How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I'd be a fan of simple, symbolic pieces that represent the themes of the next album.
As in, revisit that confidence Jones had with "UNDERTOW".
"10,000 DAYS" was just trying waaay too hard.
"LATERALUS" got it with the thematic design. It found a great balance between the intricacy of Grey's work with the band's/Jones' theme. Though it should be shockingly clear at this point that every single thing about that album is perfect to me.
(Yes, even the typo )
As in, revisit that confidence Jones had with "UNDERTOW".
"10,000 DAYS" was just trying waaay too hard.
"LATERALUS" got it with the thematic design. It found a great balance between the intricacy of Grey's work with the band's/Jones' theme. Though it should be shockingly clear at this point that every single thing about that album is perfect to me.
(Yes, even the typo )
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
a legitimate response about Tool??? on a Tool forum??!! WOW haha...The Boss wrote:I'd be a fan of simple, symbolic pieces that represent the themes of the next album.
As in, revisit that confidence Jones had with "UNDERTOW".
"10,000 DAYS" was just trying waaay too hard.
"LATERALUS" got it with the thematic design. It found a great balance between the intricacy of Grey's work with the band's/Jones' theme. Though it should be shockingly clear at this point that every single thing about that album is perfect to me.
(Yes, even the typo )
I agree with what you said though, Lateralus is a COMPLETE album. Everything flows together; it's an album that you honestly can listen front to back and actually feel a vibe and similar undertones throughout. 10,000 Days was enjoyable for me, I agree it wasnt up to par with Lateralus, but I didnt feel as though it was a let down in any way. However I do hope they return to their Lateralus "roots" on the new album. And I believe they will MUSICALLY, although I am worried that Maynards lyrics may not live up to the Lateralus level. Maynard has written amazing lyrics but they all had an emotion behind them, and I'm just not convinced that he will have the emotions needed to really create great lyrics. He can still draw from his mothers sickness and the pain he felt from that to create music, but he's really done that a lot, and in the words of Maynard, "if the songs dont help me out of something, how are they supposed to help you?".... So if he is still singing about that then it looks as if they havent helped him.
I just worry his only emotions to draw from at this point in his life are mundane and too simple to really get great songs from.... is he going to sing about his grapes not making it through winter? His house not selling as fast as he wants?
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
Well said, mate.xZ1mM3r wrote:a legitimate response about Tool??? on a Tool forum??!! WOW haha...The Boss wrote:I'd be a fan of simple, symbolic pieces that represent the themes of the next album.
As in, revisit that confidence Jones had with "UNDERTOW".
"10,000 DAYS" was just trying waaay too hard.
"LATERALUS" got it with the thematic design. It found a great balance between the intricacy of Grey's work with the band's/Jones' theme. Though it should be shockingly clear at this point that every single thing about that album is perfect to me.
(Yes, even the typo )
I agree with what you said though, Lateralus is a COMPLETE album. Everything flows together; it's an album that you honestly can listen front to back and actually feel a vibe and similar undertones throughout. 10,000 Days was enjoyable for me, I agree it wasnt up to par with Lateralus, but I didnt feel as though it was a let down in any way. However I do hope they return to their Lateralus "roots" on the new album. And I believe they will MUSICALLY, although I am worried that Maynards lyrics may not live up to the Lateralus level. Maynard has written amazing lyrics but they all had an emotion behind them, and I'm just not convinced that he will have the emotions needed to really create great lyrics. He can still draw from his mothers sickness and the pain he felt from that to create music, but he's really done that a lot, and in the words of Maynard, "if the songs dont help me out of something, how are they supposed to help you?".... So if he is still singing about that then it looks as if they havent helped him.
I just worry his only emotions to draw from at this point in his life are mundane and too simple to really get great songs from.... is he going to sing about his grapes not making it through winter? His house not selling as fast as he wants?
I'm of the (unpopular) opinion that "LATERALUS" was and always will be their greatest achievement. Those who know me know I'm ne'er one to gush over TOOL, but it's fucking beyond perfect to me. From start to finish, lyrically, musically, artwork-wise, everything - BEYOND perfection.
I'd almost assume that it's why I keep frequenting TOOL forum/s and still have in interest in the band - were I not such a prick.
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I also am of that opinion... dont get me wrong, Undertow was great.... AEnima was even better (this album is a very close 2nd for me), but then came Lateralus... it has everything like you mentioned.The Boss wrote:
Well said, mate.
I'm of the (unpopular) opinion that "LATERALUS" was and always will be their greatest achievement. Those who know me know I'm ne'er one to gush over TOOL, but it's fucking beyond perfect to me. From start to finish, lyrically, musically, artwork-wise, everything - BEYOND perfection.
I'd almost assume that it's why I keep frequenting TOOL forum/s and still have in interest in the band - were I not such a prick.
Lateralus is TOOLs greatest achievement... The new album, in my opinion, will not be better than Lateralus, and likely not better than AEnima.. that isnt to say it wont be a great album, because even Tools mediocre stuff is still amazing; we/I just hold them to a higher standard because of Lateralus.
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I couldn't agree more.xZ1mM3r wrote:I also am of that opinion... dont get me wrong, Undertow was great.... AEnima was even better (this album is a very close 2nd for me), but then came Lateralus... it has everything like you mentioned.The Boss wrote:
Well said, mate.
I'm of the (unpopular) opinion that "LATERALUS" was and always will be their greatest achievement. Those who know me know I'm ne'er one to gush over TOOL, but it's fucking beyond perfect to me. From start to finish, lyrically, musically, artwork-wise, everything - BEYOND perfection.
I'd almost assume that it's why I keep frequenting TOOL forum/s and still have in interest in the band - were I not such a prick.
Lateralus is TOOLs greatest achievement... The new album, in my opinion, will not be better than Lateralus, and likely not better than AEnima.. that isnt to say it wont be a great album, because even Tools mediocre stuff is still amazing; we/I just hold them to a higher standard because of Lateralus.
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
Total-package wise, I don't know that they can ever top Lateralus. And that's OK. Every band has to have one of those. Granted, Tool has one of, if not the absolute best, quality ratios of any band I've ever heard so them not topping it is no indicator of poor quality on the rest of the releases.
Also the "time and place factor" can't be taken out of the equation either. Lateralus is still their best work without factoring that in, but a band can only be that that particular place once in their career (i.e. finally forming into a true arena behemoth that isn't going away). That's a big part of the magic surrounding that album and the subsequent tours.
Also the "time and place factor" can't be taken out of the equation either. Lateralus is still their best work without factoring that in, but a band can only be that that particular place once in their career (i.e. finally forming into a true arena behemoth that isn't going away). That's a big part of the magic surrounding that album and the subsequent tours.
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
Also yes to all this. I still loved 10K Days presentation, but no need to top it in the "more" department. Then again... kind of want to see them try.The Boss wrote:I'd be a fan of simple, symbolic pieces that represent the themes of the next album.
As in, revisit that confidence Jones had with "UNDERTOW".
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I hope it's just a white page with "TOOL" written on it. Nothing else, no song titles, no album name, nothing.
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
Just a link to a band "The Atlas Moth" talking about their favorite all time album covers. TOOL rates #1, talking about the Pink Floyd album covers and the Led Zepplin one being water reactive is also interesting I think.
http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured ... tlas-moth/
http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured ... tlas-moth/
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
Their (The Atlas Moth) new cover is fucking awesome. I am not above gimmickry at all, and I hope Adam Jones goes all out with them.
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I don't think the LP will have a name.
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I would dig that. Every band needs one of those, right?
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
anyone catch the new video during 'intension' on this latest tour?
go taff!
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I don't recall seeing a new video. All I've seen is Alex Grey's "Original Face" as a backdrop. Any video links to share? Thanks!
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Looking forward to reading about your upcoming King Buzzo show. I only just listened to the album for the first time today. I thinks it's great.
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
yeah I think so. plus it would probably cut 30-40 days off of the release timeline lol.joeypants wrote:I would dig that. Every band needs one of those, right?
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@nxrm the video clip/ image was of nature....like looking down a dirt road in a field...the image slowly distorted throughout intention.....it was on the side screens and not the main backdrop
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Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
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Thanks for the extra info. I'll look around for that.budsyralli wrote:@nxrm the video clip/ image was of nature....like looking down a dirt road in a field...the image slowly distorted throughout intention.....it was on the side screens and not the main backdrop
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Speaking of Intension...
Dear Tool,
Please consider hoisting a gigantic white tarp over the arena at all shows from now on. Thanks.
Dear Tool,
Please consider hoisting a gigantic white tarp over the arena at all shows from now on. Thanks.
Re: How will Tool approach the design of the new album?
I agree. Maybe a performance in the round, in a dome.joeypants wrote:Please consider hoisting a gigantic white tarp over the arena at all shows from now on. Thanks.
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still no video/image of this mysterious ' intension' video to be found. anyone else at the Portland show?
go taff!
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The Eugene show from the following night is on YouTube. Just watch it.budsyralli wrote:still no video/image of this mysterious ' intension' video to be found. anyone else at the Portland show?
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watched it...no sign of the video on side screen
go taff!