Ænima

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Ænima is Tool's critically acclaimed 1996 progressive metal album known for its complex song structures, dark themes, and innovative production.

All labels observed (4)

Label Occurrences
Ænima canonical 7
Ænima (album by Tool) 1
Ænima (album, as member of Tool) 1

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Statements (57)

Predicate Object
instanceOf alternative metal album
progressive metal album
studio album
artist Tool
awardReceived Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
awardReceivedForWork Ænema
certification 3× Platinum (RIAA)
chartPositionUSBillboard200 2
countryOfOrigin United States
coverArtDesigner Cam de Leon
criticalReception critically acclaimed
dedicatedTo Bill Hicks
followedBy Lateralus
follows Undertow
genre alternative metal
art rock
post-metal
progressive metal
psychedelic rock
grammyAwardYear 1998
hasPart (-) Ions
Cesaro Summability
Die Eier von Satan
Eulogy
Forty Six & 2
H.
Hooker with a Penis
Intermission
Jimmy
Message to Harry Manback
Pushit
Stinkfist
Third Eye
Useful Idiot
Ænema
inspiredBy Bill Hicks
language English
length 77:18
narrativeTheme apocalyptic imagery
dark humor
psychological introspection
spiritual transformation
notableFeature complex song structures
lenticular CD packaging
polyrhythmic drumming
use of interludes
performer Tool
producer David Bottrill
Tool
publicationDate 1996-09-17
recordingPeriod 1995–1996
recordLabel Volcano Entertainment
Zoo Entertainment
releaseFormat CD
cassette
vinyl record
releaseYear 1996

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Tool notableWork Ænima
Tool hasAlbum Ænima
Maynard James Keenan notableWork Ænima (album, as member of Tool)
linked to: Ænima
Adam Jones notableWork Ænima (album by Tool)
linked to: Ænima
Lateralus precededBy Ænima
Stinkfist album Ænima
Stinkfist partOf Ænima
Danny Carey notableWork Ænima (as member of Tool)
linked to: Ænima
Undertow followedBy Ænima