Episode: 194 - Tool

VHF-194 (TOOL) Very High Frequencies is demonstrating the musical and lyrical evolution of one of Alternative Music’s heaviest hitters, very long running L.A. four piece, Tool. 

From their first E.P., released in 1992, the band have consistently raged against the machine. First single Hush called out Tipper Gore’s PMRC for its blatant censorship of rock and rap songs. Out-shocking the other bands of the era, tours grew exponentially with their quickly expanding audience enthralled as the musicians took the listener’s on an ever changing progressive sound. I should like to point out that several band members have said in interviews that their increasingly prog rock sound was directly inspired by their musical heroes and tour mates, King Crimson. 

Vocalist Maynard James Keenan also progressed from early snot nosed shout outs and f-bombs to poetically pontificating on the possibilities of self enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Rather than lashing out at society perhaps looking within is the better - although more difficult - option. 

We will be playing some of the big hits but a majority of the show will be highlighting deep cuts. Songs can stretch out so have your beverages ready! 

Tracks selected from ‘92’s Opiate, ‘93’s Undertow, ‘96’s AEnima, 2001’s Lateralus, 2006’s 10,000 Days and 2019’s Fear Inoculum. 

- Not Dead Yet Mike