I get told this a lot. Sure, the range of guitar effects is limited if not non-existant, but fortunately they create a sound I like so… I’m glad they all sound the same? I guess.
I think though with Tool the changes are a lot more subtle than people expect, which makes them bad background music. The timing changes, and beats appearing and disappearing every second bar are not so noticeable unless you’re really listening to it.
Having been surprised to see Tool twice in this thread, I think you hit the nail on the head.
Between Maynard’s voice, and the basslines OP mentioned, they definitely have a distinctive sound, and I could see how it could blur together as background / casual listening music. Especially if you listen to mostly mixes ot playlists.
Personally, I almost exclusively listen to music by album, and I think thats where Tool’s songs really become more distinct from each other.
Tool
Oof. That’s a tough one. Every song on an album sounds pretty similar, but I feel like each album has a very distinct style from the others.
(Beginning song with bass) bun da dun dun dun dun x20
I get told this a lot. Sure, the range of guitar effects is limited if not non-existant, but fortunately they create a sound I like so… I’m glad they all sound the same? I guess.
I think though with Tool the changes are a lot more subtle than people expect, which makes them bad background music. The timing changes, and beats appearing and disappearing every second bar are not so noticeable unless you’re really listening to it.
Having been surprised to see Tool twice in this thread, I think you hit the nail on the head.
Between Maynard’s voice, and the basslines OP mentioned, they definitely have a distinctive sound, and I could see how it could blur together as background / casual listening music. Especially if you listen to mostly mixes ot playlists.
Personally, I almost exclusively listen to music by album, and I think thats where Tool’s songs really become more distinct from each other.