As much as a charachiture of himself Billy Corgan has become in recent years, he managed a stroke of brilliance in 1993. Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream is an alternative pop masterpiece that doesn’t skip a beat. It’s a sweeping album with highs and lows and quite honestly, it rules pretty hard. It hit me at exactly the right moment and it’s become a timeless album that I MUST listen to all the way through. And I enjoy every second of it.
Have a listen to Hummer, a definite standout track from the album that didn’t quite get the acclaim of Disarm or Cherub Rock. It shows off both Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain’s virtuosic playing and range – with some of the album’s heaviest and softest moments all wrapped into one. Honestly, it’s just a really beautiful song. This is really the essence of everything I love about this band.
dude, i used to listen to this CD like daily back in 94. There is not one single song on this cd that i do not like. Its the shit! Damn, i havent listened to it in forever though, brings back a lot of good memories. I need to find it!
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i love the music section on this site. such good stuff. i’m going on a road trip this weekend. looks like i’ll have to whip out som SP.