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Opiate Ep | 
 enlarge | Artist: Tool
Label: Zoo
Category: Music
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Rating:  209 reviews
Sales Rank: 11237
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Ep
Media: LP Record
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 12.2 x 0.2
UPC: 614223102719
EAN: 0614223102719
ASIN: B00000098N
Publication Date: 1992
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| Tracks:
| • | Sweat | | • | Hush | | • | Part of Me | | • | Cold and Ugly | | • | Jerk-Off | | • | Opiate |
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Amazon.com
As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets--fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush")--get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (though the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams
Album Details
Australian Re-issue, featuring Seven Tracks Including Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Cold and Ugly (Live), Jerk off (Live), Opiate, and Gaping Lotus.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Tool's first major release is more than a good start October 12, 2008
Alex TB
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tool guitarist Adam Jones has said of Opiate that the band wanted to put their fastest, most muscular songs out first to make a splash, and it is easy to see how the plan worked and gained the group early popularity. If Tool's later releases see their ideas fully realized and developed, they are still exhausting and difficult, while the Opiate EP is alternatively short, testosterone fueled, and fairly easy to digest, and probably the reason that Tool were initially grouped into the grunge scene by critics. The single Sweat is representative of the overall style of the album, heavy yes, but also catchy and skillfully written. In fact, it will surprise some that Tool seems to enter their career with great finesse. Adam Jones and Danny Carrey in particular play fast and complex rhythms that would come to characterize the band later on. Maynard James Keenan's lyrics are the most undeveloped aspect of the band at first notice, but he does tell us up front that he "can say what he wants to," so it is hard to argue against such confidence. The excellent albums that follow it are superior, but Opiate is anything but insignificant.
 The Beginning February 8, 2008
Jeremy K. Collins
This is the beginning of the rock legend. This is a very aggressive and direct album. They throw truth in your face.
are you thinking?? February 1, 2008
allATsea (NM)
Yeah its edgy, angry, violent.. its young Tool, before they refined themselves, before some of the spiritual growth and experience.. Its an awsome peek into the beginning of one of the best bands out there, MJK's voice has matured, he has learned with time how to be more poiniant with just a whisper, but Opiate packs all the angst and frustration that are stepping stones to openminded adulthood. Its like being able to go back and listen to the frustrated overworked underpayed version of yourself at 23 ranting about the sheep surrounding you. I loved this cd when it came out.. It was relatable.. I feel like I've grown with them.. 46+2
Tool- "Opiate" (1992) November 18, 2007
Mark Baer (Avilla, IN USA)
Tool's 1992 debut (an E.P.) is a vital disc to any fan of Tool and/or hard rock/metal music. "Opiate" is aggressive and rocks hard. It's too short though (my only complaint). The songs are not as progressive as in their later albums but they show where Tool started and how they've progressed. I would consider these songs to be some of Tool's heaviest material. Highly Recommended.
As close to a Tool dissapointment you will get October 5, 2007
Stephen V. Driscoll (Albuquerque, NM USA)
This is Tools first CD, and it isnt quite a "bad" CD, but if you are into tool this CD will seem to lack... If your diehard of getting all tool has to offer its a must have, if your funds are low and your looking for quality work... well this is not Tools best work.
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