I bought this album back in 97 and i still love it to this day. I think that every single song was essential, even the wierd sound effect songs like useful idiot. But i am not a sheep, even though i own all their albums. Unlike some tool fans who agree with everything that Maynard says, i disagree with some things like that religion is all bad. There are some ok things about religion because you can believe in it freely but you shouldnt blindly believe everything that you hear. Some tool fans don't get that message and just listen to maynards every command. But this album is still good.