From: Sweetdrems@aol.com
Subject: my review of tool at asbury park, nj feb 27th, 1997

Well what can I say?  Except another awesome show from the worlds greatest
band! This was my 4th time to see them and each time it gets better and
better!  Where do I start? 

  The opening acts were really lame!  First was some band that I never
heard of and I dont think anyone else who was there heard of either. Then
came the Melvins.  They are the biggest bunch of no talent losers I have
ever seen.  They prove my point that as long as you call yourselves
alternative some stupid record label will sign you and sell your disc.  Im
not sure if our friends have any say in who opens for them but if they do,
can them and find someone else quick!!!!

  I arrived shortly after the doors opened at 7pm.  The convention hall in
asbury park is right on the ocean, and it looks as if many years of salt
water has taken its toll on this place.  The crowd was as interesting
blend of people, mostly 20 somethings who looked like they went to college
or have some productive roll in society. HOWEVER!!! There were 8-10
"people" who Im not sure I can even call them human.  They looked like
they just broke out of jail for asaulting nuns or something. While the
melivins were "playing" they proceeded to try and hurt anyone who either
came close to them or anyone who tried to enter the pit.  I was about 3
feet away when i saw one of these creatures just intentionally step back
and totally whale this kid in the face!!! These guys were the biggest
bunch of fucking ass holes you ever did see. 

Anyway on to the show.  The lights went down and on came the 2 video
screens with the cover of �NIMA.  The crowd was going crazy and then out
came MJK in his customary purple (or blue not sure) body make up with
reflective stickers palced on his head and torso.  From where I was which
was about half way between the stage and the sound board I could see
everything.  As I write

this I am getting pictures developed from the show and Ill forward them if
they turn out good! anyway the show was great.  The sound was exceptional
as always! and the visuals on the 2 screens really added a nice touch to
each song.  A couple of comical things MJK did was: 1. before Prison Sex
he asked if anyone in the crowd was from the boys military academy in NJ.
He then said "if you are then please leave cause youre not allowed to be
here" and before AENEMA the last song they played he commented on how
scary asbury park is and that ours cars are probally all broken into. Then
he had a riddle. He asked whats this" making the grunting sound twice
before Aenema?" His answer was "2 pants" get it? anyway all in all the
show was incredible as i thought it would be.  I hope to see them one more
time before the tour is over.

Here is the setlist from what I can remember: (may not be in the correct
order but you get the idea at least)

Third eye, stinkfist, 46&2, eulogy, H, sober, prison sex, intolerance,
opiate, and last aenema.