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Siamese Dream [PA] by Smashing Pumpkins
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This edition of SIAMESE DREAM contains the original 20-page booklet. Smashing Pumpkins: Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar, Mellotron); D'Arcy...
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This edition of SIAMESE DREAM contains the original 20-page booklet. 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 loll...
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Pros: Everything
Cons: They slapped a PA sticker on it.
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Pros: If it's for you, you'll love it to death, forever.
Cons: The vocals and emotional intensity don't appeal to everyone.
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A life-changing experience, if you let it penetrate you. There's no turning back, after this. Read More
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Pros: Retains some Gish-era elements while adding whole new facets to the band. This was a definitive album, and gave The Smashing Pumpkins their accrued credit.
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Pros: A gorgeous, full-bodied rock album of love and hate, life and death.
Cons: If only it were longer...
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If you enjoy good, REAL music then this album could very easily become the soundtrack to your life. Read More
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Pros: An original, 100% rock & roll explosion of flavour
Cons: I haven't found one yet...
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An absolute necessity for any music fan. A classic of the 90s. Read More
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Pros: Guitars, drums, vocals, atmosphere, everything!
Cons: They shouldn't even have this category for this album
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This CD is so amazing to listen to, it requires an extended period of time to sort out your emotions afterward. Completely essential. Read More
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Pros: The first true representation of Corgan's genius
Cons: Some have said this is the also the last representation of his genius
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Great guitar, great chord progressions, great lyrics, an album that will certainly find a place in your heart over time. Read More
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Pros: Angry Fuzzbox self-destruction
Cons: can seem emotionally devestating at moments
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Pros: Original songs with frightening power
Cons: More weak moments than on Gish
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