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Destin and Drew jump forward several years and analyze the more modern side of progressive rock with Tool\'s Lateralus. Tool\'s approach to their music is quite peculiar and can even be alienating to the mainstream with some of the audacious imagery exhibited on their albums and music videos and the disturbing lyrics put to many of their songs. This wildly successful album combines raw vocals, intense overdriven guitars, and complex rhythmic patterns to engage the listener and gives them a burst of raucous energy. However, this album also presents many intriguing, albeit disturbing, psychological concepts, perhaps with the intended effect of bending the psyche. Not everyone will go down the rabbit hole of some of their fans who have devised quite elaborate theories behind the dark themes connecting each song, but Tool certainly makes one think, and with Lateralus, they have elegantly merged heavy metal with art-rock.

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**Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today\'s more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.