3:55 When you wanna groove, but them lyrics too real.

Dude, "Right In Two" and "Reflection" will blow your mind...

The instrumentals on Vicarious are god-like

Vicariously I ..watch Jim react to Tool on a Tuesday night...

Right in two, if you want melody

Dude finally someone who actually listens to the music from the beginning to the end. Subscribed!

This song came out after years of Americans watching live feeds from Iraq and Afghanistan on the TV. I remember flipping through the channels at midnight in the early 2000s and seeing them, tanks rolling into towns, blowing up buildings, all broadcast live. This was, to me, a direct reaction to that.

Next song MUST be TOOL "46 & 2" I'm surprised you haven't played 46 & 2 already. Probably one of the grooviest melodic bass lines ever recorded.

I can see your disposition shift gradually from happy for a new Tool song to emotional collapse from the existential and philosophical implications of the lyrical revelation.

Tool, calling us all out........ Really hits home.

I honestly didnt realise that watching somebody watch Tool would be so interesting. Iv been going through the greatest epoch of my Tool obsession recently and every time i listen the interest and intrigue grows. Keep up the videos dude!

The pot is needed..!!!! The bass tone is monstrous

I know I may be a year late to the party but. Every time I listen to a Tool song I'm captivated by the absolute perfect mix

My favorite Tool reaction/review provider to watch. No pauses or talking over vocals, and you have a good headset. Thanks!

Jambi or Disposition-Reflection-Triad

Would love to see a reaction of Right in Two, the opening riff is soooo nice

Honestly the song 10,000 days is a masterpiece of music that you would appreciate on all fronts. If you're looking for more melody from Maynard then that's the one. At one point there's like an entire choir of him harmonizing with himself

Next song: Jambi

One of the very few bands that can leave you out of breath and flabbergasted AF! Legends they will be 🤘

Loving the videos man. Started on one of my favorite bands, Karnivool and wound up on another, Tool. Great to see someone enjoying music so much.

They are extremely technical, I feel its like math/science meets music at such a deep level. Their timing signatures are like nothing else in modern music, one reason I love to drum to their music, it makes me better because it's SO tough to play/learn. One thing I like to do with friends to show them is ask them to, "Try to bob your head to this song, you will see what I mean." Shows you how unorthodox their timing really is, just listening you don't notice at times. If you like Tool you must listen to A Perfect Circle (which you may have already), some members from Tool formed them.

5:47 I feel like this section is kinda underrated, I never hear anyone talking about it. It’s my favourite part of the song

I think the song is talking about media in general. Not just the news, but movies and books too

Cant wait to watch the vid, love your Tool reactions. Right in two. Best build up ever!!!

Welcome back! I hope all is well and as always thank you for Tool!

Hey Jim, another great review, thanks! Just some thoughts on the meaning of the song: I don't think Maynard is saying he agrees with this point of view, but he is presenting how he thinks the majority of other people would react with defensiveness. Like in a movie when an actor portrays a questionably evil character, but it's shown in a way where we can all relate to his hardships and struggles. It makes us find some common ground with the "evil" character. I guess he's trying to say that the people who watch this shit are just like you and me. We're all guilty of it (of course there will be exceptions) in a way, and if we can practice seeing the manipulation for what it is, we won't be fooled by it in the future maybe. I know I'm reaching haha :) For upcoming stuff I might recommend Jambi, Right In Two, or Schism. Anyway, cheers sir!

I was looking through everything Vicarious today, including reactions. Nice timing, Jim!

Jambi or The Pot next would be great..

Brilliant rewiew for brilliant song!

Are you saying you've never slowed past a car crash??. Yeeaahh...I believe you...

One of the most beautiful guitar riffs I have ever heard.

Thank you. Even though we are obviously numerous, i think i speak for at least a few fans of Tool in saying that these notes, rhythms and lyrics have had a significant impact on our lives. Seeing someone appreciate something that i have cried over, played countless times on guitar and tried to introduce to friends and family is i don't know.. comforting? to see someone hear something almost as i wan't people to hear it.

One of my all time favorites from Tool!

Right in Two, got the melody ur lookin for and the best build up ever, and one of Dannys best performances ever. Im a big fan of ur channel and serious Tool fan for life so trust me Jim, im sure many others have requseted to same song.

Loving the Tool reactions! Would love to see you react to Jambi

‘Forty-Six & 2’...will blow your mind, musically and lyrically.

YES, I am here for this.

Welcome back Jim, thanks for the videos

subscribed because of your reactions to TOOL - welcome to the enlightened

Mantra and The Patient!!!!! They follow The Grudge. Maynard's melodies are beautiful in this song.

Parabol and parabola. They go together! Love the vids!

Disposition, Reflection and Triad are amazing and should be listened to at the same time.

Wohoo! Finally someone reacts to Vicarious :D My favorite song of all time.

The lyrics aren’t talking about just the news. It’s media in general. Whether it be movies, documentaries, music, or books, most of the media we consume has a lot to do with death and tragedy.

This song is one of my all-time favorite lyrics by Maynard.

Nice to see you back! 👍

This is the song that hooked me.

Hey man! welcome Back. Told you we'd wait :) happy that you're fine. You keep comming with all my favourite tool songs in a row! :D

Right In Two!!!! Omg. Also 46 and 2.

As a huge tool head I recommend at some point sitting down and listening through a whole album as there is an enormous amount of continuity in each of their albums. You have yourself a sub sir, I love seeing people react to tool for the first time. Also a few of my personal favorites No Quarter, yes the led zeppelin song, off of Salival Wings for Marie pt. 1 and 2 aka 10,000 days Parabol/parabola Reflection, though the "triad" of disposition, reflection, triad should really be listened to as a cohesive piece that's probably much too long for a video.

Oh HECK YEAH! This is going to be fun! I'll take a break from the work i...just restarted...LOL Thank you Jim!

Good way to come back... I'd really love to see you react to Tool's Third Eye

Every time I see my turtle eating worms, this goes through my head: "the universe is hostile, so impersonal, devour to survive so it is..."

Also, i'd like to request H by Tool. Incredible song.

A piece of work indeed. Maynard's willingness to level with the lowest common denominator is what makes him greater than the average genius.

You're killing me with the whole "Mallard" thing LMAO. Love the analysis.

Parabola, H, or Right in Two. Please Jim!

I am only a few videos into your Tool reactions (and of course I'll watch them all) and I find it hilarious that in every single one since the first you progressively mention more frequently how brilliant they are.....but....'I'm not going to do another Tool song for awhile'...'I can't just do Tool videos'......'i don't know if I can say that all other bands will now fall short' (it's ok though, because your face and demeanor say 'i wish I could just go through all the Tool discography right now, nothing comes close to these guys, fucking hell'. Lol. Spiral out.

Right in two. Great vocals and instrumental very recommended

Jambi is only fitting to do next. Right in Two is my all time favorite song. It’s a masterpiece and it takes you to another world if you fall into it. Highly recommend that one.

As an engineer I receive job offers to the US every week, this song convinced me to stay in Europe... A life is a life whatever the color, religion, gender, etc. This country is fucked up right now

Third eye must happen ! Best song by Tool

Welcome back Jimbo....can I call you that Jimbo, Jimmy.....I'll stick with Jim. Welcome back Jim

Hey Jim loving your channel my friend. Humbled by your frank honest and humbled opinions on music, especially Tool. Im huge fan of tool and you......love this. I have seen them in concert 12 times. Im a Bass player and 43 and still like to "rock out" for the most epic Tool deep experience check out Wings of Marie Part 1 and 2(10000 Days)lyric video epic! Also more Rishloo (Fearhergun Album Awesome) also Omega and Alchemy Alice from Rishloo....more Alter Bridge is always good check out Cry for Achilles, Fortress, Addicted to Pain, Show me a Leader all great from Alter Bridge. Love it mate keep it up!

I don't think he's only talking about the news mate, all fictional tv shows and movies would fit in what he's saying, "whatever the flavor it happens to be like" "still we need to watch things die from a distance....." "carnivore and voyeure" "devour it is to survive so it is so it's always been... we all feed on tragedy, it's like blood to a vampire" so to conclude, i think that even if the tragedy is fictional, the same patterns can be seen. "why can't we just admit it"

Love this reactions!!

i would like to suggest the song The Same River by Riverside. If you liked Escalator Shrine, than you gonna like this one aswell. You can choose between the studio and the live performance. both are pretty good! Have a nice one Jim

There's a desperation to all elements in Vicarious that's mesmerizing.

Jimbo waddup bro town. good shit agen. keep at it son. #seeyounexttimeyoulistentotool

really like your insight! most ive seen just agreeing with the lyrical content. i find it more interesting to see someone that has a different point of view

Cant help but feel Vicarious watching this.

TOOL=OWN GENRE

Favourite Tool song. Next time no lyric video Third Eye will blow your mind

TOOL - RIGHT IN TWO METALLICA - MY FRIEND OF MISERY

Flood. Some old school tool

Disposition- Reflection - Triad... Let's jam out!

In a documentary about it, Alex Grey says that there's conceit in the lyrics. So it's not Mallard's opinion.

And the ending also goes well with the beginning of the next song in the album the song that's after that one in the album is wings for marie.

Great as always! I would recommend Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of) by Mars Volta. Something different from the Tool requests!

my favorite tool song is right in two. it has everything you seem to like about tool. everyone is requesting it. That means you must listen to RIGHT IN TWO RIGHT NOW.

Welcome back! Song was good! Good drumming..........depressing vocals! See you at your next reaction!

right in 2 ,sober ,h , love your tool videos btw

Right in two" my good man. Thanks for the videos.

Great!!! You are really good talking about the songs so thanks to hear it , please you need to react to Third Eye ! It's probably the most experimental song by Tool

No one ever does Stinkfist. It’s a great song. Please give it a listen.

My favorite

TOOL is the greatest band that ever was or ever will be. Change my mind.

check out Maynard's other two bands he's in perfect circle and a band called puscifer , both so mind blowing & excellent you're going to love it so when you get done with tool check those two bands out. Maynard also has a winery in Arizona he makes some of the award-winning wine.

Braw lug, me lad o' pairts !

Thanks, Jim! Enjoyed it. Requesting, "Jambi." Also, you have two birds on your cup and at about 11:06 two birds fly past your window. I can't help noticing little coincidences like that.

The Pot, awesome one

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain

(may-nerd) is how we pronounce his name. Check out some of Danny's drum cam video that he shoots during live performances. Over the shoulder brilliance.

4:20 Nobody gonna talk about that killer drum fill?

It's not just the news, mate. It's a catch-all to include film or dramas as well.

True, I don't think necessarily everyone "likes" tragedy, but we can't help but be fascinated so we watch almost hypnotized..so even if people don't "like" it, it's still guaranteed views for the news.

bloody ell ey indeed

Great video Jim, I'm loving your content! I hope you'll get to the songs Disposition-Reflection-Triad off the album Lateralus. It's 3 songs but they're meant to be played together. Keep up the great work!

I don’t think Maynard is necessarily referring to the news here. The scenarios depicted in the opening verses are common fiction tropes we find in tv and film

@10:14 ol' mallard *Quack*