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 (though 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.
Side 1
1. Sweat
2. Hush
3. Part Of Me
Side 2
1. Cold And Ugly (Live)
2. Jerk-Off (Live)
3. Opiate
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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 (though 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.
Side 1
1. Sweat
2. Hush
3. Part Of Me
Side 2
1. Cold And Ugly (Live)
2. Jerk-Off (Live)
3. Opiate
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Arrived in perfect condition, on time, and plays wonderfully.
Cary
June 15, 2023
5 Stars Sounds great....duh, it's Tool
Lennon
May 12, 2023
You came to the website to buy the album you don’t need me to tell you to
Sad Comedian
May 3, 2023
I am OG T. Back in '92. From the first EP. This album has thick drums, groovy bass, and crunchy riffs. It is awesome on vinyl! "There used to be a bunch of @ssh01es that lived in this part of the building. But we systematically removed them like you would any kind of termite or roach."