earlier CDs such as this or "Undertow" is a good idea. Though this CD only has 6 tracks ,(7 actual songs including their secret song "The Gaping Lotus Experience"), it is definitely worth buying. There are no "huey" songs as in their later albums (songs such as "Mantra" or "Usefull Idoit"), and it has pretty much the same style songs as Tool's second album:"Undertow". Though most Tool fans (including me) would rather listen to Aenima or Lateralus, this CD or "Undertow" are the right ones for fans who are just starting to get into tool. Most of the songs have an average length to them, and they are more "Core Metal" than Tool's modern "Alternative Metal" style. One of the live tracks:"Cold and Ugly", puts forth an extremely fast guitar solo, and "Jerk-Off" continues with the loud and pounding style of metal. The other tracks are all great, and "Hush" is definitely hillarious. No, this isn't Tool's best album, but it delivers what every Tool fan wants: Creativity, Talent, and Satisfaction.Free Music Review: Attention grabbing debut
Hit: 5 Stars
The reason I'm writing this is to encourage any fan of tool's platinum stuff to go back and get this. This disc didn't have huge promotional backing, but it's the same brilliant group (well the bassist is Paul D'amour - also on Undertow).
The songs sound a little more like they're jamming, or somewhat more simplistic in their songwriting approach - but some of the catchiest riffs of their careers. Thats something you usually find on a creative band's debut - some of their most original and inspired work. And its no different here.
There are only 6 songs, but it holds its own with most bands' 12 song full length albums. I think that it also has its own feel. These songs go well together. If you can imagine what separates Undertow from Aenima (I would say slightly less complexity and more of a jammy feel), that same type of separation exists between Undertow and Opiate. They clearly were able to put more complex ideas together later in their career. But they already had that same feel for how to compose that certain tool sound.
Any fan of any Tool record should pick this up, but especially those who like the Undertow sound.
Free Music Review: Early TooL and great TooL
Hit: 5 Stars
This album, while not as sophisticated (song wise) as AENIMA and UNDERTOW has some amazing songs on it. Don't buy this expecting an AENIMA or UNDERTOW or even LATERALUS like album, this is early TooL, though still in the stages of developement and not mature yet, still extremely powerful. This along with Aline in Chains's Sap is the best EP ever recorded. It rocks from start to finish. While not as long as later TooL, it leaves you at the edge of your seat. My favorite songs off it are Opiate and Hush. Already on this album TooL was questionning religion and obviously angry. When you'll hear Maynard chanting :"Jesus Christ, why don't you come save my life now. Open my eyes, blind me with your light now..." you'll be mezmorized. The lives tracks are especially well recorded (Jerk Off and Cold & Ugly). Opiate has it's own sort of dark side, it contains some of the most dreary music ever, which is perfect since it fits like a glove the themes of the album contains. You can't go wrong with TooL, each and every cd or unreleased track is worth owning. This is probably they're most agrrrrressssive album of all often compared to Korn's first. BUY NOW!!Free Music Review: Beginning of the end!
Hit: 5 Stars
An awesome album that began the airwave takeover in the early 90's! With bands like Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. the rest of the "Grunge" bands were slaying the hair bands by the dozens and making way for the new age rock and metal groups. With just a short track listing "Opiate" is six songs strong with a little craziness added at the end! Taking teachings from the psychadelic philosophies of Timothy Leary and applying them lyrically, Maynard James Keenan will blow away any vocalist that may come to mind. The early days also gave us Paul D'amour (bassist) with sweet riffs like "Cold and Ugly" and "Jerk-off." Ex Green Jelly drummer Danny Carey will never disappoint. (If you get a chance, listen to 46&2 off Aenima, it'll blow your mind!) Lets not forget Adam Jones the craziest guitarist I think I've ever heard! Using electronic toys over the pick-ups of his guitar he's made quite a library of strange medleys. To riff off.... this album I must say is brilliant in its own way for the competition that was around at that time. Alot of strange stuff mixed in with the lyrics and some ground breaking new ideas, but a must have for any TOOL fan!!!Free Music Review: You are a part of me
Hit: 5 Stars
"Opiate" is Tool's debut release - a CD made up of the heaviest material Tool had written at the time of recording. This really comes through on this CD - Although the use of distortion isn't as extreme as "Aenima", the songs themselves are of a far more metal variety. The album opens up with "Sweat", a song with a sudden and loud opening, before being followed by "Hush", a song with lyrics soaked in sarcasm. "Part of Me" is the third song, boasting both catchy lyrics and chorus. "Cold and Ugly" and the amazing "Jerk Off" are both live performances which serve to highlight the talents of Tool live - The "Bob-Marley-Wannabe" Manyard talks about is rumoured to be the lead singer of "Green Jelly" jumping around with a dredd-lock wig on. "Opiate" is the quiet, come-down track on the album. "Opiate" is best seen as a face of Tool - The violent, heavy face wielded like a sledgehammer. It lacks the subtlety of Tool's later albums but makes up for it in spirit. The artwork inside the CD sleeve is also excellent and interesting.