Teargarden by Kaleidyscope

After Billy corgan reunited 90's rockers Smashing Pumpkins it would be fair to say that optimism was high in the air, not of just fans but the music world in general. Despite an album which proved to flop and was only truely liked by the most committed fans, Billy Corgan must have went back to the drawing board licking his wounds and trying to salvage a dying reunion.

Stepforward a new idea, completely new infact. Smashing Pumpkins have decided that their new album, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope will be released, track by track every 2 or 3 weeks. The album boasts 44 songs and is designed to allow fans and critics to fully analyze each song properly before drawing their conclusions.

It's certainly different! Another piece of good news for us music lovers is that you can download every single song they release free of charge from their website as they are released.

The first song called "A Song For A Son" was released yesterday and I took the opportunity to download it. Described as a concept album which allows the listener to listen to the album as it's being recorded it's not difficult to see that this first offering seems like an opening track, whilst there is none of the rock and sway you'd assosciate with the smashing pumpkins present for prolonged periods throughout the song, you certainly get the feeling that the song would lead perfectly into another heavier song. I guess that's what I'm expecting from the next release however long that may be. Most probably after the new year.

It's worth a listen I guess but I can't help thinking that if there are 44 songs, to be released every 2 or 3 weeks..... will the novelty wear off?

You can listen to the first track below:



Northern Soul

Currently Listening to:

Smashing Pumpkins - Teargarden by Kaleidyscope - A Song For A Son