Ihsahn has forged fearlessly ahead
" Now with the best part of thirty years as one of the country's most respected and prolific songwriters under his belt
Conceived from an unfinished Gorillaz project called Carousel
this is big-band heaven and one of the greatest opening tracks on any album
Under the guidance of Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley - the kings of early-'80s British pop - Bush turn in an album that follows all the rules and sounds of American hard rock
Tool - "Undertow" label_The Verve Music Group Ihsahn has forged fearlessly aheadArguably their finest album, this follow up to Opiate showcases Tool at their best, assisted by clean, crisp production, without the muddiness of Aenima. Edgy guitar riffs are complemented by spitting, heavy bass, especially on "Sober" and "Crawl Away". Lyrically, Tool are at their vitriolic best, targeting religious hypocrisy ("Intolerance," "Sober"; always a popular theme), the loss of innocence and it's consequences ("Prison Sex"), and deliberate