Opiate [EP] by Tool

Pros: Showcases all of this band's incredible promise
Cons: Underdeveloped and only EP-length

It's important to follow the really good things in life all the way to their origin. So, given albums as special and important as Tool's Æn ima and La teralus, one had ...

Pros: Dark, Interesting, Good tunes
Cons: Production, its an EP, "Aenima" and the others could eat this one without burping

In the world of progressive rock few bands really stand out as much as TooL do, they have a winning combination of qualities which is why people rate them so highly. They are known for the following things. - the best drummer in the world (possibly). ...

Pros: Actually has an understandable point. Very good music.
Cons: It's only an EP.

Tool truly has matured. When comparing this to Lateralus, the difference is crazy. Nonetheless, Opiate is still great, although VERY short. Tool is very striaght to the point, but some of the songs just don't flow right. Read on for enlightment..
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Pros: Shows the band's roots, interesting song subjects, Adam's guitar work, heavier than Undertow
Cons: Too short, lightweight songwriting, not enough diversity in songs

Taking the title of their album from the infamous Karl Marx saying, 'Religion is the opiate of the m ...

Pros: Cold and Ugly/Jerk-Off. Certainly interesting for a Tool fan. Accessible.
Cons: Part of Me/Opiate. The album is generally repetitive, lyrically rather empty. Lacking subtlety.

Tool have gone through a lot as a band. The departure of Paul D'Amour, the legal disputes... but before all the drama (and in my view, the unnecessary art-rock pretentiousness and boredom of their most recent release), there was Opiate. You can ...

Pros: same old Tool; melodic and thought provoking subjects complements good ol' rockin' out
Cons: More simplistic and less developed than their later works; some may find offensive

Most casual Tool and modern alt-metal fans I know dismissed Opiate after first listen. "This is Tool? Where's the mystery, the melody, the complexity, and the frailty of Aenima and Lateralus?" they asked, and chucked it into their...

Pros: Classic TOOL... angry, brooding, straight to the point
Cons: It's just an EP

It is now 2001, yet after nine years, the first EP from this phenomenal band still is rockin and rollin. I think that it is sufficient to say that this band is like no other out there, with their distinct style and creative riffs and movements. To make...

Pros: Great Hard Rock Album , Hard power cords
Cons: NONE

Well TOOL can be described as a very hardcore rock band , when I first heard the album I was floored by the energy of the band . I have been listening to them since I heard the song (Sober), every album they put out is getting better and better . I...

Pros: Maynard, Maynard, and some more Maynard, plus hidden track "The Gaping Lotus Experience"
Cons: Not enough songs (6)

Maynard James Keenan has a lot of things to say, and he says them better than anyone short of Bill Hicks could say. With lyrics that make you think, listen, and then think again, Opiate packs exactly the right kind of punch in the nuts we all need (women...

Pros: Thought inspiring lyrics, great music
Cons: May be too hard for some people to comprehend but those people can still enjoy the music

Tool's "Opiate" is a brilliant six song EP from the brilliant band. As usual with Tool albums, the singing of Maynard James Keenan makes this EP stick out as a beautiful work.

The best song musically and lyrically is the title song...

Pros: Luckily its not the only Tool album
Cons: Hmm... i'm at a loss of ideas on this one

Tool. I could stop here, and this would be the best review i could ever give, but instead i'll tell you a little bit of what i know. This is probably the best Tool album that i have listened to, and i've heard them all. Sure, it only has 6 songs, but...

Pros: Everything about it
Cons: Nothing about it

The first words that come to my mind when I think of the band Tool are that they are one of the most spectacular and yet unusual bands around in today's world of music. Their musical style is just so amazing and the quality of the live performances that...

Pros: everything
Cons: nothing

My, my, what a terrific EP!
TOOL's very first, the great OPIATE...
TOOL WAS:

VOCALS: MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
BASS: PAUL D'AMOUR
DRUMS: DANNY CAREY
GUITARS/CREATIVE MASTERMIND: ADAM JONES

TOOL's old bassist,...

Pros: everything
Cons: nothing

TOOL.

vocals. Maynard james Keenan.
guitars. Adam jones.
Drums. Danny Carey.
Bass. Paul D'Amour.


Tool has proven to be an exceptional band with their first ep release, Opiate. This cd holds within its short, 6...

Pros: Guitars, speed.
Cons: A little repetitive.

Tool's debut Ep, Opiate, is so awesome that the length doesn't matter. The intro track Sweat is a great way to kick off the album. Every track that follows is another awesome song that will get your head banging. Opiate is the hardest and fastest Tool...