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intereact!A Perfect Circle
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2003-09-16
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
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Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
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A Perfect Circle PhotosMore from A Perfect CircleMer de NomsEmotiveaMOTION
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) An excellent work of art [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I first heard of A Perfect Circle when I listened to the song "Judith" of their 2000 album "Mer De Noms" about 5 years ago, then a year later I heard "Weak and Powerless" which was featured on the MTV2 Headbangers Ball Vol. 2 compilation, and I soon fell in love with A Perfect Circle. Afterwards, I went out and bought the band's second full length release "Thirteenth Step" and it was without question one of the best albums I've ever heard in my life, and it became one of my favorite albums as well. Please keep in mind, this is coming from a guy who listens to Pantera, Slayer, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Megadeth, Testament, Machine Head, Kreator, Anthrax, Exodus, Overkill, Suffocation, Death, Nile, Atheist, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Krisiun, Opeth, Morbid Angel, Meshuggah, and other heavy bands like that, I've always been a sucker for good melodic rock, and these guys definately please my ears big time. Now as far as this album goes, "Thirteenth Step" is an excellent work of art, and it's also a fantastic, beautiful follow up to "Mer De Noms". From the opening track "The Package", to the breathtaking, ethereal closer "Gravity", these twelve songs on here are full of beautiful, spacious, and ominous atmospheres. I've also learned that the album title was a reference to the Twelve Step program. According to frontman Maynard James Keenan on the commentary for the aMotion DVD, the album is a concept album with all of the songs dealing with the problem of addiction from a different perspective. The musicianship on here is very impressive in every way. Billy Howerdel's guitarwork on here is just excellent. Whether it's soft, majestic, addicting, atmospheric melodies or heavy cruching riffs, this guy definately hits his spots, and when it comes to great melodies, Billy's got the stuff, no doubt about it. Jeordie White (you may know him as Twiggy Ramirez, the ex-bassist of Marilyn Manson) is just fantastic on the bass. His bass lines are just pulsating, hypnotic, and commanding throughout. Josh Freese's drumming can range from nice, soft peaceful beats to steady yet heavy pounding beats, it's all good. And of course, Maynard James Keenan's vocals are just absolutely amazing and beautifully melodic throughout. There is no question that he is one of modern rock's greatest vocalists of all time, and believe me, this album prooves it."Thirteenth Step" opens up with "The Package" which starts off with some odd percussion noises, and soft, soothing guitar melodies, with Maynard's eerie yet majestic vocals slowly creeping in. I like when the song builds up momentum at the 4:08 mark with heavy, crunching riffs, and some roaring bass lines. From there, you know the album just grabs your attention, and it only gets better. The second track "Weak and Powerless" is a nice catchy chorus. Track three "The Noose" is very beautiful and majestic which features great melodic vocals from Maynard, and haunting yet relaxing guitar strings, and nice steady atmospheric drums, before gaining some momentum with heavier riffs at the 3:34 mark. Track four "Blue" is another favorite of mine which continues the journey with more hypnotic, addicting musicianship, while the next track and my personal favorite "Vanishing" is another soft, peaceful, and atmospheric song that brings Pink Floyd to my mind. This song features addicting, peaceful guitar melodies, soothing bass, nice steady drums, and eerie yet beautifully relaxing vocals from Maynard. The sixth track "A Stranger" is a nice, peaceful, and quiet ballad that features some marvelous accoustic strings that are quietly calming and peacefully embracing, and Maynard's singing is great as well, while track seven "The Outsider" is a more heavier song that features heavier riffage, and aggressive vocals especially during the chorus. Track nine is a cover of Failure's "The Nurse Who Loved Me" which is a pretty bizarre yet another good ballad, and track ten "Pet" which is another favorite of mine that includes crunchy heavy riffs, some nice melodic interludes, and there's even a nice catchy guitar solo as well. The soft, ethereal, and breathtaking closing track "Gravity" features some more quiet, soothing melodic guitar strings, and great vocals from Maynard as always, as well as a nice relaxing, and spacey sounding guitar solo around the 3:04 mark. A great beautiful song to end this beautiful musical journey.Jeremy's song ratings:1. The Package (7:40) - 5/52. Weak and Powerless (3:15) - 5/53. The Noose (4:53) - 5/54. Blue (4:13) - 5/55. Vanishing (4:51) - 5/56. A Stranger (3:12) - 5/57. The Outsider (4:06) - 5/58. Crimes (2:34) - 4/59. The Nurse Who Loved Me (4:04) - 5/510. Pet (4:34) - 5/5 11. Lullaby (2:01) - 4/512. Gravity (5:06) - 5/5Bottom Line: A Perfect Circle's "Thirteenth Step" is a beautiful, spacious, breathtaking, atmospheric journey from beginning to end. I definately recommend this album to any fan of A Perfect Circle, Tool, The Cure, or even Dream Theater and Pink Floyd for that matter, and especially to anyone who has a good open mind for good music. Well enjoy!!2) One of the best... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This album/CD is in my all-time top 20. This coming from a cat who also puts Led Zeppelin - 3, RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magic, Stones - Exile on Main St., etc... in that list.This release is beautiful. From beginning to end, it takes you through an array of emotion. And thats what music is supposed to do. Make you feel.As a whole, I like this CD more than Mer de Noms. It actually makes more sense. Yes, Noms is great. In fact it's the album that turned me on to Tool, of which I adore. But this thing is more powerful. Even the "slow" cuts get to you. They're hard in a attitude sort of way. Meaning, John Bonham only used 5 drums to convey his nessage...and it was hard.I've been listening to this album for years, and it still finds it's way back into "regular" rotation. The hit, Weak and Powerless, is acually one of my least favorite songs. The album literally leads you through a venture. And here is where I differ from most who ridiccule this album...My current girlfriend of 4 years was coming out of her H addiction around the time I got into this music. ( thanks to God, she's still clean ) And upon first listening, every single note made sense.Talk about making you feel...I know The Outsider is an instant favorite for most upon first listen, as well it was for me. It's hard and in your face. But to me, I was that "guy". And that's why the whole recording is special.One can garner their own personal interpretation as the lyrics offer this.Favorites:- The Package- The Noose- Blue- The Outsider- PetAnd that's not to put down the rest of the CD. It is truly one of my all-time favs.Best listning.3) No complaints [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The product was in great condition, as described. Delivery was quick. No complaints or problems with the transaction.4) Another Classic [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is another classic album from Perfect Circle. I am so amazed with how incredible A Perfect circle is. This is not like Mer de noms at all and is completely different yet equally awesome. I am not sure which album I like better. Some days its this album other days mer de noms. But either way you cant lose. This again is not Tool but equally incredible. This will get much replay value and is highly recommended.5) This & Mer de Noms are about as good as it gets... [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Instead of trying to come up with yet more accolades for this & Mer de Noms, I'll just say they are among my most-played favorites so far this Millennium. A young guy @ work turned me on to APC & boy am I grateful!Although impossible to account for musical tastes, also like Alice in Chains, Blind Melon, Porno for Pyros, Days of the New and Live for some ideas.But stay away from eMotive if you know whats good for you:)