{"product_id":"smashing-pumpkins-siamese-dream-copy","title":"Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiamese Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiamese Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSiamese Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with a fresh feel that holds up even on repeated listens - and how many other 'top ten' albums can you say that about?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57602573205887,"sku":"792891cd","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2825\/4773\/files\/Smashing-Pumpkins-Siamese-Dream-CD.webp?v=1780513824","url":"https:\/\/vinilo.co.uk\/products\/smashing-pumpkins-siamese-dream-copy","provider":"Vinilo Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}