Tool released Ænima 30 years ago today.
The album hit stores on October 1, 1996, the same week as Nirvana's From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah. Nirvana took No. 1, and Tool debuted right behind at No. 2 with about 147,000 copies sold in its first week.
It was Tool's first album with bassist Justin Chancellor, and the band dedicated it to comedian Bill Hicks. Stinkfist, Forty Six & 2 and the title track all came off it, and Ænema went on to win the Grammy for Best Metal Performance.
Ænima is now certified triple platinum. Where does it rank for you among Tool's albums?