Opiate [Explicit Lyrics] [EP]

Opiate [Explicit Lyrics] [EP]

Opiate [Explicit Lyrics] [EP]

Track Listings
 
1. Sweat
2. Hush
3. Part of Me
4. Cold and Ugly [Live]
5. Jerk-Off [Live]
6. Opiate

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets--fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush")--get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (though the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams

Product Description
Australian Re-issue, featuring Seven Tracks Including Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Cold and Ugly (Live), Jerk off (Live), Opiate, and Gaping Lotus. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Opiate,Tool,Volcano,Alternative Metal,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock
Opiate
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • wiccans(new witchcraft) at their best
  • Before Tool got proper health insurance and went on Ritalin.
  • I had a friend once he took some acid, now he thinks he's a fire engine
  • The beginnings of Tool...
  • only 6 songs but kick ass
Opiate
Tool
Manufacturer: Volcano
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000098O
Release Date: 1992-03-10

Tracks:

  1. Sweat
  2. Hush
  3. Part Of Me
  4. Cold And Ugly (Live)
  5. Jerk-off (Live)
  6. Opiate

Amazon.com

As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets--fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush")--get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (though the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams

Album Details

Australian Re-issue, featuring Seven Tracks Including Sweat, Hush, Part of Me, Cold and Ugly (Live), Jerk off (Live), Opiate, and Gaping Lotus.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars wiccans(new witchcraft) at their best.......2007-06-19

I got this album and immediately liked the heavy bass playing, but the lyrics were controversial along with the art displayed in the album. "A part of me" is an anti-military song in my opinion and as far as showing the priest rising to power on the cover, it is very wiccan--a new form of craft.

5 out of 5 stars Before Tool got proper health insurance and went on Ritalin........2007-05-20

This is the first and last good release from Tool. "Opiate" is a fantastically raw, aggressive and garage-sounding album. It seethes with emotions that similar bands can only pretend to. Ministry's "Psalm 69..." is the only thing that comes close. After this, Tool cranks out three hours of guitar reverb, twelve beats-per-album and groaning sludge-metal hoo-hah. Is that even a sentence? It doesn't matter. But "Opiate" is a great, lightning-in-a-bottle release.

5 out of 5 stars I had a friend once he took some acid, now he thinks he's a fire engine.......2006-12-25

Employing dark, violent images and an abstract sonic palette, Tool pummels its listeners with a primal sound as distinct as it is disturbing. With a fixed, fiery glare, vocalist Maynard James Keenan assaults the audience with bone-chilling whispers and blistering hollers of unparalleled hatred and loathing. Behind him, heavy, ominous music swells and gives, building uncomfortable tension that makes your hair stand on end, then releasing that tension in frantic bursts of intensity.

3 out of 5 stars The beginnings of Tool..........2006-11-12

Before you see my 3-star review, I will put one thing straight: I love Tool. They are one of my favorite bands and "Lateralus" is one of my top ten favorite albums of all-time. I love "Ænima" and "Undertow" as well. I don't even think that "Opiate" is a bad album, HOWEVER, one thing I will say is this:

This isn't terribly different from what a lot of the early '90's alt-metal artists were doing. Helmet and Prong churned out stuff like this for about as long and the results were more impressive. Helmet's lyrics were less juvenile than those on "Opiate." But that's one thing that makes this an interesting listen. It shows that they were not always a band that was about complexity and being big. I do prefer the more "pretentious" sides of Tool, though.

The band doesn't really hide their meanings under any of the messages. It doesn't require thinking about what the songs are about since they are all so straight-forward in the lyrics. Sometimes you just have to look at the titles, even, to know the meaning. 2 of the tracks are live, but it works since the production is so raw. In some points, I enjoy it and find it entertaining. The censorship message of "Hush" is against the idea of sugar-coating and other moments on it are noteworthy. Some of it is not really that interesting, and while it's probably the best musically, "Opiate" is just ridiculous in the lyrics. I see that it's anti-religion and such, but this shows how juvenile the lyrics in Tool were. I mean, even on a track like "Eulogy," Maynard was much more "deep" in content.

Overall, "Opiate" is not for the faint of heart and rough around the edges, but if you love Tool you may find something out of this.

5 out of 5 stars only 6 songs but kick ass.......2006-10-21

in this tool ep which is there 1st is prolly one of the best manily because of the anger in maynards voice in hush and in jerk off this is still one of the best tool cds around. so pick her up
String Tribute to Tool
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Rich, beautiful, visceral, Tool.
  • is this really tool?
  • wonderful transition from distorted guitars to violins
  • This just flat out doesn't work.
  • very nice.
String Tribute to Tool

Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005ORCW
Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

  1. Sober - Reggie Clews/Tom Tally/Steve Velez/Fred Charlton
  2. Intolerance - Pam Jacobson/Tom Tally/Steve Velez/Fred Charlton
  3. The Grudge
  4. The Patient
  5. Opiate
  6. Hush - Reggie Clews/Tom Tally/Steve Velez/Fred Charlton
  7. Schism
  8. Ticks And Leeches
  9. Aenema - Pam Jacobson/Tom Tally/Steve Velez/Fred Charlton
  10. Pushit - Reggie Clews/Tom Tally/Steve Velez/Fred Charlton

Product Description

1. Sober
2. Intolerance
3. The Grudge
4. The Patient
5. Opiate
6. Hush
7. Schism
8. Ticks And Leeches
9. Aenema
10. Pushit

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rich, beautiful, visceral, Tool........2006-04-10

Most people who encounter the String Tribute to Tool (also referred to as Third Eye Open) will be crossover fans from Tool's original work, as opposed to fans of experimental string quartet music seeking out Tool for the first time (although this is theoretically possible). And as this CD is essentally a tribute to Tool, this makes sense, and it is not incorrect to want to judge this album in light of Tool's original recordings, which have a vastly different texture of sound. Thus, those seeking complete sonic replicants of the originals are bound to be disappointed, but so shall those who are looking for exploratory arrangements that obliterate much or all of the initial structure of Tool's songs in favor of even more abstraction. Rather, this album lays somewhere in between.

With the powerful opener "Sober", it's hard to see how anyone could discredit this CD. Each instrument really lays into the arrangement like a hot knife into butter. As the cello and bass come in on the song's ubiquitous bass root with a viola adding eerie structure behind, an articulate violin comes in to match Adam Jones' original guitar part with its own frenetic melody. The song continues to be a faithful, creative, and sonically rich interpretation of the original "Sober" for each second after and ends with a sense of true accomplishment, both for the listener and (surely) for the performers.

What fascinates me the most about this CD, though, is how difficult it must be to arrange small string sections to Tool's complex music and that in spite of that each of these arrangements seems to fit almost perfectly. Some songs certainly shine greater than others: the aforementioned "Sober" is one of the best, blooming with energy and sensation. "?nema" is another, featuring slight altercations and juxtapositions in the rhythm and groove as the song continues, as well as a headlong commitment to the grandiosity of the original in spite of the immense difficulty. And besides adding some new solos and phrasings throughout the songs, the performers also took time to include their interpretations of some of the original non-instrumental intros to Tool's music, as on "Intolerance" and "?nema".

While the CD waxes intense for many of the tracks in another display of faith to the original recordings, the mood here is actually somewhat diverse. My personal favorite, "Pushit", is a beautifully melancholic performance that perfectly captures the mood and intent of the original song. "Ticks and Leeches" broods quietly, spending much of its time in the interlude section of the original. Even "Hush", which one might guess would be rendered much less meaningful without lyrics, seems to have retained all of the cynical humor of the 1992 recording.

The flip side of this is that non-Tool fans are sometimes attracted to the band through this CD. While this is certainly not the rule, hearing the Tool's music in such an unusual format often allows people to judge them more objectively. Only a few years after its release, I already know a handful of people who say that they would never have listened to Tool were it not for this CD or its companion (Metamorphic, or Volume 2).

For some, this CD will take just as much of an open mind to understand as Tool's music alone does for so many others. But it is completely worth the adjustment: each interpretation is a rich, poetic blend that can stand amazingly (read: surprisingly) close to the original in musical strength.

2 out of 5 stars is this really tool?.......2006-02-21

2.5 STARS
im an avid tool fan, and a fan of maynards various projects like apc and puscifer, so i know that his music is hard to live up to. this just didnt cut the mustard. the songs ar alright on their own but you can barely tell that its tool, i was expecting more along the lines of apocalyptica's tributes to metallica. they remain heavy but still keep the string sound. i recommend that over this any day.

all in all if you're a classical fan, this might help you get into tool, but not vice versa.

4 out of 5 stars wonderful transition from distorted guitars to violins.......2006-02-06

if you really like tool check this out. if you enjoy classical music, this is also worthwhile to look into. this tribute makes one realize the beauty of tool's music and it's amazing composition. listening to this and then listening to tool's actual material makes you realize they are not just a metal band but are rather their own style of music (though you shouldn't really need this to realize that). the players all come off as competent musicians, however it sounds as if whoever was behind the mixing board picked up a "recording music for dummies" book the night before this was recorded. it really does impact the overall sound of the cd, and one cannot help but wonder what such a project would sound like with a competent producer. however the sheer idea/execution of the project and the presentation of the musicians still makes it a great listen.

1 out of 5 stars This just flat out doesn't work........2005-08-29

You can really tell that the people playing these songs have never really listened to what they are trying to cover. That or the just don't care. They just took every note that TOOL plays and played it exactly. How is that a tribute? It's just a regurgitation on instruments that the song was never written to be played on. If they wanted to do it right, it would have been a lot of work. They would have had to go through each song and essentially rewrite it to work in the new format. I suspect, however, that this was just four guys looking to make some cash quick and easy, which it looks like they're doing.

What's really funny is that they picked just about the worst band to do this with. I would say that most of TOOL comes from the interaction between Maynard and Danny. This version strips out all of that and all your left with is a garbled mess. I love classical (baroque mainly), but this is really just terrible. It's not classical, it's not TOOL, it's not anything worth listening to.

4 out of 5 stars very nice........2005-02-27

Its just a nice album. There are imperfections that sometimes make me want to figure out how to write music myself so i can correct it, but oh well. This and many of the other "Strings Tributes To..." albums are just perfect background music at work or when I'm cleaning the house, whenever I want a softer, subtler version of some favorites.

I also suggest the Strings Tribute To Led Zeppelin, Metalica (even though i'm not a big fan of them), Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Tori Amos, Pearl Jam, Marilyn Manson, and Nirvana. I don't have the Strings...A Perfect Circle yet, but I am positive that I will like.

They're all just as good, and fit a very specific mood that I find hard to describe.
Anotomica: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Exquisite Music
  • Great idea, mediocre execution.
  • Transcribed Bliss
  • Was expecting so much more
Anotomica: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool
Steve Velez , Jim McMillen , Tool (band) , Jim McMillen , Fred Charlton , Da Capo Players , The Section , Tom Tally , Pam Jacobson , and Reggie Clews
Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006FFS1K
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

  1. Sober
  2. Intolerance
  3. The Grudge
  4. The Patient
  5. Opiate
  6. Hush
  7. Schism
  8. Ticks And Leeches
  9. Aenema
  10. Pushit

Tracks:

  1. Stinkfist
  2. Sweat
  3. Prison Sex
  4. Undertow
  5. Eulogy (Acoustic)
  6. Jimmy
  7. Lateralus
  8. Disposition
  9. Parabol
  10. Eulogy (Remix)
  11. Rampant (Original Composition)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Exquisite Music.......2006-12-27

I first learned about classical tribute albums for metal bands when I heard about the Estonian group Rondellus and bought their magnificent tribute to Black Sabbath, called Sabbatum.

Sabbatum was such a brilliant album that, when I heard about Anotomica, I listened to it and bought the album. Bear in mind, I know nothing of Tool's music. But I do know classical music, and I love this album. The renditions of the Tool songs sound fantastic to me. The music is well-played, and I love feeling the textures of the music and the interweaving of the instrument voices.

The only reason I don't give this album five stars is because of the song "Rampant" on the second CD. It is total crap and not at all enjoyable to listen to if you like classical music; it is disharmonious and disorganized-sounding. It's jarring and unpleasing to the ear. It was also not written by Tool, so I'm rather annoyed that its composer tacked it onto this tribute album.

My advice--Copy all of these songs except "Rampant" onto your iPod and bliss out!

3 out of 5 stars Great idea, mediocre execution........2006-04-23

Just a few days ago I was driving to work listening to Lateralus in my car and I was thinking how interesting it would sound to arrange some of the songs for a string quartet, so I was greatly suprised when I came across this very album at Barnes & Noble.

While I think it's an excellent idea and I can think of few bands that would work better in this format, I was very disappointed in the execution. There just seemed to be very little... intensity. Listen to Ticks & Leeches for example, or the end of Schism--not to mention they skip my favorite section of The Patient. If you want to hear how much sonic ass a string quartet can kick, check out recordings by the Kronos Quartet. I would love to see what they could have done with this material.

4 out of 5 stars Transcribed Bliss.......2005-12-08

This cd set is an amazing orchestral transposition of one of the greatest melodic bands of the current era. The cd is not for everyone. Obviously the metalheads that only appreciate repetitieve basal tones in their ears that will eventually lead to deafness, will not find this set to be to their musical expectations. Those of us who appreciate Tool for their melodic qualities, as well as appreciate 'classical music,' should find these discs to meet their expectations. Obviously, being a string tribute, these discs are instrumental, not rock/industrial covers with vocals. Overall, these discs are refreshing, especially considering most tribute albums these days. After all, the core purpose of a tribute album is to make make money off of someone elses artistic ability. I give this recording 4 out of 5 stars due to the fact that it is a cover album, and it didn't amaze me as much as some classical music does, the first time that i heard it. Overall, it is a very enjoyable listen.

3 out of 5 stars Was expecting so much more.......2005-04-26

First, let me say that I'm a huge Tool fan, and I don't even like "heavy" music that much. I really enjoy their music and I think Maynard is the best vocalist in rock today. Now, on to these CDs. I didn't like them for the most part. The only reason I'm giving them three stars is because they have a great concept and their are a few pretty good sections in them. The songs just don't represent the darkness of Tool's music. If you want to see what I'm talking about, preview Schism. I think the reason this doesn't work is it's going to be impossible to recreate Tool's sound with a violin. A group like Apocalyptica (four cellos re-creating Metallica if you are unfamiliar) would be different, because it would allow Tool's darkness to come through. Furthermore, Danny Carey on drums is probably half the reason Tool is so wonderful. Put any other drummer in Danny's place, and Tool will not be nearly as good as they are. Once again, a string quartet can't replace a great drummer with their instruments. Overall, if you want to check these out, go ahead, but I'm just saying that you're not going to get nearly the same impact as you will when listening to Tool.
Opiate
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • wiccans(new witchcraft) at their best
  • Before Tool got proper health insurance and went on Ritalin.
  • I had a friend once he took some acid, now he thinks he's a fire engine
  • The beginnings of Tool...
  • only 6 songs but kick ass
Opiate
Tool
Manufacturer: Jive
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000074IC
Release Date: 1999-08-13

Tracks:

  1. Sweat
  2. Hush
  3. Part of Me
  4. Cold and Ugly [Live]
  5. Jerk-Off [Live]
  6. Opiate

Amazon.com

As the title of Tool's 1992 debut implies, they're none too impressed by religion, though other targets--fear ("Cold and Ugly"), hypocritical moralizing ("Jerk-Off"), nonconformity ("Hush")--get their time in the spotlight as well. Opiate is a collection of heavy, aggressive, cynical music (though the tail end of the title track sounds more like acid rock), packaged in songs noticeably shorter than on their later efforts (Undertow, 1993, and Aenima, 1996). While not as impressive as Undertow, arguably their finest effort, Opiate has a definite appeal. If ear-crunching riffs and enraged lyrics are what you go for, check this one out. --Genevieve Williams

Album Details

Reissue of EP that features Seven Tracks Including Two Live Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars wiccans(new witchcraft) at their best.......2007-06-19

I got this album and immediately liked the heavy bass playing, but the lyrics were controversial along with the art displayed in the album. "A part of me" is an anti-military song in my opinion and as far as showing the priest rising to power on the cover, it is very wiccan--a new form of craft.

5 out of 5 stars Before Tool got proper health insurance and went on Ritalin........2007-05-20

This is the first and last good release from Tool. "Opiate" is a fantastically raw, aggressive and garage-sounding album. It seethes with emotions that similar bands can only pretend to. Ministry's "Psalm 69..." is the only thing that comes close. After this, Tool cranks out three hours of guitar reverb, twelve beats-per-album and groaning sludge-metal hoo-hah. Is that even a sentence? It doesn't matter. But "Opiate" is a great, lightning-in-a-bottle release.

5 out of 5 stars I had a friend once he took some acid, now he thinks he's a fire engine.......2006-12-25

Employing dark, violent images and an abstract sonic palette, Tool pummels its listeners with a primal sound as distinct as it is disturbing. With a fixed, fiery glare, vocalist Maynard James Keenan assaults the audience with bone-chilling whispers and blistering hollers of unparalleled hatred and loathing. Behind him, heavy, ominous music swells and gives, building uncomfortable tension that makes your hair stand on end, then releasing that tension in frantic bursts of intensity.

3 out of 5 stars The beginnings of Tool..........2006-11-12

Before you see my 3-star review, I will put one thing straight: I love Tool. They are one of my favorite bands and "Lateralus" is one of my top ten favorite albums of all-time. I love "Ænima" and "Undertow" as well. I don't even think that "Opiate" is a bad album, HOWEVER, one thing I will say is this:

This isn't terribly different from what a lot of the early '90's alt-metal artists were doing. Helmet and Prong churned out stuff like this for about as long and the results were more impressive. Helmet's lyrics were less juvenile than those on "Opiate." But that's one thing that makes this an interesting listen. It shows that they were not always a band that was about complexity and being big. I do prefer the more "pretentious" sides of Tool, though.

The band doesn't really hide their meanings under any of the messages. It doesn't require thinking about what the songs are about since they are all so straight-forward in the lyrics. Sometimes you just have to look at the titles, even, to know the meaning. 2 of the tracks are live, but it works since the production is so raw. In some points, I enjoy it and find it entertaining. The censorship message of "Hush" is against the idea of sugar-coating and other moments on it are noteworthy. Some of it is not really that interesting, and while it's probably the best musically, "Opiate" is just ridiculous in the lyrics. I see that it's anti-religion and such, but this shows how juvenile the lyrics in Tool were. I mean, even on a track like "Eulogy," Maynard was much more "deep" in content.

Overall, "Opiate" is not for the faint of heart and rough around the edges, but if you love Tool you may find something out of this.

5 out of 5 stars only 6 songs but kick ass.......2006-10-21

in this tool ep which is there 1st is prolly one of the best manily because of the anger in maynards voice in hush and in jerk off this is still one of the best tool cds around. so pick her up
The Spore
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • LOVE
  • ehh....
  • Think for yourself.
  • Amazing
  • I saw these guys last night
The Spore
Opiate for the Masses
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ASIN: B000850J80
Release Date: 2005-04-26

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  1. Introduction
  2. Can't Feel
  3. Up to Me
  4. Drown
  5. Clean
  6. Step Up
  7. Intermission
  8. Heaven
  9. Now
  10. Transparency
  11. Dig It Up
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  13. Nothing Left
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  1. Bonus Material [DVD][*]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LOVE.......2007-02-25

OFM opened for Orgy at Jaxx a few years ago and I was won over IMMEDIATELY because the lead singer came out on stage in a marching band uniform. Not only was their performance active and amazing (I swear the lead singer is a monkey, he was climbing and thrusting everything on stage), but the music is unforgettable.

2 out of 5 stars ehh...........2006-04-04

I recently saw OFM, they opened for Dir en grey at LA (shameless pug for my favorite band: CHECK OUT DIR EN GREY!!!) the impression I got from them was...none. They were "lack luster", not very memorable, they sound like a dumbed down and angrier depeche mode to me. They do have a different sound from most new bands but they have predictable time signatures, don't really ever stray from convention, and the overall musicianship isn't very impressive. They don't sound like Tool at all to me, mainlt in that Tool are great musically, having one of the best drummers alive, and this band is mediocre at best.

4 out of 5 stars Think for yourself........2006-03-21

Other reviewers keep mentioning Tool when comparing this band. I love Tool, but I honestly hear no Tool influence whatsoever. If I were to compare this band I would say that they sound like Depeche Mode on steroids. Imagine Depeche Mode, Faith and Devotion era, much louder and much more angry. That's the best way I can put it, but you can make up your own mind about the music.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2006-01-17

These guys know how to put out an amazing album, and they have an awesome live show to back it up.

5 out of 5 stars I saw these guys last night.......2005-10-16

And they stole the show right out from underneath Avenged Sevenfold. Pick this album up.
Opiate
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Opiate

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    ASIN: B000EPFPWE
    Release Date: 2006-05-16

    Album Description

    Japanese Relase of the 1992 album.
    Tales From the Darkside
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Must-have live tracks!
    Tales From the Darkside
    Tool
    Manufacturer: KTS
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000SBXYG8

    Product Description

    Import album from Italy with Undertow, Sober, Opiate, Flood, Prison Sex, Jerk Off, Prison Sex (2), and Bottom.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Must-have live tracks!.......2007-06-24

    This is one of the better live CDs out there by ANY band. Tool's early energy is captured brilliantly in this import CD. Great sound quality, backed by a nice raw sound, solid tracks as well as Maynard's comments here and there make for a truly great experience! A must-have for a collector! It is well worth your time.
    Rumors of Amelia
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Rumors of Amelia
      Tom Nothnagle
      Manufacturer: Tanglefoot
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000CA76UK
      Release Date: 1997-01-01
      Warcon ESP Guitars & Basses
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        Warcon ESP Guitars & Basses

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        Objects for an Ideal Home
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • good idm stuff
        • Opiate is pretty chill
        • Thomas Knak, Opiate : objects for an ideal home.
        Objects for an Ideal Home
        Opiate
        Manufacturer: April
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00000JO9G
        Release Date: 2001-08-14

        Tracks:

        1. PK 50
        2. Toothpaste
        3. Try a Balloon!
        4. Welcome!
        5. Sorry or Am I?
        6. Quick Save on a Sunday
        7. Read-Thru Colours
        8. Monday Nightcap
        9. Tennis at Wimbledon
        10. Below Minus 4
        11. People (Remember Salami)!
        12. Smile Like Us!
        13. Hubble at Hobby Industries
        14. Are You? Yes!
        15. To Draw a Line

        Album Details

        Techno/electronica - AKA Thomas Knak (1/3 of Future Three and 1/2 of James Bong) with 15 Tracks of Experimental Electronica and Drum and Bass Ambience.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars good idm stuff.......2007-06-07

        the review on allmusic hits the nail on the head:
        "Sweet, candid, and uncluttered, Thomas Knak's full-length debut as Opiate helped introduce elements of the everyday into electronic music's ongoing dialogue. As implied by song titles such as "Toothpaste," "Quick Save on a Sunday," "Monday Nightcap," and "Tennis at Wimbledon," this is music more enamored with the ennui of day-to-day life than with future rhetoric or machine fetishism. That human position is reflected in Knak's arrangements, which are infused with a warmth that conjures images of comfort and domestication. Since Knak (who is also the founder and head of electronic boutique label Hobby Industries) favors a less-is-more approach, Objects for an Ideal Home relies on space, subtle interplay, and simple melody for impact. "Try a Balloon" and "Below Minus 4" are good overall signposts for the album; both employ single melodic motifs over chattering rhythms and subsist by toying with timings and counter-rhythms rather than introducing new instruments into the mix. Perhaps this elegance was what won Björk over; after hearing Objects for an Ideal Home for the first time in 2000, she was moved to contact him. As a result, the pair eventually co-wrote "Undo" and "Cocoon," both of which appeared on 2001's Vespertine"

        3 out of 5 stars Opiate is pretty chill.......2001-08-03

        "Objects for an Ideal Home", is a decent bit of electronica. I had read a review in "Tokion" magazine that led me to believe this was a must have CD and that it was full of new sound explorations etc. In reality it is a good back ground music CD with some excellent rhythm programming. There is some experimental sound usage as in "ToothPaste", but not anything compared to what goes on in say, "UFOrb" by The Orb. All n all, a good CD, but if your after something with real edge and sonic innovation you might want to give it a pass.

        5 out of 5 stars Thomas Knak, Opiate : objects for an ideal home........2000-08-22

        Mr. Knaks (or DJ opiate) exsclusive style is very refreshing, and is very difficult to describe, some would call it easy listening, others would call it chill-techno, i just call it excellent. The beat is slow on most tracks, compared to te array of modern electronic music there is on offer today, but its still active enough, that it can make you want to "wave your arms like you just dont care" all in all, a recommendable album for all ages.

        Music Track:

        1. Panic [Import]
        2. Planet Earth [Import]
        3. Powerage
        4. Rain of a Thousand Flames [Import]
        5. Rainbow Demon [Import]
        6. Royal Straight Flesh
        7. Smokin' Valves: The Anthology
        8. Sorcery
        9. Soulside Journey [Enhanced]
        10. Stargate [Import]

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