Tool

[TheRealNs1]

This argument always amuses me because I see fans post all over how much they enjoyed seeing a show. I almost never see these complaints anywhere but here.

oh don't get me wrong, they still got my money and I'll still enjoy the show.

But I can also take a step back and look at things objectively; I'll also "vote with my dollars" by seeing only 1 show instead of 3.

[Krazy]

I'll also "vote with my dollars" by seeing only 1 show instead of 3.

Good stand, that'll show them!

:P

[fillow]

I'd go watch the current setlist in a heartbeat... and multiple times too... if Tool would bother to drag their lazy asses to Europe at least once in past 8 years.

[gerbil]

oh don't get me wrong, they still got my money and I'll still enjoy the show.

But I can also take a step back and look at things objectively; I'll also "vote with my dollars" by seeing only 1 show instead of 3.

I mean, I guess that's kinda my point. The band isn't really playing for the 3 show crowd. Some bands do, I get that. Tool has tons of lighting and visuals that play into what they're doing. I feel like you know what kinda songs you're going to get if you go to a Tool show repeatedly. Although even a really play-it-by-ear band like QOTSA has their touchstones.


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[october_midnight]

I'll just say it...I never thought I would...



This looks kinda.... boring.

[gerbil]

I'll just say it...I never thought I would...



This looks kinda.... boring.

But you aren't there! The crowd loved it!


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[center27j]

nearly-identical sets for years now.

well said, only at this pt we're approaching decades. glad i won't have to fork over $200 plus for the chicago show, what a waste of time and money....just a massive fuck you to the fans. do they even remember undertow exists??

[gerbil]

I think the getting kicked out for taking photos thing is kinda fuckin' stupid but I get the "Put your phones away" mindset and I really like it.

Like, for real. You're in that moment to be in that moment. The lights are washing over you, the video is playing, the music is so loud you can barely hear yourself shouting so you feel totally different.

It took me awhile to appreciate (and maybe being an old helped) but sometimes it is like put away the damn phone and spend time at the zoo with your kids. Sure, get a couple shots for posterity. But you're not there to record the show. Nor are you, the person at home, experiencing the same euphoria that people in that audience are feeling.

That's why no one but you guys give a fuck about the set list anymore.


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[TheRealNs1]

well said, only at this pt we're approaching decades. glad i won't have to fork over $200 plus for the chicago show, what a waste of time and money....just a massive fuck you to the fans. do they even remember undertow exists??

Well, they did break out that amazing rendition of intolerance a few years back...too bad it only stayed for 1 year.

[ManBurning]

I don't want to see/know the setlist before hand (Yeah, I caved and bought tickets to the Vancouver show), but can someone attending a show snap a photo of the merch booth and tag me in it? I want to see the t-shirt selections before the show. Thanks!

[TheRealNs1]

https://www.facebook.com/TooLarmymem...type=3&theater
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[sonic_discord]

Painting anybody who is annoyed that they are getting the same show in the same city a year later as complainers is ridiculous. To have four studio albums, an EP and live release with new songs on it and do sets this stale and static constantly over and over again with nothing but minor tweaks and slight changes is just silly.

I'd be fine with a set like this since I've still yet to see them, but they really seem like a band where for the time being if you see them once you've seen the entire tour (and then some). It's predictable, it's boring and when they're a band so steeped in silence and delays it just adds to the overall apathetic attitude that a lot of people think they have these days.

I agree with and share your overall sentiments regarding the stale setlist, but what's this "live release with new songs" you speak of? There is no official live Tool release.

[implanted_microchip]

I agree with and share your overall sentiments regarding the stale setlist, but what's this "live release with new songs" you speak of? There is no official live Tool release.

Salival doesn't count?

[wight rabbit]

I agree with and share your overall sentiments regarding the stale setlist, but what's this "live release with new songs" you speak of? There is no official live Tool release.

Salival doesn't count?

And "Cold and Ugly" and "Jerk-Off" on Opiate are both live tracks.

[implanted_microchip]

no one but you guys give a fuck about the set list anymore.

I have plenty of friends that are hardcore Tool fans who have seen them repeatedly that are bored as hell with their sets and none of them use any forums that I am aware of. Disliking setlists doesn't preclude you from liking a show. There are plenty of bands I've seen where I've had a good time despite a weaker setlist. I don't know why it is you feel the need to dismiss everyone you don't agree with and constantly defend a band that just wants you to spring for their $300 light refreshments meet and great package when you can't get normal tickets because of bots.

[TheRealNs1]

I don't know why it is you feel the need to dismiss everyone you don't agree with and constantly defend a band that just wants you to spring for their $300 light refreshments meet and great package when you can't get normal tickets because of bots.

This was the first year I was able to get normal, excellent tickets for many shows. So I do think Tool is starting to wear out their ATM machine.

[sonic_discord]

Salival doesn't count?

And "Cold and Ugly" and "Jerk-Off" on Opiate are both live tracks.

Okay, yes, there are some (7) live tracks on two releases, though I wouldn't exactly consider Salival a "live release" as much as a compilation of live tracks, previously unreleased tracks, & outtakes. I thought you were talking about a proper/more traditional live album/video release (like ATCHB or BYIT). Either way, thanks for clarifying.

[RJK]

I'll just say it...I never thought I would...



This looks kinda.... boring.

I was there and it was kinda boring.

Maynard sounded fine except Vicarious sounded horrible.

Glad I finally got to see Third Eye.

[virushopper]

Someone online has claimed "Eulogy" was played tonight.

[RJK]

Someone online has claimed "Eulogy" was played tonight.

Apparently it really happened.

[TheRealNs1]

Sorry Fairfax fans, y'all got fucked.


I predict this is going to be like the time I went to 4 NIN shows in a vain attempt to get the assault playlist.

Apparently it really happened.

dear mother of god. O_O

[Amaro]

It's sad that this is a big deal.

[TheRealNs1]

It's sad that this is a big deal.

yes, yes it is.


Related: I'm going to 3 shows now. This might be the only touring cycle they play that song in this decade (ref: Intolerance)

[Krazy]

I'm going to 3 shows now.

LOLOLOLLL

[virushopper]

Slightly better audio.

[wight rabbit]

Slightly better audio.

Maynard sounds pretty good on this. If you didn't tell me the year, I would have guessed this was recorded around the Lateralus period.

I mean, compare it to this performance:

[TheRealNs1]

Vicarious back on the setlist today. They're just trolling us now.

[center27j]

it's pathetic that one song (eulogy) can get me to rethink going to an entire show, alas they've returned to old faithful. must've scared themselves straight with the first significant change in 15 fucking years.

[becomingtom]

Can anyone tell me what time about Tool have been taking the stage?

[virushopper]

Can anyone tell me what time about Tool have been taking the stage?

Call the venue.