Mer de Noms cover

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.

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

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