Compare Prices
Postage & Packaging: £1.​21
Postage & Packaging: £1.​21
Postage & Packaging: Free!
SHOPPING > Music > Rock & Pop > Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle > Reviews

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

from (5 offers) · Product Information

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Quote-start

Thirteenth Step

Quote-end

5 Jul 12th, 2004 

16 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Atmospheric, eerie, original

Disadvantages:
Maybe too unconventional for fans of the first album

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Originality

Lyrics

Quality and consistency of tracks

How does it compare to the artist's other releases

Value for Money

SecondThought

SecondThought

About me:

Member since:21.05.2004

Reviews:22

Members who trust:2

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. 

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand

Alternative - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Domino - Distributor: PIAS UK/Sony DADC - Released: 09/02/2004 - 5034202113621

User reviews (36)

Buy now for only £ 1.33

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

River Is Wide, The [Remastered] - Forum (The)

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Rev-Ola - Distributor: Plastic Head - Released: 20/01/2003 - 5013929431423

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 5.19

Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

Singer/Songwriter - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Atlantic - Distributor: Cinram Logistics - Released: 13/06/2005, 14/03/2005 - 75679345127, 75678375255

User reviews (61)

Buy now for only £ 3.05

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Live Concert At The Forum - Barbra Streisand

Classic Pop Vocals - LiveRecording - 1, 2 CD(s) - Label: Columbia - Distributor: Sony Music/Arvato Services - Released: 07/1997, 27/09/2004, 10/1994, 18/09/2000 - 5099748794321, 5099748048820, 5099747759925, 4250079731497, 5099720234494, 5099749743526

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 2.44

1 - Beatles (The)

1 - Beatles (The)

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: Apple - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 13/11/2000 - 724352997022

User reviews (68)

Buy now for only £ 1.49

101 Running Songs - Various Artists

101 Running Songs - Various Artists

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 5 CD(s) - Label: EMI TV - Distributor: EMI Operations/CEVA Logistics - Released: 14/09/2009 - 5099968536428

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 10.98

Comments about this review »

pirate33 15.03.2007 23:01

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

Compare prices for Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle »

1 to 5 out of 5 offers for Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle Show all offers   sorted by: Price 
Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Release Date: 2003-09-19, Audio CD, Virgin

amazon marketplace music

Postage & Packaging£1.21
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon marketplace m...
Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Release Date: 2003-09-15, Audio CD, Virgin America

amazon marketplace music

Postage & Packaging£1.21
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon marketplace m...
Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Release Date: 2003-09-15, Audio CD, Virgin America

amazon.co.uk

Postage & PackagingFree!
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 24 hours...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon.co.uk
Thirteenth Step - CD

Thirteenth Step - CD

The Package Weak And Powerless The Noose Blue Vanishing A Stranger The Outsider Crimes The ... more

Nurse Who Loved Me Pet Lullaby Gravity

play.com (music)

Postage & Packaging£0.00
Availability3-5 working days
 Visit Shop  >
play.com (music)


More reviews »

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by deftroke

Advantages: Nice songs
Disadvantages: none

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by deftroke deftroke 02.11.2004 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by Cubert

Advantages: Its perfect.
Disadvantages: No, really, its perfect.

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by Cubert Cubert 25.09.2005 (25.09.2005) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by Metalmorphosis8

Advantages: Excellent follow up to 'Mer De Noms'
Disadvantages: One or two tracks fall into the 'filler' category

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by Metalmorphosis8 Metalmorphosis8 13.12.2003 (13.12.2003) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by tommybk

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)

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by tommybk tommybk 06.02.2004 (15.02.2004) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by chrisman225

Advantages: 12 tracks of magic guitar work, fantsatic riffs and amazing vocals!
Disadvantages: Only 12 tracks lol!

Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle - review by chrisman225 chrisman225 05.10.2005 (05.10.2005) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle



Are you the manufacturer / provider of Thirteenth Step - A Perfect Circle? Click here