Album · Released 16 September 2003
Thirteenth Step
Thirteenth Step understands the tension in a quiet voice. Maynard James Keenan often sings close to a whisper, but the music around him makes that restraint feel charged. A Perfect Circle build an album whose heavier moments matter because so much has already been held back. The Package establishes the approach patiently. A firm bass pattern sits beneath sparse guitar and percussion, allowing the opening to gather weight before the full chords…
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Thirteenth StepOur album review · 13 May 2026
9.0 