Cat No: 5099967929726

1 Cherub Rock
2 Quiet
3 Today
4 Hummer
5 Rocket
6 Disarm
7 Soma
8 Geek U.S.A.
9 Mayonaise
10 Spaceboy
11 Silverfuck
12 Sweet Sweet
13 Luna

Cat No: 6517340

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?

A1 Cherub Rock 4:58
A2 Quiet 3:42
A3 Today 3:19
A4 Hummer 6:54
B1 Rocket 4:07
B2 Disarm 3:17
B3 Soma 6:40
C1 Geek U.S.A. 5:14
C2 Mayonaise 5:48
C3 Spaceboy 3:59
D1 Silverfuck 8:43
D2 Sweet Sweet 1:39
D3 Luna 3:20