The combination of the brilliance of Maynard's lyrics and the instrumentals of the exceptional band memebers is nothing short of EPIC.  All the elements of this record melt together so perfectly, it's almost as if it was meant to be.  From the eerie calmness to the rage generated in the vocals, to the perfectly placed pounding of the drums, the intense riffage and bass will completely devour your ever-wanted attention and tear into your soul and will not let up until that 78 minutes of well speant life is over.....and just when you thought you were content, TOOL provides more comprehend.