Lateralus stands as a landmark of 2000s progressive metal, notable for its intricate polyrhythms and esoteric lyrical themes. The album's unconventional song structures and philosophical depth challenged mainstream notions of the genre.
- Lateralus was Tool's first release on the major label RCA Records.
- The album's title track famously incorporates the Fibonacci sequence in its time signatures and lyrical structure.
- Upon its release, Lateralus debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 272,000 copies in its first week.
Tool is a progressive metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1990, known for their complex rhythms and lengthy compositions. At the time of Lateralus's release, the band had recently emerged from a lengthy legal battle over sample clearances, making this album a highly anticipated return.
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