To date, the band has released five studio albums, one EP and one box set. They emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, Undertow (1993), and became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement with the release of their follow-up album Ænima in 1996. Their efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution continued with Lateralus (2001) and 10,000 Days (2006), gaining critical acclaim and international commercial success. Their fifth studio album, Fear Inoculum, was released on August 30, 2019, to widespread critical acclaim. Prior to its release, the band had sold more than 13 million albums in the US alone.
Due to Tool's incorporation of visual arts and very long and complex releases, the band is generally described as a style-transcending act and part of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and art rock. The relationship between the band and today's music industry is ambivalent, at times marked by censorship, and the band's insistence on privacy.
There is a raging debate about whether Tool can be considered "post-metal" or not. However, they surely had a hand in its creation as much as Neurosis. The influential act Isis was heavily influenced by Tool's music, so much that they lifted entire basslines and guitar riffing from Tool and even their iconic snare sound was inspired by Tool's style. Much has been made of both Isis and Tool's sound and influence across the years but one thing is sure, modern post-metal has their fingerprints everywhere and it would not have sounded this way without them. Additionally, Tool actually was aware of and liked Isis' music as they chose Isis as touring partners, a move that brought even more attention to Isis' music.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_(band)
Studio albums
Undertow (1993)
Ænima (1996)
Lateralus (2001)
10,000 Days (2006)
Fear Inoculum (2019)
Demon Cleaner
Tool Lyrics
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Unreleased
I've got the demons within
I've got to brush them all away
I feel the demon's rage
I must clean them all away
Yeah, yeah...
Excite to scream them away
Cobwebs in the way
That magic cleaner oh
Shine his smile on me
Yeah, yeah...
I am the demon
Cleaner who saves the day
I get the backwall
And important they'll always stay
Yeah, yeah...
If only one thing that you know
Imposters from the show
They'll try to trick you into
Normal treatment
Oh don't you listen to them say
Shush them all away
I am the demon cleaner
Madman so
I am the freedom cleaner
Standing naked here to say
I'm the only way...
The lyrics to Tool's song Demon Cleaner seem to be about someone who is dealing with inner demons, possibly negative thoughts or emotions, and is seeking a way to "brush" them away. The person feels the intense anger and possibly frustration of these demons, and needs to find a way to get rid of them. The song speaks of a "magic cleaner" who can help to shine a light on the situation and clear away the cobwebs preventing them from moving forward.
The singer of the song identifies as the "demon cleaner" themselves, someone who is able to save the day and provide important solutions. This could mean that the singer has a sense of empowerment over their own inner demons and is able to help others do the same. The lyrics warn against imposters who might try to bring the singer down or give them normal treatment, but the singer knows that they are the only one who can provide the solution.
Overall, the lyrics to Demon Cleaner seem to be about the struggle of dealing with inner demons and finding a way to come out on top. The singer of the song has found a way to be the "cleaner" and is able to help others do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the demons within
I have inner demons haunting me
I've got to brush them all away
I need to get rid of my inner demons
I feel the demon's rage
I sense the anger of my inner demons
I must clean them all away
I have to cleanse myself of my inner demons
Excite to scream them away
I am eager to scream my inner demons away
Cobwebs in the way
There are obstacles in my path towards freedom from my demons
That magic cleaner oh
I need a magical solution to get rid of my demons
Shine his smile on me
I need someone or something to help me overcome my demons
I am the demon
Cleaner who saves the day
I am the one who can remove my own demons
I get the backwall
And important they'll always stay
I am able to eradicate my demons and prevent them from coming back
If only one thing that you know
Imposters from the show
They'll try to trick you into
Normal treatment
False solutions will try to deceive and trap me into normal treatments which aren't effective
Oh don't you listen to them say
Shush them all away
I am the demon cleaner
Madman so
Ignore those who tell you to not take action, I am the one who will cleanse myself from my demons
I am the freedom cleaner
Standing naked here to say
I'm the only way...
I will free myself from my demons and be the only one responsible for my own liberation
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mostafa Hossain Tuhin
I've got the demons within
I've got to brush them all away
I feel the demon's rage
I must clean them all away
Yeah, yeah...
Excite to scream them away
Cobwebs in the way
That magic cleaner oh
Shine his smile on me
Yeah, yeah...
I am the demon
Cleaner who saves the day
I get the backwall
And important they'll always stay
Yeah, yeah...
If only one thing that you know
Imposters from the show
They'll try to trick you into
Normal treatment
Oh don't you listen to them say
Shush them all away
I am the demon cleaner
Madman so
I am the freedom cleaner
Standing naked here to say
I'm the only way...
Shawn Vandyke
I've got the demons within
I've got to brush them all away
I feel the demon's rage
I must clean them all away
Yeah, yeah...
Excite to scream them away
Cobwebs in the way
That magic cleaner oh
Shine his smile on me
Yeah, yeah...
I am the demon
Cleaner who saves the day
I get the backwall
And important they'll always stay
Yeah, yeah...
If only one thing that you know
Imposters from the show
They'll try to trick you into
Normal treatment
Oh don't you listen to them say
Shush them all away
I am the demon cleaner
Madman so
I am the freedom cleaner
Standing naked here to say
I'm the only way...
Nicholas ‘Nik’ Gerse
Discovering more Tool music as a Tool fanatic is honestly one of the best feelings out there
Neon Grau
...IT'S KYUSS !!!!...and by the way a crappy Coverversion!
MR B
going to upvote just for your name. baba booey to you
Just Nadia
Yes! 10,0000%
Ice Kold Killa
Agreed. And it couldn't come at a better time. As someone who was a baby around when Kyuss was out, I'm finally getting into their music and this gem pops up. This was last year. I had never known about this. Apparently they only played this twice.
Deftoner 976
Nicholas ‘Nik’ Gerse it’s a cover of Kyuss mate
Spud
My favorite band playing a cover from my favorite band. Their needs to be a KyussArchive
Drachen Schuppe
Same here😍 aktually found it
Apollo Hermano
there*
fossilized DUNG
along with qotsa.....same here!!!!! i never knew existed until recently