Leeches

Leeches

Leeches

Track Listings
 
1. Leeches
2. American Wet Dream
3. Are You There for Love
4. Wicked Woman
5. Tiger Claws
6. You're Right Son (She's Gone)
7. Verdict's Out
8. Pressure
9. Another Time
10. Told You're Momma

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland Empire brings all of the best elements of rock with influences such as Andy Taylor, Bon Jovi, 38 Special & The Beatles. Perris Records. 2004.

Leeches,Empire,Perris Records,Hard Rock,Hard Rock, in the 80's heavy rock style. Melodic Rock. Burning guitar work with nice hooks. Strong vocals.,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
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

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  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.
Leeches
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    Empire
    Manufacturer: Perris Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000A2GMKK
    Release Date: 2005-08-09

    Tracks:

    1. Leeches
    2. American Wet Dream
    3. Are You There for Love
    4. Wicked Woman
    5. Tiger Claws
    6. You're Right Son (She's Gone)
    7. Verdict's Out
    8. Pressure
    9. Another Time
    10. Told You're Momma

    Album Description

    Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland Empire brings all of the best elements of rock with influences such as Andy Taylor, Bon Jovi, 38 Special & The Beatles. Perris Records. 2004.

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