A Perfect Circle – Mer de Noms – 180 Gram Double Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Virgin Records
Brand new, sealed. Latest pressing. Double vinyl LP repressing of this 2000 album from the Alternative rockers led by Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan.
A Perfect Circle’s music on Mer de Noms blends alternative rock with elements of progressive rock, art rock, and metal. The album showcases atmospheric, brooding soundscapes with a mix of heavy guitar riffs, melodic hooks, and intricate rhythms. Maynard James Keenan’s evocative vocals range from soft and haunting to powerful and raw, contributing to the album’s dark, emotional tone.
The band’s sound on Mer de Noms is often characterized by its dynamic contrasts—balancing aggression with vulnerability and melody with intensity. The intricate arrangements, use of unconventional time signatures, and a sense of theatricality help distinguish A Perfect Circle’s style, making this album a defining moment in early 2000s alternative rock.
