1679 - Tool Stinkfist 1996

It's clear from the first riff of the album to the last that Aenima borrows heavily from some of the heavier grunge bands for its instrumental parts, with downtuned guitars and prominently mixed bass leading the way on almost every song. Obviously, Danny Carey is on his usual godlike form for the duration of the album, with the intro to the title track (bar one letter) and the bridge to Eulogy standing out as being in-your-face drumming insanity. The album begins in a great way with "Stinkfist", perhaps the most famous track by Tool and among the most beautiful in absolute terms.

   

1018 - Tool Schism 2001

"Schism" was the first single off of the album "Lateralus". Its begins with an instantly loveable bassline - its not so much a hook as a harpoon; it will get stuck in your head. The lyrics continue the so far recurrent theme of a grudge/enmity, this time concentrating on the actual rift, the distance between the two (ie the schism)