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Tracklisting:
1. Vicarious
2. Jambi
3. Wings For Marie (Part 1)
4. 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)
5. Pot, The
6. Lipan Conjuring
7. Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)
8. Rosetta Stoned
9. Intension
10. Right In Two
11. Viginti Tres
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Band Name: Tool
Album Name: 10,000 Days
Release Date: 2006-05-02
Label: Volcano
Producer:
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Patience is truly a virtue. Yes, it's finally here and yes, it is amazing. But as to why this Tool album once again proves worthy of such extravagant words of appraisal can be summed up in many ways.
"10,000 Days" is a different chapter from the same band. In relation to theme, "10,000 Days" goes a bit of a different direction being derived from a more cynical yet positive approach to today's current situation of government but it's not to be mistaken as an entirely political driven album. Maynard still has all of those fun metaphorical and analogous nuances in his lyrics it's just that this time; they are much darker and a little crasser. Not directed solely on government, it's also directed at the people who live underneath it and as always the listeners' interpretations of the lyrics will be a much more exciting discovery rather than knowing the exact definition of each track.
With "10,000 Days" the album also marks the band's most experimental release to date which provides for a mellower release with plenty of Tool hooking heaviness. This is probably the biggest Tool album to date as well, big in the sense of their massive sound which has a density to be reckoned with. Tracks like the single cut "Vicarious" and the following track, "Jambi", along with "The Pot" and "Right In Two" will have you floored in no time. The larger epics of the album that are taken on being "Wings for Marie (Pt 1)" and the title track (wings Pt 2) clock in at a combined 17 minutes and the band keeps you with them the entire time. The second longest song on the disc is "Rosetta Stoned" which like the title track, clocks in at a little over 11 minutes. Once again length is no challenge here, the song is captivating from start to finish and just when you think it's over, Adam Jones hits you with another great riff. Within the lengthy durations, there are layers upon layers of sound to behold that emanate from all directions, infesting the gigantic songs with details to be discovered with each listen. Not to mention, Danny Carey probably added about 50 more pieces to his drum set for this album. The technicalities of the music are all very prominent and utilized in the most graceful ways. You can even pick out the crazy syncopations and ridiculous time signature changes even if you aren't a theory major.
With any Tool album you also get the filler tracks that may or may not have any bearing to the rest of the album but always pose an interesting moment. "Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann" and "Lipan Conjuring" are such tracks, and some may be hard to digest but they are a part of any Tool album nonetheless.
All that is Tool is shown forth again on "10,000 Days". Uncompromised, the band continues to be one of the most talented acts in music today with just about no competition.
Review by: Dave Huffy
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