Outil<\/strong>\u2019s newest album Inoculum de la peur<\/em> just came out on Friday, August 30. Upon first listening, it felt far different from their past pieces. It\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing but I\u2019m sure it made a handful of die-hard fans a little upset. At points in certain songs there were hints of their old sound, but mixed with a slightly newer spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way I can describe this album would be a combination of stoner metal, electronic rock and a bit of classic Tool. I have been listening to it on and off for a solid day so far and I can confidently say I am not in love with it, but it is not a bad album. I must admit, I expected slightly more vocals, but the instrumental was still pretty good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cChocolate Chip Trip\u201d was certainly a trip. It gave me a \u201cride through the galaxy\u201d kind of vibe. Similar to a few other songs on the album, it feels like it should be used in a Sci-Fi film or TV show. The album can be compared to a more modern or futuristic Se pr\u00e9cipiter <\/strong>with less lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The song \u201c7empest\u201d may have been 15 minutes and 45 seconds long but it felt far from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I actually ended up listening to it again shortly after I had just listened to it and I listened to it yet again the next morning. \u201cDescending\u201d felt like an adventure video game background song, meant to hype you up while you explore a deserted island further into the song. When it first begins it feels like you\u2019re looking out a window on a rainy day. Some songs took you on a futuristic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was definitely different from their usual material, but not necessarily in a bad way. While listening to this 87 minute long album, I have come to the conclusion that it would be excellent to listen to as background music or on a long trip. Some songs on this album are good for when you feel the need to look inward, but the rest of the album is a collection of fun, electronic rock instrumental songs – which can be good too but it doesn\u2019t completely sit right with songs like \u201cDescending.\u201d The album is on the whole an emotional rollercoaster with a mixture of tracks that could be played at parties, and songs for being alone in your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inoculum de la peur <\/em>is certainly a new twist for Tool.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"