46 & 2 is, ironically, the next step in your tool evolution

@willliam1343

7 ай бұрын

Nice

@robertbigelow6083

7 ай бұрын

Someone else did u dirty with this recommendation, Maynard is as good of a singer song writer as anyone, sober live displays Maynards vocal prowess or the grudge where he holds a 28 second growl, then Danny Carey, easily a top 10 drummer showcased in live on pneuma, if your a metal fan, even prog rock they will tie it all together, I've never met a tool fan who likes every single tool track, are liars, bc tool goes to the edge of a ton of different styles but if your a prog rock guy, then it's pneuma live dum cam, think vic firth put it out, showcasing the drums, Maynards live version of sober shows that physical rendition of vocals expressed in his eyes body, spirit, like you can see into his soul...stinkfist is about addiction and how gross it is, not a starter for the tool unitiated....

@fakefunbags

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

The Pot is an incredible song. It's a funk masterpiece wrapped in a metal suit.

@patrickfuller2423

8 ай бұрын

well said.

“The Pot” is a great early listen - almost radio friendly. There is a lot to discover with Tool so I hope you keep going.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

I plan too. I dont give up easy.

"Aenema" is beyond amazing. One of my favorite songs ever by anyone. I know it may sound weird but you must see the "Danny Carey Drum Cam" video by Vic Firth sticks. It's a live performance of the wonderful song "Pneuma". You will see why a LOT of people consider him to be one of the best drummers ever. He does things with polyrhythms & weird ever changing time signatures that defy the laws of physics.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

Dude, I really enjoy what hes doing.

@mrsultraviolet8564

9 ай бұрын

Danny is amazing- plus I think he has the biggest kit in all of metal! It's a mixed kit

I really think that, with how you portray yourself here, what you talk about, "Parabol/Parabola" and "Lateralus" would be perfect Tool songs that would really resonate with you. Even "The Patient" and "The Grudge" Hell, the whole Lateralus album. Definitely their masterpiece.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

I added some to my list. I'm excited for more.

Tool is a band that can be enjoyed purely by its musical esthetics, they are the pre djent groove masters. But it can also be enjoyed through the biting human debate that the lyrics bring. If you get to the level where you get both Tools is a truly great musical expression. Immense talent on all levels. But they are also so infuriatingly eccentric you might drop the whole thing and forget all about them. But they need your time to sink in, its not accessible stuff.

@dan.j.boydzkreationz

10 ай бұрын

Surely you realise that Meshuggah created djent in the 90s...

@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf

10 ай бұрын

@@dan.j.boydzkreationz …….seen Tool in (2002) Lateralus tour and Meshuggah opened for them in a small college hockey rink Lowell Mass. Tsongas Arena…. The whole show was Amazing….. Tool played Third eye & Holy Trinity.

@merqury5

10 ай бұрын

@@dan.j.boydzkreationz they inspired it

@ianjamison5460

7 ай бұрын

First I heard of Meshuggah was when Tool had them as openers. Can't remember what album tour it was tho... Lateralus I think.

I highly recommend the whole Lateralus album in one listen! Many songs are meant to be played together and IMO it's the best to listen as a whole.

@yung_rebo

10 ай бұрын

W comment 🎉. Lateralus all the way through is a must

@jonfernandez4271

10 ай бұрын

That album is a masterpiece of sonic art from start to finish

Hell yes Brother! I'm really glad you chose to continue the TOOL journey. Oh, and NO, I didn't do him dirty by suggesting "Stinkfist." I just love that song, and there aren't a lot of reactions to it. Lol. That subscriber number keeps climbing. You are well on your way my friend. Great reaction as per usual. SPIRAL OUT!!!

@scramblesish

10 ай бұрын

Keep going 👌

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

I have to say...I was listening to stinkfist again...I was vibing brother!

@gabrielkain1

10 ай бұрын

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody The video threw you off. The song is a Banger!

You have to react to 'The Grudge' next. Maynard's vocal performance will blow your mind, as will Danny's drumming 👌

@mrsultraviolet8564

9 ай бұрын

An opera singer KZread reactor tried to hold a note as long as Maynards 28 second scream- she made almost to 24 seconds lol

@MNelson900

9 ай бұрын

@@mrsultraviolet8564 and it's one thing to hold a note that long. Probably another thing to scream that long lol

I love that you’re finally getting what’s so great about Tool. Welcome to the Tool Army!!

@BigB90

10 ай бұрын

Toolbox

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

hell ya friend.

I think The Pot is the ultimate Tool starter song. Not too crazy with the time signatures (believe it or not, most of the song is in 4/4 apart from the bridge sections in 3) and nice accessible vocals with wicked bass and simple but effective guitar riffs.

the first time I listened to The Pot, I listened to it 50 times in a row. I was like: WHAAAAAT!!!!!!!

Schism and Sober are 2 great songs. Sober is the one that got me into Tool. 3rd eye is one of my favorites but thats not really a song to do a reaction to, but i recommend checking it out

Tool is something you have to be ready for. But once you get it, you won’t let go.

Brother man, look... TOOL has been the soundtrack of my life since 1993. They are phenomenal musicians individually, but together the music, the production, the live shows - it all really is a maelstrom in a bottle. This track has been said to be their most, "accessible," song and I get where such a label would stem from. It's one of only a few songs in standard 4/4 and has a structure that more closely resembles the verse, chorus, verse, chorus, etc. format, which their most iconic songs purposefully depart from a traditional structure and all of their songs are some combination of poly-rhythmic, odd and contrasting meters, esoteric and ambivalent lyrics, often jarring or "off putting" electro-synth esque sounds that fade in and around the ever building and progressing soundscape of 4 master musicians that continuously rotate their individual contribution into the "lead" or forefront of the music, just ever tumbling and building and always progressing to the most wonderful and rewarding crescendos ever in music - including the classical symphonic works - and that is EVERY SONG. If you really want a listening experience that is truly sonically rewarding, and contains every single element of what TOOL does best, put into a single song - there is no substitute for the live version of their song, "Pushit," that can be found on their live release titled, "Salival." Again the song is Pushit live from the album Salival (at the time TOOL fans were "salivating" for a new release, so TOOL put together an album of live performances ... salivate + live = Salival) Spiral out. Keep going.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

Dude, first of all thanks for sharing a bit of yourself! I do plan on doing more. I"m here for it.

If you want heavy tool.... Pick songs off undertow, aenema or opiate.... The Lateralus album is more "floaty". 100000 days album is kinda a mix of both. And Fear innoculum is a mix of Lateralus and 100000 days

Chevelle drew heavy inspiration from Tool. Their earliest album has a couple songs that have a tool sound to them (like Skeptic) They found their own niche eventually

Great reaction. I would recommend 46&2, Lateralus or Ænemia next

I love Tool as well. They arguably have the best drummer in the world. I need to see if you've watched his drum cam...

I've been listening to Tool every single day for 20 years and everyday its like listening for the first time!

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

5 ай бұрын

I love that! I love when a band just does that for us!

Tool is an experience! ❤. You matter too! Bless you and the rest of the Tool Army! 🌀

Justin absolutely kills in this song.

ok now it really gets going for you, back on track!!!!

I need to be in the mood for Tool. 'Sober' has always been one of my favorites.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Tool hasnt clicked for me yet

I think you will find that many Tool songs take several listens before you can start hearing everything that's going on. At that point you really begin to rock with it !! Enjoy your journey down the Tool rabbit hole.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

5 ай бұрын

I actually have some tool coming this week!

Glad you gave Tool another listen, dude. Stinkfist is commercially popular but IMO it's not one of their stronger songs. The Pot is a lot more accessible but if you're wanting to go down the rabbit hole and really experience a journey with Tool then 46 and 2 is a good spot to start, same with Lateralus and Schism.

Welcome to the journey. 🙏 Right in Two and Reflection 👍 to start you

Crazy drumming..epic scream..do their song The Grudge! Intense!!

Been a fan for 30 years now. Saw Undertow and Aenima tours in the 90s. No one listens to TOOL you experience TOOL! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

At 51 I'm freshly converted to the Tool. For me, I didn't get them for a long time. Now, I think it's somewhat simple things done in an intricate way that has me really into them.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Ya, I'm wondering if i'm gonna get into em.

Cant wait for the next Tool song!..😎 Great review & reaction!..👍

I think you get Chevelle vibe because Chevelle toured with Tool and and Filter and their Hats Off to the Bull album was recorded afterwards. They took a lot of inspiration from Tool on a couple tracks, as well as some Filter!

I love finding Tool reactions. I'm listening to the first minute of this video and find out the Stinkfist was this dude's first exposure to Tool! Talk about a rough start.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

I was freakin out lol

Yesssssss! Here for it.

yasss! Be sure to check the lyrics on this song in your own time, so many great double entendres. Stinkfist is also a great song, you should listen to again on your own time without the music video. It's definitely not the usual introductory song though. Normally we'd start nudging you towards 46&2 or maybe parabol/parabola next. However, if you want some heavier tool, maybe aenema. They really don't have a bad song, and you'll find that some of the best are ones you have to wait to hear and appreciate. Spiral Out!

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

much love dude! Thanks for all the guidance in this journey!

It's the Gracie BJJ that allows for Maynard's vocal power and stamina

Subbed for Tool. Excited to see where this journey goes. 🌀

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Hell yea, Thanks fam!

Dude, don't apologize for or excuse your videos, or your honest reactions. Have confidence :) I'd recommend Forty Six & 2, and Right in Two. And, maybe, if you'ee adventurous, 7empest.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

thanks homie for the encouragment

Do The Grudge. Not my favorite song, a great one though. But you seemed to enjoy his scream at the end there. The Grudge will blow your mind.

Welcome to the Tool Army the incredible journey that awaits you bro namaste🌀

It's the Tool Army and we Spiral Out. You'll get that in Lateralus

That Chevelle reference is point on...totally different style, but I think it´s the similar overall sound. I saw it after you pointed it out. Good honest stuff from you as always. Stay pure people. Peace.

Thanks for reaction to TOOL, I love them as well as AURORA. The Pot is very good but rather simple so I definitely recommend you another TOOL song, probably other people also recommend you but how about 46x2, Pneuma, Invincible. So many good songs. Enjoy!

The end message was unexpected and much needed today. Thanks man 🤍

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

This world is dark, and I just want people to know how important and valuable they are. Im so glad you are here.

When you heard that scream at the end, it made my day. But my friend, you are not for Maynard's AEnima vocals. His voice was on another planet back in the mid late 90s. AEnima is Tool's best work imo.

Next time go for Tool's song Pneuma (studio version). It's a bit longer song, but again very layery well put together and with amazing progression... You will love that one too. :)

We are the Tool Army and we Spiral Out!!! Do Lateralus and you will find out!!! Lovin the reactions!!!

thank you too man, i appreciate you.

if you go all the way through to all their Masterpieces ....we will be with you here........promised! Watching Tool reaction videos is a normal behavior of the Tool Army 😁.... maybe worth to recommend Danny Carrey´s drum cam video of Pneuma .... it actually shows a lot of what it is all about ......

Keep going!! Spiral out! Keep going!! ahahaha find this in lyrics..

dude wait til you hear The Grudge or Invincible, or Descending :) every song they have is special. Lateralus too.

Cheers man - good on you for expanding your horizons! Good music is indeed good music and I think you're going to enjoy your journey into Tool's music. You matter!

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

Hell yea! Much love brother!

Nice production. Thanks for choosing not to pause it every 30 seconds. THIS is the way to do a reaction video. Thanks man.

This is Tool doing a straight up ROCK SONG. It's actually, IMO, not typical for them, they are typically even more progressive than this. It's their "radio song" and it's damn good at what it does, but they are just having fun on this song. It would not be fair to listen to this song and go "well THAT'S Tool, ok". I'm not sure where you should go next, but I think something more adventurous so you can see maybe their other sides. Want more emotional journeys: Pushit (Salival Live Version) OR Wings for Marie (Parts 1 & 2) Want more angry badass: Hooker with a Penis OR Aenima Want more pschyadelic: Third Eye OR Lateralus (the song) Want more solid straight-forward hits: Right in Two OR Vicarious OR Schism

The proper term for the fans of Tool is "The TooL Army" and when listening to their music it referred to as Spiraling Out. But your journey has just begun... I would definitely suggest Parabol/Parabola next. Its a two part song meant to be played together in that order. Lyrics are a must for this but listen again after you get the gist of it to just enjoy the compilation. Spiral out brother

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

10 ай бұрын

dude much love, thanks so much for the guidance and help!

@mrsultraviolet8564

9 ай бұрын

I have a lot of serious medical issues- Parabol/Parabola is my spirit song. If I ever feel down, or god forbid sorry for myself I turn to TOOL. Specifically that set. Because I will Celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing! (We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion)

I totally agree, good music is good, no matter who is making it!

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Yeaaa dude!

Lateralus, 46 & 2, Sober.. try those. I recommend lyrics also. :) Lateralus is *chef's kiss*

I think you're finding that TOOL groove! They are masters of their craft, and while it is typically a slow burn, the payout at the end of their songs are completely worth it. Plus, to your Chevelle comment, they regularly get compared to TOOL so you were spot on with that! If you dig more of the heavier stuff, I'd suggest Jambi or The Grudge next.

Come.. swing on the spiral. Love listening to lateralus while high

I used to thought the same about TOOL, never got interested in them until one good day being in boredom i found this song, now they are literally my favorite band ever. Strange, but its a fact that they rock and they deserve at least a try from everybody.

Wow! Loved yr reaction so much! I really like you my new friend. Genuinly. (im a terrible speller 1 day...actually Most days...then Im a spelling wiz. Deal w/it!) Anyway yr a sweethearted guy n yr smart! So yr gonna love TOOL. Smart ppl"ger them" so, see ya on the nxt 1

As with all bands................'Different Strokes, for different folks". Many say this is a song that is their best. I am not one of those. Great song yes, but this is one of Tool's most radio friendly songs. the whole 10,000 Days record is a bit more friendly to the masses, but in my opinion Tool was at their best on Laturalus. pick any song of that record, put on your headphones, turn off the lights, close your eyes and get ready for them to take you on a journey. More Tool. I highly recommend the song Laturalus.

My favorite TOOL song is still 46&2. I'd love a reaction to that one.

It only took watching 1 of your videos for me to sub! I love your energy and purpose here. Thanks man! I always say that it takes listening to a Tool song 3 times to take it all in. Best done in these steps. 1.) No lyrics or videos.... just listen to the music and catch the vibe. 2.) Listen again with lyrics in front of you to understand what's being said.... do research and learn the messages within the song. 3.) Listen a final time while catching the vibe, and applying recently aquired knowledge. Every Tool song is a masterpiece, sometimes you have to understand it, in order to appreciate it. Some people get it.....some people don't. That's why we're Tool fans. We'd love to have you join us in the Tool Army. 🤘 Spiral out friend

Ok, so, going by the way I THINK you enjoy music you might REALLY like "Hooker with a P*enis" or "Ticks and Leeches" from Tool, far more aggressive than most. If you enjoy dope vocals "The Grudge" will do you fine :) Anyway, have fun! Edit: Oh yea, one REALLY oldschool Tool song from their first LP would probably be Hush.. or Jerk-Off. Depends a bit, Jerk-Off was never recorded in a studio, but they did an official recording at a concert.

@StalkingButler

10 ай бұрын

Or swamp song. Love me some angry Maynard

@itsayswithoutgoing9571

10 ай бұрын

Jerk-Off is the banger he doesn’t know he needs!🔥🔥🔥

You're not the first person I've heard make the comparison with Chevelle. Not sure I can put my finger on it exactly as I haven't listened to their music extensively, but at least that's validation that you're not crazy LOL. Anyway, glad to see you opened your mind and are actually digging their music. Tool is a truly special band and you won't regret diving deeper into their catalog.

46&2 is the next logical song in the Tool journey..

Tool is amazing at creating atmosphere within their music. They are a vibe. I think for most people it’s either an deep intense love affair or nothing at all. I don’t meet many lukewarm Tool fans or non-fans.

Wanna hear a badass guttural scream? Listen to the grudge. More Tool please.

When you listen to music honestly, things really open up, and get deeper. A lot of people put limitations on what they like and consume. How is anyone to grow that way. Thanks for giving this band a listen. I appreciate it.

I really hope you’re listening to higher quality than the compressed version I just heard from your video. There is a night and day difference, their music is extremely dynamic with a lot of movement. Jambi.

Hope you continue the Tool journey! Aenima, The Grudge, 46 & 2, Parabol/Parabola would be some good ones for you.

By the end of this song, I am ready to take out a city block. So much energy at the end.

Every Tool song is a journey. Spiral out, brother.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

7 ай бұрын

I got some more reactions coming this week.

Tool Army! Plz react to five fold. My fave song by them is "Lost Within"

Heh. You thought the scream at the end was something... Check out The Grudge by Tool.

Just found you, love your vibe and kind words

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Dude that means a ton! Thanks for being here.

If you want to see why this band is so beloved then you need to jump from album to album in order released. The growth taken from each album is immediately heard

@RosettaStoned462

9 ай бұрын

I 💯 concur. This needs More likes!

Strongly recommend you visit The Grudge next, it's heavier, and there's something near the end that will blow you away.

I know many tire of this but...Tool is much more of an experience than a band. Continue down the rabbit hole and Spiral Out...

This is always the "intro" song for tool for a reason 😊 Just wait....

TOOL is 👏 ton! ⚒️🎶🔥

I listen to this band like I listen to Rush. 5 times. The first is just to get a feel for the song. Then the next listenings are vocals/lyrics, drums, bass and guitar.

Nobody plays the double bass as tastefully as Danny Carey.

Vicarious FTW

there is no such a thing like tool's best song cause,each of their songs are journeys. what best for you really depends on what you need as a journey at that time.

Subbed for Tool! I see the Army has arrived. You'll love this journey. Keep going. Looking at your other videos and if you want to go full Tool, start with the first album. There are only 5. They are each really cohesive and follow a type of storyline. The production gets better until you end with a Grammy award winning song. Good call about Chevelle but that's the end of that. You'll have a hard time comparing most of their stuff to anyone else. Do some reading about Maynard. It's almost mandatory so you understand. Everyone will have you check out A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. They are more focused on the vocals. In Tool, Maynard is in the background on stage and the instruments are on balance with his voice. Continue the spiral, my friend.

Tool Army Assemble!

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

Much love friend

🌀🌀🌀🙏🙏🙏 thanks! Please, more Tool!

I never forgot Chevelle, dude! I hadn't really connected Chevelle's early stuff to Tool's style but at around 6:20 I could hear it. A lot of the Tool songs I've heard have felt really dense to me because of the tight, very technical composition (with dizzying time changes and polyrhythms) and the smithing of the lyrics with tons of references, metaphors and, yeah, puns. I'm not a fan of ALL their stuff, but I am of a good chunk of it. I am actually not a particular fan of Keenan as a person (I think he's a raunchy, coarse philosopher and I can respect it but don't love it), but his voice is another matter entirely.

Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Danny Cam, Peace/JT

The Pot seems to be the song that gets new people to listen to Tool but it’s definitely not the best song. Descending, Fear Innoculum, Lateralus, Parabola, Vicarious, Wings for Marie pt1 and pt2, Jambi, Flood, Eulogy, Pnuema, are some of my favorites. And Prison Sex even though people don’t tend to react to it because the lyrics are graphic.

The grudge - 25 second scream 👌

If you are a metal person trying to get into TOOL then the UNDERTOW album is what you should listen to.

@TheWolffAndTheMelody

9 ай бұрын

You got it! I will snag the album.

It's funny you mentioned Chevelle like you did. The first time I heard the Chevelle song The Red without knowing who it was had me thinking it was something new from Tool. Just for a bit though.

This is one of my all-time FAVORITE songs!!! Maynard's voice😢....his VOICE....sends me into goosebumpy madness, coupled with intense energy rushes. IF this doesn't do it, listen to "Pushit" from their live albumn. The studio is good, the reimagined one is....-I have just melted into a delirious puddle, excuse me a moment-....it's quite amazing. I also LOOOOVVVVE "Eulogy". If you love Los Angeles, if you hate Los Angeles, you WILL relate. If you've never been there, it's still a great song. I used to live there, I LhOaVtEe it so much!!! hashtag homesick. Yes, I wrote it out intentionally. MUCH LOVE, Friend-oooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You won't understand the spiral until Lateralus. Enjoy the journey!

Toool it's COOOOOOOL!!!!!!

Yes!

The way I discovered the band tool was Chevelle. I love Chevelle and still do and one day I was curious who their influences are and tool was one of them first thought was who names their band tool lol but when I listened to them for the first time and it was the song 46 and 2 I was hooked right away and their voices do sound very similar but Maynard has the better vocal range.