have updated their website after a year or so of the same damn image and explanation that they're back in the recording studio.



too bad this current one has even less information.

http://www.smashingpumpkins.com

maybe it's the first sign of a nearby release.

10/17/2006 2:02:42 PM

Let me preface this by saying SP is one of my top favorite bands of all time, so I'm not a hater.

But...

If the entire band had died in a plane crash in like...1998, it would be one of those things that everyone cried about and said it was a horrible tragedy. But musically speaking would have made them legends. As it is they're just...meh.

10/17/2006 2:17:22 PM

Yeah, pretty much after Mellon Collie, they got really fucking weird.

10/17/2006 2:20:36 PM

Even though Corgan did everything, I still can't get excited about this unless D'arcy and Iha are back in the band. Otherwise it's just another Zwan album.

10/17/2006 2:40:53 PM

^ Yup, my sentiments exactly.

10/17/2006 2:45:42 PM

wait, I've purposely been avoiding any SP news, but...

They're bringing back the name, but not Darcy or James?

WTF?

10/17/2006 2:53:19 PM

I must say, Im very excited for this, SP is my fav band evar! I know for a fact no Daarcy, last I heard James was questionable.

10/17/2006 2:58:42 PM

If James isn't in, I won't listen to it. It was weird enough seeing them with Melissa.

10/17/2006 3:27:05 PM

Billy and Jimmy are confirmed. Iha is questionable. Melissa what's-her-name has publicly stated that she would be happy to play if D'arcy didn't make it back.

While Zwan overall was a bit of a disappointment, I thought they showed some good promise. They lightened the mood from the later Pumpkins records. They got back to having fun while playing loud, distorted, guitar rock. That's something that was sorely missing from Adore and Machina. A couple of the songs on Mary Star kicked a fair bit of ass (Jesus, I was my favorite of the album - a lot of Starla floating around in that song). If Billy can take some of the high points of Zwan and apply that back to the Pumpkins, then there's the distinct possibility of them making kickass music again. The same band that made Siamese Dream and Pisces Iscariot is still hiding in there somewhere.

10/17/2006 4:01:51 PM

omg new update to their website:

11/11/2006 7:14:54 PM

i got to see them twice

once on the "Aeroplane flys high" tour...since they had those deaths in the pit they put seats down on the floor of the coliseums. I had 3rd row center on the floor. I remember riding my bike to kroger to get in line and get those tickets

also saw them on the machina tour at the little theatre next to the gbo coliseum

11/11/2006 7:43:39 PM

i would donate a ball to see them play

11/11/2006 7:46:28 PM

excitement

11/12/2006 11:01:23 PM

i saw them in 4th grade at the dean dome....garbage opened for them , haha

11/14/2006 9:18:23 AM

I saw their Mellon Collie tour at the Charlotte Coliseum. Awesome concert.

this is good news!

11/14/2006 1:35:58 PM

^ with veruca salt opening?
I was at that one too

11/14/2006 2:00:31 PM

oh snap

11/14/2006 3:33:17 PM

http://www.myspace.com/smashingpumpkins

Quote :

"FAQ Q. Who's in the band? A. Not telling. Q. When is the album coming out? A. Soon. Q. What does it sound like? A. The Smashing Pumpkins."

Quote :

"Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters Greetings from Pumpkinland! Sorry it's taken so long to write! I'm here to tell you that great things are on track for the future. As some of you know we are indeed creating music again. Music that comes from a place so pure it will burn the lies off the very souls of those who try to discount it. We have arrived at a place in our lives where truth and honesty prevail and we are creating from that place. I will try to keep these love letters short and frequent as we welcome you back to a place that rocks! Love JC"

Quote :

"Friday, October 20, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters .2 Greetings and salutations! Its been a hectic week for JC as we have been tracking drums non stop. Things are sounding fantastic. Tracking drums is a bit like going to another planet for four or five or nine minutes. We recently finished up working with Roy Thomas Baker, (Queen, The Cars!), Working with RTB was not only an honor, but also one of the best musical experiences we have ever had. We are currently working with Terry Date (Pantera, Soundgarden!) and that is going great as well. The universe has a way of letting you know that things are right by introducing people like RTB and Terry into the fold. It..s all part of one big cosmic journey, in so that everyone reading this is hitching their silver chord to the Great Pumpkin Space Train! Hope this helps clear some things up for you. Don't forget to cast your eyes skyward this weekend.... You may see a shooting star. Love JC"

Quote :

"Thursday, October 26, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters .3 Greetings! Just a quick note to say that things are still in orbit around Planet Pumpkin. Almost finished with drums and then we're cutting BC loose to work his magic. Its great to see a bit of light at the end of a long musical tunnel. I definitely feel proud and privileged to be a part of this journey. I hope you are ready........... We are! JC"

Quote :

"Thursday, November 02, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters .4 Hello again my friends. I hope this finds all of you well! We have been working day and night in the studio and I am happy to say that the drums are finished! After almost a year of work, to finally sit down and listen to the drum takes, one after another, was a truly joyful experience. I can honestly say that this has been one of the most musically satisfying and spiritually rewarding trips I have ever been on. And what a long strange trip it's been! Our music has pulled us ever closer to the Heart and the Heart is beating true. We are moving closer to the light now, so about halfway there. I hope you can join us 'O Children of the Sun' Love, JC p.s. We would like to thank The Grateful Dead, Rush, Billy Thorpe for their guidance in this hour of need."

Quote :

"Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters .5 Hello all! A quick update. We are moving along nicely in the studio. BC pulled off a magnificent guitar symphony last night and it is still ringing in my ears this morning. Eight guitars resonating in one big harmonic handshake! And the drums...........of course! Yes, things are sounding great my friends. Today we will be working on vocals and solos, tomorrow, who knows. We are channelers. Sonic students. Thanks to everyone who has sent in artwork. You are brilliant! Love, jc. "

Quote :

"Thursday, November 30, 2006 Jimmy's Love Letters .6 Hello again! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday. We have been very busy carving up the sonic landscape with oceans of guitars and a sea of fuzz bass. We are four songs deep and about a hundred guitars in! Every day is a little louder and every night is a little darker! Last night for instance, we were working on a song...a very beautiful simple song we had been playing since we got back together. A song that was never questioned because of its poignant simplicity. Suddenly, Billy looked up and said that he thought we should try to find something else in the song. A different feel. A new approach. Something besides drums, bass and guitar. We had Bo' (our assistant) bring in an old organ to see if that would change the vibe. Instantly the song was transported to a new place . A place of symphonic majesty that made us all smile. It's really moments like these that make it all worth it. Sometimes you just have to ask the question........... At any rate, it sure was nice to play something quiet for a change! JC "

12/12/2006 11:52:55 AM

god i hope they tour again sometime soon

12/12/2006 11:57:46 AM

Quote :

"Music that comes from a place so pure it will burn the lies off the very souls of those who try to discount it."

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Billy's insanity has finally rubbed off on Jimmy.

12/12/2006 12:16:56 PM

they may be insane but Ill be damned if Im not in line at the record store when they open to buy this mother

12/12/2006 5:28:20 PM

God, I miss 1995

I anticipate this greatly.

12/12/2006 5:35:49 PM

The last time there was an SP album, there was no such thing as an internet leak.

It's going to be hard to resist this time around.

12/12/2006 5:48:19 PM

^

12/12/2006 5:51:22 PM

Quote :

"We are channelers. Sonic students. "

Oh.

crazy train toot toot

[Edited on December 12, 2006 at 8:05 PM. Reason : .]

12/12/2006 8:00:50 PM

i love that rat in a cage song...i think theres one like "ava adora" or something like that...yeah i like that one too...ummmmmm- i know i'm forgetting at least one other smashing pumpkins song

12/12/2006 8:04:24 PM

GTFO.

12/12/2006 8:35:16 PM

i think my favorite is "thirty-three".

12/12/2006 8:36:41 PM

I am a golden god.

12/12/2006 8:36:53 PM

See, you don't even know that I'm half Belgian...

12/12/2006 9:04:47 PM

i just want them to play a bunch of siamese dream stuff if i get to see them live :x heh.

wtb freaking Quiet and Geek USA live. those songs have so much energy and melody

12/14/2006 2:58:01 AM

wtb 'here is no why' and 'x.y.u.' live

12/14/2006 9:07:26 AM

http://rspaa.niluje.net/data/

search no more for live SP, this place is stacked with HUNDREDS of live SP shows, you can only dl one song at a time, however.

12/14/2006 11:24:56 AM

i would pay $100 just to see them perform soma

12/14/2006 11:33:59 AM

I saw them in El Paso in 1994, pretty good show.

12/14/2006 11:44:42 AM

I like SP, but Billy Corgan is a whiny little fuck who I can't stand. Mixed feelings...

12/14/2006 9:02:56 PM

Quote :

"i would pay $100 just to see them perform soma"

12/14/2006 9:18:51 PM

i would pay $500 to see the aeroplane flies high performed live

12/14/2006 10:10:34 PM

Quote :

"i would pay $100 just to see them perform soma"

I saw them headline Lollapolooza 94 (wow that was a long time ago)..

They opened with soma

Awesome.. great show

12/14/2006 10:23:54 PM

oh man.

listening to soma now, and it reminds me of all the times it has brought unsuspected tears to my eyes.

good god this song pulls some shit from me.

[Edited on December 14, 2006 at 10:40 PM. Reason : omg ghey]

12/14/2006 10:35:06 PM

I just pulled out the bootleg of the acoustic show they (meaning Billy & James since Jimmy was hurt) at the Cradle in 2000, featuring the only live performance of "Once in a While."

Then I cried, but only a little.

12/15/2006 8:10:47 AM

Quote :

"They opened with soma"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UbmXaafBFvM

Yeah, so youtube is awesome.

12/15/2006 3:31:53 PM

I'm gonna have to watch Vieuphoria now.

There's no doubt in my mind that at some point in time, SP were the best band in the world.

12/15/2006 3:36:50 PM

they will be again, too

12/15/2006 4:09:43 PM

^^ oh for sure. no doubt here either

12/15/2006 4:34:20 PM

lets get together and play some SP...you obviously know what i play...we need some drums, bass, some more guitars

12/15/2006 5:05:23 PM

I CALL JAMES' PARTS

12/15/2006 5:09:30 PM

I CALL D'ARCY'S PARTS

IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN

12/15/2006 5:12:03 PM

AND HOW



[Edited on December 15, 2006 at 5:15 PM. Reason : ave]

12/15/2006 5:14:55 PM

I call all of Corgan's piano parts...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MKo4eT38XS4

nice sweater, Billy

12/15/2006 5:22:33 PM