Tool - 10000 Days - RCK118
Tool's 10,000 Days is the band's fourth studio album, released on April 28, 2006, in parts of Europe, April 29 in Australia, May 1 in the United Kingdom, and May 2 in North America. The album showcases Tool's signature blend of progressive and alternative metal, featuring complex rhythms, layered compositions, and atmospheric soundscapes. It was recorded between August and December 2005 at O'Henry Sound Studios in Burbank, as well as at The Loft and Grandmaster Studios in Hollywood, California.
Track Listing
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"Vicarious"
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"Jambi"
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"Wings for Marie (Pt 1)"
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"10,000 Days (Wings Pt 2)"
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"The Pot"
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"Lipan Conjuring"
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"Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)"
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"Rosetta Stoned"
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"Intension"
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"Right in Two"
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"Viginti Tres
Notable Features
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Packaging: The album's physical release features innovative packaging designed by guitarist Adam Jones, including a flap with two large 3D lenses over the eyes, allowing for stereoscopic viewing of the included artwork. The cover art was created by artist Alex Grey.
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Themes: The title 10,000 Days is thought to refer to the orbital period of the planet Saturn (approximately 10,759 days). According to vocalist Maynard James Keenan, the Saturn return is "the time in your twenty-eighth, twenty-ninth year when you are presented the opportunity to transform from whatever your hang-ups were before to let the light of knowledge and experience lighten your load, so to speak, and let go of old patterns and embrace a new life." Keenan expected that the songs composed would "chronicle that process, hoping that my gift back would be to share that path and hope that I could help somebody get past that spot."
Reception
10,000 Days debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 564,000 copies in its first week. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA and RMNZ, and also achieved platinum status in Australia and Canada. The album received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising its musicianship, though some noted the ambient interludes as less impactful. It won the Grammy Award for Best Recording Package in 2007.
