Listening now...so far...Meshuggah h4x like whoa.

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Okay so there has been a lot of talk about a decoy record that was specifically made to throw off bootleggers. The proof many are using for this is something mentioned in the September 2005 Newsletter:

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Originally posted by Blair in TOOL's Sept '05 Newsletter: Now where was I?.. Oh yeah, TOOL!.. I'm not going to reveal my source, Mister Patience, but do you want to know the kind of things that have been going on while this record was being recorded? Okay, first there was the decoy record just to confound all those would-be bootleggers out there. This took, oh, about a year, just because the band members wanted it to sound pretty close to the real thing (so as to be believable), along with equally believable art design.

Which begs the question: Is the album that leaked the real album or not? The mystery continues....

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Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening, terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in this ocean of chaos, it has been the authorities, the political, the religious, the educational authorities who attempted to comfort us by giving us order, rules, regulations, informing, forming in our minds their view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable, open-mindedness; chaotic, confused, vulnerability to inform yourself. - Timothy Leary

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TOOL sounds like the biggest wankfest since prince and the revolution.

Who seriously would spend a year making an album that wasnt getting released, no record company is going to let an artist do that kind of shit.

2 possibilities:
1) It's a load of shite and that really is the album (quite possible)
2) TOOL and their label really are that dumb (equally as possible)

Ive never heard TOOL and tbh have not even heard OF them, im just knocking em coz they have a crap name and joel likes em. But seriously sif a record label would let enuf tracks to make an album go nywhere without making some money from it.

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Disregarding FKHD's statement^^^ Here is my review:

Vicarious: Read my other post about it. The most easily accessible track on the album. Classic.

Jambi: One of my favorite tracks on the album. In my opinion its the obvious choice for a second single. Adam's talkbox solo is fkn awesome.

Wings for Marie (Part 1): The intro to TOOL's lastest EPIC. As a whole the song is a masterpiece and a lovely tribute to Maynard's mother. It is what "Stairway to Heaven" was to Led Zeppelin. Builds into part two very well sets a somber mood to the entire song that builds and builds into a monster.

10,000 Days (Wings Part 2): What can I say about this beautiful piece of music. This is the part that always moves me. The lyrics are absolutely beautiful and very moving. I wonder if Maynard will be able to get through this song live. I get goosebumps when listening to it. The mood changes to one of hope, admiration, salvation. If this were a perfect world this would be the next single (both parts as whole of course).

The Pot - I love this song. Both musically (especially the bass) and lyrically. It seems to bash on those who are high on power, rabid fans, or close-minded people who dont acknowledge other perspectives.

EDIT: After a deeper listen I dont think this track is about rabid fans. I actually think its a subtle stab @ "Dubya" or other elected officials and includes several Katrina references. Its quickly becoming my favorite TOOL "insult track" along with Hooker with a Penis.


Lipan Conjuring - A genuine Lipan Apache chant that they use to call up spirits. Interesting to say the least.

Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman) - A 3 min long segue (one of their best in my opinion). Its very errie very haunting. A conversation takes place with what seems to be a nurse, a patient, and a doctor. At the end that docter says "tell me everything" and bam Rosetta Stoned....

Rosetta Stoned - Possibly the weirdest track on the album. Its reminds me of "third eye" in theme. The music is intense and some of the vocals are delivered in a completely new way that was surprising.

Intension - Let me just say that this is my least favorite song on the album. SO with that said I'll just say that is is very minimal and very relaxing. I do love the tabla on this track.

Right in two - The best song on the second half of the album. In my opinion creative in the viewpoint that it is told. I love Maynard's vocals on this one. Musically it starts off kind of soft then proggresively builds into a fkn beast.

Viginti Tres - Its an album closer.

Overall I loved the album. Im glad that it wasnt Lateralus II. If it turns out to be a decoy album then so be it. All I know is that it is a must have album to add to any TOOL fans collection. I think Kabir put it best "It may not be exactly what you are expecting, but it is exactly what you are waiting for."

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Here is my final point. About drugs, about alcohol, about pornography and smoking and everything else. What business is it of yours what I do, read, buy, see, say, think, who I fuck, what I take into my body - as long as I do not harm another human being on this planet? - Bill Hicks

Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening, terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in this ocean of chaos, it has been the authorities, the political, the religious, the educational authorities who attempted to comfort us by giving us order, rules, regulations, informing, forming in our minds their view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable, open-mindedness; chaotic, confused, vulnerability to inform yourself. - Timothy Leary

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My co-worker is going to Coachella, lucky bastard. As big a fan as you are you should be making the trip.

bye the way do you have MSN messenger or yahoo?

/I haven't posted on here lately. but running scripts is sooo boring and I needed a TA fix

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Originally posted by digitalbreach My co-worker is going to Coachella, lucky bastard. As big a fan as you are you should be making the trip. bye the way do you have MSN messenger or yahoo? /I haven't posted on here lately. but running scripts is sooo boring and I needed a TA fix

Dude I would have killed to go to Coachella but I just cant afford it. I am going to try to get tickets to their show in Dall-arse. Check your PMs about for the MSN addy.

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Here is my final point. About drugs, about alcohol, about pornography and smoking and everything else. What business is it of yours what I do, read, buy, see, say, think, who I fuck, what I take into my body - as long as I do not harm another human being on this planet? - Bill Hicks

Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening, terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in this ocean of chaos, it has been the authorities, the political, the religious, the educational authorities who attempted to comfort us by giving us order, rules, regulations, informing, forming in our minds their view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable, open-mindedness; chaotic, confused, vulnerability to inform yourself. - Timothy Leary

holy [expletives].

Wow. Maybe I'm being a sucker for a gimmick, but I love the packaging/art.

As one of my friends commented, "Damn, and this comes with a free CD, too, right?"

Favorite = the 2nd one with the black background & body in a spiral, but the one of "Bardo Being" works the best, IMO (=the gold & purple Alex Grey one toward the end, with the 3-4 faces).

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so was the leaked album the same as the retail one?

mmhmm.

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