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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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Sep 22, 2011Following in the steps of Lateralus helps this record from being just average. It feels like Maynard's lyrics are slipping a bit here, but the music is metal heaven.
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Jul 14, 2022
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Apr 10, 2013That fact that an album like this can sell over half a million copies in its open week in the US is almost astonishing in 2012. Its not their best, but its got plenty of highlights, and like most of their output, has a way of growing on you to an almost uncomfortable degree.
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Nov 7, 2016
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Jan 2, 2020My favorite album from my favorite band...
Not a single bad song here, everything is top level
Rosetta Stoned is a complex masterpiece, at first I didnt get it, it was long and pointless. But after some listening, it became one of my favorites songs of all time -
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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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ShastaMcNasty.May 2, 2006
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SystoolMay 3, 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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bobbyfMay 5, 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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RussellAMay 4, 2006
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JohnHMay 4, 2006Best Tool album (so far).
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GaborAMay 5, 2006
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DavidMMay 5, 2006
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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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DanKMay 5, 2006
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ErwinKMay 8, 2006
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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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AdamWJul 29, 2006In a pool of mindless music we've all heard again and again, tool brings to the plate yet another genious endeaver. Yet, not as good as a few previous albums. But tool's back yeahhhhh!!!!
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Opeth314Aug 11, 2006Amazing! Again Tool surprises the crowd with intricate and complex sound. I've said to truly appreciate a good Tool album it usually comes on the third or so listening of it...... Plus Maynard seems to have the most fun with album... especially heard on "The Pot"..with more improv than ever!
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SeanNAug 20, 2006
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alvarezlAug 30, 2006Capital masterpiece...
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AndrePMay 2, 2006
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roxannekMay 2, 2006love it!!
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JamesToolfanMay 2, 2006
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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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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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VincentTMay 2, 2006
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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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victorrMay 28, 2006It's a Tool record. No more owrds are necessary.
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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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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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JasonNMay 3, 2006
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MattAMay 3, 2006
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MarginWMay 3, 2006
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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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JMcDanMay 3, 2006Best music on the shelf since 2001.
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BrianKMay 3, 2006
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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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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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JustinSMay 3, 2006
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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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BenAMay 4, 2006
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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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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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ChrisEMay 4, 2006Inspiring and evolving. Amazing album.
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SluzeMay 4, 2006
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AlexDLTMay 4, 2006
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NightkinMay 5, 2006
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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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sumshMay 5, 2006Best. Tool. Album. Ever.
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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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KevinDMay 6, 2006
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EMacMay 6, 2006
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BLMay 6, 2006great first half, so so second half
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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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EdgarPMay 8, 2006New sound, perfect quality.
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EdMay 8, 2006
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grantcMay 8, 2006wow this album is freaking amazing...anyone that disagrees is seriously retarded.
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QcontagionMay 8, 2006Simply amazing.
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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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StephenBJun 1, 2006
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christianwJun 15, 2006
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ThemistoclesCJun 20, 2006Bold, powerful, epic, emotional - this album is truly a journey. After the technical triumph of Lateralus, TOOL return to their warmer Aenima/Undertow sound with lyrics more upfront and personal than ever before. Some people dislike the so called "filler" - I think it's integral to the album's cohesion...
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SlyJun 20, 2006Tools best album to date. Buy it now.
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JasonEJun 29, 2006
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GMoneyJun 3, 2006Very intelligent and intense. Not for the fast-food-mentality crowd.
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JoshuaWJun 5, 2006REally don't want to get too deep into this one. its an amazing album. and if i had to rate it on the richter it would be a 10.1, whilst the other tool albums [ except undertow] would all be 10.9's.
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JohannSJun 7, 2006Great album.
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wwsd?satanJun 8, 2006
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DannySJul 7, 2006well, the album has slowly absorbed me, by no means is it immediate...but god what a grower. what a track Rosetta Stoned is, where Maynard appears to be 'off his head' after being left in a hospitals reception - but stand out must be Right in Two, lyrically awesome. if you get a chance to catch them live - grab it with both hands FABULOUS
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BruinsFan247Aug 7, 2006
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DanielR.May 11, 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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SergioCMay 16, 2006
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KyleMay 17, 2006
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PinkMay 18, 2006
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MattMattMay 18, 2006
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DamienAMay 2, 2006An amazing record. A completely reinvented Tool puts out their most bluesy album. The rejection of violence and hope for maintaining peace of mind are the prodominant themes. It will take several listens to get this cd! Like all great records you are not prepared by the radio for innovation.
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EricFMay 2, 2006Simply fantastic. Highly complex and detailed, dark and rhythmic yet musical and vulnerable.
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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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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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[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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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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JamesH.May 2, 2006
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adamfMay 20, 2006album of the decade thus far...real musicians can truly appreciate this album for its complexity and depth...5 years? it was well worth it.
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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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maxMay 2, 2006
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davidmMay 2, 2006
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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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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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ToddFMay 27, 2006Great album, not as good as some of the past albums, but still amazing as hell
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JasonHMay 3, 2006
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JesseBMay 3, 2006
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Awards & Rankings
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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.