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The next song on this album is called Bottom. Great song. The only song in their whole discography featuring another vocalist. Henry Rollins doing a spoken word. Its a powerhouse

@psycho42069

Жыл бұрын

This needs more likes! I been saying he needs to hit this song up for months!

@navydad1475

Жыл бұрын

Is probably my favorite!

@NeutralGravity

Жыл бұрын

Next song is sober, then bottom

@toddkelly5985

Жыл бұрын

@@NeutralGravity sorry. The next song on the album that he hasn’t reacted to.

@NeutralGravity

Жыл бұрын

@@toddkelly5985 oh my apologies. In that case, you are correct!

Prison Sex doesn’t change time signature at all. It’s a straight 4/4 the whole time. It sounds like they change because Danny hits on the half beat sometimes. 🤟

@dansouth1973

Жыл бұрын

I think he's more referring to tempo/BPM changing, it's easy to get terminology mixed up. I appreciate his candor in not having any musical background.

Paul D'Amour was Tool's first bass player. He appears on the Undertow and Opiate albums. Justin was with a band called Peach at this time. He didn't start with Tool until Ænima.

@mflambert

Жыл бұрын

this is what I get for not reading the comments first before giving my own. 100% correct!

@laxmoto3119

Жыл бұрын

I scrolled down as soon as he said Justin to see if this would be the first comment.

@majorbigss1

Жыл бұрын

Paul parted ways with Tool halfway through the making of Aenima. He did Stinkfist and some other songs

@davidbailey6397

Жыл бұрын

Paul thought they were getting too big . Justin was a little intimidated and almost didn’t go to their audition but was told by a friend he needed to go. Justin introduced the bass line of 46&2 to the band and the rest is history .

@tincupco

Жыл бұрын

Cool Hand Luke. The car wash scene. No sex involved but highly seductive.

H. -Tool. It's my favorite song by them and is about Maynard and his struggles with his abuse and how he has a son whom Maynard would never wish that upon him and how Maynard changes his outlook on life because of and for his son. At least that's what I take from it. They never performed it live or if they did, it was less than a handful of times. It's a very personal song to him just like the songs about his mom

@joshualee6200

Жыл бұрын

Damn good track

@blueeyedcowboy8291

Жыл бұрын

I wish more people would react to H. I still listen to it weekly on my playlist. Such an amazing, under rated track.

@samthompson2269

Жыл бұрын

It’s also about Heroin… The cycle of opiate addiction…

@caliban007

Жыл бұрын

Hoping he will eventually discover H. as well. One of my earlier favourites!

@blueeyedcowboy8291

Жыл бұрын

@@samthompson2269 actually, it's not about that at all. It's about having children. Maynard's son's middle name is H. and he has said in repeated interviews that it is about having children and the evils they will face in life. Having said that, the lyrics could definitely be construed as any drug addiction.

Love early angry passionate Maynard. Had so much punch on his vocals

If I'm not mistaken, this was TOOL's first hit. Way back in 1992 or 93 or whatever. I literally remember playing this song for my neighbor. I was 18 at the time, living on my own in an apartment building, and dude was 36. He sat there and listened to it and said: THIS CHANGES THE GAME. Maybe you had to be there, but seriously... There was nothing like this back then.

@riffgroove

Жыл бұрын

No, Sober was their breakout song.

@swingsloth

Жыл бұрын

Sober was the one that caught the mainstream

@jhamler1

Жыл бұрын

@@riffgroove You're right. Maybe SOBER was the song I played him. I don't honestly remember. Either way, nobody had ever heard anything like it at the time. And that's considering that grunge/Nirvana was already in full swing.

@riffgroove

Жыл бұрын

@jhamler1 TOOL HATED that. Every label that was attempting to woo them at the time wanted to market them as another grunge band. They're anything BUT a grunge band.

@GrimrDirge

Жыл бұрын

I think Corrosion of Conformity and Helmet had a sound reminiscent of early Tool. I heard Sober on the radio; I was right by the Meadows Mall in Vegas, and I immediately bought the CD.

At about 8:39, you mentioned Justin was doing his thing, but Justin wasn't a member of Tool when this album was recorded. Paul D'Amour played bass for the band before Justin joined as they began recording Ænema. In an interview, Justin said he created the riff for 46 and 2 waiting for the plane from England to LA right before his audition for the band.

My wife loves when I randomly belt out those lyrics as we are both sitting silently in the car and this song is playing through my head.

@poloreacts27

Жыл бұрын

lmao

@antimatter2380

Жыл бұрын

I got a lot of looks in school singing this with no music and Date Rape by Sublime. Nobody pays attention until THOSE lyrics hit. Then everything is silent except you.

@nhmjackson31

9 ай бұрын

@@antimatter2380Was just listening to Date Rape before I watched this video lmao

@rayanna7188

28 күн бұрын

​@@antimatter2380 Another song that came to mind for me was "Rape Me" by Nirvana. One time I literally sung that song when my family weren't home to prevent myself from getting concerned looks & stuff haha

As the saying goes "Hurt people hurt people." Another great reaction Polo.

I'll never forget TOOL touring this album at the time. Much Music ( Canada's MTV ) had banned the video for this song. Maynard was LIVID. They had Much Music's contact phone number hanging above the stage and they were urging fans to call them and complain.

@ericcarpenter4224

Жыл бұрын

Man, I forgot all about Much Music!!! That came on for everyone who couldn’t afford cable back then on the bunny ears!!

@riffgroove

Жыл бұрын

@@ericcarpenter4224 Not quite. Much Music was on cable.

@ericcarpenter4224

Жыл бұрын

Not in my area, Bro. We got it with the antennas! I’m from Ohio, the Akron/Canton area! Don’t know if that would mean anything?! But yeah we had Much Music, you had to have cable to get MTV. I forget what channel it was in my area but it was right before the WB! If you remember that channel. I think it’s CW now! It’s crazy how different shit is through out the country!

@CatherineBriseboisCatWoods

Жыл бұрын

Explains why I never saw the video... I remember the other ones that played (ex: Sobber, Schism, etc.).

@crothcipt

Жыл бұрын

I would get Much Music as low as Denver Co. Always a good watch when Mtv would be getting old.

The first album is still my favorite. I was 16. "Bottom" is a collab with Henry Rollins. He does a poem somwhere in the middle. And it fits. The lyrics go right through the soul.

@psycho42069

Жыл бұрын

I will continue to like every comment and yell about it myself until he hears this song! BOTTOM! \m/

@waltervereeck

Жыл бұрын

@@psycho42069 Yes please! and then "Schism" 🥳

@jmc5876

Жыл бұрын

so Opiate is your favorite album but your favorite song is on Undertow?

Prison sex is honestly one of my favorite tool songs EVER. From the lyrics to the visuals in the music video to literally everything. Its such a surreal feeling to me ngl.. Goated song honestly

I feel bad for watching every video you make and hitting the like button but I'm not much of a commenter. I should comment more and be more involved. I really enjoy the content. Congratulations on hitting over 100,000 subscribers and jumping on the tool band wagon. I've been watching all of your videos since right around 10,000 subscribers. I'll try harder to be more involved and comment more often

@poloreacts27

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you, Adam

@lunarlia123

10 ай бұрын

Same

If you like Tool, you will like Deftones. I highly recommend the song Passenger, which features Maynard. It’s off their album White Pony, the entire album is bangers.

@mitchcallander2608

Жыл бұрын

Passenger is a killer track

BTW, that is Paul D'Amour on bass. He was the OG bassist for Tool. Justin came in a little later.

Maynard’s vocals on this album are something special.

Sonically this is one of my favorites from Tool, and with a catalog like they have, that says a lot. Even though the subject matter is taboo, Maynard kills the lyrics. Thanks for giving it a chance✌️♥️

It’s such a strong argument against the cycle of abuse and rising above it for the sake of generations

listening to TOOL at 5.30am over breakfast! piece of cake!

Have you checked out any Deftones yet? Knife Party, Passenger ft. Maynard, Around the Fur, Digital Bath, 7 Words, You've Seen The Butcher.

Nice to see you review this song, its so good but the lyrics may disturb people. Please check out 'Jambi' on '10000 days'.

This was the album that introduced me to Tool & I kid you not i listened it 10 times a day for like 3-4 months I suggest Crawl Away as the bass playing by Paul D'ʻAmour is spectacular. FYI he was the bass player during this album not Justin

@bubbasboyngirl

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 1992 I was reborn listening to this album over and over and over. I have never been the same, and Tool had been my constant companion every since. Every album has been a life changing/evolution experience!

Nice, digging into the classics again!

The ENTIRE albumn is 🔥

Ohh grandma watching Polo ❤ in the daytime ❤ I'm hooked... Peace Polo ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

Let's go...

@chrisdriver7776

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@chrisdriver7776

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

As much as you like this music ,you need to see these guys live . If you are brave enough,you also need to watch their official music videos because they are undoubtedly the most crazy stuff you’ll see as far as music videos go. Especially this one . Understanding the context of the song and watching the video makes it make a lot of sense.

Now time for Eulogy?

I probably heard this song 500 times before I realized he wasn't saying "freedom inside of me" and then one day 20 years later I was like wait what? #misheardlyrics

@timg7627

Жыл бұрын

For real. Same here

@jakefromstatefarm1405

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, "release" 😨🫢

@8:40 - not Justin - this was before him…way back in 1993…first CD I ever bought, on the first trip I ever made in my own car to the record store, simply because the cover was intriguing. That’s it. I bought it because the cover looked different. The big poster in the store certainly didn’t hurt. Who knows what small things will shape them?

I said to myself the last video I wanted of the reflection tool video. " Wow, this guy is really good and fluent on the mic. I like this dude." And the first thing you said was you dont like being on the mic and on camera 😂

I LOVE TOOL, I have since I first heard them in the early 90's. I've seen them live multiple times, but the last time was about 5 years ago in NOLA, that's when I came to the conclusion that I can't afford to go to concerts anymore. I was very expensive, on top of the very expensive ticket cost.

You should know that TOOL also composed a song with a "normal" structure, with acoustic guitar, tempo in 4/4, with introduction, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, outro. Obviously the lyrics are not quite as normal and is absolutely comical, as you can guess from the title. The song I'm talking about is a hidden track on the CD called "Maynard's Dick". I'm curious to see what you think about it .

@richardhill888

Жыл бұрын

Heheh.... that one's a gem

Great song, I think 46&2 was Justin Chancellor's first Baseline he he wrote 4 tool. loving all your Tool reactions btw.. you have a good understanding & natural appreciation for great music. You also have a knowledgeable interpretation when describing the music and the message is being communicated

"I had a friend once, he took some acid"

@sintaxera

Жыл бұрын

Now he thinks he's a fire engine

@jasonblackwell5456

Жыл бұрын

@@sintaxera It's okay until he pisses on your lighter.

@soth1sol

Жыл бұрын

see ALEX GREY's "ST ALBERT AND THE LSD REVELATION REVOLUTION" for the fire. compare: "now he wants to marry me and everyone in the room" w/ pushit: "take care not to make me (46&2/harmony) enter, 'cause if i do we BOTH (44&2/disharmony) ...may disappear"

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty confident they switched up the meter near the end, not the time signature.

Prison movies: You mentioned Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile... You referenced Alcatraz and Con Air. Carry on brother! Let's always challenge ourselves!

"The Rock" was the Connery/Cage movie.. and of course don't forget about all of the "Penitentiary" movies from the 70's and 80's!

Check out JAMBI, if you haven't already. I get so excited when you put out new Tool reactions because you genuinely appreciate all aspects a Tool song, and it's extremely satisfying to watch for some reason🙂 I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy Jambi

I really love the music video to this, maybe my favorite out of em all. It really adds a whole new dimension to this.

This track lit my ears on fire in the 90s and the video was utterly captivating. They reset the bar for music and nobody has ever topped it for me personally.

I believe what you were looking for is Papillon and Cool Hand Luke. Awesome films.

One of the best albums ever made. Thanks for reviewing this song!

Stop the cycle of abuse Happened to me for years Help is out there. I was abused as a child. We can speak, type, relay. Speak, understand. Get help, help others Through our actions we speak. Speak true and strong.

How cool is it that you’ve discovered a strength through trying to work on “weaknesses?” You’re good at this! We all enjoy your choices and reactions - you’re easy and fun to listen to, you give honest opinions and interpretations, and you’re relatable. I have anxiety and panic disorders, myself, and I love to sing. Only in my 30’s have I started to feel more comfortable performing in public, and I keep pushing myself because I know it’s worthwhile. I’m so glad this has been a positive experience overall for you!

Try jamming out to JAMBI!!! It took me more listens than other songs on 10,000 days, but seeing them in Atlantic City for that tour and that was their opening song…everyone was wide eyed and gaping mouths leading to killer head banging!! Another favorite!!!

I thought I could make it end I thought I could wash the stains away I thought I could break the circle If I seeped right into your skin So sweet was your surrender Having become one I have become your terror And you my precious lamb and martyr

I've been a subscriber since you were around 100. This entire album, and I stress(entire) album is a must listen.

Paul D'Amour was the original bassist on Opiate, Undertow and a couple Ænema tracks. You can tell the difference in style as Paul was more slappy and groovy while Justin is more technical yet artistic and atmospheric. If you want to deep dive you should do a Peach (Justin's band) reaction and then the live Tool cover of You Lied off Salival.

You really should have started from the first album. But here we are, I'm glad you're here. This music changed, formed my life. Dood! You speak well and I'm glad you decided to challenge you shit.

Paul was the bassist for this album

The Great Escape (with Steve McQueen) is really good. Also the HBO series "Oz".

POLO great song and video. The audio you are using sounds amazing. Thanks man and have a great weekend.

The longest yard is always dope. The original and the remake lol

The Undertow album changed my whole perception of music! I was a die hard Van Halen fan. 1 full album listen and I was a devout member of the Tool Army for life!

Please check out the songs Swamp Song and 4 Degrees from this album, Undertow.

Check out “BOTTOM” or “CRAWL AWAY” both are from the same album you just reacted to.

There is an excellent music video to accompany this track - which was banned by MTV - Stop Motion Animation created by Adam

Justin was not the bass player yet on Undertow. This track was recorded with Paul.

Escape from Alcatraz, Clint Eastwood. True story, great movie!

You need to hear" tales from The darkside" the best Tool live album ever.

'Blood in blood out' is probably my favorite prison movie. The two you mentioned Polo, I also own.

Paul D’Amour did write a few songs of AEnima including stinkfist.

"H." That's a good one.

amazing... still getting chills from this decades after first hearing it. thanks for your genuine reactions and open mind to their version of storytelling/lifetelling

This whole album is 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

This was what started Tool. Such a great song still to this day. Second, my favorite prison movie is the original "Bad Boys" with Sean Penn in a juvenile jail. 80's movie.

@joesansone1023

Жыл бұрын

Pisses me off every time the guide says Bad Boys is on and its Will Smiths movie. Always Sucks

I have always felt the term “Prison Sex” used in this way is referring to any type of sexual abuse is it’s own prison. A creative way to subvert your expectations for a new listener. They assume it’s referring to what’s implied until you read the lyrics.

really wish youd do more of their earlier stuff. please do bottom! its a banger!

Yes, finally! Thanks for your opinion!

Can’t wait until You do Eulogy

I like the tangents POLO.. they're fun! 🥳

One of my favorite Tool songs. This album Undertow is amazing. I was a sophomore in high school when this came out. My favorite Tool song is opiate

Imagine being the original bassist for this band and saying, "Think I can find a better gig." JFC, Paul.

Nice one, swamp song off this album is good too, this album isn't as 'complicated' as others but it's still has its own unique charm

@ajrob77

Жыл бұрын

My favorite song from this album

Yeah, coming back to first album. Spiral Out keep Going

I'm a little older. So my favorite prison movie is Cool Hand Luke with Paul Newman. It's about a road work crew in the 1950's.

When you said Maynard sounded like Chad Kroeger, I couldn’t stop giggling and it messed my train of thought.

"Got your hands bound, your head down, and your eyes closed." That is the international prayer position.

Jambi and Eulogy are two of my favs you haven't heard.

Thanks for all your entertaining work on here mate It's been a blast!

It was Paul D'Amour on bass at the time.

that perpetual motion thing had me staring

Prison movie that I saw as a kid that really made me never want to go to prison "An Innocent man" starring Tom Selleck (1989).

American Me. The Last Castle. Bad Boys. Midnight Express.(saw this at drive in when i was under ten. Very impactful.

H. Is an amazing song

You want a "banger" , the song Crawl Away, from this same album has a groove that just takes me over. I think if you wanna jam to a good one , try this. It's off the Undertow album.

Hell yeah, I've been waiting for this one. I think you should check out "Crawl Away" or "H' Also, you pretty much need to hear "Opiate" at some point.

BTW POLO , check out “BOTTOM “ by TOOL it is the only song on any tool album that features, a guest artist, singing with Maynard,, Henry Rollins, of the legendary punk band Black Flag 🏴 🏴🏴

Just found you tonight, binging some of your Tool reactions. Thanks for being your genuine self I appreciate you

On this album, Intolerance Bottom and Undertow are the huge standouts for me. I originally said Eulogy but that’s the next album.

I'm surprised how many Tool songs I already know by heart...just didn't know the titles. I guess I've always been a fan, unbeknownst to myself!

I was checking out at a liquor store in Wyoming, and the clerk was listening to this. I made a comment about it being one of the greatest songs (I was referring to the groove mainly), and he replied REALLY loudly "Yeah man, and the best part about it is it's about butt-f*cking!!"....like, hahaha I appreciate your enthusiasm dude, but that's the BEST part about this groovin' track?!?? Whew

Bless you man! Love your reactions!

Danny doesn’t overtly display the technical chops we know & love until the next album, Ænima

"Cool Hand Luke" is one of the best prison movies of all time.

The guitar ‘solo’ in this song is just so epic (during when Maynard renters after the bridge). Simple, raw, and subdued.

Check out the video they made for this song. Hell all their videos just add to the music they created.

I can relate very well to what you were saying, i started my youtube channel because I wanted to speak on camera and get more comfortable doing so because I have extreme anxiety. My channel hasn’t gotten large or anything but it sure has helped me. So good for you Polo challenging yourself in that way