Judith (A Perfect Circle song)
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| Single by A Perfect Circle | ||||
| from the album Mer de Noms | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Studio | Sound City Studios, Van Nuys, CA | |||
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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
[edit]Maynard Keenan explains on the Amotion DVD how the song is about his mother Judith Marie Keenan, who had a stroke and was reliant on a wheelchair for the rest of her life, yet still believed in Christianity.[3][4]
Composition
[edit]"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 reliant on 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
[edit]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
[edit]- "Judith" – 4:03
- "Magdalena" (live) – 4:15
- "Breña" (live) – 4:04
- "Orestes" (demo) – 3:24
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 25 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 34 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[8] | 5 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Tool Leader Keenan Forms A Perfect Circle; Brian Wilson Plans Tour With Orchestras". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 12. March 18, 2000. p. 12.
- ^ Norris, Chris (June 2001). "Of the Gods". Spin. 17 (6): 90.
- ^ Borka Petrovic (3 August 2012). "Maynard James Keenan talks about Judith". Archived from the original on December 14, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b de Gallier, Thea (November 28, 2016). "The 10 best songs by a Perfect Circle". Louder Sound.
- ^ Basham, David (March 30, 2000). "David Fincher to Direct a Perfect Circle Video". MTV. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022.
- ^ "A Perfect Circle – Judith". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "A Perfect Circle – Judith". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of August 26, 2000". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
