The Smashing Pumpkins

2023 press.
The weird left turn that aged beautifully. No big riffs, no macho noise, just mood, machines, heartbreak and Billy at his most fragile. Goth electronic folk pop sadness done properly. People were confused at the time and now everyone’s caught up. Late night record, headphones on, lights off, feelings activated. Proper underrated Pumpkins era. Class. FFO The Cure moody era, Depeche Mode darker bits, Nine Inch Nails quiet moments, Radiohead OK Computer aftermath, Talk Talk late years