A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step

Originally released on September 16, 2003, Thirteenth Step is the second studio album from American rock band A Perfect Circle and one of the defining rock records of the early 2000s. Debuting at number two on the Billboard 200, the album sold over 231,000 copies in its first week and remained on the charts for 78 weeks. It was certified Gold by the RIAA within two months of release and later achieved Platinum status in 2006.

The record spawned three powerful singles. “Weak and Powerless” topped both the Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts, while follow-up singles “The Outsider” and “Blue” also saw significant chart success, cementing the band’s reputation as one of the era’s most vital and uncompromising acts.

A dark, atmospheric, and meticulously crafted album, Thirteenth Step remains a cornerstone of A Perfect Circle’s catalog and a touchstone of alternative and progressive rock.