This post is going to be totally unrelated to me, so I’ll begin it by saying “I’m penciling page 72-73, and I might be 10 pages away from finishing Chapter Two.”
Okay, now, the speculation. Kerry Brown, producer, etc of the new Pumpkins album, “Teargarden By Kaleidyscope,” just tweeted (I can’t believe I just used that word here) that the first track will be released in the next week. So, does that mean Tuesday to Tuesday, or Sunday to Saturday? That’s speculation one.
Speculation two is which song will be the first? The fan community is pretty sure which ones are among the first four, so let’s hear ‘em:
“A Stitch In Time”
This song is supposed to be “more psychedelic” (IE, more sitar) in it’s studio incarnation. That makes me nervous, I like it as is, but we’ll see!
“Widow Wake My Mind”
This is my personal fave of the bunch. It’s poppy and catchy, but is it strong enough to make a huge first splash?
“Astral Planes”
This is the one that we aren’t 100 percent sure on, but it’s probably one of the four. This is a good rocker, a psychedelic (I only overuse that word because Billy does) barnburner that can satisfy the rockers, right? Meh. It’s pretty good.
“A Song For A Son”
This is the one people think will most likely be the first. Honestly, it isn’t my favorite song, but it’s about the only New Song from the 20th anniversary tour that wasn’t instantly derided, so it’s got the critics on it’s side? I doubt it. Honestly, I feel like this song sets Billy up for more failure and derision that it’s worth.
So, fingers-crossed, Teargarden begins in a week. Will it be The Smashing Pumpkins’ stellar return-to-form, an album widely praised by everyone just like the old days? Or will it go the way of TheFutureEmbrace, Zwan, and Blinking With Fists?
Good luck, Billy. You may just need it!
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