A bruising and shadowy return to form from original Smashing Pumpkins members Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, and Billy Corgan. Recorded in the immediate aftermath of their 33- song concept album, “Atum”, “Aghori Mhori Mei” harkens back to the band’s early 90’s canon; where guitars, bass, drums, and spiking vocals ruled, A return to the classic Pumpkins sound of the early 90’s, featuring the original line-up of Corgan, Chamberlain and Iha, unfortunately sans D’arcy (when will those guys make up?!?). Expect fuzz-drenched guitars, pounding drums and the main man big ol’ Billy to craft more pop hooks than you can shake a gish at.
The Smashing Pumpkins’ catalogue is a study in duality, alternating between explosive, metallic hard rock and shimmering, experimental art-pop. “Sighommi,” the lead single off “Aghori Mhori Mei, lands in the former category, full of lithe grooves and bone-crunching guitar chugs. Billy Corgan’s melodic sneer is the cherry on top, giving “Sighommi” an intangible sense of longing even as its guitars crash like waves against the rocky shore.
LP on Martha’s Music. Includes poster exclusive to indie stores.
The Fat Angel Sings 