In a recent interview, Tool’s Justin Chancellor spoke about the possibility of releasing new material as a series of singles rather than a full album. When asked about the potential of new music arriving as an EP, Chancellor expressed his agreement with the idea. He mentioned that due to the way music is released and consumed by the public these days, it’s more common for artists to release singles rather than a complete album.
Chancellor was also open to the idea of releasing singles one at a time and then compiling them into an album once all the tracks are completed. He believes that writing a whole album is the best way to get deep into the vibe of the piece, making the work deeper and further-reaching. However, the flexibility of the band’s current approach is exciting. Once they have something ready to go, they have different outlets to choose from.
The band recently announced that they would be heading to the studio to create album six after their upcoming tour dates. It will be interesting to see how the band approaches their new material, and whether the decision to release singles rather than a full album has an impact on their sound and overall creative output.
Tool’s last album, Fear Inoculum, was released in 2019, 13 years after their previous album, 10,000 Days. It was a highly anticipated release that was met with critical acclaim. In a five-star review, NME praised the album, stating that it was worth the wait and spoke to the heart, soul, and spirit of the listener. Fans of the band are excited to see what they come up with next, and whether the singles approach is a successful one for them
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