Rate the Last Album You've Heard

[PS4freak]

[QUOTE="btbam, post: 6013622]I don't want to rain on anybodys parade because i know there are a ton of tool fans on here, but honestly i find their music wanting. Everybody says how deep they are but really all of their songs are just dime story philosophy and peace studies 101. the themes that they present are freshman level at best. Now you can appreciate the music for what it is because there is no band that can replicate their sound, but its not cryptic or profound.[/QUOTE]

That's the main reason why I like them. They are unique.

 

[Ixion]

[QUOTE="ps3freak18, post: 6013268]It's all due to Maynard being a perfectionist right?[/QUOTE]

Actually, Maynard doesn't contribute a whole lot musically to Tool. The other three band members write the music and then Maynard comes in later and provides the lyrics and vocals.

Maynard hasn't worked at all on the upcoming Tool album. He's been more involved with his wine company and Puscifer. The other members have been writing for some time now and they feel they're over halfway done.

[QUOTE="btbam, post: 6013622]I don't want to rain on anybodys parade because i know there are a ton of tool fans on here, but honestly i find their music wanting. Everybody says how deep they are but really all of their songs are just dime story philosophy and peace studies 101. the themes that they present are freshman level at best. Now you can appreciate the music for what it is because there is no band that can replicate their sound, but its not cryptic or profound.[/QUOTE]

Being cryptic isn't necessarily a good thing. I feel their lyrics work because they're thought-provoking, yet understandable and to the point.

However, it's the music that matters most, and as you said, they're a unique band.

 

[PS4freak]

[QUOTE="Ixion, post: 6014120]Actually, Maynard doesn't contribute a whole lot musically to Tool. The other three band members write the music and then Maynard comes in later and provides the lyrics and vocals.

Maynard hasn't worked at all on the upcoming Tool album. He's been more involved with his wine company and Puscifer. The other members have been writing for some time now and they feel they're over halfway done.



Being cryptic isn't necessarily a good thing. I feel their lyrics work because they're thought-provoking, yet understandable and to the point.

However, it's the music that matters most, and as you said, they're a unique band.[/QUOTE]


Didn't know that. I always thought Maynard was the reason for the lengthy production Times. I honestly don't really care for Puscifer. Just a bit too out there from most of what I've heard.

 

[Ixion]

[QUOTE="ps3freak18, post: 6014136]Didn't know that. I always thought Maynard was the reason for the lengthy production Times. I honestly don't really care for Puscifer. Just a bit too out there from most of what I've heard.[/QUOTE]

Out there? I wouldn't say that. Have you heard their second album? The first album was pretty bad Trip-Hop, while the second album was very solid Alternative Rock/Electronica.

 

[PS4freak]

I only heard stuff from the first album. I'll give some of the second a listen.

 

[TRF]

Title: Truly Yours (EP)
Artist: J. Cole
Year: 2013
Genre: Hip-hop
Rating: A
Review: It only has five songs, but Truly Yours is a perfectly-paced EP with deep lyricism and very natural-sounding production.
Sample: "Can I Holla At Ya"

Title: Cole World: The Sideline Story
Artist: J. Cole
Year: 2011
Genre: Hip-hop
Rating: A-
Review: Some songs are pretty typical for a more commercial rapper, but J. Cole brings a unique energy and lyricism to even the more generic of subject matters, and when he puts his heart into a song, it can become pretty poignant. "Lost Ones" in particular is a powerful track about abortion, a topic you don't see rappers touching very much.
Sample: "Lost Ones"

Title: Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
Artist: Brother Ali
Year: 2012
Genre: Hip-hop
Rating: B+
Review: Brother Ali brings his usual blend of personal and politically-charged lyrics over some pretty heavy beats. It's as good as any Brother Ali album, which is to say, it's a great album.
Sample: "Stop the Press"