TOOL - Opiate

"As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets — fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush") — get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (although the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out." — Amazon.com

1. Sweat

2. Hush

3. Part Of Me

4. Cold And Ugly (Live)

5. Jerk-Off (Live)

6. Opiate

Customer Reviews (4.50 Stars) 2 person(s) rated this product.

Great album at a great price! posted on 08/07/2013 4 Stars Reviewer: Vann This is a really phenomenal album. Tool as raw as you'll ever find them. The mastering is a bit toppy, but as the last guy said, not offensively so. Playing the b-side was a bit confusing the first couple of times through. I won't spoil it for anybody except to say that all the tracks are, in fact, there. For about the price of a sub sandwhich you can have a really cool pressing of a really great album. Skip lunch. (Equipment: Music Hall MMF-7.1 turntable with Eroica Goldring cartridge, all tube pre-amp and mono-block power amps by Tomcat Audio, Advent Loudspeakers)

Rockin'!!! posted on 04/21/2013 5 Stars Reviewer: Greg D. An excellent lead in to "Undertow". The music and recording is quite good. It's a bit hyped in the high end, but not offensive. The two live cuts on side two don't have that polished sound, but full of energy. Sylvia Massey did a great job on this one and then shined on their next effort. The vinyl is solid and clean. Good record at a great price.

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