{"title":"Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990. The lineup is Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Adam Jones (guitar), Danny Carey (drums), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who replaced founding bassist Paul D'Amour in 1995. The band is known for a deliberate, perfectionist approach, releasing albums years apart and maintaining tight control over its visual and conceptual presentation. Keenan is also known for his work in A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool play progressive metal and alternative metal characterized by intricate, shifting time signatures, extended song structures, dense dynamics, and philosophical and psychological lyrical themes. Adam Jones's textured guitar work, Danny Carey's elaborate drumming, and Keenan's expressive vocals combine with striking visual art and music videos to form a distinctive, immersive identity widely studied within heavy music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÆnima (1996, Zoo\/Volcano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLateralus (2001, Volcano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10,000 Days (2006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear Inoculum (2019, RCA\/Tool Dissectional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool's catalog is highly collectible, with elaborate special editions including the holographic-cover Fear Inoculum and various picture-disc and box configurations. The band's long absence from streaming heightened demand for physical copies, and original pressings of Ænima and Lateralus are sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Tool often start with Lateralus (2001) or Ænima (1996). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prog-krautrock-vinyl-records\"\u003eProg \u0026amp; Krautrock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tool-aenima-cd","title":"Aenima CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow comes Aenima; produced by Dave Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson), the album's 70+ minutes of material will solidify the band's rep as visionary musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540748447927,"sku":"210000033142","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/s-l400-30.jpg?v=1781154121"},{"product_id":"tool-opiate-vinyl","title":"Opiate LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpiate is an EP by American rock band Tool. 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