I was expecting this album to be a bit heavier, especially after hearing A Perfect Circle's debut, and Tool's albums. There isn't that much on the album that could be described as 'metal' at all, in fact.. However, it is very beautiful and dark, and there are some pretty weird, experimental moments. The opener 'The Package' is definitely a highlight of the album, with its clattering percussive sounds and melancholy melody, stretching out over nearly eight minutes. Shortly after is the album's stand-out, 'The Noose', probably the most beautiful piece of music Maynard James Keenan has ever sung on. Both tracks are brooding, eerie alt. rock that are always a step away from the conventional, commercial music you hear on mainstream radio. However, the album takes a lighter turn in the middle, with a couple of acoustic numbers, and the orchestral 'The Nurse Who Loved Me', both adding variety and interest to the album. Most fascinating of all are the near-ambient 'Vanishing' and 'Lullaby', both based around reverby drum loops and atmospheric filtered guitars, which are a far cry from anything a band of A Perfect Circle's kind have done, especially anywhere near the mainstream. Thirteenth Step is an album that not only reaches its grasp, but perhaps reaches even further. A triumph and hopefully a sign of what is to come with the band.
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I would say there were some metally bits, but who cares when maynard can make a girl's tummy wobble! I F**king love this album, its amazing
zoobremia 29.11.2004 21:48
Hi, sorry, but I only know "Mer De Noms" and expected much more on sound and experiences, to have a decision, if I shall buy this or not ... This review still doesn't help me anyway ... Many regards, Sven (Zoobremia)
MAFARRIMOND 13.07.2004 09:06
You have me interested. I will look out for this. Maureen
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Advantages: Lyrical/musical complexity, quality of production Disadvantages: Not what fans of the band would have expected, copy protected (i.e. it's a lot of hassle to get it onto your iPod)
Advantages: Lyrical/musical complexity, quality of production Disadvantages: Not what fans of the band would have expected, copy protected (i.e. it's a lot of hassle to get it onto your iPod)
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