Undertow [PA] by Tool

Pros: Dim, raw, sonic beauty.
Cons: Those looking for chorus/verse/chorus/verse/bridge/chorus songs of cheer will hate this.

The concoction of creativity, rage, and harrowing darkness that personifies Tool has been imitated by a number of bands that have emerged in the past decade or so. Alas, none of these bands can touch Tool -- give this album a listen and you can ...

Pros: Great lyrics and musicianship.
Cons: May be too dark and harrowing for some, themes can get repetitive.

Tool is one of my favorite bands, yet I have not yet written a review of any of their albums. Not because I haven't wanted to, but because Tool is a very hard band to review. Just listen to one of their albums and then try to give it the same analysis...

Pros: Dark, artistic and beautifully coherent
Cons: Not for rosy days

When you stop to think about it, the human race really isn't all it's cracked up to be -- we hurt one another, physically and emotionally, all the time, and we always seem to be looking for excuses to do it all again. Sure, the ups of life would be ...

Pros: What you need to play right before engaging an enemy.
Cons: The last two tracks are unnecessary but that's OK. I'm tired by that point.

Out of all the rock bands to emerge in the past fifteen years or so, few have perplexed the music-buying public as much as Tool. Along with Radiohead and maybe one or two others, they are seen by many as the last remaining hope for a genre that has about ...

Pros: Anger, fear, and victimization are struck into an abstract, artistic ocean of lost causes.
Cons: Tapers off a bit on the second half.

I recently started listening to Undertow again in the wake of hurricane season. I know that hurricanes aren't exactly a cheery experience for most people, but throughout the years hurricanes have only worked to my advantage. They cancel school, ...

Pros: Bravely executed, Disturbing and powerful yet disgusting and bold,(just how we like em)
Cons: Dark, bleak atmosphere of truth behind the tunes, the religeous and ignorant might raise eyebrows

Well ladies and gentlemen, after extensive lack of sleep, research and getting through the first month of university Im back. A lot has happened so far at uni, been with lasses, acted like a jerk, had my heart thrown all over the place when I didnt have t ...

Pros: Intense atmosphere, lyrics, and music.
Cons: Nothing.

Tool has had an impressive career with each album containing its own identity. Undertow is the band’s first full-length album and it was with the release of it where Tool started getting more in depth both musically and lyrically. There’s ...

Pros: Strong lyrics, excellent audio from Zoo Media,
Cons: Not enough Henry Rollins.

If you are looking for one of the most powerful selections of ear candy then let me turn you on to the addictive sounds of Tool. They aren't rock, metal or alternative... they are simply Tool. Coming in on the end of the grunge movement, Tool has...

Pros: Good ol' heavy metal. Long.
Cons: A fair amount of filler, and 69 tracks. (59 are blank)

Tool is quite the enigmatic band, especially with Lateralus and Aenima, thier 2 newer albums. A good 2/3 of the songs makes the listener wonder "What the heck am I listening to?". Not that they were bad, they just don't have an obvious point. Undertow on...

Pros: Tool's most focused of any of their albums. All killer and no filler.
Cons: This field isn't needed when reviewing Tool albums.

Tool started with the 1992 debut EP "Opiate," but when 1993 rolled around, Tool released their first proper album, this time with a strong focus and a much stronger production. This masterpiece of an album is Tool's first LP, "Undertow." ...

Pros: Emotional, innovative, and powerful hard rock
Cons: Song topics may be disturbing to some

So what exactly is so good about Tool that has so many of their fans (this one included) ranting about them? Well they simply make great music that's hard and aggressive but also doesn't sacrifice melody and a song message in the process. Undertow was...

Pros: Great lyrics and talented musicians.
Cons: Tool took me a while to get into...

Tool is probably the best band that ever fell into the category of the ones lots of people I knew liked, but I just couldn't seem to get into. It's been a while now, so I don't know that I can really explain why. I first recall listening to them...

Pros: Maynard is a genius
Cons: Short Album, most songs have same theme

Before you begin reading this you need to understand that Tool is not your typical rock band. The singer, Maynard, has a message he's trying to give his fans. Maynard gets it. By "it" I mean, he pretty much has a firm grasp on where we humans stand in...

Pros: Intensity in music
Cons: None

Warning: This CD is dark, heavy, disturbing, driving, and hits you in the gut like a ton of bricks.

Tool's Undertow released in 1993, is easily one of the best hard rock releases of the 90's. While still a fairly obscure...

Pros: Good Lyrical Content....Very Well Written Instrumentals....Good and Relaxing
Cons: Where is the Energy?

This happens to be the only Tool album I own...and I totally enjoy it for all its worth. I first heard Tool on the radio and through many recommendations from friends. The album does live up to its expectations if you are in the mood to just enjoy...