Maynard James Keenan’s hint of a “New Year’s treat” became a reality this weekend after A Perfect Circle released their new song. “Disillusioned,” a somber start to the new year, boasts a reflective tone. It’s hard to say whether the song wants to be political or introspective, although it gives an impression of both. Keenan’s song has three movements, each gaining in intensity until slowly—piece by piece—fading away.
A Perfect Circle is somewhat of a supergroup of borrowed talent. Keenan was the frontman for Tool and James Iha co-founded The Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Howerdel, Matt McJunkins and Jeff Friedl are not names to scoff at, either.
After an initial delay, A Perfect Circle announced that it would release its new album this year. They have not been active in the studio until recently. Their last album, eMotive came out almost a decade ago and their latest song, “The Doomed,” was their first release in four years. Be on the lookout for A Perfect Circle’s new album in the coming months.
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