{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6660c85c46cf460012198101/690cc37c77626ebfbf709ea2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 34 - A Perfect Circle \"Mer de Noms\"","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6660c85c46cf460012198101/1762465783973-5bbd1250-fd69-4eea-9370-d6eeb4d7133b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!</p><p>Join the father and son duo as we unpack the <strong>monumental debut</strong> of <a href=\"https://www.aperfectcircle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>A Perfect Circle</strong></a><strong>, <em>'Mer de Noms.'</em></strong> We'll give you the <strong>album's backstory</strong> and a <strong>detailed track-by-track breakdown</strong> of the 2000 masterpiece.</p><p>Next, we dive into <strong>Michael's Journey</strong> by dissecting the unforgettable 80s pop of <strong>Mr. Mister's 'Broken Wings!'</strong></p><p>Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, <strong>The Art of Discovery.</strong></p><p>And before we go, find out which <strong>surprise full album</strong> and song Michael has to study for the next episode!</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:12:33) - The Art of Discovery</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:13:05) - Now I've Done It \"Dilly-Dally\"</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:18:49) - Bragging Rights \"Carpe Jugulum\"</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:23:55) - An Abstract Illusion \"Frost Flower\"</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(00:33:31) - Main Topic:&nbsp;A Perfect Circle <em>Mer de Noms</em> Breakdown</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(01:16:52) - Question for the Audience</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(01:17:02) - Can't Wait</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(01:18:29) - Michael's Journey:&nbsp;Mr. Mister's \"Broken Wings\"</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(01:22:01) - On the Next Episode</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(01:22:11) - Contact Info/Outro</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>THE ART OF DISCOVERY:</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://nowivedoneit.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Now I’ve Done It</strong></a> - “Dilly-Dally” (From the album:&nbsp;An Ill Guest)</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bragging Rights</strong></a> - “Carpe Jugulum” (From the forthcoming album: Carpe Jugulum)</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://anabstractillusion.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>An Abstract Illusion</strong></a> - \"Frost Flower\" (From the album:&nbsp;The Sleeping City)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>OTHER BAND MENTIONS:</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Linkin Park</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Galactic Empire</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leprous</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pyschonaut</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soulfly</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Acacia Strain</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Archaeologist</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mammoth</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avatar</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Frontierer</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chimaira</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH &amp; SUPPORT US</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Connect With Us &amp; Follow the Show</strong>: [<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z</a>]</li><li>We are part of the <a href=\"https://www.spdmcrew.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SPDM Crew Network</strong></a>!</li><li>Leave a <strong>5-star review</strong> on Apple/Spotify!</li><li>Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message!</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Recorded on 11/1/2025</em></p>","author_name":"Mike Ficklin"}