Judith (A Perfect Circle song)
"Judith" | ||||
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Single by A Perfect Circle | ||||
from the album Mer de Noms | ||||
Released | July 8, 2000 | |||
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Length | 4:07 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
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"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[]
- "Judith" - 4:03
- "Magdalena" (Live) - 4:15
- "Breña" (Live) - 4:04
- "Orestes" (Demo) - 3:24
Chart performance[]
Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 5 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 4 |
References[]
- ^ "Tool Leader Keenan Forms A Perfect Circle; Brian Wilson Plans Tour With Orchestras". Billboard. 112 (12): 12. March 18, 2000.
- ^ Norris, Chris (June 2001). "Of the Gods". Spin. 17 (6): 90.
- ^ Borka Petrovic (3 August 2012). "Maynard James Keenan talks about Judith" – via YouTube.
- ^ Jump up to: a b http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-11-28/the-10-best-songs-by-a-perfect-circle
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1433136/david-fincher-to-direct-a-perfect-circle-video/
- ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
External links[]
- 2000 debut singles
- A Perfect Circle songs
- Songs critical of religion
- Songs in memory of deceased persons
- Music videos directed by David Fincher
- Songs written by Maynard James Keenan
- Songs written by Billy Howerdel
- Industrial rock songs
- 2000 songs
- Virgin Records singles
- Song recordings produced by Alan Moulder