Anybody who knows me knows i am a massive smashing pumpkins fan. and when i heard they were getting back together i couldn't wait for a new album. but as the release date wasn't for another 6 months i had to. (wait)
as the months became weeks it suddenly dawned on me that the new album was going to be a great let down. after waiting 6 years for a new smashing pumpkins cd, i had very high expectations, [especially after i downloaded the entire back-catalogue]
fortunatly for the me the album is so-so, some good songs and some that really didnt nee to be there but i guess i wil learn to love them after time, i mean i didnt like the postal service at first but now given the choice i would marry "natural anthem" without a second thought.
what does upset me though is the quite obvious fact that after several years, 1 new band, 1 solo project, a total of 26 mediocre songs, the only reason billy corgan has reformed the smashing pumpkins is because no matter what songs he writes, they will be loved because there is already a massive fan base.
now heres the thinker, does it make me shallow that i cant wait to see the new smashing pumpkins songs play the old material even though i'm indifferent to the new stuff? baring in mind that the band is theoretically the same as it ever was.
-foxy
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