A masterpiece, not an opinion but a fact. Like most TOOL albums this one takes a few listens before its beauty is absorbed. Progressive rock at its finest. Emotional rollercoaster, shiver down your spine stuff. One musical climax after another. Vocalist James Maynard Keenan at the peak of his powers, angry,sad,every word a bold statement. The balance between instrument and vocal is perfect. Anyway millions of reviews regard this record so its all been said. Buy it, if not watch a Rambo movie.