Opiate by Tool
Performed by: Tool
Editorial Reviews:
Australian Re-issue, featuring Seven Tracks Including Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Cold and Ugly (Live), Jerk off (Live), Opiate, and Gaping Lotus.
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Summary: Tool's first major release is more than a good start
Comment: Tool guitarist Adam Jones has said of Opiate that the band wanted to put their fastest, most muscular songs out first to make a splash, and it is easy to see how the plan worked and gained the group early popularity. If Tool's later releases see their ideas fully realized and developed, they are still exhausting and difficult, while the Opiate EP is alternatively short, testosterone fueled, and fairly easy to digest, and probably the reason that Tool were initially grouped into the grunge scene by critics. The single Sweat is representative of the overall style of the album, heavy yes, but also catchy and skillfully written. In fact, it will surprise some that Tool seems to enter their career with great finesse. Adam Jones and Danny Carrey in particular play fast and complex rhythms that would come to characterize the band later on. Maynard James Keenan's lyrics are the most undeveloped aspect of the band at first notice, but he does tell us up front that he "can say what he wants to," so it is hard to argue against such confidence. The excellent albums that follow it are superior, but Opiate is anything but insignificant.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Beginning
Comment: This is the beginning of the rock legend. This is a very aggressive and direct album. They throw truth in your face.
Customer Rating:
Summary: are you thinking??
Comment: Yeah its edgy, angry, violent.. its young Tool, before they refined themselves, before some of the spiritual growth and experience.. Its an awsome peek into the beginning of one of the best bands out there, MJK's voice has matured, he has learned with time how to be more poiniant with just a whisper, but Opiate packs all the angst and frustration that are stepping stones to openminded adulthood. Its like being able to go back and listen to the frustrated overworked underpayed version of yourself at 23 ranting about the sheep surrounding you. I loved this cd when it came out.. It was relatable.. I feel like I've grown with them.. 46+2
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Summary: Tool- "Opiate" (1992)
Comment: Tool's 1992 debut (an E.P.) is a vital disc to any fan of Tool and/or hard rock/metal music. "Opiate" is aggressive and rocks hard. It's too short though (my only complaint). The songs are not as progressive as in their later albums but they show where Tool started and how they've progressed. I would consider these songs to be some of Tool's heaviest material. Highly Recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: As close to a Tool dissapointment you will get
Comment: This is Tools first CD, and it isnt quite a "bad" CD, but if you are into tool this CD will seem to lack... If your diehard of getting all tool has to offer its a must have, if your funds are low and your looking for quality work... well this is not Tools best work.
Brand: TOOL
EAN: 6142231027266
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Volcano
Manufacturer: Volcano
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Volcano
Release Date: 1992-03-10
Studio: Volcano
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Editorial Reviews:
Australian Re-issue, featuring Seven Tracks Including Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Cold and Ugly (Live), Jerk off (Live), Opiate, and Gaping Lotus.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tool's first major release is more than a good start
Comment: Tool guitarist Adam Jones has said of Opiate that the band wanted to put their fastest, most muscular songs out first to make a splash, and it is easy to see how the plan worked and gained the group early popularity. If Tool's later releases see their ideas fully realized and developed, they are still exhausting and difficult, while the Opiate EP is alternatively short, testosterone fueled, and fairly easy to digest, and probably the reason that Tool were initially grouped into the grunge scene by critics. The single Sweat is representative of the overall style of the album, heavy yes, but also catchy and skillfully written. In fact, it will surprise some that Tool seems to enter their career with great finesse. Adam Jones and Danny Carrey in particular play fast and complex rhythms that would come to characterize the band later on. Maynard James Keenan's lyrics are the most undeveloped aspect of the band at first notice, but he does tell us up front that he "can say what he wants to," so it is hard to argue against such confidence. The excellent albums that follow it are superior, but Opiate is anything but insignificant.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Beginning
Comment: This is the beginning of the rock legend. This is a very aggressive and direct album. They throw truth in your face.
Customer Rating:
Summary: are you thinking??
Comment: Yeah its edgy, angry, violent.. its young Tool, before they refined themselves, before some of the spiritual growth and experience.. Its an awsome peek into the beginning of one of the best bands out there, MJK's voice has matured, he has learned with time how to be more poiniant with just a whisper, but Opiate packs all the angst and frustration that are stepping stones to openminded adulthood. Its like being able to go back and listen to the frustrated overworked underpayed version of yourself at 23 ranting about the sheep surrounding you. I loved this cd when it came out.. It was relatable.. I feel like I've grown with them.. 46+2
Customer Rating:
Summary: Tool- "Opiate" (1992)
Comment: Tool's 1992 debut (an E.P.) is a vital disc to any fan of Tool and/or hard rock/metal music. "Opiate" is aggressive and rocks hard. It's too short though (my only complaint). The songs are not as progressive as in their later albums but they show where Tool started and how they've progressed. I would consider these songs to be some of Tool's heaviest material. Highly Recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: As close to a Tool dissapointment you will get
Comment: This is Tools first CD, and it isnt quite a "bad" CD, but if you are into tool this CD will seem to lack... If your diehard of getting all tool has to offer its a must have, if your funds are low and your looking for quality work... well this is not Tools best work.
Technical Details
Binding: Audio CDBrand: TOOL
EAN: 6142231027266
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Volcano
Manufacturer: Volcano
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Volcano
Release Date: 1992-03-10
Studio: Volcano
