{"product_id":"a-perfect-circle-12","title":"A Perfect Circle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 X LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Records US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 Gram Definitive Sound Series \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2003, Thirteenth Step marked A Perfect Circle's highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Mer de Noms. Expanding beyond the band's alternative-metal foundation, the album explores themes of addiction, recovery, and personal transformation through a collection of emotionally resonant songs and atmospheric production. Led by vocalist Maynard James Keenan and guitarist\/songwriter Billy Howerdel, the record balances introspective songwriting with dynamic arrangements, creating one of the most distinctive rock albums of the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by standout tracks including \"Weak and Powerless,\" \"The Outsider,\" and \"Blue,\" Thirteenth Step achieved both commercial success and critical recognition, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earning Platinum certification in the United States. More than two decades after its release, the album remains a cornerstone of modern alternative rock, celebrated for its depth, musicianship, and enduring influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Package\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeak and Powerless\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Noose\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Stranger\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Outsider\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrimes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Nurse Who Loved Me\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLullaby\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thirteenth Step (Definitive Sound Series) [Explicit Content]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533995556953,"sku":null,"price":134.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/virlpo58697__03283.jpg?v=1789962461","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/a-perfect-circle-12","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}