These guys managed to combine 'intelligent angst' with an unbelievably cool & heavy metal backdrop.  For those looking for some in-your-face metal with a message, this CD is it!  I did not know s**t about TOOL when I  bought it other than hearing 'Stinkfist' on the radio, but this (UNtypical)  40 yr old dyed-in-the-wool heavy music fan gave it a go - and was NOT  disappointed one bit.