Ænima
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Second of the five Tool records held here. It came six years into a run that began in 1990. 1996 is eight years into Alternative metal, which this tree dates from 1988. It is one of the four records Alternative metal is listed as starting from.
From Wikipedia
Ænima ( AH-ni-mə) is the second studio album by the American rock band Tool. It was released in compact disc format on September 17, 1996, and in vinyl format on October 1, 1996, through Zoo and Volcano Entertainment. Produced by the band and David Bottrill, the album was recorded at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood and The Hook in North Hollywood. It is the first album by Tool to feature bassist Justin Chancellor, who replaced original bassist Paul D'Amour the year prior.
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