Lateralus

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More Info After an exhaustive five-year litigation battle between the band and their label management, Tool offer up the latest chapter in their musical self-discovery in Lateralus . Make no mistake, this is a prog rock record, reminiscent of King Crimson and Meddle-era Pink Floyd, with a hint of Rush mutated with Tool's signature sonic assault on the ears. Lateralus demands close listening from the first piece onward, as it becomes quickly apparent that this is not going to be an album one can listen to and accept at face value. Complex rhythm changes, haunting vocals, and an onslaught of changes in dynamics make this an album other so-called metal groups could learn from. While some compositions seem out of place, others fit together seamlessly, such as the 23-minute song cycle serving as the climax and resolution of the album. However, the album's most disturbing moment arrives at the end, with dissonant electronic noises placed randomly with a drum solo over a phone call to a talk show discussing the secrets behind Area 51, once again serving as a symbolic gesture from the band encouraging people not to take things at face value and to think for themselves. Overall, a solid, well-produced album from a band that never fails to deliver with each release. Tracklist A1 The Grudge 8:36A2 Eon Blue Apocalypse 1:04A3 The Patient 7:13A4 Mantra 1:12B1 Schism 6:47B2 Parabol 3:04B3 Parabola 6:03B4 Disposition 4:46C1 Ticks & Leeches 8:10C2 Lateralus 9:24D1 Reflection 11:07D2 Triad 8:46D3 Faaip De Oiad 2:39 Soundwave https://youtu.be/MM62wjLrgmA Show more