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TOOL!!!
Long time tool fan, OGT since 94 :P
As a band, they are searching. As individuals, they are searching. You can see a large transition from Ænima -> Lateralus in the way they examine aspects of life. In Ænima, they talk stinkfist, the desensitizing of human in modern day (granted heavy opinion expressed) and later turn into f^$k L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the cult religion scientology, and finish the album off discussing ‘My Third Eye; metaphysical. Lateralus picks up around Parabol(a) with heavy western philosophy and teachings that must have inspired Maynard and the band. Lyrics of "Recognize this as a holy gift and celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing." into Lateralus "over thinking, over analyzing, separates the body from the mind" and into Reflection "and you will come to find, we are all one mind" shows an understanding of various aspects of western teachings, in a pursuit of personal advancement.
It’s music challenges you to think, to let go and realize what your capable of. That’s what I get out of Tool. It’s not a 3:40 song that has a catchy chorus and gets tons of play time to the point it becomes annoying to hear. Tool live, nothing like it. The Energy that Maynard exhibits is un-paralleled. Slow version of pushit, amazing. If you lack the patience, for Lateralus - listen track 1-7…then come back for the main course 9-12 which is just one song cut into tracks.
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Over Thinking, Over Analyzing
Seperates the Body from the Mind - MJK
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