The Hollow (song)

"The Hollow"
Hollow, Pt. 1 Cover
Single by A Perfect Circle
from the album Mer de Noms
Released	October 17, 2000 (Part 1) January 2, 2001 (Part 2)
Format	CD
Genre	Alternative metal, alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock
Length	2:58 (Album Version) 3:20 (2001 Single Mix)
Songwriter(s)	Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel
A Perfect Circle singles chronology
"Judith" (2000) "The Hollow" (2000) "3 Libras" (2001)
"Judith" (2000) "The Hollow" (2000) "3 Libras" (2001)

2:58 (Album Version)

"The Hollow" is a single from A Perfect Circle's 2000 album Mer de Noms. It serves as the opening track of the album, utilizing layered guitars. "The Hollow" was recorded in the key of B Flat Minor and is arranged using a 6/8 time signature. Tim Alexander, drummer from the band Primus plays drums on the album version of the song. The song was remixed for the 2001 single release.