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- Summary: Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
- Record Label: Virgin
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Top Track
Passive | |
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"Dead as dead can be," my doctor tells me But I just can't believe him, ever the optimistic one I'm sure of your ability to become my perfect... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 12
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Mixed: 5 out of 12
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Negative: 1 out of 12
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What it lacks in aggression, though, the disc more than makes up for in inspiration, as these covers are so radically reworked that they sound as much like originals as the disc's lone new tune, "Passive."
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SpinA Perfect Circle prove that they've got not only good taste, but real bite, too. [Dec 2004, p.117]
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Entertainment WeeklySweetly morbid dreams of a better world abound on this politically motivated release. [5 Nov 2004, p.80]
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On the better half of this eccentric concept album, A Perfect Circle... revisit classic protest hits, jacking up the terror by throwing out iconic arrangements and performing heretical surgery on the melodies.
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MojoOne of the most bizarre covers albums ever. [Dec 2004, p.102]
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BlenderAround the midway point, just as APC seem handcuffed to despair, they remember that a good protest song should stir the spirit rather than sink it. [Dec 2004, p.140]
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New Musical Express (NME)Sounds like helium-voiced rockers Rush discovering a social conscience. [30 Oct 2004, p.65]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 36 out of 62
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Mixed: 9 out of 62
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Negative: 17 out of 62
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JasonRDec 20, 2004This album rocks!!! Anyone who thinks different is sadly mistaken....
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JonathanHApr 26, 2007
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S.ToncrayNov 3, 2004
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PeterBDec 24, 2005
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MattJJun 30, 2007
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lennybruceNov 24, 2004
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