Got our kids to bed, dealt with the neighbor kids who were throwing Large rocks at the side of our house, I proof-read my husband’s blog (because I got my degree in English and I LOVE that kind of geeky stuff) and now I finally get to write on my own blog.
Today was the day that I listened to Billy Corgan sing the way only he can, on the new Smashing Pumpkins album Zeitgeist, for the first time. There were days (last year, last week even) that I didn’t think I could ever wait that long. It’s not scheduled to be released until the 10th, but I am lucky enough to have a brother who is cooler than I am. He made me a copy today and Tac picked it up on the way home. We already pre-ordered the album on i tunes so I’m feeling zero guilt, I think its important to support good music with your wallet.
I have been listening to plenty live versions of the new songs, but it was exciting and wonderful to hear the finished studio versions too. I plugged my earphones in, and my ipod and I went out to pull weeds to the mighty Pumpkins, it was great. I guess thats the “mom” part of this blog. But it just meant that I got to listen to every single sound, instrument, lyric, change in voice, etc., without any other noises interrupting me.
And yes, all that insufferable waiting was not in vain. The album is fantastic, and I know what I’m listening to non-stop for the rest of the month. Whenever a new Smashing Pumpkins cd has come out, I’ve binged myself on it for weeks until suddenly I have to listen to something else…..like one of their other albums, then another short binge and then it can take it’s place in the normal rotation of music which is ALL THINGS BILLY CORGAN and other tasty varieties. Some favorite songs that stand out to me are For God and Country, Bleeding the Orchid, 7 Shades of Black, That’s the way (my love is) and the two previously released singles of course. His voice is just as gorgeous and razory as always, I am happy to say that I have just been rocked by the Pumpkins once again.
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