OPIATE (EP)

This is something that any Tool fan should hear, not essential, not of best production, this is early work, roots of future band. There are some wondefull moments here, for example, drum solo in song Opiate is one of the most effective that I have ever heard. Some songs are studio recordings, others are played live. Those played live sound powerfull, noisy, but melodic and inspiring, heavy and smart in lyrical sense. Hidden song also shows some great guitar sounds. I would give this four stars, but this EP is not for every prog fan, and one of the best Eps I have heard.