| | The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream (Music CD) | |
Description
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 Chamberlain'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?
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. Silverfuck
12. Sweet Sweet
13. Luna
Genre: CD - Rock
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