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| Artist: | Tool |
| Title: | Tool Lateralus limited edition VINYL 2 LP PICTURE DISC gatefold sleeve |
| Label: | |
| Released: | 2022 |
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| Format: | VINYL 2LP PICTURE DISC |
| Country | Worldwide |
| Barcode: | 0614223116013 |
| Store location: | METAL |
| SKU: | 220979 |
| Condition: | NEW |
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| Genre: | Rock , Hard Rock , Progressive Rock |
| Categories: | picture discs , Essential Vinyl at Great Prices , Recommendations , Discrepancy's Top 500 Vinyl Albums |
| Blog Posts: | Power Tool |
Tool’s Lateralus (2001) stands as one of the defining statements of modern progressive metal: dense, disciplined, and deeply immersive. Across its nine tracks, the band pushes beyond conventional song structures, favouring long-form compositions built on shifting time signatures, layered textures, and philosophical introspection. It’s an album that rewards patience and repeat listening, revealing new details with every return.
What makes Lateralus so compelling is the precision of its balance. Adam Jones’ serrated guitar lines lock tightly with Justin Chancellor’s elastic bass work, while Danny Carey’s polyrhythmic drumming drives the music forward with almost mechanical intensity. Over the top, Maynard James Keenan delivers lyrics that explore consciousness, growth, and transcendence, often blurring the line between the cerebral and the visceral. The result is music that feels both punishing and meditative.
Tracks like "Schism", "The Grudge", and the title track exemplify Tool’s ability to combine raw heaviness with mathematical elegance, all captured in a production that remains remarkably timeless. Few albums manage to sound this meticulous without losing emotional weight.
Listeners who gravitate toward Lateralus often also explore similarly ambitious records, and customers who purchased this album have frequently gone on to buy titles such as A Perfect Circle – Mer de Noms, Opeth – Blackwater Park, Mastodon – Crack the Skye, Porcupine Tree – In Absentia, and Meshuggah – Nothing. Each of these albums shares a commitment to complex structures, atmospheric depth, and progressive thinking, making them natural companions for anyone drawn to Tool’s singular vision.
| A1 | The Grudge | |
| A2 | Eon Blue Apocalypse | |
| A3 | The Patient | |
| A4 | Mantra | |
| B1 | Schism | |
| B2 | Parabol | |
| B3 | Parabola | |
| B4 | Disposition | |
| C1 | Ticks & Leeches | |
| C2 | Lateralus | |
| D1 | Reflection | |
| D2 | Triad Electronics [Machines] - Statik (4) |
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| D3 | Faaip De Oiad |
| Label | Volcano (2) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Released | 2005-08-26 |
| format | vinyl |
| Recently In Stock | No |
| Forthcoming | No |
Tool
By: Scottie on 4 May 2022Great album
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Best Album
By: Valeriy on 1 May 2021I think Lateralus is the best Tool album. Really love its cover design and I even got their album cover poster - looks amazing on the wall! (and trippy though :)
(5)
Tool rools
By: Anthony on 9 September 2020Such a good time, all the transitions are sick
(5)
Great!
By: Mason Vanderveer on 8 June 2020Exactly what i'd hoped for, and shipped promptly and safely. Top job.
(5)
Laterarlus Vinyl
By: Damian on 20 December 2019An amazing album and a must have for any Tool fan to add to their collection
(5)
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