Judith (A Perfect Circle song)

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"Judith"
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Single by A Perfect Circle
from the album Mer de Noms
ReleasedJuly 8, 2000
Genre
Length4:07
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
A Perfect Circle singles chronology
"Judith"
(2000) 		"3 Libras"
(2000)
Music video
"Judith" on YouTube

"Judith" is a song by American rock band A Perfect Circle. It was released as the lead single from their debut album, Mer de Noms. The single was released as a 1-track compact disc single in North America, and a 4-track single on both disc and vinyl format in Australia.

Background[]

Maynard Keenan explains on the Amotion DVD how the song is about his mother Judith Marie Keenan, who suffered a stroke and was restricted to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, yet still believed in Christianity.[3][4]

Composition[]

"Judith" features guitar riffs sliding over complex rhythms and breakdowns. The song's lyrics are deeply personal and express palpable anger. They touch on Maynard’s mother, who became bound to a wheelchair following a stroke, and have him conveying incredulity that she could still maintain her belief in God despite her suffering.[4]

Music video[]

The music video for Judith was directed by David Fincher, the director of Fight Club, Se7en, and music videos for Aerosmith, Madonna, and The Wallflowers.[5]

Track listing[]

  1. "Judith" - 4:03
  2. "Magdalena" (Live) - 4:15
  3. "Breña" (Live) - 4:04
  4. "Orestes" (Demo) - 3:24

Chart performance[]

Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] 5
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] 4

References[]

  1. ^ "Tool Leader Keenan Forms A Perfect Circle; Brian Wilson Plans Tour With Orchestras". Billboard. 112 (12): 12. March 18, 2000.
  2. ^ Norris, Chris (June 2001). "Of the Gods". Spin. 17 (6): 90.
  3. ^ Borka Petrovic (3 August 2012). "Maynard James Keenan talks about Judith" – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-11-28/the-10-best-songs-by-a-perfect-circle
  5. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1433136/david-fincher-to-direct-a-perfect-circle-video/
  6. ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  7. ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

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