Oh come on man, you must listen to papa roach or linkin park right?? Tool bland......fair from the truth, they are the most unique bands to date. Their music has so many different meanings I don't think that anyone will ever be able to figure what Maynard really means. This band is so awesome I have seen them in concert at least four or five times, it was definetly an experience. Gimics.... no no no its not about gimics its about the song following the interludes to songs just make the album flow together and sound complete. Please go get this cd, ignore the ignorant reviews written.