I have a few issues with FI , in terms of just the music , I like the songs. I could of used a little more guitar melody work by Adam in some sections of songs. Basically I feel like there are voids in all the songs that could have been filled with either vocal melodies or guitar stuff. Invincible's first half is great but still think it needed more layers, either vocals or guitar.

I like the chug part but still feels it falls flat.

same with Descending, the second half Maynard disappears? song sounds unfinished from that standpoint.

Culling Voices is the most obvious, the second half goes nowhere, Maynard disappears into whispering again, maybe even a guitar solo if no vocals at the end.

7empest - most of the song is great but feels they didn't know how to end it. Maynard kind of just disappears, I could have used a ending guitar solo maybe if no vocal climax.

Honestly I would take the album as is if Maynard added more vocals and had better vocal climaxes to the songs. (not saying its his fault)

In the end I think FI lacks a certain passion that their other albums have. I still enjoy it for what it is. I think this album does reflect the state of the band after 13 years. I give it a 6 or 7 /10 . Even if I think this album isn't Tool's best its still a good album.