Can we just talk about the perfection of this album?? It has been a LONG time since something has come out that has touched my entire soul. ♥ Well done, Billy!
Billy And Maynard's voices go so well together and it's insane how it took me this long to notice! been listening to ACP since mer de noms came out and it just goes to show the band is more than the front-man as Maynard has been saying for decades!
I remember seeing Ashes Divide almost 20 years ago when they opened for Filter. Been in love with Howerdel's work since then. He is an absolute musical visionary. This track exudes dark Depeche Mode-esque vibes, and I f*cking LOVE it!!!!!
I've had this album on repeat all spring/ summer. I can't believe it exists. When I was 12 or so I got into APC in a huge way, they were my favourite band for at least six years. I was so obsessed. If you look through my sketchbooks from then, they're filled with snatches of lyrics, drawings inspired by songs, banana slugs in the margins. My favourite songs were always the ones that had the most Billy influence. Honestly I'm still very attached but I eventually knew every song so well that I listened a little less often. It's not that I grew out of it, they were just so much a part of me that I didn't need to hear them much anymore, you know? And there was so much more music out there to bond with. As I grew up obviously I started listening to a huge variety of other bands, including a lot of post punk and new wave. I got really into the goth scene as a teenager and I still absolutely love listening to anything new wave inspired. Imagine my absolute joy this year when I decided to once again see if Billy had released anything since I last checked, and found this album. I'm still in awe honestly. If you had told me this was in the works, I'd never have believed you. Every song felt both completely familiar and absolutely surreal. And that feeling doesn't go away no matter how often I listen. This was very long and self absorbed, and doesn't at all convey well enough how important this album is to me. It's not often that a musician who's work shaped you as a kid ends up growing in the same direction as you a decade later. I guess that's all I was trying to say. How grateful and surprised I am each time I listen.
what visuals and great song For me it is always a joy to listen to your music again, I admire your work and talent with A Perfect Circle and Ashes Divide.
Mono upload! Can't believe we're still here. Too bad we have to rush things & can't take the time to verify… or that video peeps don't know enough about audio to make this happen. Great song, but I'll grab it elsewhere for the full sonic experience!
He for sure deserves a lot more credit absolute musical genius! I also LOVE 80s music there is just something about it that is unique to the time and sound.
Billy, thank you for writing these amazing, challenging songs. It takes a lot of balls to do this work. You are a treasure. You have changed the world.
What a great video! Absolutely incredible. Futuristic and nostalgic simultaneously. What an honor it was to see Billy Howerdel open up for Puscifer at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and to also meet him after his show at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA. I've been a tremendously loyal fan of A Perfect Circle since 2016. Their music got me through some of the most spiritually complex experiences and traumas that I've endured throughout the years and it was deeply fulfilling to meet Billy Howerdel in person with a good friend. What Normal Was has been one of the few modern albums that I've been deeply enjoying a lot lately. Being the founder of A Perfect Circle, his music and songwriting has never failed.
@@billyhowerdel5476 Hey man, just curious when you tour would you want to come to Maine. I am not a community organizer but would love to for you, Danny, Maynard or any combination of you guys to come up here again.(also I'd love to get others too) You solo would be great in the town I'm from(Waterville Opera house) a very small intimate venue. You could also go somewhere else like the State theater or Merrill Auditorium in Portland for bigger than Waterville Opera house but still small intimate venues (I saw Sepultura and others at State theater) but this could include Portland/Augusta Civic center or Cross Insurance center in Bangor also(Lewiston had one I saw TOOL at twice at least). The latter are where APC and TOOl would traditionally have gone to in the past. I want to bring good new music/classic oldies and anyone willing to Waterville or the Waterville area. I have an idea about an abandoned building in Winslow Maine that with work, could be a great central point for concerts in Winslow Maine. I know I'm rambling but I am serious, I don't have the money to buy aforementioned abandoned ice rink currently but I do have a vision. I know this part is not something you do but I guess all I'm saying or asking is if you'd be interested in coming to Central Maine. We love good music up here...Like me, many listen to everything from you and TOOL/APC to rap, rock, (NIN/industrial rock even) country, metal, classics etc... I would love to start something getting bands to come here. Only huge certain groups come to Maine routinely. I've been thinking about this for while and recently came up with my idea. Anyway, love your music always. Your a genuine, musically talented genius IMO. Not many can say that theses days. Your not an average singer either!🤣💯 Seriously though.
I am jealous Haley. 😲😂 Seriously happy for you in all seriousness though. I haven't seen Pusicfer yet or Billy Howerdel yet. I saw TOOL many times 5-6 but I haven't had the opportunity to see him. To meet him is next level too. That's so cool. One happy Tool/APC/Billy Howerdel fan to another. I've been a fan of TOOL since 1997. I was 17. Haven't looked back since. Still hope to meet Billy,Danny, Justin,James (I could go on) or (and) Maynard. That'd be a dream come true musically... 👍 writing and content about Billy and APC. Also Haley, I have a similar feeling about trauma and spiritual awakening/healing that these guys have helped me get through, getting thru. Any Day is a good day for APC Music.
I’m addicted to this one! Billy, you are nothing but an genius and the the whole record is so unbelievably spot on when it comes to everything I need and want to listen to right now! It makes me to actually remember people, places and feelings from the past! THANK YOU! ❤
Just received the vinyl version, delayed. I opted for one delivery(with cd). Finally listened on my system and I'm blown away. It's a jumble of influences, yet it's so focused & thoughtful. True artistry
I've been waiting for a follow-up from Ashes Divide forever and here he's snuck this new record by me! It's all good. (Literally) I think Billy's my musical spirit animal. Whenever his music comes around I instantly feel at home.
What a masterpiece, Billy! Your new musical style is just stellar. I've been following your music and your projects since forever and will do that till the end of times. 🎶 🎸💙 Cheers and all the best from Germany, Daniel
I love the 80s feel this has like Depeche Mode type sound n all those great old bands we miss… really good stuff 👍 I like to listen to this at night to prep my dreams & wonder the earth & then I take off flying ❤🎉
I just started to listen to this album, and while I was a bit surprised to hear this different sound, I immediately liked it! Incredible vibes, just fantastic!
Shocked at how few subs he has. This man was half the genius behind a perfect circle. Insane song writer! Let's blow this guy up, he deserves it!
#meetoo I just subbed now. He's quality!
Absolutely
He's underground which is cool.
Disrespectful
First thing I thought coming here. Honestly didn’t know he had his own channel . Rick Beato sent me lol
This is an 80s classic that didn't get released until the 2020s. Outstanding Billy.
80s vibe. Love it
Can we just talk about the perfection of this album?? It has been a LONG time since something has come out that has touched my entire soul. ♥ Well done, Billy!
Totally agree
Goddamn this is channeling Depeche Mode so hard, and I am 100% here for it. Love this track, fucking kills.
So very Goth.
Feels like I'm in high school again..
Holy cow, i wish you realeased music more frequently, the world would be a better place
Billy And Maynard's voices go so well together and it's insane how it took me this long to notice! been listening to ACP since mer de noms came out and it just goes to show the band is more than the front-man as Maynard has been saying for decades!
Thanks so much for amazing show in Dallas and being so kind and hanging out after. Can’t wait to see you again.
This is great Billy! I have enjoyed everything APC & Ashes Divide over the years. Please keep making awesome music.
Would love for you guys to tour with Crosses.
Oh that's some amazing 80's vibes there.
Looks and kind of sounds like somthing from The Cure-Disintgration album.. (Thats a compliment!)
Why I am so late to this party? This is excellent.
The video definitely has some Type O Negative vibes; I dig it. The VHS looks completes it.
Exactly what I thought
Got Depeche Mode with a dash of Type O garnished with New Order
All time favorite band and I miss them.
I remember seeing Ashes Divide almost 20 years ago when they opened for Filter. Been in love with Howerdel's work since then. He is an absolute musical visionary. This track exudes dark Depeche Mode-esque vibes, and I f*cking LOVE it!!!!!
I've had this album on repeat all spring/ summer. I can't believe it exists.
When I was 12 or so I got into APC in a huge way, they were my favourite band for at least six years. I was so obsessed. If you look through my sketchbooks from then, they're filled with snatches of lyrics, drawings inspired by songs, banana slugs in the margins.
My favourite songs were always the ones that had the most Billy influence.
Honestly I'm still very attached but I eventually knew every song so well that I listened a little less often. It's not that I grew out of it, they were just so much a part of me that I didn't need to hear them much anymore, you know? And there was so much more music out there to bond with.
As I grew up obviously I started listening to a huge variety of other bands, including a lot of post punk and new wave. I got really into the goth scene as a teenager and I still absolutely love listening to anything new wave inspired.
Imagine my absolute joy this year when I decided to once again see if Billy had released anything since I last checked, and found this album.
I'm still in awe honestly. If you had told me this was in the works, I'd never have believed you. Every song felt both completely familiar and absolutely surreal. And that feeling doesn't go away no matter how often I listen.
This was very long and self absorbed, and doesn't at all convey well enough how important this album is to me.
It's not often that a musician who's work shaped you as a kid ends up growing in the same direction as you a decade later. I guess that's all I was trying to say. How grateful and surprised I am each time I listen.
Great song! The whole album is amazing!
I didn’t know Billy could sing like that 👏
I just cried .
This what happens when a great talent moves from New Jersey to LA!
That's SO U🖤✒🎶 can't wait to have you here🇮🇹
This is EXCELLENT! We love you Billy! Such talent! ❤️
Me mama encontrar buena música !!!!
After the intro, I was fully expecting to hear Dave Gahan's vocals kick in.
Yooo wth I didn’t even know this album existed till now!! 🤯🤯 frickin’ LOVE the goth rock vibes 😻🦇🖤
Great work Billy
what visuals and great song
For me it is always a joy to listen to your music again, I admire your work and talent with A Perfect Circle and Ashes Divide.
Mono upload! Can't believe we're still here. Too bad we have to rush things & can't take the time to verify… or that video peeps don't know enough about audio to make this happen.
Great song, but I'll grab it elsewhere for the full sonic experience!
So frustrating! I’ve been trying to have this changed since it was released.
😝
@@billyhowerdel5476 So sorry it's happened to you. Probably not much you can do, other than re-upload.
Takes me back to the 80's Billy. I love it. Kinda a cross between New Order and Depeche Mode. 👍👍 Thanks for this.
Love the viedeo! Got some David Lynch vibes too, I hope there are more videos for this album.
Love it
Billy’s back! The bass is so good I got instant chills! Outstanding! 😎
The journey started with seeing what pickups were in his Gibson, and here I am. How am I just discovering this? Amazing and subbed!
For me, it started when trying to discover the secret behind the crispy, but still clear crunch his modded Marshall provided, and here i am as well 😆
This is an awesome music, thanks
This is like the only ad song that is actually fire lmao
This was my favorite album of 2022, and I still haven't stopped listening to it. This song is still in heavy rotation for me.
I'm 18 again! Thanks Billy
Killer track
Blown away by this song! Can't stop listening... don't send help lol
I don't know how I was unaware of a Billy Howerdel solo project. This is incredible. I cannot wait to share this with my concerty buddy.
Falco vibes as hell! Great song!
♥
Billy es un Genio. No me voy a cansar de decirlo. El éxito de APC se debe porque Billy es un genio musical. El es el pionero ❤️❤️
Billy Howerdel is extremely underrated. Outside of APC of course.
Y esta maravilla tan de los 70!!!??? , ❤️
Suena 80s
Just started listening to Mr. Howerdel's solo work. It sounds so good and I'm loving the vibe. Thank you for all the amazing music
Reminds me of the Cure...top notch Mr.Howerdel perfect as always !!!
I love this new album!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love his new album! Billy is such a talented musician and a sensitive soul!
Beautiful Billy you are the best
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤con ese rollo the cure Nine ich Nails a perfect circle ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Billy❤️
I wish there were people who posted dancing to this type of music 🖤🖤🖤🖤 and make choreography for itt-
Its such a pretty song to listen or dance to❤️
He for sure deserves a lot more credit absolute musical genius! I also LOVE 80s music there is just something about it that is unique to the time and sound.
Oh my god, I'm subscriber 222! LOL
Billy, your music is very important to me, is food for my soul. I thank you from the deep of my heart. ❤
Floriana (from Italy)
Thank you Billy!
Epic
Billy, thank you for writing these amazing, challenging songs. It takes a lot of balls to do this work.
You are a treasure. You have changed the world.
So love everything about you, Billy! 💗💗💗
I can't be the first person to say this but it was only 20 odd years ago that he was weak and powerless. This is quite a transformation.
What a great video! Absolutely incredible. Futuristic and nostalgic simultaneously.
What an honor it was to see Billy Howerdel open up for Puscifer at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and to also meet him after his show at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA.
I've been a tremendously loyal fan of A Perfect Circle since 2016. Their music got me through some of the most spiritually complex experiences and traumas that I've endured throughout the years and it was deeply fulfilling to meet Billy Howerdel in person with a good friend.
What Normal Was has been one of the few modern albums that I've been deeply enjoying a lot lately. Being the founder of A Perfect Circle, his music and songwriting has never failed.
I truly appreciate it Haley.
@@billyhowerdel5476 You're very welcome! Your music continuously inspires me. Thank you for your art.
@@billyhowerdel5476 Hey man, just curious when you tour would you want to come to Maine. I am not a community organizer but would love to for you, Danny, Maynard or any combination of you guys to come up here again.(also I'd love to get others too) You solo would be great in the town I'm from(Waterville Opera house) a very small intimate venue. You could also go somewhere else like the State theater or Merrill Auditorium in Portland for bigger than Waterville Opera house but still small intimate venues (I saw Sepultura and others at State theater) but this could include Portland/Augusta Civic center or Cross Insurance center in Bangor also(Lewiston had one I saw TOOL at twice at least). The latter are where APC and TOOl would traditionally have gone to in the past. I want to bring good new music/classic oldies and anyone willing to Waterville or the Waterville area. I have an idea about an abandoned building in Winslow Maine that with work, could be a great central point for concerts in Winslow Maine. I know I'm rambling but I am serious, I don't have the money to buy aforementioned abandoned ice rink currently but I do have a vision. I know this part is not something you do but I guess all I'm saying or asking is if you'd be interested in coming to Central Maine. We love good music up here...Like me, many listen to everything from you and TOOL/APC to rap, rock, (NIN/industrial rock even) country, metal, classics etc... I would love to start something getting bands to come here. Only huge certain groups come to Maine routinely. I've been thinking about this for while and recently came up with my idea. Anyway, love your music always. Your a genuine, musically talented genius IMO. Not many can say that theses days. Your not an average singer either!🤣💯 Seriously though.
I am jealous Haley. 😲😂 Seriously happy for you in all seriousness though.
I haven't seen Pusicfer yet or Billy Howerdel yet. I saw TOOL many times 5-6 but I haven't had the opportunity to see him. To meet him is next level too. That's so cool. One happy Tool/APC/Billy Howerdel fan to another. I've been a fan of TOOL since 1997. I was 17. Haven't looked back since. Still hope to meet Billy,Danny, Justin,James (I could go on) or (and) Maynard. That'd be a dream come true musically...
👍 writing and content about Billy and APC.
Also Haley, I have a similar feeling about trauma and spiritual awakening/healing that these guys have helped me get through, getting thru. Any Day is a good day for APC Music.
Oh wow, this is a wonderful video for an incredible song 🔥🔥
Thanks for the heart Billy, and thanks for making an awesome song that expresses what I can't say right now 🤘
I’m addicted to this one! Billy, you are nothing but an genius and the the whole record is so unbelievably spot on when it comes to everything I need and want to listen to right now! It makes me to actually remember people, places and feelings from the past! THANK YOU! ❤
Fantastic bass line in this song.
Great song! I love your new music, Billy. Well done!
this is jammin
Very happy to see him when he was an opener for Puscifer in Detroit.
That show was definitely a highlight of the summer tour!
We felt the love from y’all!!!
Billy is one of my musical heroes! Thank you and I look forward to see you in Poland!
This song has a lot of Enjoy the Silence sounds and vibes
Thankyou Billy love the new music
Absolutely spectacular Billy. I adore all your work. Thanks for this blessing and keep being you
Just received the vinyl version, delayed. I opted for one delivery(with cd). Finally listened on my system and I'm blown away. It's a jumble of influences, yet it's so focused & thoughtful. True artistry
Amazing song, amazing video 🔥
Genio!! Amamos todo lo que haces. Esperamos más!! Saludos desde 🇲🇽
Great song ! And album 💿
I've been waiting for a follow-up from Ashes Divide forever and here he's snuck this new record by me! It's all good. (Literally) I think Billy's my musical spirit animal. Whenever his music comes around I instantly feel at home.
P.S. Go watch Rick Beato's interview with him on the Rick Beato 2 channel, if you haven't.
Have you been listing to the "Slow Readers Club" and 80's bands? Great sound!
I love the visuals, they fit so well with the song! Beautiful as always! 💙
What a masterpiece, Billy! Your new musical style is just stellar. I've been following your music and your projects since forever and will do that till the end of times. 🎶 🎸💙
Cheers and all the best from Germany, Daniel
I love the 80s feel this has like Depeche Mode type sound n all those great old bands we miss… really good stuff 👍
I like to listen to this at night to prep my dreams & wonder the earth & then I take off flying ❤🎉
Excelente video y canción!!!mi favorita del disco!
Great song!
Great vid!
Kickass album and this one of my favorite songs off of it
Sweet. You can obviously see his major influence on A Perfect Circle
He is a perfect circle.
Deep, dark, cool
It's amazing Billy!👍🔥💥🔥
Love from 🇮🇷❤️
Fantastic!
I'm subscriber number 100 but I've been subscribed to your old channel since years!
Nice!
I just started to listen to this album, and while I was a bit surprised to hear this different sound, I immediately liked it! Incredible vibes, just fantastic!
one of my favs \m/ - - \m/
Interesting video!
Wow, this is amazing Billy! 🖤
So great!
This is the first time I've listened to him without APC. Love it!!
Badass
YO! ..The rolling, chopped baseline in the 1st chorus of it all! This whole album is ill AF, dude. Nicely done, Billy.
🤘😎
Thank you Billy for this entire album. It is brilliant.
Do you also design the concepts for your music videos? I really love them.