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Debut 6 track mini-album from 1992.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Adash
Format:Audio CD
Its hard to believe the band that composed Lateralus wrote this isnt it?!
This is mostly an intelligent old skool metal album, but with a unique Tool twist. The live recordings are amazing quality.
This is an angry, angst ridden EP, and well worth the money, even if its only 6 songs. It is an awesome foundation for things to come.
And it contains songs that rank among Tools very best: Cold and Ugly, Hush
This is mostly an intelligent old skool metal album, but with a unique Tool twist. The live recordings are amazing quality.
This is an angry, angst ridden EP, and well worth the money, even if its only 6 songs. It is an awesome foundation for things to come.
And it contains songs that rank among Tools very best: Cold and Ugly, Hush
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By "setnakht4"
Format:Audio CD
This is Tool's debut release. It is a good mini album, featuring a hidden track. That said, do not expect it to sound like 'Undertow' or 'Aenima', because it doesn't. It sounds the way it does, not specifically because Tool dramatically changed their musical direction after this release, but because they decided to put their 'punkiest' songs on it. It is direct, loud and lacks the depth and dynamism of their subsequent releases. But that doesn't invalidate it, not by a long shot. These songs are great, and the band still play some of them live, which shows their attitude towards the release. There is a tendency to think of it as the 'other' Tool album, and to file it away under 'completists'. But this album is more than valid in its own right and is a great rock document. If you listen to their other material and then listen to this you will find yourself getting an amazing insight into the workings of 4 minds that are unlike any you are likely to meet in the course of your average day (unless of course your name is Justin Chancellor!).
Don't buy it first, but if you like the other Tool albums, don't be put off by what you read about this one. It rocks and it's hot and it's Tool!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Dara Giolla Críosd
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
To a seasoned observer, the incomprehension with which 'Opiate' is greeted by more recent Tool aficionadi is puzzling. To judge this record by earlier reviews, you might be forgiven for expecting 'Opiate' to sound radically different, even primitive, when compared to their later offerings. Indeed, I had put off buying this CD chiefly because so many people had suggested that it didn't measure up to the expected Tool yardstick.
The reality is that 'Opiate' is a grungier, less dour and less pompous incarnation of the group that would go on to capture the hearts of prog-rockers. Anyone who is a fan of '90s grunge, particularly its heavier outliers, will find much to appreciate.
The reality is that 'Opiate' is a grungier, less dour and less pompous incarnation of the group that would go on to capture the hearts of prog-rockers. Anyone who is a fan of '90s grunge, particularly its heavier outliers, will find much to appreciate.
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Exceptional
This is the first official Tool album. The sound quality is OVER the top! Much much better then you could and would expect from a '92 kinda demo like album.. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Samuel Damsgaard
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tool - Opiate
Although a fan of Tool I feel this just didnt do it. Weeker than the rest.
I was bored.. I give this a 3 out 0f 10
I was bored.. I give this a 3 out 0f 10
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by Michael Slipper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
Aenima is Tool's best album and this is second! Buy it. It's short and sweaty.
Published on 10 April 2005 by A Reader
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TOOL RULE!
This is by far my favorite tool album because every song sounds like its the first time youve heard it every time you play it! Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2003 by "sir_roasted_taloc"
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The beginning of the genius that is Tool
This is where it all begin. If your expecting a Lateralus or Aenima you will be shocked. This is much more like a heavy Undertow. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2002
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showing me where it all began....
If you are new to Tool then this wont be anything like your'e expecting. This is when they were starting out and when released caused them to be sectioned off as anohter new... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2001 by "dm02"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tool is better than Korn
TOOL is the most amazing band ever, and this album is one of the greatest ever. It is different from all their others, but is very close to undertow. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
An introduction to Tool
I recently bought this CD and whilst a newcomer to Tool i have found the other two CD's to be easier to listen to as a beginner. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tool are an experience... not just a band.. an experience!
I would have to recommend that anyone with a sense of rock, grunge and metal take heed, my words. Tool are one of the most original and haunting bands I have ever heard. Read more
Published on 24 April 2000
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