They debuted some new songs live. This first one is apparently the same one they've been doing as an instrumental, but now it has Maynard's vocals attached. Second one is another slow-burner, but it's really cool, too. I hope the whole album isn't slow-burners, but if they're all 10-12 minutes long they probably are. I'm hoping there's at least one track like "Rosetta Stoned."
Yeah, I mentioned that. Apparently some Tool profiles opened up recently. Don't think there's any songs on there yet, though.
Personally I've never cared much whether they do the streaming services or not because I always have their stuff loaded up on phone/iPod etc.
But whatever, good for them moving up in the world and adapting to the times, I guess.
Tool Guitarist Reveals More Details of New Album Fear Inoculum, Significance of the Number Seven
80+ minute run time with 7 tracks, so each song is about 12 minutes, just like was reported long ago. Crazy.
The title track is released today!!
The pre-orders on Amazon were initially $45, yeah. I think it went down a little, but I don't think there's any pre-orders left. I didn't do it. Oh well, may not even get it, unless they release a scaled-down version. Kind of idiotic.
The new title track has grown on me a lot more, though. So that's good.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
The pre-orders on Amazon were initially $45, yeah. I think it went down a little, but I don't think there's any pre-orders left. I didn't do it. Oh well, may not even get it, unless they release a scaled-down version. Kind of idiotic.The new title track has grown on me a lot more, though. So that's good.
Got mine pre ordered and will keep y’all up to date on the tech when it arrives.
As for the new single, it’s also growing in me. The ending seemed lackluster at first, but there’s more nuances opening up with more listens. I LOVE Danny’s drumming on the track and is reminiscent of Reflection, though different.
^ Yeah, I agree. I wasn't thrilled with the ending at first. And it's definitely not their best ending, because they've had so many great poly rhythm crescendos that are difficult to out-do. But yeah, there's a lot of subtlety in the song which I think will give it longevity.
I have a friend that is getting it, so I should get to see it at some point, but please do post pictures. 👆
Jones says the album turned out cool and is very different from 10,000 Days. He also says there's some plans for videos in the works...
https://loudwire.com/tool-guitarist-anxiety-maynard-james-keenan-taking-blame-album-delay/
^ "Rosetta Stoned" is definitely an all-time favorite of mine. Too many...
Sweat
Opiate
Pushit
Rosetta Stoned
The Grudge
Vicarious
Eulogy
Third Eye
The Grudge
Parabola
Lateralus
4 Degrees
Prison Sex
So we seem to have a track listing and initial first-listen reviews...
Fear Inoculum A Track By Track Review
1. Fear Inoculum
2. Pneuma
3. Litanie contre la Peur
4. Invincible
5. Legion Inoculant
6. Descending
7. Culling Voices
8. Chocolate Chip Trip
9. 7empest
10. Mockingbeat