I can't say much about this album other than it kicks bum and it's totally amazing. The songs (Like almost all of Tool's songs)are more like an audio experience/story being told as opposed to a cut and dry verse/chorus/verse formula. Maynard James Keenan is hands down my fav vocalist (Next to Mr. Robert Plant and Cedric Bixler, of course) and the overall instrumental work and effort is very good for heavy rock. Bottom line: Buy this album!