Title: ... This reeks.
Product review: I've been a Tool fan for a decade, but it seems they've lost it. It's hard to stay young, angry and alive in rock and roll. If a rock star keeps partying for too long, the drugs make just about anything sound good, and it seems that's what has happened here...The vast majority of this stuff is aimless, spiraling, and totally lacks any accesible or interesting melody - like a big, repetitive buildup machine that never leads to anything. If you're new to Tool, start from the beginning of their catalogue in your acquisitions. By comparison, this stuff [stinks]. It's no worse than most of the kiddie-punk...on the radio...but it is by NO means among the best albums of 2001. And it sure ain't quality Tool.
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