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The Smashing Pumpkins “Zeitgeist”
I’ve been a fan of the Smashing Pumpkins for years, and I can’t say that they have ever really let me down. The band always comes up with something different, something original. With their newest album “Zeitgeist,” the Smashing Pumpkins are sounding great. Billy Corgan revives the group with a new, edgy sound that keeps fans interested yet maintains the sound fans adore.
“Doomsday Clock” starts the album off with a heavy sound that soothes any aggravated personality. “That’s The Way” is a deep, slower track that reflects on love, and it may be one of my favorite songs on the album. “Zeitgeist” features many songs that are original, but the sound is simplistic and sometimes redundant. It’s not a softer style like “Adore” and previous albums, however it’s not like Corgan’s earlier cheesy solo album.
Overall, I was pretty impressed with “Zeitgeist.” “Neverlost” and “Tarantula” are two songs that remind me of earlier Smashing Pumpkins; the lyrics aren’t the greatest, but the emotion and beauty Corgan is loved for is still there. The album showcases songs of glory, anger and protest that are easy to relate to. It’s hard to review a new album of theirs because the previous work is amazing and marks a spot in the history of music. Zeitgeist is good, and I recommend at least checking it out.