This is the beginning of the rock legend. This is a very aggressive and direct album. They throw truth in your face.

Yeah its edgy, angry, violent.. its young Tool, before they refined themselves, before some of the spiritual growth and experience.. Its an awsome peek into the beginning of one of the best bands out there, MJK's voice has matured, he has learned with time how to be more poiniant with just a whisper, but Opiate packs all the angst and frustration that are stepping stones to openminded adulthood. Its like being able to go back and listen to the frustrated overworked underpayed version of yourself at 23 ranting about the sheep surrounding you. I loved this cd when it came out.. It was relatable.. I feel like I've grown with them.. 46+2

Tool's 1992 debut (an E.P.) is a vital disc to any fan of Tool and/or hard rock/metal music. "Opiate" is aggressive and rocks hard. It's too short though (my only complaint). The songs are not as progressive as in their later albums but they show where Tool started and how they've progressed. I would consider these songs to be some of Tool's heaviest material. Highly Recommended.

This is Tools first CD, and it isnt quite a "bad" CD, but if you are into tool this CD will seem to lack... If your diehard of getting all tool has to offer its a must have, if your funds are low and your looking for quality work... well this is not Tools best work.

A short 6-song set lasting less than 30 minutes, it's well worth having as part of a complete Tool diet.