From: Tim Lawrence (adaml@idir.net)
Subject: November 11 Kansas City Show

Jason, Jason & Myself (Tim) Arrived at Memorial Stadium at about 7:45pm 
Two large video screens would set the backdrop for the entire show. 
Before the band would take stage the screens mimicked Aenima's album 
cover, crackling with fire. A constant low rumble accented the whistles 
and cheers from the crowd. Shadows of members appeared as they walked 
upon the stage. Maynard w/ shaved head, cut off long johns & a half 
painted body. One side blue one side pure skin, moved to the opening 
sounds from the band. As the show went on Maynards body seemed to escape 
the painted cacoon as sweat rolled from his body. It seemed to Symbolize 
the shedding of an old skin to a new evolution. ( I do feel that there 
has been a transition with this new album. Something subtle yet very 
defined. I can not put my finger on it yet.) Maynard would pose and move 
in classic Maynard style about the stage during the entire show.  
        I was to into Danny Carey to pay attention and recall the first 
collage of songs. They mixed them together in a web of music, emotion & 
video followed by Stink Fist and on in to the rest of the album. The 
band played with persicion. There was a slight stutter during Sober but 
it was so quick we just accepted it. 
        Maynard addressed the crowd as a prequel to some songs. I assume 
he wanted to be interpeted as distinct as possible. I enjoyed his words. 
A memerable site was Maynard crouched in front of Drummer Carey as the 
band ended Hooker w/ a penis. Maynard gave us a Grin that seemed to 
resemble Jones's inside cover design. Very nice. Following Hooker w/ a 
penis Maynard stood motionless in front a crowd who relentlessly 
shouted, demanding that they "play flood" "play 4 degrees" Maynard 
seemed taken back and responded by saying " Oh so now your going to tell 
me what to do" He turned and walked twords the drum set. He sounded a 
little amazed that we had'nt gotten the point. The crowd then quieted 
down to here his words as a sole voice shouted "hey they don't get it, 
they JUST bought your Fucking record." Maynard turned and a smile 
appeared across his face, pleased that there was, after all, respect 
umong the dumb founded dipshits. (I wonder how many people actually 
understood what it was that we were all were listening to. What we were 
seeing. Not even understanding that Tool was feeding us like generous 
Vampires giving us the chance to muddle in a gift for a short time. In 
return, applause or even a gesture of appreciation from the crowd for 
the time, dedication and presentation for the four musicians that made a 
point to be in KC that night would have been enough. 
        Some have Given Maynard the title reverend Maynard. This fitted 
the prequel to Eulogy. Maynard told us the bands ability to be together 
and move forward was due to being good to one another and not using each 
other to gain. Unlike the speakers you see today. Maynard commented on 
the fine attempt from Jesus and other Biblical figures that had good 
thigs to say but like those who would demand, those would not listen. 
"The world needs cleansing." 
        Before we knew it the show ended with Aenima. The show overall 
was difintely worth seeing another time. I think it's about time that 
Tool released a full length in concert video.

Thanks for taking the time to read this review. I hope you liked it.
out
TIM