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Universal acclaim- based on 517 Ratings
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Positive: 440 out of 517
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Mixed: 34 out of 517
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Negative: 43 out of 517
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JoshGMay 19, 2006
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PinkMay 18, 2006
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MattMattMay 18, 2006
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KyleMay 17, 2006
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JeffBMay 16, 2006I don't know why some of the other people are rating the 'album' low, but I can't stop listening to it. It is definitely an 'experience', and maybe you need to be in the right frame of mind to hear it, but I rate it equal to listening to Pink Foyd's Dark Side of the Moon while watching the Wizard of Oz.
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SergioCMay 16, 2006
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RafaelMay 15, 2006I think this is an Excellent album. The tracks: Vicarious, Jambi and the Pot are great. There are some fillers, but that is always the case on any tool album (except opiate). The art work is interesting and complements other visual effects found in previous tool albums. The score should be a 9, but I gave it a 10 to rectify the average rating.
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josakMay 13, 2006This is a good album, I mean c'mon, it's Tool; but this comes no where near close to the greatness of "Lateralus" -- in fact, it's not even in the same stratosphere. Regardless, it's still worth a listen. My complaints are pretty much the same as everyone elses, no need to get into that.
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FuquaFMay 12, 2006A sublime mix of spiritual intensity and "eff-you" thunder. If you don't like it, pull six feet of dirt over yourself, you are most likely dead.
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AMay 12, 2006If you don't get it, you don't get it. It's solid.
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JustinBMay 11, 2006Overall great album, however still not as brilliant as some of tools previous works but still a hell of a lot better than any of the other crap on the radio these days
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DanSMay 11, 2006Best Album this year
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DanielR.May 11, 2006
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KukudiMMay 9, 2006Definitely one of their best albums. It's their most mature yet. If you thought "Third Eye" off of Aenima was a complex song, you'll find at least 3 or 4 comparable ones on this album. Definitely requires multiple listens for full effect..
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SusanSMay 9, 2006I Love It...it's the best yet!
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TheApocMay 9, 2006
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mikebMay 9, 2006Stunning new album, basically a mash of all their work extended to include more soundscape type tracks. Ignore the people saying they have made a perfect circle record. this is much more heavy and complex. The only similarity is the the vocals which is too be expected. Awesome.
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CollinLMay 8, 2006Nothing out there more unique, powerful, and instramentally/vocally absorbing. Another interesting step for these briliant musicians.
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EdgarPMay 8, 2006New sound, perfect quality.
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JonDMay 8, 2006
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EliFMay 8, 2006Love it. The main reason people don't like it is simply because it's not what they expected. Truly a love-it-or-hate it album, I love it, and enjoy it a lot more than Lateralus.
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QcontagionMay 8, 2006Simply amazing.
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grantcMay 8, 2006wow this album is freaking amazing...anyone that disagrees is seriously retarded.
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EdMay 8, 2006
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ErwinKMay 8, 2006
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JakeHMay 8, 2006Tool again reaches a new level of musicality! Tool has put AEnima and Lateralus in a blender, sprinkled in angst from the war and president and added power to create thIs progressive masterpiece!
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BrianMay 7, 2006For sure my favorite Tool cd to date if not the best cd I own!
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EldonMay 6, 2006Wow! I love it. Love it. Deeply, passionatley fulfilling. A level of awareness not being manifest anywhere else in music right now. Allow the energy coming through to wake you up. Do you have the courage? Cause it will require some. I dare you.
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AWallMay 6, 2006amazing.
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KevinDMay 6, 2006
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BLMay 6, 2006great first half, so so second half
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EMacMay 6, 2006
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NightkinMay 5, 2006
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shanetMay 5, 2006Scott s i could have not said it better myself. Honestly if tool were still making music like opiate, and undertow i would not still be a fan.... its the one band that has matured, and the only band that is still in my cd collection, when all the others faded away. I have grown up with tool, and as i have grown so have they. If you like tool, just get it! It's awesome.
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bobbyfMay 5, 2006
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praskMay 5, 2006great album, period.
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DavidMMay 5, 2006
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ScottSMay 5, 2006
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PLMay 5, 2006
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GaborAMay 5, 2006
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NickMay 5, 2006Better after every listen. Though the album lacks the anthemic, driving sound found on earlier releases, the complexity and movement of the songs really make this a great record. Some may think it's pretentious, but if you sit down and let yourself completely engage in the musical movements, it stands out as Tool's finest work since Aenima.
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DanKMay 5, 2006
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AaronOMay 5, 2006Who are you to waive your finger you must have been out your head.... this stuff is good
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sumshMay 5, 2006Best. Tool. Album. Ever.
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paulMay 5, 2006Someone should filter Bill T's 0. he obviously has not listened to or bought the album.
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frankieMay 5, 2006another chapter in the Book Of Tool...not one to pass up. Filled with hair raising breakdowns emotional lyrics. Better then any crap band could even dream about, these guys are gonna be in history books if you don't listen with an open mind then you don't deserve to listen at all. Tool is the best hands down.
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RussellAMay 4, 2006
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chuckMay 4, 2006Excellent cd. Wings for marie and 10,000 days are as good as anything on any previous cd. I think it is more creative lyrically than Lateralus. Nothing is ever going to reach Aenima, that is something I accept, unfortunately tool is expected to surpass it and it probably isn't possible because Aenima was perfect.
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WilliamJMay 4, 2006Lots of subtle and complex songs which get better with repeated listens, which is what I think we've all come to expect from Tool. Its nice to finally hear Adam show off some of his impressive skill with the guitar. I could do with a few more focused and aggressive tracks and less prog meandering. It's a great album but still doesn't top Aenima.
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vicgMay 4, 2006I have to disagree with the critics,this is a really good album. I cant really explain why i like it, i just do. I would recommend you listen to it just once and decide for yourself.
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BenAMay 4, 2006
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LucLMay 4, 2006Each album presents us with an evolution of the band. Although there are familiar elements of Lateralus here, the band seems determined to break new ground. I especially enjoyed Maynard James Keenan's vocals. He does not hesitate to show off his incredible versatility.
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JamesCMay 4, 2006Better than Lateralus, not quite as good as Aenima...
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GarySMay 4, 2006Unbelievable. This one takes patience to truly take shape. Been a fan since Undertow, this is as good as anything they've ever done.
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BlackshadowMay 4, 2006Another good effort from the band. There is a lot going on with the instrumentation and it takes several listens to fully enjoy it.
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AlexDLTMay 4, 2006
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JohnHMay 4, 2006Best Tool album (so far).
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SluzeMay 4, 2006
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ChrisEMay 4, 2006Inspiring and evolving. Amazing album.
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JMcDanMay 3, 2006Best music on the shelf since 2001.
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NeilC.May 3, 2006This album, although not as introspective as Lateralus, still has some of Tool's best work to date. Songs like Vicarious and 10,000 Days make the album pleasurable to listen to on repeat, and even what many would consider "filler" material (which Tool is prone to use) keep the album moving along nicely. And of course, Alex Grey's artwork is worth the price of the CD alone.
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tomnMay 3, 2006By far Tool's overall best effort to date. I can see some people not getting it right away, but there is nothing else out there even close to this right now. Replay value is limitless.
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MarginWMay 3, 2006
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MattAMay 3, 2006
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ClaudioSMay 3, 2006The record begins with the powerful single and gradually takes you in for an auditive journey, only the experienced listener can dare to critisize this album, it is a masterpiece, the sound is as good as it's art and it allows you to truly get hypnotized through time...
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mikeVOMay 3, 2006
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JustinWMay 3, 2006wow, what an album!!! i love how Tools albums always change each time. They keep getting better and better!!! Tool is the best band in the last 20 years!
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ChrisGMay 3, 2006Bill T is a jackass.
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GregMay 3, 2006
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JasonNMay 3, 2006
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GeorgePMay 3, 2006
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JHanksMay 3, 2006I gave this a 7 because I expected more from Tool especially after their last album. This deserves a 7, no need to really expound on it. Any Tool fan should agree on the 7.
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patrickdlMay 3, 2006heavy at times, with fantastic interludes, this album is something you won't want to miss. danny's mandala drums are sick, and maynard's play with vocals are an important departure for the band. yea, and pitchfork is the worst thing going.
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JesseBMay 3, 2006
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JasonHMay 3, 2006
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KeytonEMay 3, 2006If you can't take long songs just go back to your Fall Out Boy and Simple Plan. If you're a fan of Tool you'll love this album. The one review is correct, this is exactly what a Tool album should sound like, but it is definitely unique.
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JustinSMay 3, 2006
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AdereCMay 3, 2006It's more of the same, which is an actual shame for a band like tool. On first listen, I wanted to sing along older lyrics with these new tracks. That's not a good sign. The music doesn't cut it anymore for me. The rating's for their attitude. And the goggles. And Bill Hicks.
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AdamJMay 3, 2006Most music these days is like seeing pictures of the Grand Canyon. They look nice but you don't really feel anything when looking at them. 10,000 Days is like actually going there...
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BrianKMay 3, 2006
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KatMMay 3, 2006Hello people, every good band has an album like this in their career. Where they try something new and pepper it with their old sound. I see this as a transition album. Only bad thing is, we have to wait another 4-5 years to see what they're transitioning to, But if any experiment is worth hearing, it's Tool's.
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AntonioMay 3, 2006You can definitely see some of the influences the band were talking about. I don´t know why some people are saying it has filler, in this respect it is like every tool album. Very good in my opinion and a step in the right direction.
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SystoolMay 3, 2006
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RyanMay 2, 2006The people that are voting low obviously are not tool fans...if you are a tool fan than there is nothing not to like overall. However, it gets an 8 because its not better than some of their previous work and it gets a little slow toward the middle, but overall...IT ROCKS...if you like tool.
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KramerCMay 2, 2006Masterpiece and progression of Tool style. Critics got it all wrong. This album need more than one listen. The more you hear it the more you understand it. Remember Lateralus? It was the same story. People and critics got all weird about it at first, but later on it became number one.
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JPMay 2, 2006NOT Lateralus 2, NOT Aenima 2. Just different. Open your mind and let it sink. This is an amazing album.
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VincentTMay 2, 2006
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davidmMay 2, 2006
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RichePMay 2, 2006this is their most accesible album to date, pure tool that said it relies too much on signature without going past their comfortable boundaries.
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ShastaMcNasty.May 2, 2006
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maxMay 2, 2006
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TravisPMay 2, 2006I love it! From the amazing album cover art and features! To the change of Maynard's voice and stretching himself! To Danny and his amazing drums, with Adam taking a more important role in the album. It is amazing!
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JeffMay 2, 2006As a Tool fan, it's unfortunately not as great as expected. But I definately don't regret buying it and encourage others to buy it because it is a whole lot more than just your average album.
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JamesH.May 2, 2006
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PeteOMay 2, 2006Definitely an epic work that needs time to fully sink in. The level of musicianship and composition here truly shines head and shoulders above just about anything else out there right now. Tool has delivered once again on all levels. Their masterpiece has already been made, but this continues their dedication to delivering top-notch music.
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[Anonymous]May 2, 2006Amazing album...Reviews dont know what they are talking about because this album is a grower. Tool has defidently gotton better.
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roxannekMay 2, 2006love it!!
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JDWilliamsMay 2, 2006The critics are harsh on art i guess...don't understand pitchfork's review. its like they think all these mostly crappy indie bands they are obsessed with will change rock. TOOL has changed rock since the early 90's this CD is a step forward in the journey of the amazing TOOL!! BUY IT
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JamesToolfanMay 2, 2006
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aliiMay 2, 2006Is a great albun very dark and moody .I love it It seems like tool did it again!
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It's not only a step forward for the band, but a re-embracing of the epic-length rock songs found at the roots of early heavy metal.
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When Tool sounds as good as it does on ["Jambi" and "The Pot"] it's hard to get enough. Which makes it all the more baffling that a surprisingly large chunk of the disc is given over to mood-enhancing soundscapes like "Lost Keys" and "Vigniti Tres."
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Sounds exactly like you would expect a Tool album to sound.