Eat the Elephant
by A Perfect Circle
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2018
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Spin
    Apr 25, 2018
    30
    Its smug, unexplored sense of intellectual superiority is pretty much all it has to offer. Musically, it’s an hourlong misallocation of the considerable resources that made a nu-metal minor classic out of 2000’s Mer de Noms.
  2. The 405
    Apr 24, 2018
    30
    The problem with A Perfect Circle now is that Keenan and Howerdel basically follow whatever creative whims that grab them. After a particularly soporific instrumental track, the album enters its most experimental phase, with unsurprisingly scattershot and lacklustre results.

Awards & Rankings

62
#62 Most Discussed Album of 2018
38
#38 Most Shared Album of 2018

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 100
  3. Negative: 10 out of 100
  1. BrushedRed
    Apr 20, 2018
    4
    When I first heard APC was coming back I was excited but as the singles started dropping, I became weary. I’m not one who necessarily dwellsWhen I first heard APC was coming back I was excited but as the singles started dropping, I became weary. I’m not one who necessarily dwells on a certain sound, but when compared to their earlier work, this is no contest. The beauty of APC was that they had that Tool sound but were more alternative for more casual listeners. This album; however, has none of that Tool sound. The songs are very directionless and kinda meander throughout, like watching an indecisive person try to figure something out. The biggest letdown I think, though, is the lack of drum and bass. Tool and APC both have drums and bass that are as compelling as Maynard’s vocals, but those won’t be found here. I am glad I didn’t get my hopes up for this one. It was doomed from the start with that cover art. It’s more like a stripped down Emotive and that was a direction I had hoped they’d never revisit. I’m just going to assume that Maynard put this on the backburner and put all his thought and creativity into the upcoming Tool album. I hope it’ll be better than this… Full Review »
  2. devoidx360
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    In an age where singles rule it's refreshing to still have bands like
    APC who can tell a story and put into music what many of us know and    In an age where singles rule it's refreshing to still have bands like
    APC who can tell a story and put into music what many of us know and feel about society
    and where it's heading. No. This is not Mer De Noms or 13th step but there is a message
    nonetheless and not hidden by over production. Had APC released something similar to previous
    LPs they would have been criticized for not having done something that was a departure from earlier
    releases. I for one (who's in the same age bracket) hope APC continue to produce music well into the future. On my 10th listen. Well done boys. Maturing like a fine wine.    … Full Review »
  3. rohdef
    Apr 24, 2018
    0
    Disappointing, very disappointing. Apart from one track, this album is completely without life, development or purpose, it is pure boredom.Disappointing, very disappointing. Apart from one track, this album is completely without life, development or purpose, it is pure boredom. Mostly I was uncertain if I was listening to Coldpay or APC.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »