The Official Smashing Pumpkins/Billy Corgan Thread

simplephysics · 04-02-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

I absolutely LOVED Zeitgeist... TheFutureEmbrace was something I liked a fair bit to start with, but in the end it was more like I tolerated more so than loved it to bits...

I thought Zeitgeist was garbage maybe excluding Tarantula.

scottsy · 04-02-2009, 10:27 PM

It had enough of the things I love about the Pumpkins to get my vote... it was no Siamese Dream, but its not the early nineties now I guess... I loved hearing one ofmy favorite banda comng back,though!

TheFutureEmbrace... well, I barely listen to that album these days... and frankly even when I do I find it quite unlistenable and/or boring...

I WAS hoping the next album would be one of their killer albums like Mellon Collie and Siamese Dream... thats even if Corgan decides to make an album...he seems hell bent on singles... and what will it all sound like without Chamberlin on drums... so many questions...

Zer0 · 09-16-2009, 03:23 PM

According to digg.com....

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Harking back to the release of Machina II back in 2000, The Smashing Pumpkins announced today that their next album will be giving away completely for free as it is recorded. The album is said to contain 44 tracks and the theme will be based around Tarot Cards.

Nice one. 44 tracks is a lot though, but even if they're not all great i'm sure there will be some cracking songs in them

scottsy · 09-19-2009, 09:10 AM

Well now that sounds most interesting indeed! I am looking forward to collecting these tracks... all, uh, 44 of them... sounds like it could be an intense listen! But I always loved the more long winded Pumpkins.... hehehehe

Zer0 · 09-19-2009, 04:17 PM

They're releasing it in the form of 11 4 track EPs apparently. They're being released physically as well if you want cd sound quality, which will obviously cost money. According to Billy their sound is gonna be old school Pumpkins meets the future.

Here's the full article on their website:

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I'm happy to finally announce the plans for the new Smashing Pumpkins album.

Recording began yesterday, September 15th, 2009 on the new record which will be entitled 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope'. The album will feature 44 songs, 4 of which are now being recorded. My desire is to release a song at a time beginning around Halloween of this year, with each new release coming shortly after until all 44 are out. Each song will be made available absolutely for free, to anyone anywhere. There will be no strings attached. Free will mean free, which means you won't have to sign up for anything, give an email address, or jump through a hoop. You will be able to go and take the song or songs as you wish, as many times as you wish.

We will however sell highly limited edition EP's (of 4 songs each times 11), and details of how those EP's will be made available are still being worked out. Because the songs themselves will be free, the EP's will be more like collectors items for the discerning fan who will want the art itself, along with the highest possible audio quality available. The EP's will be more like mini-box sets rather than your normal cd single. We may also offer other variations for sale, say for example a digital single with a demo version of a song. The commitment that is most important is the one I'm making to you: that the music of 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' will be available for free to everyone. All 44 songs: free for ALL.

When the entire album is finished, it will be compiled into a deluxe box set which will also be made available for sale. Those who have bought the EP's need not worry, as the box set will not be a recompilation of the limited edition pieces.

The story of the album is based on 'The Fool's Journey', as signified in the progress of the Tarot. It is my intention to approach this by breaking down the journey of our life here into four phases as made by these different characters; the Child, the Fool, the Skeptic, and the Mystic.

The music of 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' harkens back to the original psychedelic roots of The Smashing Pumpkins: atmospheric, melodic, heavy, and pretty.

I already have 53 songs written for the record, so I am quite confident that I already have much of the material that I would need to undertake such an extensive project. I am very committed to seeing this album through to its completion and very, very excited about the prospect of delivering new Smashing Pumpkins music to you in a unique and exciting way.

I still don't understand what on earth the album title 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' is supposed to mean

scottsy · 09-19-2009, 04:28 PM

Oh it's just Billy doing his best mysterious titling as always... I'm really freaking excited about this album! Bring it on!

Bucket Foot · 09-19-2009, 09:09 PM

Disarm is one of the greatest songs ever!

scottsy · 09-19-2009, 09:33 PM

Yes it is, most definitely... a wonderful melody with some really timelessly aching lyrics.... still sounds great today!

Engine · 09-20-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

The first 2 albums were pretty good , can`t take anything he`s done since seriously.

This is like the 40th time I have run across one of your posts that I agree with 100% - tone and all. Weird.
Anyway, yeah, Billy Corgan is a supreme pissant and almost all of his music is unlistenable. Yet the early Smashing Pumpkins albums are special to me. Whatever bullshit he has made since then is just that - but I forgive him (and forever love the guy) because of Gish and Siamese Dream.

Rickenbacker · 09-20-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket Foot

Disarm is one of the greatest songs ever!

Silver**** is even better still. Siamese Dream... what an album.

04-02-2009, 10:27 PM	#332 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	It had enough of the things I love about the Pumpkins to get my vote... it was no Siamese Dream, but its not the early nineties now I guess... I loved hearing one ofmy favorite banda comng back,though! TheFutureEmbrace... well, I barely listen to that album these days... and frankly even when I do I find it quite unlistenable and/or boring... I WAS hoping the next album would be one of their killer albums like Mellon Collie and Siamese Dream... thats even if Corgan decides to make an album...he seems hell bent on singles... and what will it all sound like without Chamberlin on drums... so many questions... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-19-2009, 09:10 AM	#334 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Well now that sounds most interesting indeed! I am looking forward to collecting these tracks... all, uh, 44 of them... sounds like it could be an intense listen! But I always loved the more long winded Pumpkins.... hehehehe __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-19-2009, 04:28 PM	#336 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Oh it's just Billy doing his best mysterious titling as always... I'm really freaking excited about this album! Bring it on! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

09-19-2009, 09:09 PM	#337 (permalink)
Bucket Foot Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 126	Disarm is one of the greatest songs ever! __________________ www.myspace.com/darcycudmore

09-19-2009, 09:33 PM	#338 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Yes it is, most definitely... a wonderful melody with some really timelessly aching lyrics.... still sounds great today! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.