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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Cherub rock | |||
| 2. Quiet | |||
| 3. Today | |||
| 4. Hummer | |||
| 5. Rocket | |||
| 6. Disarm | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Pissant (siamese sessions rough mix) | |||
| 2. Siamese dream (broadway rehearsals demo) | |||
| 3. STP (rehearsal demo) | |||
| 4. Frail and bedazzled (soundworks demo) | |||
| 5. Luna (apartment demo) | |||
| 6. Quiet (bbc session/bc mix) | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Rocket (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
| 2. Quiet (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
| 3. Today (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
| 4. Rhinoceros (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
| 5. Geek U.S.A. (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
| 6. Soma (Live At The Metro, Chicago, 8/14/93) [DVD] | |||
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An introductory drum roll drops out and is replaced by a single suspended electric guitar, which is then paralleled by a snare, filled in with the bass, and--crash!--"Cherub Rock", the opening track, is enveloped in an explosion of metal guitar. So the journey begins. This album is pre-experimentation vintage Pumpkins. Produced by Butch Vig (Garbage, Sonic Youth, Nirvana's Nevermind), Siamese Dream is first about guitars. Lots and lots of guitars. A very close second is Jimmy Chamberlain's unquestionably excellent power drumming. Throughout each song, Billy Corgan delivers angsty lyrics in his signature breathy whine. "Disarm" is a nice intermission halfway though the album. As the title of the song suggests, it throws the listener into a different mood with its full string arrangements and radiant orchestral chimes. But then it is back to the aural masochism--a pain that rarely sounds so sweet. --Beth Bessmer
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Siamese Dream (2011 US Deluxe Edition 2-CD/1-DVD issue of the 1992 album. Comprises the 13-track CD album which has been remastered by Bob Ludwig along with an 18-track CD of previously unreleased and alternative versions of Siamese Dream era songs; plus a previously unreleased full length DVD featuring 18 tracks recorded live at the Metro in 1993. Also includes 13 postcards and a 24-page booklet which includes track-by-track anotations by Billy Corgan.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Although Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness was more ambitious and diverse, Siamese Dream is arguably the best album in the Smashing Pumpkins catalog. In 1993, the Smashing Pumpkins were probably one of the most original bands of the alternative scene. With incredible soundscapes of guitar distortion, Billy Corgan's impassioned and ethereal vocals, and Jimmy Chamberlain's excellent drumming, these guys had a sound that was nothing like any alternative band of the time. Only My Bloody Valentine's Loveless (released in 1991) with its similar guitar-dominated sound could be considered as an influence, but Siamese Dream has its own distinct impact. My, what a sound. Billy Corgan sounds better here than any other Pumpkins album--on later albums he sounded whiny; here he sounds obscure yet not overly shrill. The guitar playing is incredible (listen to the outro of Rocket) and the music grabs you by the collar and takes you in with its sweeping power. Cherub Rock, with its slowly building opening leading to a bombastic arena rocker, is the perfect start to this album. After that, the double hit of Quiet and Today provides immense satisfaction. After Hummer and Rocket pass by leaving their audio imprint on you, the mood takes a sudden turn with the orchestral and haunting ballad Disarm which leads into the soft rock of Soma. The white-hot rage of Geek USA quickly rips through your ears before yielding to two more wonderful ballads--Mayonaise and Spaceboy. After that, the loud and powerful Silverf--k takes over. Finally, the album ends on a whisper with Sweet Sweet and Luna. You won't be tempted to skip through a single track. Although future efforts were more ambitious, the Smashing Pumpkins never made an album this flawless again. You can't lose by adding this one to your collection. ..By the way, there's nothing really "explicit" about the lyrics. Even Silverf--k contains no profanity, except for the barely audible interludes.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
i have owned this album since december 1993, when as a teenager in my penultimate year of high school, the whole 'grunge' thing was underway - i bought the cassette from grey & pinks record store on a trip to town after school - i remember the first time i had to listen to the whole album from start to finish, bizarrely, was on the way to participate in an indoor tennis tournament (ughh), was being driven there by my father, it was raining all the way and dark - the album was so new, fresh and awe inspiring - the track which gave me goosebumps at that time and still does to this day (listening to it right now on cd) is the majestical track called 'Disarm' - truly beautiful - as others have said, the album has no weak links and is a tour de force throughout - very high caliber material indeed
strangely i dont think this album has aged quite as much as some of the other big names from that time, the pumpkins style, certainly on this album transcends eras which are normally easily defineable
a great range of styles from more melodic through to heavy agressive riffs should find its feet with most audiences
thank god i was the right age to stumble upon this gem and still have it to refer to this day
strangely i dont think this album has aged quite as much as some of the other big names from that time, the pumpkins style, certainly on this album transcends eras which are normally easily defineable
a great range of styles from more melodic through to heavy agressive riffs should find its feet with most audiences
thank god i was the right age to stumble upon this gem and still have it to refer to this day
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
From quiet,transcending beginnings to crashing guitars, this album showpieces fantastic musical ability and inspiring lyrics that come from the heart.Featuring some of the best songs the Pumpkins have done, I love this album. Maybe at first you won't like it, but soon you'll find you can't stop listening to it.It will grow on you. It makes you think, it makes you wanna rock, its got to be one of the best albums of the 90's.Mayonaise is such a divine song, the acoustic version on Vieuphoria is a must listen.'Today' is such a great song too,often credited with being their first big hit which put them on toop of the rock mountain. Songs like 'Disarm' and 'Spaceboy' come from the heart and showcase Billy Corgan's magical song writing. If there's one Pumpkins album you buy then maybe it should be Siamese Dream.If its two then definitely get Mellon Collie.
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