Undertow
Just as grunge was reaching its boiling point and radio-friendly punk-pop loomed on the horizon, Tool released Undertow which firmly reinforced metal s prominence as a musical style -- but, for once, it had something worthwhile to say. At the forefront of Tool s commercial explosion were striking, haunting visuals that complemented the album's nihilistic yet wistful mood. Drawing equal inspiration from Black Sabbath alternative theories of science, and Eastern religions, Tool s abrasive sonic assault begins from the opening notes and continues through the final moments of the last composition, an open mockery of organized religion and its incapacity for original thought. With its technical brilliance, musical complexities, and aggressive overtones, Undertow not only paved the way for several bands to break through to the mainstream adolescent mall-rage demographic, it also proved that metal could be simultaneously intelligent, emotional, and brutal. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide
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Undertow
- UPC:
- 614223105222
- Label:
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BMG Zoo Entertainment
- Released:
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4/6/1993
- Rating:
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0
- Disc:
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1
- Genre:
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Music
| | Title | Time |
Preview
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| 1 | Intolerance | 4:54 |
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| 2 | 40 | 6:02 |
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| 3 | Sober | 8:26 |
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| 4 | Bottom | 7:13 |
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| 5 | Crawl Away | 8:49 |
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| 6 | Swamp Song | 5:31 |
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| 7 | Undertow | 5:31 |
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| 8 | 40 | 6:02 |
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| 9 | Flood | 7:45 |
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| 10 | Disgustipated | 25:47 |
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Credits »
Henry Rollins - Performer
Tool - Producer
Tool - Main Performer
Tool - Art Direction
Bradley Cook - Assistant Engineer
Paul d'Amour - Artwork
Ron Saint Germain - Mixing
Chris Haskett - ?
Adam Jones - Artwork
Adam Jones - Art Direction
Matt Marshall - A&R
Sylvia Massy - Producer
Sylvia Massy - Engineer
Sylvia Massy - Mixing
Chris Olivas - Assistant Engineer
K. Lee Hammond - Creative Director
Dean Karr - Photography
Robert Fayer - Assistant Engineer
Andy Schoneberg - ?
Dave Stern - ?
Richard Hawkins - Technician
Richard Hawkins - Drum Technician
Scott Goldstein - Drum Technician
Greg Dean - Engineer
Greg Dean - Live Sound
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