I know that some of you are pulling your hair out waiting for 10,000 days...

Skeptic · 16 Apr 2006 at 01:21

Chris19 said:
They always are Maynard seems to have an good way with words

Agreed on that, but to me the vocals don't seem very sharp. As ever, technically impressive, but the vocal didn't do it for me. I won't listen again untill the album is released, as most tool songs are better (for me, anyway) when listened to in the context of the album.

IceBus · 16 Apr 2006 at 02:37

Chris19 said:
They always are Maynard seems to have an good way with words

I like the directness this time around. Don't get me wrong, I love the symbolism in Lateralus, but this makes a nice change too. You can really tell how frustrated the band were at the time etc.

Here's my mini-thoughts on the song...

POSSIBLE SPOILERS

On first listen I couldn't believe how brutal Danny's drumming was. I really hope he didn't have to do too many takes for Vicarious as if you listen through it, he's just beating the **** out of his kit the whole way through. The song is also tighter than a virgin gnat's chaff - particularly the stop/start section. I also couldn't get over just how dense the mix is, there's soooo much going on at once and it's very clear, yet really really heavy. The section where it all slows down lets it breath beautifully but in a different way to the quiet moments on Lateralus.

I suppose the main surprise for me was just how good the song is. I've been waiting 5 years for this like everyone else and I was expecting to be a little bit underwhelmed. I can honestly say I wasn't - from the first 30 seconds I was grinning ear to ear and the seven minutes absolutely flew by. Every member of the band is playing a big step up from Lateralus and the lyrical sentiment is extremely well handled. Maynard's phrasing and choice of words just frames how a lot of people are feeling about the world at the minute.

cleanbluesky · 16 Apr 2006 at 11:12

New intro for www.toolband.com

SexyGreyFox · 16 Apr 2006 at 11:25

If anybody is interested here is the tracklisting -

01 - Vicarious.mp3
02 - Jambi.mp3
03 - Wings For Marie (Pt 1).mp3
04 - 10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2).mp3
05 - The Pot.mp3
06 - Lipan Conjuring.mp3
07 - Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann).mp3
08 - Rosetta Stoned.mp3
09 - Intension.mp3
10 - Right in Two.mp3
11 - Viginti Tres.mp3

(Obviously it could be false)

This could be the front cover -
Cover

GDad · 16 Apr 2006 at 12:36

cleanbluesky said:
New intro for www.toolband.com

Is this using part of the new song? I clicked the link but then heard music I didn't recognise so closed it asap, trying really hard to avoid it until the 1st!

SexyGreyFox · 16 Apr 2006 at 12:42

You Tool fans are weird.
When I get it

I'm going to play all the tracks in a different order.

IceBus · 16 Apr 2006 at 13:35

dmpoole said:
You Tool fans are weird.
When I get it I'm going to play all the tracks in a different order.

Any reason?

Tool usually tracklist an album really carefully with segues to make the entire album flow as one singular piece of music. I'm going to be putting it in, listening to it once through for music and a second time concentrating onthe lyrics.

Zefan · 16 Apr 2006 at 13:39

I really wish they'd have the proper amount of beats per bar. Really actually annoys me no end.

IceBus · 16 Apr 2006 at 13:55

Zefan said:
I really wish they'd have the proper amount of beats per bar. Really actually annoys me no end.

They do have the proper amounts of beat per bar. They just don't play in 4/4 and 3/4 all the time.

penski · 16 Apr 2006 at 20:45

Zefan said:
I really wish they'd have the proper amount of beats per bar. Really actually annoys me no end.

Stoopi would make you slit your wrists then.

One four minute song with eight different time signatures including 6/7...?

Yes, please.

*n

Sic · 16 Apr 2006 at 20:52

Zefan said:
I really wish they'd have the proper amount of beats per bar. Really actually annoys me no end.

what an odd statement.

i also listened to the single. damn you CBS, with all your willpower. glad i'm not the only one to cave though!!

i definitely cannot wait for the album now...if it's as good as that, we're onto a winner

reflex · 16 Apr 2006 at 21:03

i cant wait TBH im not listenin

its tempting indeed

Big Chris · 17 Apr 2006 at 02:10

Zefan said:
I really wish they'd have the proper amount of beats per bar. Really actually annoys me no end.

Well, you're a self confessed Muse fan so we'll understand if you don't get it.

Spud21 · 17 Apr 2006 at 02:45

Big Chris said:
Well, you're a self confessed Muse fan so we'll understand if you don't get it.

Roffle.

IceBus · 17 Apr 2006 at 03:54

Big Chris said:
Well, you're a self confessed Muse fan so we'll understand if you don't get it.

'Origin...' and 'Showbiz' are still great albums. I can't wait to see how they top 'Absolution' in the pretentious LANGUAGE stakes though.

NetherV · 17 Apr 2006 at 05:41

IceBus said:
I like the directness this time around. Don't get me wrong, I love the symbolism in Lateralus, but this makes a nice change too. You can really tell how frustrated the band were at the time etc.

Here's my mini-thoughts on the song...

-spoiler-

I read your summary before I went to Youtube and just my luck, it's been removed :x I'm so eager to hear it because there is still a lot of skepticism about the legitimacy of the album title, the song titles and the 'new' logo.

I did a quick search for some other Tool media and I came across some stuff I haven't seen before, check these out -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKwLKWNqZ78

Different version of Stinkfist, view of Danny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAg5-zn_qeA

More drumming from 46 & 2.

Can't wait till June 13th! =)

Sic · 17 Apr 2006 at 10:23

IceBus said:
'Origin...' and 'Showbiz' are still great albums. I can't wait to see how they top 'Absolution' in the pretentious LANGUAGE stakes though.

agreed. i hated Absolution. ruined a great band for me

Big Chris · 17 Apr 2006 at 10:57

IceBus said:
'Origin...' and 'Showbiz' are still great albums. I can't wait to see how they top 'Absolution' in the pretentious LANGUAGE stakes though.

Can't stand them myself, Matt Bellamy annoys me as much as my old dear sometimes; and that's a lot. Their music is ok, they just need to get rid of that irritating ****.

Carzy · 18 Apr 2006 at 21:22

IceBus said:
I caved

On the plus side, it's absolutely amazing. I've only listened twice but it's one of the best produced things I've heard.

Booooo hisss!!!!!

I'm still holding out

SexyGreyFox · 18 Apr 2006 at 21:32

When does this album come out so I can discuss what I've heard?