Tool (2) – Fear Inoculum

Pretty irritating for those of us who got tricked into flipping 5 records w/ that box set, when there was gonna be a 2-3 lp version coming, and for (now) the SAME PRICE

Jesus Christ cut this record using a feather and Satan's blood. It is absolutely the loudest and most dynamic record I own. Almost beats my MOV Alice in Chains Unplugged. When I lifted the needle at the end of the record I swear it was smoking.

There is not much I can add outside of what has already been mentioned by others below. Really amazing sounding record.

However, this might be either due to pressing issue or solely due to my personal taste in guitar tone (I am a guitarist). I thought while Adam’s guitar was mixed amazingly (balanced relative to other instruments), it was a bit too bright for my taste. It didn’t distort/clip for sure, it’s just the guitar sounded a bit too bright/hot. Tried it on both MP-110 and VM95ML.

Otherwise, super happy to have this record. This was one of my first big vinyl purchases.

Good lord, this sounds beautifully! I was skeptical about the pressing quality (you know) but no, this is really good. If you dare blind buying a Tool album, buy this album, this version!

Purchased on sight. Now having listened I am shocked at how it seems like I can hear the tension in drumheads. This is phenomenal. The casual inductee will be rendered silent in awe of total sonic bombardment. Much quality.

A few imperfections (have a slight bump that doesn’t affect playback on C/D disc), but overall, a phenomenal package. As a Tool fan, I streamed the album when it was released, but it wasn’t a fave.

Then I listened on vinyl. Such a great experience! Fabulous Chris Bellman mastering job. So much more present, it demands a deep listen. It’s the way this was meant to be heard.

Just received this. Mine has the CB etched in the deadwax. That makes sense since Chris Bellman is credited for cutting it. However I didnt see the “CB” listed in the ID section of this version.
** Edit: Nevermind. CB is listed for this version, its just not called out as etched.

This is amazing. Seems like Maynard's vocals are up in the mix more so than digital or streaming versions I've heard. Great separation of instruments and the guitars and drums sound amazing. Great album to play loud..

Only issue I had is the 3rd lp is slightly bowed but didn't effect the playing that I could notice. Def buy this

Not my favourite Tool album but surely they did this one perfectly right, FINALLY, A DECENT SOUNDING TOOL ALBUM!!! only negative point bout FI is, it's too short IMO!! I'd rather preferred to get another 2-3 PHENOMENAL songs instead of an etching... (for almost 70$)
This album is throughly a bare masterpiece!!! Definitely one of the very best sounding albums in my collection! This, just sounds PHENOMENAL!!! 10/10

Finally a Tool record vinyl pressing that doesn't sound like garbage. This is a massive, warm, well-mixed record. You can hear everything. If you're a drummer and audiophile, buy this now. Essential.