Tool - Fear Innoculum - RCK018
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Fear Inoculum is the fifth studio album by the American progressive metal band Tool, released on August 30, 2019. It was the band's first studio release in 13 years, following 2006's 10,000 Days.
Album Overview
- Success and Recognition: The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The song "7empest" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2020.
- Composition: The album is noted for its extreme length and complexity. The physical CD version clocks in at nearly 80 minutes, while the digital version includes three bonus interludes, extending the runtime to approximately 86 minutes.
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Themes: Conceptually, the album explores themes of growing "older and wiser", moving through dark times, and the recurring significance of the number seven.
Track Listing
Most tracks on the album exceed the 10-minute mark, showcasing the band's signature "slow-burn" progressive style.
| # | Track Name | Length | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fear Inoculum | 10:21 | The longest song to ever enter the Billboard Hot 100. |
| 2 | Pneuma | 11:53 | Famous for its intricate polyrhythms and spiritual themes. |
| 3 | Invincible | 12:44 | Deals with the theme of ageing and remaining consequential. |
| 4 | Descending | 13:37 | A "call to arms" for humanity to stir from its slumber. |
| 5 | Culling Voices | 10:05 | A more delicate, meditative track that builds in intensity. |
| 6 | Chocolate Chip Trip | 4:48 | An avant-garde drum solo by Danny Carey featuring modular synths. |
| 7 | 7empest | 15:43 | The album's heaviest track, featuring aggressive vocals and extended solos. |
Note: The digital edition also includes the ambient interludes "Litanie contre la Peur", "Legion Inoculant", and "Mockingbeat".
Physical Edition "Video Brochure"
In typical Tool fashion, the physical release was highly elaborate. The Limited Edition Deluxe CD featured a tri-fold "video brochure" containing a 4-inch HD rechargeable screen that plays an exclusive 7-minute film, alongside a 2-watt speaker and a 36-page booklet.
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