Jimmy

Umbee

Shared on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 16:25
I grew up a huge fan of Tool, and am still a huge fan today.  Regardless of whether or not you like the band, you have to admit, nothing comes close to matching their unique sound.  Not to mention the fact that they have never waivered from what it was they wanted to do in their music.  In fact some could say they were even a bit selfish in their musical choices.  These guys really don't care what you or I want to hear, or how we want to hear it.  They continue to kick out stuff they like, if we like it then great.  This isn't to say they don't appreciate their fans, they just figure they produce great sounds, so there is no need to cater to those execs that think they know what it is you and I want to hear.  The band is often misunderstood and their music is often shunned and feared by many, but from the first time I heard those haunting guitar tracks, the one-of-a-kind drum beats, and the moving sound of Maynard's very original vocals, I was hooked.

And my absolute favorite song is Jimmy.  Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrVlFaJMn0M[/youtube]

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XSSmoke's picture
Submitted by XSSmoke on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 16:51
Tool pwns dude. They flat out pwn hard.
ekattan's picture
Submitted by ekattan on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 17:11
My favorite song is H. The lyrics to that song are complete poetry. Aenima is truly one of the greatest albums of all time. Wasn't too much of a fan of Lateralus though.
Umbee's picture
Submitted by Umbee on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 17:20
Yes, poetry. I think that can be said of just about all of Tool's songs. It is truely a band of artists.
ekattan's picture
Submitted by ekattan on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 17:33
My favorite verse on H is: [i]Venomous voice, tempts me, Drains me, bleeds me, Leaves me cracked and empty. Drags me down like some sweet gravity[/i]
Bodaget's picture
Submitted by Bodaget on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 22:24
One of the greatest alt rock bands of all time! ummm , smoke said "pwn hard" F U
Dawnfades's picture
Submitted by Dawnfades on Sat, 05/26/2007 - 09:38
Umbee, I would have figured your favorite Tool song would have been Prison Sex.
Umbee's picture
Submitted by Umbee on Sat, 05/26/2007 - 11:43
That is an excellent one as well. Actually, Jimmy is sort of the sequel to Prison Sex.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/26/2007 - 16:36
awesome, listened to them for years, never saw them live or footage.

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