Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream [Edited]

Artist:

Smashing Pumpkins

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Description:

Smashing Pumpkins: Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar, Mellotron); D`Arcy (vocals, bass); James Iha (guitar); Jimmy Chamberlin (drums).
Additional personnel: David Ragsdale (violin); Eric Remschneider (cello); Mike Mills (piano).
Engineers: Mark Richardson, Jeff Tomei, Butch Vig.
Recorded at Triclops Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia.
When SIAMESE DREAM was initially released in the summer of 1993 it was hailed as alternative rock`s first great post-NEVERMIND hope. And while it has gone on to become an overwhelming commercial success, it has also helped further re-draw the artistic borders of "alternative" music.
By combining neo-psychedelic AOR guitars (band-members proudly claim Boston as an influence) with Pumpkin auteur Billy Corgan`s "outsider" lyrical stance, SIAMESE DREAM creates a rebel image; but one with a wandering eye towards mainstream acceptance as well. Consequently, Smashing Pumpkins are equally successful relating to young lollapaloozers and to classic rock radio.
The album`s immediate attraction is plain to see. Corgan and co-producer Butch Vig have sculpted a sonic wall of guitars--in some cases, using up to 32 separate guitar tracks on a single song--that is electrifying in its sheer scope and power. Along with Jimmy Chamberlin`s powerhouse drumming, guitarists Corgan and James Iha`s thick sound endows SIAMESE DREAM with a fresh feel that holds up even on repeated listens--and how many other "top ten" albums can you say that about?

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Cherub Rock
2. Quiet
3. Today
4. Hummer
5. Rocket
6. Disarm
7. Soma
8. Geek U.S.A.
9. Mayonaise
10. Spaceboy
11. I Hear
12. Sweet Sweet
13. Luna

Album Information

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alternative

Label:

Virgin Records (USA)

Producer:

Butch Vig; Billy Corgan

Catalog Number:

39062

Original Release Year:

1993

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Guest Artist:

Mike Mills

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