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Thirteenth Step

A Perfect Circle · 2003

50 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Dark and introspective melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a sonic landscape of vulnerability and existential reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark, introspective listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • late-night contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 16, 2003, 'Thirteenth Step' is A Perfect Circle's second studio album, following their successful debut 'Mer de Noms' (2000). At this stage, the band was solidifying its identity within the alternative rock scene after gaining recognition for their unique blend of progressive rock and introspective lyrics. The album marked a shift towards more personal themes, reflecting the band's evolution in sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Tool· Deftones· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Package 7:42
  • 2 Weak and Powerless 3:17
  • 3 The Noose 4:55
  • 4 Blue 4:15
  • 5 Vanishing 4:53
  • 6 A Stranger 3:14
  • 7 The Outsider 4:08
  • 8 Crimes 2:37
  • 9 The Nurse Who Loved Me 4:06
  • 10 Pet 4:36
  • 11 Lullaby 2:04
  • 12 Gravity 5:05

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