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Released in 1996, Ænima cemented Tool as the defining force in progressive and alternative metal, pairing Maynard James Keenan’s caustic lyricism with the band’s labyrinthine rhythmic complexity. From the sledgehammer opener Stinkfist to the sprawling closer Third Eye, the album is a relentless psychological journey. Over two decades on, it remains one of the most influential heavy records ever committed to tape.
