10,000 Days

I think, in the end, the album is quite different from the others. It's more melodic and emotional for sure, more mellow it seems. Now when I have had the change to spin it a lot of times it is really starts stand out on it's own. The difference might not so obvious than with Undertow -> Aenima -> Lateralus, but it's there. I'm not disapointed at all, I really love (almost) every moment of it and I'm insanely happy that Tool was able to write another masterpiece (IMO).

 

I have to say that 10 000 Days has the coolest packaging ever.

Edited by GFoyle - April 28 2006 at 06:14

DeepPhreeze wrote: HeirToRuin wrote: I actually thought the album was rather boring...basically old Tool with more spacey atmosphere stuff...like they're trying to compete with Mars Volta to see who can take up the most space with meaningless drivel. Some of the tunes were good, but some are just downright boring. Yes, it's the real thing.  Maynard's voice.  Carey's tribal drum patterns.  Jones's guitar sounds.  It might not be in final mastered form, and there may be a bonus disc with the actual store album or possibly some additional tracks (doubtful...it totals over 70 minutes...about half of which are wasted). Yes, I pre-ordered a copy.  Yes, I downloaded it.  I'm entitled.  Sue me if you disagree.  I probably shouldn't have ordered it because I've played it 5 times and I'm considering trying it once or twice more, but I'm not hopeful. You are a truly wise man indeed :) You have the same sentiments as I. Let us be friends now and rejoice in the land of Gentle Giant.

That sounds like fun.

I go pick it up in 4 more hours.

And counting......................

^ that sounds more like a review

This sounds like a review

Very few shops with it in stock locally -apparently 10000 days sold hald million units worldwide in the first week of sale, taking everybody by surprise - hence it may be 10 days before shops wil be able tol restock - and then not with the fancy cover.

Info according to local indie record store owner Jason White

CaincelaOreinim wrote:     This band IN GENERAL doesn't change too much...I feel at least...they've been writing (with a few exceptions) in the key of D Minor for AGES!  There's only so many variations of that key!  Also it's pretty much the same core writing (Keenan, Jones, and Carey; disregarding Chancellor just because he wasn't involved originally).  The new album to me, is just another GREAT Tool album.  It opened up fully to me after six listens or so; I suggest the nay-sayers do the same?   Either way, to each his own.

That's the big problem I have.  Tool keep releasing the same formula ever 4-5 years with little to no variation.  They essentially left nothing to be desired after Undertow and Aenima.  Lateralus was just a refinement of these albums...lacking the guttural, gritty influence of the first two.  10,000 Days just sounds like a slowed down Lateralus.

I've played it about 10 times total and can only pick out maybe 3 songs that interest me...and even those take a back seat to songs such as 4 Degrees, Flood, Stinkfist, Eulogy, and 46&2.  Even the filler tracks on the early albums were better (compare Message to Harry Manback to Lipan Conjuring). 

Rosetta Stoned has stood out as the gem so far, but even it gets boring at times.  Like I said in my review, Tool seemed to take a notch out of the belt of Mars Volta for just extending a particular phrasing for a few extra minutes that does nothing more than increase the running time of the CD without having to actually vary anything.

CryoftheCarrots wrote: Zitro I have just read your review.Thanks for the most positive review of this album I've read so far.I too was dissapointed that a lot of people dont seem to get this one.It is my favourite and Justin's bass playing is outstanding. It was interesting to see Maynard and Danny on Oz tv over the weekend hosting a music video show.They're chosen video's were showcasing the guy,s biggest music influences.It was great to see King Crimson and Peter Gabriel amongst them.

You really think Justin's that good on it, huh?  While he does have some nice grooves, I swear everytime I listen to the album I hear/think something different.   Honestly though I think Adam's tones and overall sounds are the best I've heard come out of him.

Last time through I noticed a terrible problem with the bottom end on the album: it's terribly, terribly muddy and indistinct (when he's not doing those loopy delay-esque effects and whatever tone he has on the title track) tone-wise and perhaps Danny's kick drum makes matters even worse.  His normal no-effects tone actually reminds me quite a bit of Doug Pinnick's of King's X who absolutely does nothing for me.