Tool / Ænima
Artist Tool
Album Title: Ænima
Album Cover:
Primary Genre Rock: Progressive Rock
Format CD
Released 09/17/1996
Label Volcano Entertainment, L.L.C.
Catalog No 61422-31087-2
Bar Code No 6 422-31087-2 8
Packaging Jewelcase
Tracks
1. Stinkfist (5:11)
2. Eulogy (8:28)
3. H. (6:07)
4. Useful Idiot (0:38)
5. Forty Six & 2 (6:04)
6. Message To Harry Manback (1:53)
7. Hooker With A Penis (4:33)
8. Intermission (0:56)
9. Jimmy (5:24)
10. Die Eier Von Satan (2:17)
11. Pushit (9:55)
12. Cesaro Summability (1:26)
13. Ænema (6:39)
14. (-) Ions (4:00)
15. Third Eye (13:47)
Date Acquired 09/01/2006
Personal Rating
Acquired from Amazon
Purchase Price 13.99

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Notes

Multi-Image version of the CD. The cover art and other images in the liner notes can be set behind the lenticular "lens" to create an effect of sequential animation.
Recorded at Ocean Way, Hollywood, California & The Hook, North Hollywood, California. Mixed at Larrabee, North Hollywood, California. Mastered at Gateway Studios, Portland, Maine.
Published by Toolshed Music/EMI Virgin Music (ASCAP).
On back cover:
℗ & © 1996 Volcano Entertainment, L.L.C.
Printed in the U.S.A.
On disc:
℗ & © 1996 Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.
Cat# on spine: 61422-31087-2
According to Sonopress Arvato, USA profile, this particular release Glass Mastered in 2006.
A&R – Matt Marshall
Art Direction, Artwork [Production] – Adam Jones, Kevin Willis
Artwork [Art Concept] – Tool
Artwork [Fx Consultant] – Mark Rappaport
Artwork [Welding] – Joel Larson
Design, Artwork [Production] – Concetta Halstead, DZN
Engineer, Mixed By – David Bottrill
Illustration [Computer Illustrations] – Cam De Leon
Painting [Bill Hicks Painting] – Kevin Willis
Performer [Geeks] – Adam Jones, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, Maynard James Keenan
Photography By – Jeff Novak
Photography By [Assistant] – Fabricio Di Santo
Producer – David Bottrill, Tool
Technician [Drum] – Bruce Jacoby
Technician [Guitar Tech And Equipment Consultant] – Billy Howerdel
Written-By – Tool
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Volcano Entertainment, L.L.C.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.
Copyright © – Volcano Entertainment, L.L.C.
Copyright © – Volcano Entertainment II, L.L.C.
Manufactured By – BMG Entertainment
Distributed By – BMG Entertainment
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At – The Hook, Los Angeles
Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
Published By – Toolshed Music
Published By – EMI Virgin Music
Glass Mastered At – Sonopress Arvato, USA – F521906
Barcode (Printed): 6 1422-31087-2 8
Barcode (Scanned): 614223108728
Rights Society: ASCAP
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L028
Mould SID Code: IFPI 10J8
Matrix / Runout: 61422310872 [Sonopress Arvato logo] + A05 + F521906

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Analyzed Folder: Tool - Ænima_dr.txt
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DR         Peak       RMS        Filename                      
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DR8        -0.05 dB     -9.77 dB  01 - Stinkfist.flac          
DR8        -0.05 dB   -10.64 dB  02 - Eulogy.flac              
DR7        -0.05 dB   -10.91 dB  03 - H..flac                  
DR15      -2.58 dB   -24.53 dB  04 - Useful Idiot.flac        
DR7        -0.05 dB     -9.71 dB  05 - Forty Six & 2.flac      
DR18    -10.69 dB   -31.29 dB  06 - Message To Harry Manback.flac
DR6        -0.18 dB     -8.88 dB  07 - Hooker With A Penis.flac
DR12    -11.51 dB   -26.72 dB  08 - Intermission.flac        
DR7        -0.05 dB     -9.50 dB  09 - Jimmy.flac              
DR9        -2.00 dB   -12.58 dB  10 - Die Eier Von Satan.flac  
DR7        -0.05 dB   -10.27 dB  11 - Pushit.flac              
DR11      -0.35 dB   -16.82 dB  12 - Cesaro Summability.flac  
DR8        -0.05 dB     -9.44 dB  13 - Ænema.flac              
DR13      -0.42 dB   -18.67 dB  14 - (-) Ions.flac            
DR8        -0.05 dB   -10.58 dB  15 - Third Eye.flac          
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Number of Files: 15
Official DR Value: DR10
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Reviews
AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston:

For their second release, Tool explore the progressive rock territory previously forged by such bands as King Crimson. However, Tool are conceptually innovative with every minute detail of their art, which sets them apart from most bands. Make no mistake, this isn't your father's rock record. Sonically, the band has never sounded tighter. Long exploratory passages are unleashed with amazing precision, detail, and clarity, which only complements the aggressive, abrasive shorter pieces on the album. There is no compromise from any member of the band, with each of them discovering the dynamics of his respective instrument and pushing the physical capabilities to the limit. Topics such as the philosophies of Bill Hicks (eloquently eulogized in the packaging), evolution and genetics, and false martyrdom will fly over the heads of casual listeners. But those listening closely will discover a special treat: a catalyst encouraging them to discover a world around them to which they otherwise might have been blind. If these aren't good enough reasons to listen to Ænima, then just trust the simple fact that Tool deliver the hard rock goods every time the band chooses to release something.
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