My thoughts on Undertow.

[remember_forget]

While Aenima and Lateralus are both great in their own ways, this album is concise and interesting at all points. Maynard's voice takes on a slightly different tone, and Paul's bass carries a different feel than Justin's. Undertow also has the feel of having more "real" songs than any of the other albums, and each is unique.

Just some thoughts. I pretty much refuse to give 5s to albums, because that means complete perfection, but I think that Undertow deserves a 4.8 at least. Agree? Disagree?

Also, wanted to add that every track on Undertow stands on its own, but as an album, it also flows very nicely.

[SpiraMirabilis]

I would give Undertow 4.6 just because I feel that the later albums just have the edge. Lateralus would get 4.9, but that doesn't stop Undertow being greate.

[sotos]

on a scale to 100

undertow : 93
aenima : 99.5
lateralus :80