Disillusioned

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"Disillusioned"
Single by A Perfect Circle
from the album Eat the Elephant
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2018 (2018-01-01)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length5:53
LabelBMG
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dave Sardy
A Perfect Circle singles chronology
"The Doomed"
(2017) 		"Disillusioned"
(2018) 		"TalkTalk"
(2018)

"Disillusioned" is a song by American rock band A Perfect Circle. It is the second song released from the band's fourth studio album, Eat the Elephant. The song was released on YouTube, on January 1, 2018 and then released digitally on the following day. A limited edition physical vinyl was released on March 9, 2018, along with a music video.

Background

The song's release was first teased by band

cell phones.[13] The video transitions from black and white to color once people stop marching, put down their phones, and start interacting with one another.[13]

The band's record label initially felt a reluctance in hearing that the band wished to issue a six minute long single, though upon hearing the track, agreed upon the band's decision.[14]

Composition and themes

The song's sound has been described as "

Smashing Pumpkins" and a "less electronic Radiohead".[20]

Lyrically, the song was described by

smart phones and social media in favor of personal interactions as well.[21][22]

Reception

Metal Sucks praised the song, concluding that it is "a bit chill for my tastes, although I know that's where the band is at creatively right now. Still, it certainly sounds like APC, so longtime fans should be happy with it.[23] Loudwire listed it as one of the best rock songs of 2018 as of July,[24] and as their best hard rock song of 2018 at year end.[25]

Personnel

Credits adapted from CD liner notes.[26]

Band

Production

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US
Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[27]
 21

References

  1. ^ McMahon, James (June 14, 2018). "A Perfect Circle's Maynard James Keenan explains the modern world". NME. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "The 40 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2018". Loudwire. December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Hartmann, Graham (April 20, 2018). "A Perfect Circle's 'Eat the Elephant' Isn't What You Expected". Loudwire. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  4. ^ "Maynard James Keenan Teases New Song From A Perfect Circle - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. December 31, 2017.
  5. ^ "A Perfect Circle Share New Song "Disillusioned": Listen - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. January 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d e "A Perfect Circle Kick Off 2018 With New Song 'Disillusioned'". Loudwire.
  7. ^ "A Perfect Circle share 'Disillusioned', the second track from their first album in 14 years - NME". January 2, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "A Perfect Circle celebrates 2018 with new song, "Disillusioned" - Music News - ABC News Radio". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  9. ^ "A Perfect Circle Premiere New Track, "Disillusioned"". January 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "A Perfect Circle release new song Disillusioned". January 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "A Perfect Circle Announce New Album and U.S. Tour, Release "TalkTalk"". February 5, 2018.
  12. ^ "A Perfect Circle "Disillusioned"". exclaim.ca.
  13. ^ a b "Gee, A Perfect Circle Really Hate Cell Phones! - MetalSucks". March 9, 2018.
  14. ^ a b "Inside A Perfect Circle's huge rock comeback - Interviews - Music Week". www.musicweek.com.
  15. ^ a b "Kick off 2018 with A Perfect Circle's ethereal new song "Disillusioned"—listen - Alternative Press". January 1, 2018.
  16. ^ "A Perfect Circle – "Disillusioned"". January 1, 2018.
  17. ^ "A Perfect Circle – "Disillusioned"". January 2, 2018.
  18. ^ a b c "Hear A Perfect Circle's Bleak New Song 'Disillusioned'". January 2, 2018. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  19. ^ a b "Hear A Perfect Circle's Poignant New Song "Disillusioned"". January 1, 2018.
  20. ^ "How the Stars Aligned for A Perfect Circle and Their New Album, 'Eat the Elephant'". March 30, 2018.
  21. ^ "A Perfect Circle premiere new song "Disillusioned" - Metal Insider". January 2, 2018.
  22. ^ "Hear New A PERFECT CIRCLE Song 'Disillusioned'". January 1, 2018.
  23. ^ "Hear the New A Perfect Circle Song "Disillusioned" - MetalSucks". January 1, 2018.
  24. ^ "2018's Best Rock Songs ... So Far".
  25. ^ "The 40 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2018".
  26. BMG Records
    . 2018.
  27. ^ "A Perfect Circle Chart History".
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