Tool - Opiate
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Free Music Review: awesome
Hit: 5 Stars
First off I really really love this EP. I've been a Tool fan for as long as I can remember and I can tell you that this is probably (in my opinion) their best. It just goes to show you that they are awesome live with all their live songs on the cd. Oh and to the person who thinks Christians can't listen to rock music. You're an idiot. and ignorant. People can listen to whatever music they want to. Anyway. I recommend this cd to anyone who has heard the name tool. righto.Free Music Review: great album
Hit: 5 Stars
This EP is great. It may not represent Tool's deeper side, but this is their first. The people that say Tool fans are depressed teenagers that hate their life are just being stupid. My hair is not black, I don't have piercings or tattoos, and I've never attempted suicide. I just simply love the band. Also, to the Christians writing reviews..what the hell are you listening to Tool for??? Doesn't that go against your religion? Anyway, this album is a bit harder than the rest of them. It is still outstanding. Oh yeah, I don't like it just because it's Tool. I DO love everything Tool does but if another band came out with this album instead of Tool, I would still think it was awesome. I think it's very well put together and has a lot of meaning. Great album..a must buy if you love good music and especially if you love Tool like I do.Free Music Review: Hell yeah!
Hit: 4 Stars
This is it - the legendary first musical offering from Tool, a first hint at the greatness witnessed at their masterpiece LP's. And while it is certainly a different and unique recording, it is still a head above the majority of metal (or even all music) you hear.
That could seem too big a praise for a 26-minute EP, but it well deserves it. The band is here at its most energetic and emotional, but don't even think of comparing them to Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Korn or anything such, as it has got enough intelligence and depth to write a 20-page analysis of each song, with trademark Tool topics like hypocricy, religion, immorality, freedom and transcedent experiences. And if you like screaming, you certainly will love Maynard's vocals.
The songs, although short compared to ones from the band's subsequent releases, are quite strong and focused. Highlights in my opinion include Sweat which might be a perfect introduction to the world of Tool, the righteous Jerk-Off and the slightly mellower title track.
I really, really advise to all of you thinking people to buy this album. I'm not an underground metal fan or a hyper-intellectual person, but I still wonder (and regret) how anyone can be disappointed with this.
Free Music Review: BANG
Hit: 4 Stars
Anger, racism, live sets, what more could one ask for? This one has a rawness and purity never to be equaled. With tons of emotion and the spooky crescendoes which sealed their fame this album is nonstop in your face genius.(4.7)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.