I just 'acquired' the album and I've given it a couple listens. I've been a fan of Tool since way back, but I dunno... I think it coulda been better. CocaCola is right in saying that Vicarious sounds like Schism.. it really does. That'd be awesome if this album were a late April Fool's joke.

I just don't like the fans that will buy whatever the artist puts out and then they 'learn to love it'.. even if maybe they never liked it at all. People hate to criticize their favorite bands. But I think Tool/Maynard can do better than this.. well, I know they can. Bleh.. It's kinda catchy, I do like a few songs.. but it's def. my least fav. Tool album.