Undertow is the debut studio album by American rock band Tool, released on Apby Zoo Entertainment. Produced by the band and Sylvia Massy, it was recorded from October to December 1992 at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys and Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood. The album includes some tracks the band decided to not release on their debut EP Opiate. This is their only album to featured the original bassist Paul D'Amour.Īccording to AllMusic, Undertow helped heavy metal music remain prominent as a mainstream musical style, and allowed several later bands to break through to the mainstream. It was released at a time when grunge was at the height of its popularity, and pop punk was slowly beginning to gather mainstream attention. AllMusic saw the album's success in the "striking, haunting visuals that complemented the album's nihilistic yet wistful mood." Īs of 2020, Undertow has sold over three million copies in the United States, and is certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Undertow was Tool's only full album release with original bassist Paul D'Amour.Ĭomedian Bill Hicks is noted as "inspiration" in the liner notes, and Undertow is the only Tool album released while he was still alive. Hicks's presence would feature prominently on Tool's next album, Ænima.Ĭhris Haskett, then with the Rollins Band, is credited in the liner notes with "sledge hammer", probably relating to the "three pianos and shotguns smashed with sledgehammers" on "Disgustipated". Adam Jones recalls a story in which the band purchased two second-hand pianos with the intention of blasting them with shotguns in the indoor parking lot of Grand Master Studio and putting the resulting sounds to tape. Crawl Away seems pretty well liked in this sub while Sober is constantly trashed on. I’m surprised at the fact that Crawl Away ranked only slightly higher than Sober. Here are 21 Crazy Rules Swamp People Must Follow.Apparently the woman running the studio was happy as long as they cleaned up the mess afterwards. This song, bottom, and intolerance are my favorites of Undertow. From the bayou to the TV screen, the cast of Swamp People have to follow strict rules and regulations at every turn. and man fights back." Although their pray may dominate the marshy lands that surround them, the people who hunt alligators are kept on a much tighter rein. History Channel describes the Louisiana swamps as a " hidden world where nature rules. We tune in, season after season, as much for the Landrys, the Edgars, the Molineres, Willie, Bigfoot, and the rest of the alligator hunters as we do for their prey. On a local level, the show sparked interest in an age-old trade and may have helped boost Louisiana's tourism industry.Īfter 9 season, viewers have grown attached to the crazy and one-of-a-kind cast of Swamp People. Its success paved the way for shows like Duck Dynasty and Alaskan Bush People and contributed to a new wave of American idealism. The show has also been criticized for stereotyping the South and the people who live there.ĭespite its flaws, Swamp People celebrates a rural brand of Americana that cherishes hard work and simple living. Swamp People has been accused by both fans and professionals of glorifying cruel hunting methods and subjecting animals to unnecessary distress. The show's success did not come without pushback. It also brought a mix of curious characters and unusual lifestyles into living rooms across the globe. I hope it sucks you down My warning meant nothing, Youre dancing in quicksand. cause youre a dumb ass, belligerent fucker. This bog is thick and easy to get lost in. cause youre a stupid, belligerent fucker. At first reading, this song arouses a sense of fear and disturbance in the mind. It foretells Macbeth’s state of mind before he enters into the plot. The series, which follows alligator hunters from several Southern states, trod on the heels of hit shows like Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. Tool is an American progressive rock band from Los Angeles, California. Youre wading knee deep and going in, and you may never come back again. ‘Double, Double Toil and Trouble’ is a sensational song sung by the three witches in the play, ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare. Swamp People ushered in a new era of reality television.
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