Mer De Noms by A Perfect Circle.

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A Perfect Circle (APC) is an American rock/alternative metal supergroup formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel (guitarist, songwriter) and Maynard James Keenan (vocalist of Tool). The band is known for its dark, melodic, and atmospheric sound, often blending art rock, alt-metal, and progressive elements.

🎤 Core Members:

• Maynard James Keenan – vocals

• Billy Howerdel – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals

• James Iha – guitars (also of Smashing Pumpkins; joined in 2003)

• Matt McJunkins – bass (since 2010)

• Jeff Friedl – drums (since 2011)

Note: APC has had several line-up changes over the years, including past members like Josh Freese (drums), Paz Lenchantin (bass), and Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar).

📀 Studio Albums:

1. Mer de Noms (2000)

   • Their debut album, went platinum

   • Songs: “Judith,” “3 Libras,” “The Hollow”

   • Known for its emotional intensity and polished production

2. Thirteenth Step (2003)

   • Conceptual and more introspective, focused on addiction and recovery

   • Songs: “Weak and Powerless,” “The Outsider,” “Blue”

3. eMOTIVe (2004)

   • A politically charged cover album released around the 2004 U.S. election

   • Covers include: “Imagine” (John Lennon), “Let’s Have a War” (Fear), “When the Levee Breaks”

   • Original song: “Passive” (from a Tapeworm collaboration with Trent Reznor)

4. Eat the Elephant (2018)

   • First new album in 14 years; more piano-driven, experimental

   • Songs: “The Doomed,” “TalkTalk,” “Disillusioned”

   • Mixed reactions from older fans but praised for its ambition and maturity

🎵 Musical Style:

• A blend of alternative rock, art rock, and progressive metal

• More melodic and accessible than Tool, but still cerebral and layered

• Themes: personal trauma, politics, spiritual conflict, social commentary

• Maynard's voice is more emotive and lyrical compared to his work in Tool

• Billy Howerdel’s instrumentation and compositions are central to the band’s identity

🎭 Live Shows:

• Known for moody, immersive performances with visuals and strict aesthetic control

• Maynard often performs from the back or side of the stage, emphasizing the collective over individual spotlight

🔁 Other Projects:

• Maynard is also the founder of Tool and Puscifer

• Billy Howerdel released a solo album in 2022 titled "What Normal Was", with a similar tone to A Perfect Circle

🔊 Essential Songs Playlist:

• “Judith” – blistering critique of blind faith

• “3 Libras” – emotional and orchestral

• “The Outsider” – intense and confrontational

• “Passive” – haunting and cinematic

• “The Doomed” – scathing social commentary

• “TalkTalk” – slow-burn criticism of inaction and hypocrisy

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