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10,000 Days [CD]

Tool Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 May 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Volcano
  • ASIN: B000EULJLU
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,345 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Vicarious
2. Jambi
3. Wings For Marie (Pt 1)
4. "10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2)"
5. The Pot
6. Lipan Conjuring
7. Lost Keys (Blame Hofman)
8. Rosetta Stoned
9. Intension
10. Right In Two
11. Viginti Tres

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With a majority of the songs on 10,000 Days clocking in well past the seven-minute mark, you wouldn't be entirely mistaken in thinking that the title of the album refers to how long it actually takes to make it through the whole thing. Two of the tracks--the sitar and tabla enhanced "10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)" and its suitably epic psych-rock sister "Rosetta Stoned"--even linger on for nearly a dozen leisurely minutes each. That's delightful news for the legion of Tool fans that have been waiting five years for the follow-up to 2001's Lateralus, which debuted at number one and sold 2.3 million copies in the United States. Singer Maynard James Keenan is back on mystical form after his hiatus with the politically slanted A Perfect Circle, sounding at once ethereal and eloquent as he calmly charges through the metal tempest of the opening track "Vicarious." The rest of the band, meanwhile, hits a series of high-flying moments with tracks such as "Jambi" and "The Pot." When Tool sounds as good as it does on these songs it's hard to get enough. Which makes it all the more baffling that a surprisingly large chunk of the disc is given over to mood-enhancing soundscapes like "Lost Keys" and "Vigniti Tres." Who has time for filler? --Aidin Vaziri

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2006 album 10000 DAYS. Epic proportions of dark metal, complex rock & prog influences from the leaders in their game, in very special packaging

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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Give me my Wings 30 April 2007
Format:Audio CD
I purposely waited one year after the release of "10,000 Days" to give this review so that it would be a better indication of my feelings towards the record, rather than a quick and excited review about a hugely anticipated album.

After what felt like an eternity since 2001's incredible album "Lateralus," Tool unleashed their most progressive album to date in the form of "10,000 Days." The album was shrouded in secrecy, as is Tool's way, revealing very little other than the track names a short few weeks before the album's release.

It quickly surfaced that the album's title was related to the amount of time lead singer Maynard James Keenan's mother spent paralysed from the neck down, and the album's longest duo of tracks "Wings For Marie / 10,000 Days" is a surprisingly touching yet angry account of that story. Clocking in at a collective 17 and a half minutes, the duo is an epic Tool song, so different to anything they've done before, a live masterpiece and by far and away the best thing on this album. Fans were slow to warm to the track but all eventually come around to its sheer strength, vocal complexity and lyrical and emotional power.

The album itself, in its entirety, is a revelation, much like "Lateralus" was and "Aenima" was before that. Opening with powerhouse radio single "Vicarious," the album starts with a roar and continues its charge through second song, live favourite "Jambi." After the assault on the senses that is "Wings For Marie / 10,000 Days," fans experience Maynard James Keenan's highest vocal attempt yet, the unusually apt "The Pot," which boils with energy reminiscent of the "Undertow" days.

The enigmatic "Rosetta Stoned" oozes with drug-induced paranoia and is the heaviest guitar track Tool have done since "Aenema" nearly ten years ago. The song must be heard to be believed, sporting various different vocal styles and an even more prolific variance is rhythms and styles thoughout.

The album's second-to-last track, "Right In Two" is possibly the band's most ingenius lyric writing showcase to date with unforgettable comparisons between human beings of today and our ancient monkey ancestors, with some interesting comparisons unmistakeably drawn together.

The only negative thing I can say about "10,000 Days" is a common complaint I have about Tool's records despite being a huge, huge fan, and while a bit nit-picky, it is regarding their shallow attempts at expanding the CD length by pouring the likes of "Viginti Tres," a four minute distorted sound that leaves the album ending on a particularly low point after such a strong start and fantastic run all the way through. One wonders why "Viginti Tres" is even there.

But that is a very minute scuff on the shining trophy that is "10,000 Days," in my opinion, one the best album released since Tool's own "Lateralus" in 2001. Every song (proper song!) is conpletely stunning and entirely different from the next and people will be listening to this record for decades to come.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this if you're new to Tool 7 May 2006
Format:Audio CD
There seems to be a tendency to compare 10,000 Days to other Tool material, however I urge the discerning music-lover to ignore all the comparisons and approach each album individually. Tool has managed, yet again, to push the boundaries and deliver a truly amazing album that deserves your time. It may not 'make sense' on the first few listenings, but persevere and you will enter a world of musical mastery unlike anything you will have experienced before. And one from which you will never look back. Whether you are into rock, metal, 'progressive' (whatever that really is), industrial or whatever - this album should be in your collection. You will read other reviews picking apart each and every track, but I strongly urge you not to take any notice, buy this album, stick it in your CD player and listen to it non-stop from beginning to end. Then, and only then, start to make sense of it yourself. The less pre-conceptions you have about this album (and any Tool album) the better. What you think of 10,000 Days is all that matters, and with Tool especially you're unlikely to come to exactly the same conclusions as someone else.

All I will say is that you will not be disappointed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Happy Day!! 29 April 2006
Format:Audio CD
It's been a long five year wait, but the new Tool album dropped onto my doormat this morning, and having now listened to it twice I can safely say two things; 1. It was well worth the wait, and 2. Maynard and the lads have surpassed themselves!

The tunes on this new CD are superb, ranging from the atmospheric thunderstorm-backed title track to balls-out heavy stuff like Jambi, all with their usual complexities and wierd time signatures! Maynard's voice just gets better and better, there are times on this CD where he sings unlike I've ever heard him before with Tool or A Perfect Circle.

Contrary to the first review here, the titles and artwork are not fake, the titles are as they appear here, the cover is slightly different.

Speaking of which, the CD case design is outstanding but quite difficult to describe. The case contains two lenses which when folded out and looked through, the inside booklet gives a series of stereoscopic pictures of the band and the gorgeous artwork, total class!

The only downside to this album coming out now, is that this is probably the beginning of another long wait for the next one!

Also, a lot of the other reviewers calling themselves long-term Tool fans are moaning about the soundscape 'fillers' on here such as 'Lipan Conjuring' and 'Vigniti Tres', have they forgotten there have been tracks like this on EVERY Tool album? Remember 'Disgustipated' on Undertow (strange diatribe on vegetables taking over!), 'ions(-)' on Aenima (3 minutes of electrical buzzing!) or 'Faaip de Oiad' on Lateralus (some guy blubbing about being abducted by aliens!)??
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant stuff
Albums like this are proof that hard copies of music should never die. The audio quality is so much better than mp3 and this album is a semi instrumental bass fest. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mike f
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking but perfect symbolism for recovery. Fantastic stuff!
5 stars all the way for brilliant innovation,flow and craftsmanship. Tool truly are something else.

I recommend anyone to listen to this album.
Published 1 month ago by Ruaridh Kerr
5.0 out of 5 stars 10,000 DAYS TOOL
FANTASTIC CD. I HAD NEVER HEARD OF TOOL BEFORE, BUT MY SON LOVES THEM. TO BE HONEST, THERE IS ONE OR TWO SONGES I LIKE TOO.
Published 2 months ago by pollyparrot
4.0 out of 5 stars first time listening
got this as a present and it is okay.
never heard of them before but worth a listen.
wortwhile really.
Published 4 months ago by JAMES KAMARIS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great but broken
This is a great album. I listen(ed) to it everyday in my car. I lost a copy of it and decided to buy a new one here at Amazon. Read more
Published 19 months ago by JK
5.0 out of 5 stars All righty then. Picture this, if you will...
My impression is that of Tool's two most recent albums, this tends to win out in reviews (just) over its predecessor Lateralus. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Crookedmouth
5.0 out of 5 stars condition
I am well please with this album music wise, but it is not as good as new like stated, but then it was half price
Published 23 months ago by ZiggyZacZo
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
i really like the glasses oh there's an album too this is just to much excitment for one day
Published on 16 May 2010 by byekitty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, wish it was released on SACD
My favourite band, so what else can I say?

Could have been harder in places. Only for people who really listen to music, not for the casual listener. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by NotMyUsualid
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible album
This album is absolutely superb in my opinion, and for me, no other band around at the moment can match Tool for the sheer quality of their music. Read more
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