Siamese Dream [180g 2 LP]

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Overview

While Gish had placed the Smashing Pumpkins on the "most promising artist" list for many, troubles were threatening to break the band apart. Singer/guitarist/leader Billy Corgan was battling a severe case of writer's block and was in a deep state of depression brought on by a relationship in turmoil; drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was addicted to hard drugs; and bassist D'Arcy and guitarist James Iha severed their romantic relationship. The sessions for their sophomore effort, Siamese Dream, were wrought with friction -- Corgan eventually played almost all the instruments himself (except for percussion). Some say strife and tension produces the best music, and it certainly helped make Siamese Dream one of the finest alt-rock albums of all time. Instead of following Nirvana's punk rock route, Siamese Dream went in the opposite direction -- guitar solos galore, layered walls of sound courtesy of the album's producers (Butch Vig and Corgan), extended compositions that bordered on prog rock, plus often reflective and heartfelt lyrics. The four tracks that were selected as singles became alternative radio standards -- the anthems "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Rocket," plus the symphonic ballad "Disarm" -- but as a whole, Siamese Dream proved to be an incredibly consistent album. Such compositions as the red-hot rockers "Quiet" and "Geek U.S.A." were standouts, as were the epics "Hummer," "Soma," and "Silverfuck," plus the soothing sounds of "Mayonaise," "Spaceboy," and "Luna." After the difficult recording sessions, Corgan stated publicly that if Siamese Dream didn't achieve breakthrough success, he would end the band. He didn't have to worry for long -- the album debuted in the Billboard Top Ten and sold more than four million copies in three years. Siamese Dream stands alongside Nevermind and Superunknown as one of the decade's finest (and most influential) rock albums. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	04/11/2025
Label:	Virgin Records Us
UPC:	0602465173406

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Cherub Rock
2. Quiet
3. Today
4. Hummer
5. Rocket
6. Disarm
7. Soma

Disc 2

8. Geek U. S. A.
9. Mayonaise
10. Spaceboy
11. Silverfuck
12. Sweet Sweet
13. Luna

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Smashing Pumpkins   Primary Artist
Mike Mills   Guest Artist,Piano,Piano
Billy Corgan   Vocals,Mellotron,Guitar
D'Arcy   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
James Iha   Guitar
Eric Remschneider   Cello
David Ragsdale   Violin
Jimmy Chamberlin   Drums

Technical Credits

Billy Corgan   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,String Arrangements
James Iha   Composer
Eric Remschneider   String Arrangements
David Ragsdale   String Arrangements
Mark Richardson   Engineer
Jeff Tomei   Engineer
Howard Willing   Mixing,Producer
Martin Gore   Composer
Kerry Brown   Mixing,Producer
Howie Weinberg   Mastering
Alan Moulder   Mixing
Butch Vig   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,String Arrangements
Tim Holbrook   Technician
Dick Kaneshiro   Mixing Engineer
Rene van Barneveld   Composer
Vinoodh Matadin   Composer
Van Barneveld   Composer
Andy Udoff   Mixing Engineer