Fear Inoculum cover

Fear Inoculum

Tool · 2019

84 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A labyrinthine journey of heavy riffs, intricate rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics that challenge perception and self-awareness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing that unfolds
  • introspective journey of self-awareness
  • immersive headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 30, 2019, 'Fear Inoculum' is Tool's first album in 13 years, following their acclaimed album '10,000 Days' from 2006. This long-awaited return marked a significant moment in their career as they navigated the evolving landscape of progressive metal while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
A Perfect Circle· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
If this clicks, go next to
Lateralus — Continues the complex rhythms and themes of self-exploration found in Fear Inoculum.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Fear Inoculum 10:21
  • 2 Pneuma 11:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Invincible 12:44

Disc 3

  • 1 Legion Inoculant 3:09
  • 2 Descending 13:37

Disc 4

  • 1 Culling Voices 10:05
  • 2 Chocolate Chip Trip 4:48

Disc 5

  • 1 7empest 15:43
  • 2 Mockingbeat 2:05

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