Superb

Review Score: (10/10)
I consider this the second best album of 2000, and it would be on my "essential albums to listen to" list. There's no need to compare A Perfect Circle to Tool, as that's been overdone. Mer De Noms is a musical masterpiece, and my personal favorite track off the album is "Magdalena". It's literally like how many people put it, A spiritual experience. The lyrics are quite stellar and intricate, as well as the vocals, guitars, drums and bass. I like how some of their songs are played in C# tuning.

Of the 12 tracks, there's but one I consider filler, and that's renholder.

How about I put it this way: If you are expecting a mind-altering, out of body experience, pick up this album. It's that damn good. I am unspeakably excited for their upcomming album as you might expect.

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