Had to hit ya'll with the double upload tonight! Tool had me worried with "Schism," so I'm glad that a viewer in my livestream recommended "The Pot!" Thanks for supporting the content, ya'll.

The best thing about almost every tool song is watching people try and find the right rhythm.

"Who the f* pissed off Maynard?" 😂😂

A kangaroo court is a trial where the outcome is already decided before it starts. And the head bob thing I feel like is where you are running head long into the biggest musical culture shock of stepping outside of hip hop. The beats in a lot of rock/metal will switch up. Time signatures, especially with bands like Tool and Meshuggah rarely stick to a simple 4/4. They have movements where the entire nature of the song switches up then doubles back on it's self, then breaks down to do it all over again. It keeps the music from being repetitive and predictable.

The white "Hit Em Up" 😂🎯 I've heard this song a billion times and you just made it so much better lol

Danny Carey, the drummer, is one of the best drummers of all time. His time signatures are unique and unexpected, and that's what makes TOOL, TOOL. He is also an accomplished Jazz drummer and infuses African and Middle eastern rhythms into his music. If you want to see him in his true glory, you have to check out his live performance of Pnuema.

Next has got to be “46 and 2” by Tool.

"They different". Facts. One of the very rare bands who sound as good (or better) live in concert. Every member of the band is a master of their craft.

PLEASE give us a merch shirt that says, "Who the fu** pissed off Maynard, bro!?" 😂 I'd wear it every day omg LOL

I'm glad you gave a chance to Tool after the Schism review 😂 Tool is such a unique band.

I have listened to Tool for 25 years and met Maynard, the lead singer, a few times in the 2000s. Millions of music critics will tell you Maynard is one of the most gifted lyricists in all of modern music. As for Schism, it wasn't a good introduction song for you right now. Your ears and mind are not ready for it. The people who are introduced to Tool with Schism usually don't like it, but regret not liking it after they go down the Tool journey. Then they listen to Schism 10 or 15 songs later and then say it's actually incredible. Give it another chance later. Your next Tool song needs to be "Vicarious". If you want a diss track, "Anema" is Maynard wanting the entire city of Los Angeles to fall into the Pacific Ocean! Ha!

"Who the fuck pissed off Maynard bro" hahahaha that's such a great reaction

Love how this dude just gets into the music and bangs that head....oblivious to the audience...caught up in the moment...the perfect reaction to a Tool song 🤟

Fun fact...tool guitarist Adam Jones and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello were buddies from high school... and more than that, at one point Morello was deciding between Maynard and Zach as their singer. That decision worked out good for the world in the end, cuz it gave us two amazing bands.

Aenema would be a great song for your next Tool reaction. His lyrics pull no punches of what he thinks of L.A.

Vicarious off the same album is phenomenal as well. The bass line on this song is crazy.

The song that put them on the map back in the day is Sober from the Undertow album. If you want to do another Tool song, do that one, and watch the music video.

Tool is something special man. This is the kind of rabbit hole EVERYONE should experience.

Also, Maynard sang on a Rage Against the Machine song called “Know Your Enemy” from their 1992 album, and it is an absolute BANGER. He did a song with the Deftones called Passenger that people go crazy for.

I feel like this perfectly embodies how an artist can have hits and misses for someone. You might not fuck with them overall or even just all the time, but they got those bangers that keeps you coming back. I feel like it's a good lesson too on not knocking something until you've given it try, which ironically is exactly what you've established with this series. Kudos to you man!

TOOL's music is all over the pace, it's impossible to label them and that's what makes them so appealing.

You should have started out with The Pot. Its the gateway drug to Tool. Schism is like dropping off a grade school kid in a Calculus class. You are into the lyrics and the change ups you will dig it. You cant do the head bob because they change time signatures all the time. And also Maynard is the frontman for 2 other bands and they each have 4 or 5 albums.

Tool is a very instrumental band and the lyrics are well thought out. I’ve listened to them for years one of my favorite songs is right in two.

I’ve seen Tool 3 times in concert and they never disappoint. All members are some of the best. Maynard’s voice is so unique and recognizable. One of my favorite bands of all time!

Schism is an awesome tune, just takes a few listens. Their times are weird, not always a typical 4/4. Give it a chance, trust me, some of the best music gets better with each listen.

Okay so... I officially need "Tha f*ck is THIS!?" merch, lol. Specifically on a mug please 🤣

Vicarious by Tool was the song of theirs that threw me down their rabbit hole. I had heard their popular songs as a kid and liked them ok but never really thought about them again. Then I heard Vicarious as an adult with life experience. It blew my mind. I had to go find the lyrics to read the rest of that message, because what I did hear and understand was scathingly honest and true!

Every Tool song is not for everybody...but there is a Tool song out there for everybody! Do What Thou Wilt, all you stars out there...

New favorite reaction channel. Dude, keep up with NOT liking what you don't like.... the lack of fakeness is very, very refreshing. Follow what you do like, don't pretend to like what you don't, and you gonna go FAR. Great stuff.

Bro, you're like one of 8 people on earth that can knod their head to an entire Tool song without getting lost.

I love that you're doing this series. Your reactions are exactly the reason why I never restrict myself to one style of music. There so much good to be had in every genre. Keep it going!

Tool is so unique, I'm 49 and will always love them... I saw you in the trance that every fan gets watching this review, you are a fan now!!!

Glad you like it Rob! Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer are all fronted by Maynard. All different sounds, but collectively the best bands ever!!

Tool is one of the few bands where it really helps to go in order. Start from the beginning and work your way through. Their whole jive is about cycles of growth, relapse, and rebirth. You miss a lot by jumping around

Going from Schism reaction to this

You're bringing me back to the best of times that fueled me to start playing music. Back when real music was on real radio!!

the pot is where most people start their tool journey. another starter for a lot of people is danny carey pneuma drum cam, it’ll give you a better appreciation for the complexity that these guys put into their music. tool for many is definitely a grower band, you can’t just drop in and like a bunch of their songs. listen to your commenters recommendations cause they will guide you down your tool journey should you take it!! schism is their top song on spotify for a reason! these guys put real soul and spirit into their music and not just through the vocals

This is progressive metal (Style of music). Check out the drum cam Of Danny Carey doing the song Pneuma.

I love your reaction so much. Tool is my favourite band and is so excited to see someone who enjoy at this point this kind of music

My guy! I'm sitting here watching this series back to back to back and I'm loving it! I gotta see you do Pressure by Skindred

So glad you gave them another chance. The ultimate diss track is Aenima. You gotta check that out for real

If you want more Maynard Keenan try one of his other bands. A Perfect Circle. Start with the song "Judith". Young woman named Paz Lenchantin lays down one of the best bass tracks I have ever heard in this song

Def check out the live version of Pneuma. Danny’s drum kit will blow your mind. Total GOAT drummer.

I feel so validated. Everything I love, you have loved. Everything I hate, you have hated lol. This is my favorite Tool song of all time. I’m not really a fan of the band in general but this song slayed me and it’s on my playlists regularly almost 20 years later.

Tool is one of the greatest bands of all time, hands down. They're easily top 3 in terms of talent and catalog.

Dude! Honest reactions to songs out of your comfort zone AND you're willing dig deeper rather than go with first impressions. That's it. You're my favorite reactor

Tool is one of a kind. There isn’t really any other band like them, unfortunately. They’re my all time favorite band.

I love the immediate turn around on tool! Lol the honesty is palpable. Love these reactions! I'm watching all of these.

10,000 Days is a good album to meet Tool with. Jambi, The Pot, Vicarious excellent for interesting beats and Maynard's lyrics are always quality.

TOOL IS DEM BOYZ... Each of the 4 is super talented at their job. They put more into every song than most can get on a double album.

Rob! If you do more Tool and want something with some biting lyrics, I recommend "Aenema" "Hooker With A P****" or "Ticks and Leeches" (though that one has an extended "jam" you might not dig) IF you want to have your MIND BLOWN, "Lateralus" or "The Grudge" And if you want to take a deep dive, do "Parabol" and "Parabola" back to back.

i see you banging your head to them polyrythms man! Keep at it! love your authentic reactions.

You should see Tool live, best concert I've even seen hands down.

please, please, PLEASE react to their songs in somewhat of a chronological order (at least on camera), then revisit Schism once you get to that album.

Tool also has arguably the best drummer alive in Danny Carry. The band is very impressive. seems like they are always doing new invective things. The more i learned about music theory the more impressive they became. As far as comments about their lyrics; when they were starting out the would refuse to put lyrics in the info sleeve of the CD, which a lot of bands did, because they didn't want the lyrics to ruin anyone's individual emotional response to the music as a whole. Or at least thats what ive always heard

Oh, hell yeah! Great rec! I honestly didn't think he would be into any Tool after that first reaction. Great time!

You should check out 'one armed scissor ' by 'at the drive in'. This has got your lyrics and musical switches that you are into.

Highly recommend having the lyrics up. Adds so much more depth to the journey. Maynard is both an instrument and a guide through the song. Embrace it, and you'll have a band that gives you more every time you listen.

You enjoying this one has me rolling. This is why your reaction to Schism was so hilarious to everyone, because Tool truly has some crazy, amazing music. But yeah, it's way different.

Just found your channel. I actually love Tool but this reaction had me crying, literally. It was soo fucking funny.

Progressive rock/metal oversimplified: they fit in the constellation of metal bands, but they're the sort of group that is always sailing out in uncharted waters, pushing out the edges of the map. They play around with time signature, rhythm, instrumentation, lyrics and vocals to do neat and weird things. Personally, I think of them as a metal parallel to bands like Rush and Yes. It is a band where every single member is an absolute master of their instrument, with vocals and lyrics to match. In a way it's like watching a master chef at work; what they put on your plate could be a new twist on something old, or something completely new, and it may not always be to your taste, but always interesting.

Interesting fact, Maynard James Keenan, the vocalist for Tool, also collab'd on a track with RATM on their debut album, which is a song I'd put on the listen list if you haven't already. The track is called "Know Your Enemy"

A special place in my all time favourite songs of all times list. Thanks bro ans greetings from Germany ✌🏼

you honest. This was so fun and interesting to watch, hear your commentary

Most of Maynards lyrics are phenomenal. Schism is a good tune just give it a listen after you've heard a few other tool songs. Aenima if you want some crazy lyric content.

As others have said, Schism was not a great one to start with, The Pot is much more "accessible". As you mentioned, they are a really unique band, and use such crazy time signatures that even classical musicians can't figure it out 🤣🤣. Again as others have said Vicarious would be a good one to go for next; I was going to suggest Sober, and working you way through chronologically is good because they do get more complex as they mature on the whole. Enjoy the ride! 🖤🖤

This reaction has 71k views on it and I think it should be 10 times that. great video😀!

I was lucky enough to see Tool live in Sacramento circa...2002 ish. H is my favorite song and when he hit that "I don't Miiiiiiinnnnd" and all the instrumentation cut out....man. When I tell you I felt that in my BONE MARROW! I literally wept. Like my body couldn't handle whatever freaking vibration he was sending out....for real. Core memory. Check out H ❤

There is nothing quite like Tool. Top of their game musicians with great lyrics and vocals from the one and only MJK. There are so many songs that many of us Tool fans can recommend. That said, listen to the lyrics of each song and let the music take you on a ride. Enjoy brotha because there's a pretty good chance you're gonna go down the rabbit hole lol

I’d recommend checking out “Vicarious”. A slightly different style than The Pot but on the same album, and it’s my 2nd favourite Tool song (this being the first)

I literally subscribed just to get this “stinkfist” listened to…. Been a girl from that time this was everyone’s song and what got them out and there PERIOD!!!! The original shit let’s gooooooo

The outro made me so happy -- the eagerness to listen to more. Tool songs put you into a different head space. Schism is great if you give it a more critical listen -- the time signatures are weird, but when you pick them up, it's stunning.

If lyrics are important for you, 'Vicarious' and '10,000 Days' have some very heavy undertones, but 10,000 days def one of those that takes long to build up. Also Maynard sings for A perfect Circle, and I would recommend Pet and The Noose from that band. Hopefully you will get to other bands like Disturbed, Slipknot, Korn, Tenacious D, and much more cause I would love to see what you think of their music.

Tool stuff can be very varied and quite challenging musically. I think "the pot"is one most people appreciate right away. Glad you liked, I think they're one of the most interesting bands still playing out there, so unique. Vicarious next, definately 🤟🤟

Enjoyed this content Rob, thank you.

Tool is a music experience and that what sets them apart imo. You go on a journey and it is magical and haunting all at once.

I’ve seen Perfect Circle live. They sound as good in person as on the Album. Maynard is an amazing singer. Also, give Sober a listen.

Maynard is a beast. Fronts 3 bands, and has a winery. Tool is an experience. They have evolved over the last 3 decades. Danny Carey is one of the best drummers of all time. Their sound is going to be very different depending on which album and which decade it's from. They have so many great songs, though.

Bro you are so funny man i audibly laughed like six times watching this😆

Crazy. Schism is one of favorite songs of all time.🤣

It's called prog rock, or progressive rock but in my mind, they are their own genre. Most talented group, been that way for a long time.

Hey Rob found your channel through your Chop Suey video and I just wanna say I really enjoy your reactions and your honest reviews. Was cool to see you give this song a chance and love it especially coming off of Schism. All the best man

I live for your reactions 🤣

This made me look up Andre 3000, opened up a whole new genre me that I'm lovin. All my thanks man.

Tool can be a tough listen, especially the first time when the boys are throwing all this shit at you at supersonic speeds. I have to confess that I still haven't wrapped my head around their latest, "Fear Inoculum". I think I have a (very) minor sensory processing disorder and if shit gets too complicated it just sounds like noise. I've been listening to Tool since "Undertow" and I still find new stuff every time I listen to these.

there's an old saying in the metal/rock circle "Tool is your favorite artist's favorite artist" they are pretty legendary and have arguably never released a bad record. they play with time signatures and polyrhythms (Danny Carey is the best drummer alive and its not close) like nobody else, Maynard's lyricism, vocal range and body of work (check out A Perfect Circle and Puscifer) is the stuff of myth. Adam Jones on guitar is always killer, and Justin Chancellor has some of my favorite bass-lines in all of rock music. the music they make is very nuanced and extremely hard to replicate but somehow still sounds incredible and often hits the mainstream whenever they come around to releasing new music. the only downside is that the fanbase can be pretty zealous and cringey at times - i would know, my Myspace page was clown-circus type shit lmao. keep up the videos Rob love seein you have fun listening to new shit. check out The Mars Volta if you wanna hear some more crazy experimental stuff that slaps for no reason. Cicatriz Esp is a great song

i love the moment you get your head bops into sync at the start man. awesome reaction. the schism one was funny af too haha. that blue lives matter line killed me!

Love the honesty - keep it up!

The thing you seem to be most driven by is groove. Tool has a number of power groove tunes but they will often incorporate other. complex and nuanced techniques in their songwriting that imbue what you sort of described as a more cerebral experience. Measures in music will have count called a time signature and when that time signature is outside a four count it can be harder to feel the “natural flow” you’re used to... this doesn’t make it good or bad - just a different wavelength or feel. Progressive rock often does this. You might look up Tom Sawyer by Rush for a classic progressive rock tune with a cool groove and some odd time signatures. Another fun song with a cool groove and strange time signature is Never the Machine Forever by soundgarden. I think what you’re after is power groove. Check out Becoming by Pantera or for a hip hop collab - Just Another Victim by House Of Pain and Helmet. Another song by tool I’d recommend is hooker with a penis. I’m not sure you’ll like the music because it’s pretty hard but you’ll love the lyrics.

Tool will grow on you if you give them a chance. Fantastic musicianship and lyrical prowess, a band to experience with a great sound system or pair of cans.

Lol, as a long time Tool fan, your reaction is fantastic...but those fighting words about Schism!

I gotta say, I love your unbiased opinions and your deep appreciation for all things music.

Every part of this band is exceptional. They ARE unique, nobody else like them. Gotta try 46 and 2 next, and definitely Pneuma (Danny Carey drum cam)! Talk about fire 🔥

schism is a really amazing song, for someone who’s used to tool, it’s a bit more complex side of grooves cause it’s meant to throw u off with the off beat rhythms

White Hit ‘Em Up 😂😂😂😂 good reference, caught that. glad you dig it, Tool is an all time great band

Schism is one of my favorites 😢😢😂😂😂 But you got a great reaction to this one🎉

This is probably the most accessible tool song. You should do more. I'm confident you'll even come around to schism again. It's somewhat difficult to get used to the odd time signatures and switch ups if you've not listened to alot of similar. I also love the lyrics of this one, so many double entendres

The greatest band of all time that nobody knows about. Never streamed their songs until recently, and not radio friendly because of length of songs and some lyrics.

I love music as long as it takes you on a journey. Please take the ride.

Just heard your Offspring video this morning Subbed ThePot is a jam for sure 🤙