Originally posted by pcp
Tool are horribly generic. Maybe it's because of all the other bands that have copied them (Mudvayne, etc.) but I cannot see why they're so praised.
So, Tool are generic on account of other bands copying them? Not only doesn't that make any sense, you should know you have to be willing to expose yourself to a band before deciding you can appreciate them or not. Based on your comments, you haven't listened to a Tool song yet.