Tool
10,000 Days
10,000 Days
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UPC Code: 828768199121
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Number of Discs: 1
Description
In an age where major labels dictate that new releases from bands appear on record store shelves every 18 months or so, rare is the artist given freedom and ability to reflect and stretch out to explore creative evolution and release music as an artist, rather than the prepackaged predictability of an entertainer. Thankfully, Tool has somehow managed to circumvent these rituals, releasing a record every four to five years as they so feel the need. This ability to patiently craft their musical direction has paid off for not only the band, but for listeners, as they've been able to expand their musical vocabulary from album to album with great precision, all the while remaining true to the foundations that built such a loyal, if not cult-like, following. But with this absence comes changes to the popular music landscape, as new bands and sounds (as well as a new generation of heavy metal fans to entertain) replace and stimulate the charts. Namely: a lot can happen in five years, especially with a fickle rock audience that is overinundated with constant new bands' songs. The group defied expectations (and even got radio airplay) with Lateralus, but would fans stick with them during the hiatus? There were moments when Maynard James Keenan would emerge courtesy of A Perfect Circle, and there were also several stunning video DVDs to pacify while 10,000 Days was being written, along with cryptic messages via their website, but that was about it.Thankfully, 10,000 Days was worth the labor pains and wait to deliver. It's not only a step forward for the band, but a re-embracing of the epic-length rock songs found at the roots of early heavy metal. The album starts out with "Vicarious," which features some of Maynard's most straightforward lyrics since
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicarious | 7:06 | |
| 2 | Jambi | 7:28 | |
| 3 | Wings For Marie (Pt 1) | 6:11 | |
| 4 | 10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2) | 11:14 | |
| 5 | The Pot | 6:22 | |
| 6 | Lipan Conjuring | 1:11 | |
| 7 | Lost Keys (Blame Hofman) | 3:44 | |
| 8 | Rosetta Stoned | 11:14 | |
| 9 | Intension | 7:21 | |
| 10 | Right In Two | 8:56 | |
| 11 | Viginti Tres | 5:01 |
