Name: Siamese Dream
Brand: Smashing Pumpkins

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

509996792972

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-12-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Smashing Pumpkins

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

remastered cd version. 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?

Siamese Dream

Music GB