10,000 DAYS

I know the world doesn't really need another review of 10,000 Days but for what it's worth I thought the view of someone a little older (but not neccesarily wiser!) who's not big into prog-metal but who was blown away by "Lateralus" and gave it 5 stars might have some merit....10,000 Days is a damn fine album, but whether it's the fact I heard Lateralus first, or that unlike Lateralus, despite some developments in their music there are a few weak songs on this album, it doesn't quite match its predecessor for me. However, putting to one side the inevitable comparisons, it is a very strong album in its own right with some brilliant playing not least from the remarkable Danny Carey. If you don't know Tool my suggestion would be to start with Lateralus; if you do, well you've no doubt already got this.