Gentlemen, much like Tool, you seem to know what you're doing. The only thing Tool fans love as much as the music is new fans discovering them. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Vicariously, we watch your journey.

Ok no more waiting He is ready for “Lateralus” next!👽

I could listen to this man break down Tool songs for a year!

Wow. I've listened to a lot of reactors and this goes to another level. The fact that you made two obscure yet appropriate references to Simon and Garfunkel is proof to that end.

I want to see his break down of descending…. That song involves us all as well. Good shit, this channel!

Vicariously I live while you discover Tool! Please keep the reactions/breakdowns coming, really enjoying hearing all of your thoughts and the connections you make with the lyrics and ideas presented by them. Maynard is known for giving us less than comfortable topics to ponder, with the intention that we'll draw our own connections from them and hopefully use it as motivation for personal growth. Thank you for sharing your interpretations and thoughts with us all!

I'm loving Sean's analyses... here for his Tool journey.... Spiral out!

Very refreshing and interesting. Definitely some of the best reaction to TOOL for sure I hope the whole TOOL army comes and supports. I’m sure it’ll be shared in the various fan groups. Maynard has reached out to several reactors , I’m pretty sure he’d like the intellectual conversation being generated

Sean’s commentary on how a good chorus finds deeper meaning each time definitely struck me. I’ve somehow never thought about it that way in terms of writing music. I can’t wait for Sean to dive into Schism and Wings for Marie! Also remember this song was released when the Middle East wars were being televised around the clock. I’m a military veteran but even I was ashamed of how much “cheerleading” there was going around this country for complete destruction in Iraq/Afghanistan. That conflict was tragedy on all sides, not the damn Super Bowl.

One of my fave Tool songs, the music is brutally brilliant and the message about our human nature and psychology doesn’t pull any punches.

Sean's energy and analytical excitement are truly infectious! I thoroughly enjoy seeing him experience this music and sinking his teeth into examining it.

I absolutely love this guy and he looks like he reads alot.

Great deep dive from a unique perspective. This is the first channel that made me eager to see a reaction to Wings For Marie. I bet his take from faith and storyteller would be epic

LATERALUS LATERALUS LATERALUS. Sir, you are emphatically ready, and will, with certainty, dive deep into a spiraling journey. ....and thanks for the fantastic reactions!

Please keep doing this! Can’t get enough of your thoughts on Tool songs. Next one should be: Parabol/Parabola Or Descending Or The Pot Or Lateralus Or 46&2 Or Invincible Or…

You guys get it! I’m impressed at the level of understanding by someone hearing any Tool song for the first time. Extremely well interpretation of such complex music & lyrics. Thanx for a great reaction I subscribed for more Tool reactions.

Congrats. You provide the best reaction and analysis in KZfaq ReactionLand. Others tend to be insipid accolades appealing to the confirmation bias of the fan base for clicks, but yours is so refreshingly different: honest, intelligent and deeper.

So much things to read in the lyrics and at the same time Tool puts so much in the music. As you said it's not metal, it's visceral music. Art talks to all the senses

I love your evaluation of the song and ideas people need to hear. Tool Army are very introspective because of the Tool message. The world is a terrible place, what can I do with my thinking and actions that change the world, one life at a time.

Kudos to you gents for NOT interrupting the song to banter, and waiting for the ride to end before speaking. Kudos 🤟🏻🥂

Man, I could listen to you all day, You perfectly dissected this masterpiece, Savvy.👍

Is this triply vicarious? The character in the song itself being vicarious, then the listener, and now the listener watching you listen to the song. Reaction videos are of course vicarious for the viewer, and in this case very informative and enjoyable. Keep it up.

I love your Tool reactions, they are the ultimate band to geek out on because everything about them is so detailed and amazing on every level and you both totally get it! I love it when you realize the music/instrumentation is a part of the actual story they're telling and not just a backdrop for the lyrics. I hope you're doing Lateralus soon, plus Parabol/Parabola. And 46+2, of course. And Eulogy. And the Pneuma drum cam. And...and...and. Just do them all. 😄 I want to see your analysis! oh, and you've got to watch the Sober live from 93.

Wow, I'm so glad this was in my algorithm. This is most enjoyable in depth analysis of this song I've heard on here. Instant sub!

Wonderful analysis! I recommend The Grudge, Parabol/Parabola (2 tracks meant to be played together, as they reflect a shared musical motif), Schism, Invincible, Descending as good choices for musical masterpieces that tell fascinating stories. Another brilliant piece that doesn’t get enough love, but is full of pure poetry, is Reflection. Enjoy the majesty of Tool! 🌀

Good earbuds going in… 7:54 I mean that’s an intense #2 even for Tool standards Bill your ability to recall all these nuances on the first listen, post hoc, is astounding. “Fiction is a form of distillation” Dr. Jordan Peterson 28:27 preach!

The percussion instrument at the beginning is an electronic drum pad he uses on a bunch of songs.

You absolutely have to react to Wings for Marie 1 and 2…the story is beautiful and I’d love to see Sean break it down. Maybe give him a little context before reacting to the song. Please keep doing these!

heck yes!! The cries of the people have been heard! Huzzah!! Evenin' gents, lets do this!

I think we have a simultaneous fear of and morbid attraction to death and seeing tragedy once or twice removed from us gives us a dim glimpse into our own future death but at least at this moment we aren’t dead, we have been spared another day; so there is a vicarious thrill in both aspects of viewing tragedy as well as the primordial relief that we weren’t playing the starring role this time.

Awesome reaction. Love the thoughtful analysis

I agree to wait on The Trinity. He seems interested in the stories the lyrics share. Lots of other great Tool songs have this. Build up to the Trinity.🌀🤘

You guys are great, I subscribed specifically for these tool reviews. You have such a great skill at braking breaking down the lyrics. I can recomend you the song Desceding, very cinematic storyline.

18:28 your welcome 😜 Next TOOL song should definitely be Parabol/Parabola or The Grudge

This is fantastic! I dont think I've ever seen a Tool reaction done this way. We have seen all there is to say about the complex time signatures, the production quality, and the process of creating the music but never a real discussion of the lyrical content in relation to the arc of great storytelling over music. Very cerebral and extremely satisfying. Well done!

These Tool analysis have roped me into subbing. I wish I had this level of analysis in my life. This is great. This man has a skill, critical thinking and a comprehensive knowledge of the language. We need more people like this who can objectively critique the creative output in our culture. I would love to be a student in this classroom. You sir, are a great teacher!💯💯✌🏻✌🏻

Impressive! Well done

Lateralus should be next. It's their opus and it gets into the more abstract lyrics. The first two songs are indeed more "on the nose" and that's not super representative of Maynard's body of work with Tool (it's closer to his other bands). A little background on the Fibonacci side of things will help set the stage as well. I do feel bad for Sean though because there's a lot to dig into with that song! Could be an hour long video 😅

It's interesting hearing from non-metal guys give their take on interesting Metal songs. This is my favorite Tool song cuz of that main riff from Adam and how Maynard puts it to poetry. Tool hits you over the head with the truth in a way you never thought of before. 10,000 Days is slowly creeping up on Lateralus on being my favorite Tool album. I like your channel. Subbed

THANK YOU for clearing up the core meaning of the redemption arc that gets misrepresented in popular clture. I get so irritated with how its been overdone and in a way that's inaccurate and watered down. Such a teachable lesson...So much wisdom here...cheers!

You guys are awesome. Also, speaking of fiction vs reality when it comes to storytelling - fiction has to make sense, while reality often does not. Looking forward to more reactions from your channel !

This guy is fantastic! I am learning Everytime.

Enjoying these videos very much. Love the deep dive.

Love listening to his breakdowns. He hits it on the head. 2 for 2 on Tool videos. Gotta do Schism next!

It was quite a disturbing experience for me the first time I listened to this song. It calls you out on your human nature and existence and how we find entertainment in violence, death and destruction. It’s impressive it inspired over 30 minutes of discussion from you two. It shows how good Tool really are.

I rarely do the L/C/S thing but this is too good not to. The fact that the vast majority of the video is analysis (and good, in depth analysis at that) is such a nice change from people who just listen and then end the video after the song is over. Amazing video and can't wait for the next! Lateralus will blow his mind. Parabol/Parabola is also a good one. Another good couple are Stinkfist and Prison Sex...for a very particular reason. I have no idea if this is true or not but I've heard it said that the reason Maynard uses such "vile" language is to filter out the people who aren't ready for the real message being presented; if you're so turned off by the language that you miss the message, you aren't who this is for as you are also likely so superficial as to miss the forest for the trees.

You and Sean and nothing but entire catalog of Tool channel 😊

This is such a great conversation. Thank you gentlemen.

Next level analysis gentlemen. Appreciate the “thinking” required to look at lyrics from different perspectives. Very enriching. Often info, music passes by us on superficial level without us pulling it in to analyze. Thank you so much.

MJK has an unflinching way of viewing himself and all of us.

More tool for sure!! Guy, on the right, "the story guy" would love Lateralus or Rosetta Stoned.

I really liked this video and the first one too.. this is kind of a podcast i can listen to.. just an interesting talk.. like a pleasure for the brain to listen to such intelligent thoughts.. please keep this continue.. Thanks also to the author for giving an opportunity to the guest to think and talk freely !!

Forty plus minute reaction? Awesome, lets gooooo. And i was such a good reaction/breakdown. Lol, should do Laturalus so when everyone is like spiral out, you know why. Subscribed for more of your Tool discussions, those are alot ro unpack and u guys do such a satisfying deep dive.

You guys are great! I'm a huge tool fan and this is the second video of yours I have watched, and I really appreciate you having such open mind. I grew up in the Mississippi delta, and always considered led zeppelin to be the greatest band ever. Until tool came along. Maynard is the greatest lyricist ever. Justin replaced the first bassist, and the chemistry this band has is like no other band. Absolute genius. Keep up the good work

Great reaction, again. Thanks a lot. I enjoy your insights.

I love these tool reactions!

Great reaction! Can't wait to see the next one!!

Worth listening to several times. I'll likely go to my grave with this as my favorite all time. Certainly the best progressive metal song I've ever heard.

Love the breakdowns! Could stick with the hypocrisy theme and go for The Pot soon? I need more teasing before Lateralus 😂😂

I would really love to see you two listen to Tool’s songs Descending together as well as Parabol/ Parabola. From Maynard’s other bands I think it would be amazing if you did A Perfect Circles, So Long and Thanks for All the Fish. From Puscifer you two should listen to Galileo, Humbling River, Bread and Circus, Personal Prometheus, Life of Brian, and last but not least Sour Grapes. These songs are a pretty awesome blueprint to better try and understand the mind of Maynard. I would not classify him as a nihilist at all, more of an atheistic existentialist or perhaps an existentialist with a fairly complicated spirituality. PS, I feel a little sheepish presuming anything about Maynard, as he’s said it himself , “all ya know about me is what I sold ya…” Anyway I love your analysis’, and it would be cool to hear a lot more on Maynard’s expanded catalog. Thanks!

I know it's fairly early into the journey, but I must recommend Disposition/Reflection/Triad from Tool's album Lateralus. It was always intended to be a single piece with three distinct movements, but for one reason or another it had to be broken up into three. They are tracks 10, 11 and 12 on the album. It's by far my favorite piece of their music, it has had profound impact on me and who I am constantly working toward being. I wont get into my personal thoughts and theories about it, so as not to influence anything. Just know that, again in my opinion, its the Tooliest Tool Tool ever Tooled. I think we would all love to hear what you guys think! Again, it's most definitely a deep dive, but so, so worth it.

Whoa,... Great video! Just subbed for more Tool. Checkout Maynards other bands too. Puscifer and A Perfect Circle

They do have Tool lullabies for babies.

Talk Talk by A Perfect Circle!!

Speaking of hypocrisy... The Pot? edit: It's so wonderful to hear a serious perspective and breakdown. If/when you learn about Maynard, his life and the background (especially the faith part), it will certainly enrich the perspective.

These are so much fun

so calming indeed lol

Gotta listen to Jambi. Be right back!

You should try "Doomed" from Maynard's other band, A Perfect Circle.

Continue down the rabbit hole and Spiral Out...

This is great! Thank you fellas!

…..”I’m not a music guy”

sean needs to hear rosetta stoned and lateralus

When you absolutely, positively need to play a song that showcases everything TOOL does best - "Pushit - live" from the Salival album

I think he's ready for The Grude

Wings for Marie part 1 and 2, since he works In the religious realm. Love to know his take.

awesome how your "non-music guy" is able to tell so much more about the music than most of these self-declared experts running todays music channels.

This song is so relatable with all of the evil shit happening in Gaza right this minute. And that is just the current example of real world horror. There's always another.

checkin in ...

Just taking a break from watching the news, and murder case videos, to check out some music analysis.

More Tool, please. 46& 2, pushit.

I don’t know why, but this song is pretty much at the bottom of my Tool list. It just never hit me.

I like smart people

I feel like 10,000days/Wings for Marie would have made for a much better reaction, but this was cool

The whole song is in 5/4

Everyone chill. Pushit. It’s Pushit. That’s next.

Tool is NOT Your ordinary Metal band ....

I'd like to see his take on Ænema, it's even more cynical, somehow, but has an interesting caveat at the end.

Looking fwd to wings/10,000

I admire the tolerance of someone working in a faith environment saying "If you're a nihilist, lean into it." I, however, am an absurdist, and consider nihilism disingenuous, and just a way to sound deep in front of edgy teenagers. I will clown on nihilists at any opportunity. For the record, I'm pretty sure TOOL aren't nihilist. They probably have a broadly exploratory approach to philosophy, I reckon. Trying out different ideas from different philosophies as metaphorical devices toward some kind of enlightenment.

Length but very good

TOOL is Progressive Metal....

Lateralus next or The Grudge?

Do Pushit from Aenima and then follow it with Pushit from Salival

you get a like just for not pausing the song. So few people or channels do that.

12:50 OK, now I know you have an entirely different concept of "not knowing much about music", LOL.

By the time 10,000 days came out, I was already a "cord cutter" and saw this song as an affirmation for my decision.

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If Sean wants a challenge, the entire album "De-loused in the Comatorium" by The Mars Volta is a "sci-fi" story. It's a "sci-fi" retelling of the demise of Jeremy Ward.