I'm not joking.
Saying they aren't as talented as another band doesn't mean that I'm saying they are talentless.
I would confidently say that bands such as Genesis, Yes, Dream Theater, Rush and other bands I consider to be "Progressive" are more talented.
Now, does Tool have more talent in their toe-nail clippings than I do? 1,000,000% yes. Do they have more talent than 99% of the other bands that are on the radio airwaves with them? 1,000,000% yes.
I don't think they're as talented as the bands I mentioned above, though.