Tool's Approach to Creating '90s Masterpiece

The creation of Tool's late-90s alternative rock masterpiece was rooted in the idea that strong musical elements, such as riffs and beats, serve as fundamental building blocks for songs. However, the band rarely performs these elements in perfect unison.

A key philosophy highlighted in the discussion is the importance of spontaneity in music creation, contrasting it with a purely calculated or artificial approach. Originally reported by MusicRadar.