Aenima

Ænima was an album released by Tool on October 1 1996. It contains a dedication (of sorts) to the late comedian Bill Hicks, proclaiming him "Another Dead Hero"; the final track, the thirteen minute epic "Third Eye", uses a few samples of Hicks' sketches -- including "Drugs have done good things for us."

A video was made to accompany "Stinkfist" (called "Song #1" on MTV and VH1), the opening track. This song has been a popular choice for club DJs playing Tool, because of its popularity, familiarity and suitability, given the length and style of most of Tool's other songs. A video for "Ænema" was also made.

The album was recorded and cut at Ocean Way, Hollywood, California and The Hook, North Hollywood, California in 1995 from 6-years after forming back in 1989.

Ænima peaked at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart.

Ænima was certified triple platinum by the RIAA on March 4, 2003

Complete Tracks

1. "Stinkfist"
2. "Eulogy"
3. "H."
4. "Useful Idiot"
5. "Forty Six & 2"
6. "Message To Harry Manback"
7. "Hooker With A Penis"
8. "Intermission"
9. "Jimmy"
10. "Die Eier Von Satan"
11. "Pushit"
12. "Cessaro Summability"
13. "Ænema"
14. "(-) Ions"
15. "Third Eye"

Charting singles

Personnel

• Bill Hicks - Vocals
• Chris Pitman - Synthesizer
• Tool - Producer, Concept
• Karen Mason
• David Bottrill - Keyboards, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
• Danny Carey - Drums
• Adam Jones - Guitar, Producer, Art Direction
• Maynard James Keenan - Vocals
• Joel Larson
• Concetta Halstead - Producer, Design
• Jeff Novack - Photography
• Eban Schletter - Organ
• Kevin Willis - Producer, Art Direction, Paintings
• Alana Cain - Model
• Keith Willis - Artwork
• Mark Rappaport - Effects Consultant
• Cam de Leon - Artwork, Computer Illustration
• Justin Chancellor - Bass
• Fabrico DiSanto - Photography, Photo Assistance
• Marko Fox - Vox Organ

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