10,000 Days

[morsla]

Eye on the TV cuz tragedy thrills me.
Whatever flavor it happens to be.

Like. . .
Killed by the husband.
Drowned by the ocean.
Shot by his own son.
She used a poison in his tea, and kissed him goodbye.
It's my kind of story. No fun 'til someone dies.

Don't look me at like I am a monster.
Frown out your one face, but with the other stare like a junkie into the TV.
Stare like a zombie while the mother holds her child.
Watches him die. Hands to the sky, crying "Why, oh why?"

Cuz I need to watch things die (from a distance)
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies.
You all need it too, don't lie.

Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowing.
Neither the brave nor bold will write us the story,
So we won't give pause until the blood is flowing.

I need to watch things die (from a good safe distance)
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies.
You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it?

Blood like rain falling down.
Drawing on the grave and bound.

Part vampire.
Part warrior.
Carnivore and voyeur.
Stare at the transmittal.
Sing to the death rattle.

Incredulous at best is your desire to believe in angels in the hearts of men.
Pull your head on out your head, and reason, give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again.

The universe is hostile, so impersonal.
Devour to survive, so it is, so it's always been.

We all feed on tragedy (it's like blood to a vampire)

Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies.
Much better you than I. . .

Almost five years have gone by since Tool released Lateralus. 10,000 Days was released in Australia this morning (the US has to wait a couple of days...), and it's playing loudly while I pick my way through four chapters of the Weapons of the Gods Companion. As always, I spent a few minutes staring at the album artwork before putting the CD on. It's full of Alex Grey's artwork, and band member photos. Last album was in several transparent acetate overlays, each making up a layer of detail in the album cover... this time, the cardboard slipcase forms a 3D viewer (lenses and all), as the artwork leaps out of the page.

Colour me impressed. With music like this, I can happily do the next few 15-hour days until the end of this project.

Comments

[aeduna.livejournal.com]

To JBs! *runs off*

[vaingloriesque.livejournal.com]

I'm really looking forward to listening it. Tempted to just download it now!

Have you listened much to A Perfect Circle?

Also, I should mention that I have an excellent version of 'Bring Me The Disco King' performed by Bowie and Maynard. ;)

[morsla.livejournal.com]

It's well worth buying a real copy, even just for the pretty artwork ;)

I have the APC albums, but didn't buy any of the singles - there are a few B-sides lurking out there that I haven't picked up. I like the way that APC are drifting in one direction while Tool moves in another... it would be a shame if both of them tried doing the same sort of thing.

I think I've heard the Bowie/Maynard song - my favourite duet is still Maynard and Tori singing "Mohammed my friend." I had a copy on tape, and it fell apart ages ago... still need to track down a replacement.

[arienmir.livejournal.com]

I have "Mohammed my friend" on mp3 and some place on CD I think I shall have to hunt through the Tori stuff ;)

I'll try and dig them out for you.

[vaingloriesque.livejournal.com]

Hm?! My fellow Tori Fan senses are tickling... ;)

[vaingloriesque.livejournal.com]

I quite liked a song APC did for Constantine, and have heard a few others...

I've heard the Tori & Maynard cover of 'Mohammed My Friend', but I don't currently have the mp3...

...but I will in about *looks at watch* about 30 seconds from now when it finishes downloading. I can probably get copies of both mp3s to you at some gathering or other, if you like. :)

[morsla.livejournal.com]

Oooooooooohhhhh... that would be great :)

It's been a few years since I last heard that song.

[virtual-munkee.livejournal.com]

ooh i have a copy of it now, will def buy it though!! like u say, the artwork is half the pleasure of a tool album :)

its so rock and epic and self indulgent and awesome, this album. i am searching for tix now for a sydney concert,reckon it'd be cool to rock out with my sis!!

plus, i have never seen tool and it'd be the concert of a lifetime :)

[morsla.livejournal.com]

They showed up on a quick promotional tour a few months ago, but didn't play any shows - I haven't heard of any tour dates yet.

You really do need to see them live :) They put on a great show.

[virtual-munkee.livejournal.com]

ahh man, after the stories u have told me and the stuff i hear about their live performances, i'd be stupid to not go!! i will keep an eye and ear out for tour news :) rumours are, coming in august!