Later, Tool became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement with the release of its follow-up album Ænima in 1996. I know Tool and I know how much effort goes into their music so I figured at the very least this was also going to sound great. The presentation and packaging is also done well, it’s almost like an art book, a little over the top but that's Tool. The official vinyl LP versions have 9 songs (they include 'Legion Inoculant' and 'Mockingbeat', which are not included on the CD) and are roughly 84 and a half minutes long.

This is all subjective, of course, and really not that important in the end, but still worth mentioning. Tool members include drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor and vocalist Maynard James Keenan.

Note: These vinyls are hand signed by Alex Grey on the cover OR the upper side of the vinyl itself; original packaging comes opened. We carry a broad range of CDs and vinyl (7”/12” singles and LPs) and specialise in indie, alternative, rock, punk, metal plus a few other genres.

What prompted me to do so: just listened to disc two and felt the need to concur-mastering and pressing are awe inspiring. From the avant-garde percussion and awkward synths of 'Chocolate Chip Trip', to the almost-ethereal ambience of 'Legion Inoculant' and the riff and crescendo heavy 'Pneuma', it's a wild thing of beauty. This package features five 180 Gram BLACK vinyl discs, with album tracks featured on Side A, and unique etchings featured on Side B.Full glossy cover with 7-sided geometric pattern on back, points of pattern ends in 14 solid circles. I recently purchased the 3 diac version (to accompany the big Beast of a package initial LP release), and my only. Formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California – Tool emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, Undertow in 1993. The discs are packaged in a hard-shell box with new album art, and a bound casebook holding the vinyl along with new imagery not previously seen.

Thing is, you see, Tool have been away for so long now that we’d assumed them consigned to history - it’s been thirteen years since they released ' 10,000 Days', you know. Digital versions have 10 songs (they include 'Litanie Contre La Peur', 'Legion Inoculant' and 'Mockingbeat', which are not included on the CD) and are slightly under 87 minutes long. As far as the music is concerned, Chris Bellman has done a stupendous job mastering and mixing this album. It is without question that time and money has been spent to ensure such a good pressing of these 5 discs as possible. Bonus features include insight and observation from special guests, and this Blu-ray disc comes in a special 46 page hardcover art book that includes behind the scenes and making of photos.This package features five 180gm black vinyl discs, with album tracks featured on Side A, and unique etchings featured on Side B. As far as the actual album is concerned, the more I listen to it the more I'm coming to terms with how half-assed it sounds.

On headphones especially, it’s not too bassy and mids stand out, which is important to me because I listen to music pretty often on my headphones. The discs are packaged in a hard shell box with new album art, and a bound casebook holding the vinyl along with new imagery not previously seen. My previoulsy purchased copies of Undertow and Opiate were underwhelming, particularly given that I generally have appreciated early punk rock tool more than later prog rock Tool. With the effort that the band puts into creating a soundscape, it's refreshing to see such responsibility taken for the follow-through.For items that are dispatched using our standard service, we ask that you wait 14 days from the date of dispatch before reporting any items as undelivered. The sound is so unbelievably rich and being a huge fan of Danny Carey, there are sounds from him I can hear on vinyl i could never hear on mp3 or cd.