--- product_id: 37852477 title: "Cognitive" price: "₱3209" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/37852477-cognitive store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Cognitive **Price:** ₱3209 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cognitive - **How much does it cost?** ₱3209 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/37852477-cognitive) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description SOEM COGNITVE Review: Worthy Tool Successors - This band will be compared to Tool. There is no defending them from such a comparison. However, I have to ask, is that really such a bad thing? The basslines are amazingly intricate and drive the rhythms excellently, the guitarwork is very good and the drumming is exactly what you'd expect qualitywise from an ex-Opeth member. Musically I find the song Slithering to be fascinating, for instance. Its intro sounds like a thick Meshuggah style riff minus the "djent" sound, then for the verses and bridge it sounds like Tool, and then for the chorus and soft fill parts it sounds like Opeth. You can say this band lacks an identity if you want, but I find the mix of influences on this to make for an amazingly well crafted album with a distinctive sound despite basing its influences in 3 bands mainly. The composition makes the album flow from song to song with nice dynamics. If you are done waiting for the next Tool album, this is a very worthy purchase Review: Toolish - The similarities to Tool are obvious. This isn't a bad thing, especially since lately it takes Tool 5-6 years to release a new album. Might as well have a surrogate in between Tool records. And imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as they say. As a fan of Tool for 2 decades, I can honestly say there are a few things that I like better about Soen: namely the lack of Tool's self-indulgent meandering 10-12 minute progressive tracks that don't really develop into anything concrete and don't really go anywhere. Also, Soen's rhythm guitar is a bit tighter and the guitarist avoids the noodling guitar solos that are far too frequent on Tool records. I know Tool's die-hard fans will disagree with this sentiment, but that's fine. It's possible to equally appreciate the original and the next generation. I also really like the drumming and percussion on this album (but what else would one expect with Martin Lopez behind the kit?). Some of the percussion is lifted from early Black Sabbath, but updated and more technically proficient, which is excellent. The percussion on "Last Light" (a beautiful tune), in particular, is exceptional. "Oscillation", another track with slick drumming & percussion, deftly mixes both heavy and mellower elements. Other notable tracks include "Fraccions", "Delenda", "Canvas", and "Ideate", but honestly all of the songs are tight. Overall a top-notch record. Check it out. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00847PB32 | | Best Sellers Rank | #25,261 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #12,624 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (191) | | Date First Available | May 18, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 82 3 00000921 | | Label | Icarus | | Manufacturer | Icarus | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2012 | | Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 5.55 x 0.39 inches; 1.98 ounces | ## Images ![Cognitive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519NNFkaebL.jpg) ![Cognitive - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PhuWndbcL.jpg) ![Cognitive - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913ocAiT+xL.jpg) ![Cognitive - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A14Qa+0g4mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthy Tool Successors *by S***T on November 11, 2012* This band will be compared to Tool. There is no defending them from such a comparison. However, I have to ask, is that really such a bad thing? The basslines are amazingly intricate and drive the rhythms excellently, the guitarwork is very good and the drumming is exactly what you'd expect qualitywise from an ex-Opeth member. Musically I find the song Slithering to be fascinating, for instance. Its intro sounds like a thick Meshuggah style riff minus the "djent" sound, then for the verses and bridge it sounds like Tool, and then for the chorus and soft fill parts it sounds like Opeth. You can say this band lacks an identity if you want, but I find the mix of influences on this to make for an amazingly well crafted album with a distinctive sound despite basing its influences in 3 bands mainly. The composition makes the album flow from song to song with nice dynamics. If you are done waiting for the next Tool album, this is a very worthy purchase ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toolish *by E***E on March 26, 2013* The similarities to Tool are obvious. This isn't a bad thing, especially since lately it takes Tool 5-6 years to release a new album. Might as well have a surrogate in between Tool records. And imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as they say. As a fan of Tool for 2 decades, I can honestly say there are a few things that I like better about Soen: namely the lack of Tool's self-indulgent meandering 10-12 minute progressive tracks that don't really develop into anything concrete and don't really go anywhere. Also, Soen's rhythm guitar is a bit tighter and the guitarist avoids the noodling guitar solos that are far too frequent on Tool records. I know Tool's die-hard fans will disagree with this sentiment, but that's fine. It's possible to equally appreciate the original and the next generation. I also really like the drumming and percussion on this album (but what else would one expect with Martin Lopez behind the kit?). Some of the percussion is lifted from early Black Sabbath, but updated and more technically proficient, which is excellent. The percussion on "Last Light" (a beautiful tune), in particular, is exceptional. "Oscillation", another track with slick drumming & percussion, deftly mixes both heavy and mellower elements. Other notable tracks include "Fraccions", "Delenda", "Canvas", and "Ideate", but honestly all of the songs are tight. Overall a top-notch record. Check it out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique music awaiting your ears. This is NOT just a Tool clone. (See my review of Tellurian) *by M***A on March 9, 2016* Fantastic, beautiful, haunting, and not what you think it is. Soen has been branded by some as a 'Tool Clone' and this is far from true and is unfair. This group of artists that have been labeled 'extreme metal musicians' step out of the metal mold that they are known for and give to the listener a musical treat. The Drummer Martin Lopez (of Opeth fame and others) commented that the group sees Tool (of whom I am a personal fan) as more than just a sound, but a genre, and this is clearly evident by anyone who gives this more than just a cursory listen to. Technically perfect, beautifluly produces, wonderfully layered with melodic and harmonious music blended with at times very satisfying metalic and bombastic sounds, this is an offering that is awating multiple listenings to in order to allow you to discover and rediscover the myriad of delights this recording gives you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/37852477-cognitive](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/37852477-cognitive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*