Tool - Vicarious

[Patu]

What a great song. I can't wait for the new album.

 

[bubbamc119]

Wow.

I have been looking foward to this, like many of you, for many years. I have listened to this track 10 times now and it is starting to grow on me. At first I didn't like it much, but that's how I have felt about most of Tools previous work at first listen. Lateralus took me months to get into but what a masterpiece. I think this will be the same. Quite a different vibe to lateralus though. Can't wait for May 1st!

 

[enjoi_rootbeer]

honestly, mixed feelings about this...but we'll see...

 

[Alu]

It's amazing. I love it.

 

[titaniumx3]

Not bad, but I also found the vocals annoying, they seem veiled under the music too much. Not sure if this is the final CD version, but the mastering/production seems a bit rough, definitely a step down from Lateralus.

Its definitely Tool, but is it just me or is there a bit too much APC in there? Sounds more poppy, and less metal. Seems to be lacking that twisted, druggy, psychedelic, tribal feeling.

 

[headchange4u]

I am listen right now... AMAZING.OMG

I love it.I love it. I Love it!

 

[jonnywolfet]

im gonna have to not listen to this out of context of the album. when i hear 10000 days, i want to hear the whole thing, all at once, in all its uncompressed glory.

 

[Alu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by titaniumx3 Not bad, but I also found the vocals annoying, they seem veiled under the music too much. Not sure if this is the final CD version, but the mastering/production seems a bit rough, definitely a step down from Lateralus. Its definitely Tool, but is it just me or is there a bit too much APC in there? Sounds more poppy, and less metal. Seems to be lacking that twisted, druggy, psychedelic, tribal feeling.

I think the song sounds pretty good compared to Lateralus, which was a HDCD, at least on my system right now, I don't feel like I'm missing anything. The vocals are on a perfect level with the music for me, I have listened to the song multiple times, and I'm really getting what I expected from Tool (and some more). I don't really feel the "poppiness" you mentioned in there, nor the comparision to APC, not from a musical point of view.

But that's only for me.

 

[Masonjar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnywolfet im gonna have to not listen to this out of context of the album. when i hear 10000 days, i want to hear the whole thing, all at once, in all its uncompressed glory.

I agree. Though I'm really tempted...............

 

[titaniumx3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alu I think the song sounds pretty good compared to Lateralus, which was a HDCD, at least on my system right now, I don't feel like I'm missing anything. The vocals are on a perfect level with the music for me, I have listened to the song multiple times, and I'm really getting what I expected from Tool (and some more). I don't really feel the "poppiness" you mentioned in there, nor the comparision to APC, not from a musical point of view. But that's only for me.

After several more listens, I have to agree with you; I think I've become to attached to that dark, addictive aenima sound! When you look at the changes from undertow to aenima to lateralus, the change in sound is nothing suprising. In any case, its silly to judge an album on one unreleased track, especially a Tool album. Most Tool material requires repeated listening for full appreciation.

 

[Bobby B.]

I've been listening to the song like 30 times today and I think it's amazing while still growing on me.
The guitar just sounds so powerful, the drums are as accurate as ever, the bass guitar was a nice surprise since it's way more stressed and in the front than on former Tool recordings IMO. Frankly, I disliked the vocals on Lateralus, Maynard sounds much better on the new single recording if you ask me.

Finally I've found the lyrics. If anyone's interested:

Quote:

Eye on the TV Cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be Like: “Killed by the husband” “Drowned by the ocean” “Shot by his own son” “She used the poison in his tea And kissed him goodbye” That’s my kind of story It’s no fun til someone dies Don’t look me at like I am a monster Frown out your one face But with the other Stare like a junkie Into the TV Stare like a zombie While the mother holds her child Watches him die Hands to the sky crying, “Why, oh why?” Cause I need to watch things die From a distance Vicariously I Live while the whole world dies You all need and choose your own lie Why can’t we just admit it? Why can’t we just admit it? We won’t give pause until the blood is flowing Neither the brave nor bold Will write us the stories so We won’t give pause until the blood is flowing I need to watch things die From a good safe distance Vicariously I Live while the whole world dies You all feel the same so Why can’t we just admit it? Blood like rain falling down Drawn by grave and ground Part vampire, part warrior Carnivore and voyeur Still have the transmittal Sing to the death rattle La la la la la la la-lie Credulous at best Your desire to believe in Angels in the hearts of men But pull your head on out your head Please and give a listen Shouldn’t have to say it all again The universe is hostile, So impersonal Devour to survive So it is, so it’s always been We all feed On tragedy It’s like blood to a vampire Vicariously I Live while the whole world dies Much better you than I

 

[roadtonowhere08]

This song rocks!!! I loaded it up on SoundForge and there is virtually no compression from what I see. They basically made it as hot as they could without making it sound like it was compressed. Good stuff.

 

[Dash]

I have searched the web looking for the track with no luck. Would someone be so kind as to PM me a link? I would appreciate it, thanks in advance.

 

[Squeek]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daashford0404 I have searched the web looking for the track with no luck. Would someone be so kind as to PM me a link? I would appreciate it, thanks in advance.

PM'd.

I can't put into words how amazing it is to hear new Tool!

It brings a grin to my lips.

 

[rsaavedra]

Please PM me the link too. Or actually, how about just posting the link here for everyone?