Holy shit... What a masterpiece. I picked up Lateralus the day it came out and listened to it for about three hours straight. Not only does this album have great quality, it is also 79:00 long. Danny Carey really shows off just exactly what he is capable of doing. Every song has elaborate and innovative drums. Maynard, like always, puts on an amazing performance. The guitars and bass are also top notch. Songs like The Grudge and Schism are vintage Tool, where as songs such as Parabol and Disposition have a new sound. The artwork on the CD booklet is phenomenol. If you are a fan of epic music and don't own this CD, I hate you.
My Review: 5/5
1. The Grudge 2. Eon Blue Apocalypse 3. The Patient 4. Mantra 5. Schism 6. Parabol 7. Parabola 8. Ticks & Leeches 9. Lateralus 10. Disposition 11. Reflection 12. Triad 13. Faaip De Oiad