Mer de Noms
A Perfect Circle · 2000
44 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Atmospheric and haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a profound alternative rock landscape.
Why this album works
'Mer de Noms' debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified multi-platinum in the U.S. Its critical acclaim helped solidify A Perfect Circle as a significant force in alternative rock, influencing the genre's direction in the early 2000s.
- Career context
- Released on May 23, 2000, 'Mer de Noms' marked A Perfect Circle's debut album after frontman Maynard James Keenan's success with Tool. This project showcased a more melodic and experimental approach compared to his previous work, establishing the band's distinct identity within the alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Linkin Park· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Ariana Grande· Beck· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Hollow 3:00
- 2 Magdalena Standout 4:08
- 3 Rose 3:28
- 4 Judith Standout 4:09
- 5 Orestes 4:50
- 6 3 Libras Standout 3:41
- 7 Sleeping Beauty 4:12
- 8 Thomas 3:31
- 9 Renholdër 2:26
- 10 Thinking of You 4:36
- 11 Breña 4:26
- 12 Over 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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