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Universal acclaim- based on 641 Ratings
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Positive: 580 out of 641
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bendSep 20, 2004not as good as aenima but has the same impact. dannys drums stay magnificent
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HutchCOct 13, 2005
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AbdulMOct 15, 2005Maybe not perfect, but as close to perfect as possible.
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CharliePJan 24, 2005
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TonySOct 27, 2005
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ColinBFeb 24, 2005jaw dropping amazing.
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stiNKfist..Apr 27, 2005One of the greatest albums i've heard.. amazing.
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sambMay 17, 2005if the rating on this site could go any higher then the only album that would be above a 10 would be lateralus. the members of this band must be dieties because no mere mortal could create something as spectacular, beautiful, and mind-blowing as this album!!!
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JayMay 3, 2005Absolutely outstanding. Anyone who gave this a bad review is definately kidding themselves, they can't actually be serious, they must just want to be different. TOOL are the most amazing band I have ever had the privalage of hearing. Noone else can/has inspired me so much. LONG LIVE TOOL!!!!
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CoreyJun 1, 2005It's just great!
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ryansJun 2, 2005no words can describe this cd.
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MikeNJul 23, 2005Lateralus is beautiful!!
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eemisjAug 2, 2005Can't say what is better.. Lateralus or Aenima but both of them deserves full 10. I love this.
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RubenBAug 28, 2005An utter masterpiece.
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KurtMSep 29, 2005This is the most spiritual and well written album that I have ever heard. Every song brings a new feeling of emotion. There is something spiritual about it.
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simonmJan 23, 2006Best Band Eva!!!!
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ToddLFeb 18, 2006The only way they could have made this album better is to include a blowjob with every copy!
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SteveMar 17, 2006This is the best album of all time.
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NickSMar 22, 2006Open the mind, let the energy be transposed superfluously onto a CD. Add creative electric guitar with equal parts metal distortion, and soft flowing acoustic and you have Tool's most transcendental piece yet. Lateralus
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AnthonyyMar 2, 2006This could very well be the best album ever created. Its tied with Kid A and Animals.
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TheressaH.Mar 2, 2006best album ever.
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TakanashiApr 2, 2006If you were to study your ego, then transcend into enlightenment, driving back the harshness of society all the while... this is what it would sound like. Bloody brilliant.
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jaypApr 26, 2006this seriously has to be the most fucking unique band ever. they seriously fucking rock!!! the drums and guitar are amazing
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WillieGMay 23, 2006the best
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SamuelLMay 23, 2006Im not going to go into extreme detail (if you want to see more in-depth what i think of them, check out the forums at music>live shows>coachella and look for the name lord smoogsbottom III), but suffice it to say that Tool is my favorite band and this is probably my favorite cd from them. The album is beautiful, literally a masterpiece.
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ThemistoclesCJun 20, 2006One of the greatest music production achievements in history, Lateralus takes us on a spiritual journey towards transcendence. Pure genious.
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ShaneKSep 13, 2006This is the best album ever made by any band of any genre. Ever. I can not possibly comprehend how someone could not love lateralus.
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BrianH.Nov 28, 2007Pimp ass shit. -BLAM- Pitchfork. -BLAM- the people that gave anything but a green score.
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AnonNov 9, 2007
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BrandonNJan 25, 2007you cant be serious if your thinking about not listening to this, to put it simply, piece of art. The time changes are beautifully orchistrated, and just flawless. You also get the hard, headbanging riffs from parabola and ticks & leeches. In my opinion, the best album to date by Tool, and any alt. rock, prog. rock band. The soundtrack to my everyday life.
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RyanMJan 5, 2007perfect. One of the best 5 albums ever made
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NonameNolastnameFeb 10, 2007One of the best albums of all time. I cant understand giving this any less then a 9. It is what you get when you combine great ideas with great music.
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AaronWFeb 12, 20076 years after the release of this album, I am still learning from it. While other albums lose flavor over time, this one just continues to get better.
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SreenivasuluVMar 19, 2007This is one of the best CD's I have ever own. It makes me wonder how they can turn a mathematical sequence (Fibonacci) into such an awesome song (Lateralus). They are extraordinary.
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IvanJul 3, 2007Probably the best album ever...
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AnonL.Jul 7, 2007
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scottc.Jul 9, 2007critics suck ball sack!!!
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ImranKAug 23, 2007
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BobRSep 26, 2007why pitchfork.. WHY?!?
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NicH.Feb 28, 2008This is one of the most creative and influential albums that has been written in our lifetime. Tool grows and expands with each piece they give birth to. This album in terms of "Their Creativeness" has only been matched by "10,000 days".
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JinL.Feb 6, 2008
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PitchforkBlowsFeb 7, 2008Never read pitchfork reviews. They HATE progressive rock/prog metal. In fact, they HATE everything that isn't horribly mainstream or pop. Look at the reviews for any prog album on meta critic, 90% of the time pitchfork will give it the lowest review while others give it 90-100's.
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AdamL.Apr 20, 2008Far and above the greatest drumming album ever, one of the greatest concept albums ever
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JeanineGNov 9, 2001The braindead critic who rated this album a 2 really should find a new line of work. This album has amazed and enlightened my musical mind as only TOOL can do.
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ThomasG.Nov 9, 2001
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AdamJ.Oct 28, 2001Yet more proof that Tool has more straight-up, individual talent (on all instruments/vocals) than any other band around today, hands down. And the way they blend and time that talent into the songs on Lateralus is nothing short of amazing.
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DevinT.Jan 12, 2002out of site into mind
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MarkC.Jan 21, 2002When you breathe you breathe for the moment, yet you breathe to stay alive the entire day as well
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DavidB.Apr 18, 2002It speaks for itself, and it speaks numbers. Tool is unlike anything else the world has ever seen or heard.
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AnthonyR.May 29, 2002The Led Zeppelin IV of the 21st Century.
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DjJazzyJeffreyJJuniorslickwiditJul 21, 2002This album blew me away. One of the contemporary albums best i own, right up there w/ Aenima and Radiohead's OK Computer. It maybe hard to get into if u don't listen to tool on a regular basis, but hearing the amazing ax work and drum solos will turn any musician on. Maynard, as always, proves to be one of the best frontmen alive.
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justindNov 12, 2003the best album from the most creative band out there
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RicardoPOct 21, 2003MASTERPIECE. This a landmark album that goes along with The Dark Side Of The Moon
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matteApr 12, 2003This 4th album from TOOL is amazing.The intricate and sophisticated rhythm along with it's psychadelic nature surely shows the amount Tool has grown spiritualy and musically.IF the gentlemen of TOOL produce a new album it is still hard to see how anyone can surpass Lateralus.This band deserves respect and they have mine!
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SayOwJun 11, 2003No fan of Tool or good music could dislike this album. Non-commercial, non-sellout, simply awesome music.
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mattbinladenJun 22, 2003it just kicks ass....plain and simple
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NamelessOneNov 13, 2004
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LissaNov 9, 2004I agree... absolutley mindblowingly awesome!
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sharkersharkDec 22, 2004
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BurakDec 9, 2004Awesome ! Maynard does it everytime...
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bobbApr 17, 2004their best work yet
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ChrisM.Apr 28, 2004
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AlanJun 17, 2004
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ArthurD.Nov 13, 2005
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HandNov 3, 2005Creates a beautiful mindscape to dive into. The album is drenched in meaning, escapism and complexity.
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JessicaVFeb 25, 2005Awesome
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dustinmMar 21, 2005this cd had it all. it had some of the best drums ive ever seen eith ticks and leeches and the grudge. great bass with schism. it just was huge. but it just hit every connection with me. the lyrics were amazing. it should be rated much higher.
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derekrMay 22, 2005the perfect metal album
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JorgePMay 23, 2005Amazing. Period
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DanAug 12, 2005Amazing, shows that this band continues on in not disappointing its listeners.
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MyaIFeb 14, 2006No doubt the BEST album out there today.
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M-StylezApr 26, 2006
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JDWilliamsApr 29, 2006Amazing! One of the best albums ever released...no doubt. Maynard and Adam are GODS! as Danny and Justin..are scientists! 10,000 Days their new cd that comes out this coming tueday(May 2nd) is a great followup i recommend buying lateralus and 10,000 days on tuesday and listen to lateralus then listen to 10,000 days and just smoke a joint and enjoy!
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StevenOMay 11, 2006two words... F***ing brilliant
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zachcMay 17, 2006
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KyleLMay 19, 2006
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JeffJun 27, 2006Brilliant.
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MichaelkAug 11, 2006
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TheressaH.Nov 28, 2007best album ever.
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WadeP.Nov 28, 2007For enlightened people only. If you don't get it your too ignorant.
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JamesMDec 19, 2007Lateralus stands up as one of the greatest accomplishments in modern prog. With it, Tool have created new sound which is mimicked by musicians across the globe, and it will be listed as a key influence by the prog heroes of tomorrow. One look at the professional reviews is proof that you can't always believe what you read.
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SunShineJan 22, 2007By far the most amazing song I have ever heard, can never get bored with it. Tool is the God of inteligent music.
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ChadM.Aug 14, 2007the people who don't give this cd a 10 must not comprehend the in deep meaning of every song and cd as a whole i could listen to this cd all day and never try understand it so it stays fresh and knew everything you listen to it youtae just a little more from it it is a amazing work of art and music
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CianHDec 26, 2008Quite possibly the greatest album ever recorded, it takes time to find the sweet spots but it's oh so worth it. Genius.
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ShareefS.Nov 12, 2001could not have been better -- takes a minute to get use to -- but when you listen to the words and zone out makes so much sense and it pulls you into the world of tool -- all you can do is let go and be free and just let it take hold of you ...
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JimG.Nov 28, 2001As late 30s, long-time Rush and Pink Floyd fan, its been awhile since I've heard new music to get excited about. Not any more. Lateralus opened the door for me to find Aenima, Undertow, Opiate and Salival. Where was Tool when I was 21?
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SteveStevieNov 15, 2003Its Too Long To listen to in 1 session but its a totally incredible CD
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JoeNov 26, 2004Excellent. The closest thing a band can come to perfection.
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JamieB.Dec 22, 2004Lateralus the album is by far the best album ever created. I love the album and the songs esp. Lateralus and Schism. Maynard has an awesome voice and the song lyrics are deep.
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stevemNov 23, 2005go figure it out your self people they have broke through on those music chains that have let most people wana link bands to one another when tool cant be compared to another, they stand alone with their own sound,
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AliPNov 23, 2006Simply put, the greatest, complex and most beautiful album ever made. Anyone who hates this seriously must be crazy (ie Pitchfork and the other retards who gave this less than 10).
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AlanDDec 11, 2006This is what music is missing from now a days tunes that are being produced. 100% of amazing went into this.
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MattDDec 14, 2006Im sorry but Lateralus is perfect in every way. If you didnt score this album AT LEAST 8 then you obviously dont like any music of this genre or you are a completely retarded 13 year old nu-metal punk b*tch who frankly shouldnt be reviewing it. Full stop.
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JustinDec 29, 2006Lateralus is a work of Art.
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DamienLNov 14, 2007Lateralus is Tool's best album, HANDS DOWN. It's the most beautiful, inspiring piece of work ever. Keep in mind though, Tool's music has always been an acquired taste. Don't listen to some of these idiotic critics (especially pitchfork.)
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PatrickS.Dec 27, 2008About as perfect as an album can get. There isn't much on this album that could really change for the better, and it's not often that you can say that about an album.
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Sep 17, 2010The record of the decade! Simple as that! Tool have their unique way of improving every time. It's not always easy paying attention to their message, but after all, Tool is for everyone, but not everyone knows about that.
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Jun 21, 2013An awe inspiring spiralling spectrum of sound. I still can't get over the standard of writing and musicianship on this album. All 4 members are firing on all cylinders like relentless mathematically precise art explosions The grudge, parabola, schism and the title track are just perfection. The chilled out ending is fitting also.
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Jan 31, 2011I couldn't stop listening to Tool for an entire year. This album is a favourite. The poly-rhythms, intense guitars yet a far mellower-than-before sounding Maynard, give you a life long's worth of spine chilling, introspective, life-changing music.
Awards & Rankings
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A 79-minute sonic sojourn of hard rock delivered with an arty, fusion-conscious sensibility rooted most obviously from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Jane's Addiction.
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Q MagazineUltimately, it's Tool's experimental, borderline progressive, edge that proves most rewarding. [Aug 2001, p.141]
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It is dense, it is long, it is complicated. It is also a magnificent triumph of artistry over blind anger.