first of all tool like many other artists out there is an abstract kind of band, you need to be kind of minded and patient while listening to their music. also this album in paticular has a such a different sound compared to most of the stuff released now a days. compared to other music i heard this album has a sense of ORIGINALITY that died in music during the late 80's early 90's. tool with a couple of other artists have remained FRESH and ORIGINAL. "nima" in my opinion is one of the greatest albums ever, it's timless and is as great as Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". all in all tool is an aquired taste and should only be ingested by opened minded people. no a cliche 90's album to say the least. so if you're not opened minded and/or a hardcore christain than this album isn't for you. for the creative contents of this album might confuse or scare the close minded listener.