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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. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams
Product Reviews
 (5 stars) - incredible
this is a replacement copy. i played out my last copy of this masterpiece! and i'll probably play this one to death as well.
 (3 stars) - In pocketknife phase
Meager by comparison, this debut EP still had many of the standout metal act's ingredients surprisingly assimilated, producing essentially a glorified demo that served better as an appetizer teaser than anything to truly sink ears into.
(5 stars) - Vintage Tool!!
Opiate is vintage TOOL a must have for any real fan! I highly recommend it!!!
 (4 stars) - tool cd
i am a HUGE Tool fan so this was originally purchased as a tape. I just recently upgraded it to a cd though. It is a harder, angrier side of Tool. They have since evolved into so much more but they never seem to lose their roots completely. They still have the dark sense of humor, anger and tackle thought provoking issues that others might not touch upon. This cd is how it all began. Anti-religion, angry guitar riffs and the young angry bassist Paul D'amour, who later parted ways with the band before the Aenima cd. The lead singer, maynard james kennan's voice is still young sounding but his belligerance is so blatent. This cd is gritty and features live footage but you can tell even back then they are a talent to be reckoned with and will have the longevity that they have had. If you liked undertow or are a d'amour fan you will love this one. If you are more of a lateralus, 10000 days person. I would proceed with caution because you may be a little disappointed. This cd shipped quick and its a nice addition to my extensive collection and hilarious to hear on my ipod. The art work alone makes you really appreciate the fact they are not artists featured on itunes or mp3 sites. This is a band who have kept their integrity in a very egocentric business. I recommend all of their cds. This band to me in a nutshell, darkness shedding away into a new light.
(4 stars) - Tool's first major release is more than a good start
Tool guitarist Adam Jones has said of Opiate that the band wanted to put their fastest, most muscular songs out first to make a splash, and it is easy to see how the plan worked and gained the group early popularity. If Tool's later releases see their ideas fully realized and developed, they are still exhausting and difficult, while the Opiate EP is alternatively short, testosterone fueled, and fairly easy to digest, and probably the reason that Tool were initially grouped into the grunge scene by critics. The single Sweat is representative of the overall style of the album, heavy yes, but also catchy and skillfully written. In fact, it will surprise some that Tool seems to enter their career with great finesse. Adam Jones and Danny Carrey in particular play fast and complex rhythms that would come to characterize the band later on. Maynard James Keenan's lyrics are the most undeveloped aspect of the band at first notice, but he does tell us up front that he "can say what he wants to," so it is hard to argue against such confidence. The excellent albums that follow it are superior, but Opiate is anything but insignificant.
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