tool is one of those bands that you can't say they're really one of any kind of band. They are quite possibly our best hope for any kind of mainstream musical salvation. They bring a light of spirituality to their music that some ironically compare to religion. This album is stage one in their evolution. Where their ideas begin to surface, where all ideas begin to surface. it is apparent here that they are not your average metalgroup. they're something more. and it leaves you there. also wanting more.