Siamese Dream (Deluxe Edition) (Reissue)

Siamese Dream has been remastered for the first time and features liner notes and track commentary from Billy Corgan. Also included are never before seen collages, photos, and postcards! All content was personally curated by founding member Billy Corgan. DVD features complete live shows from The Metro in Chicago!

"While Gish had placed Smashing Pumpkins on the 'most promising artist' list for many, troubles were threatening to break the band apart. Singer/guitarist/leader Billy Corgan was battling a severe case of writer's block and was in a deep state of depression brought on by a relationship in turmoil; drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was addicted to hard drugs; and bassist D'Arcy and guitarist James Iha severed their romantic relationship. The sessions for their sophomore effort, Siamese Dream, were wrought with friction -- Corgan eventually played almost all the instruments himself (except for percussion). Some say strife and tension produces the best music, and it certainly helped make Siamese Dream one of the finest alt-rock albums of all time. Instead of following Nirvana's punk rock route, Siamese Dream went in the opposite direction -- guitar solos galore, layered walls of sound courtesy of the album's producers (Butch Vig and Corgan), extended compositions that bordered on prog rock, plus often reflective and heartfelt lyrics." - All Music Guide