An ambitious, mathematically intricate suite that asks to be heard whole. Hypnotic and immersive. Many fans consider it their finest. Released in 2001 — a solid middle chapter.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
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More from Tool — where to go next
If you have Lateralus, these are the Tool records worth reaching for next.
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Lateralus2001 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Undertow1993 · MetalClassic
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Aenima1996 · MetalClassic
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Fear Inoculum2019 · MetalClassic
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