Carne_asaDA Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Does anybody have any?? I have not heard the CD but I have heard the streaming on spinner.com. I'd say it's a pretty solid CD but not as good as I expected. I'm not a big Smashing Pumpkins guy but I like Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie. Not so much their later stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Does anybody have any?? I have not heard the CD but I have heard the streaming on spinner.com. I'd say it's a pretty solid CD but not as good as I expected. I'm not a big Smashing Pumpkins guy but I like Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie. Not so much their later stuff.Oh dear....they're not good at all I'm afraid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitgeist_%28...mpkins_album%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADPT Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 They're pretty savage. The stunt with multiple editions is also ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne_asaDA Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 They're pretty savage. The stunt with multiple editions is also ridiculous.VR kind of did the same thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketslash Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 they gave what you expected, nothing moreconsidering it's a reunion album, thats disapointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misch Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Here's a German review:http://www.cdstarts.de/kritiken/Smashing%2...0Zeitgeist.htmlThey gave 8 out of 10 (pretty good imo) / readers even 8.5 / 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKingWhat Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 It hasn't been in an instant hit with me but it's growing on me. There is a little bit of anti-bush in there like American idiot but since it's the Pumpkins, one can over look it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADPT Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 They're pretty savage. The stunt with multiple editions is also ridiculous.VR kind of did the same thing though.You mean with the tour editions and different bonus tracks in different countries? It's annoying but expected. However, it's not as farcical as different versions for different stores (how's a foreign fan meant to get hold of those?) and different versions on iTunes in different countries which is especially aggravating given iTunes won't let you shop on foreign sites. It's a blatant, shameless cash-in regardless of the album's quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) I bought it this morning and I like it.I know I'm not supposed to ask, but does anyone have the bonus tracks "Stellar" and "Zeitgeist"?EDITNever mind. I found them online. Edited July 11, 2007 by luciusfunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pain cake Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) I'm getting it after hearing them play Tarantula live at Live Earth, that was fucking sweet. Fuck the reviews Edited July 11, 2007 by pain cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teroz Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 All the reviews basicly say: Shit Sandwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I biked three miles to get this album today and I have to say it's really good. It doesn't get the reviews it deserves. AllMusic bashed Corgan because it didn't have all the original members (which they'll probably do the same if Axl releases Chinese Democracy) but I really like this album. Zeitgeist is a more heavier album. If you like the softer Pumpkins, you may not like it as much. Great album though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne_asaDA Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 I bought it this morning and I like it.I know I'm not supposed to ask, but does anyone have the bonus tracks "Stellar" and "Zeitgeist"?EDITNever mind. I found them online.How are those bonus tracks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthisriver Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 At first I was extremely disappointed, but I'm hoping that it will grow on me in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pain cake Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I biked three miles to get this album today and I have to say it's really good. It doesn't get the reviews it deserves. AllMusic bashed Corgan because it didn't have all the original membersI'm glad D'arcy and the asian are gone, they were fucking useless. Corgan and Chamberlin are the band, Corgan does all the guitar, lyrics and vocals and Jimmy drives it with his all class drumming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Judas Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I'm glad D'arcy and the asian are gone, they were fucking useless. Corgan and Chamberlin are the band, Corgan does all the guitar, lyrics and vocals and Jimmy drives it with his all class drumming.ah no way man.d'arcy was sexy and a cool novelty for being a girl back then.i liked her solos.i think its funny that corgan replaced her with a girl! also, james iha has got to be the coolest asian going.he always had great hair and he looked really musical. thats why he was cool. but you are right...billy and chamberlain are the shit...but how is this "smashing pumpkins" different from zwan???i don't get it!I absolutely love this new album though!unreal!now i'm waiting for the new metallica and guns n roses albums!yipee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-brownstone Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Its one of the better pumpkins records. Kinda a gish/siamesedream/machina hybrid. With jimmy on teh drums it makes it even better. most songs need a few listens to to get to really like them, kinda like adore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 D'arcy was pretty useless, but James Iha is cool. But, yeah, Corgan and Chamberlin were the two biggest driving forces in that band.Anyway, Zeitgeist is pretty good. I just have a lot of trouble tolerating Billy's voice these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I bought it this morning and I like it.I know I'm not supposed to ask, but does anyone have the bonus tracks "Stellar" and "Zeitgeist"?EDITNever mind. I found them online.How are those bonus tracks??The main issue has 12 tracks.Best Buy has the bonus track "Death From Above".iTunes has the bonus track "Stellar".Target has the bonus track "Zeitgeist".That's how they're bonus tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 To me, it was a highlight album of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carne_asaDA Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 I bought it this morning and I like it.I know I'm not supposed to ask, but does anyone have the bonus tracks "Stellar" and "Zeitgeist"?EDITNever mind. I found them online.How are those bonus tracks??The main issue has 12 tracks.Best Buy has the bonus track "Death From Above".iTunes has the bonus track "Stellar".Target has the bonus track "Zeitgeist".That's how they're bonus tracks.What I meant was...........How are they?? Are they good or not?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Oh, sorry!Er...I didn't care much for "Death From Above". I haven't listened to the other two in a while. I'll get back to you on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevGNR666 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 awesome album. at least half of it. the other half was rather bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoTides Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Eh.I'm a big Pumpkins fan, but Zeitgeist only has about 3-4 songs that I can safely say I enjoy. The rest is just droning, monotonous and severely lacking the spirit that made the Pumpkins such a wonderful band.I picked up the Zwan album recently, and it blows Zeitgeist away in every respect - To the point that I'm starting to think Billy should've just let the Pumpkins fade gloriously into memory and reignited Zwan instead.Anyway, Zeitgeist isn't a total loss: Doomsday Clock, That's the Way, Neverlost, Come On, For God and Country, and the title track all range from good to great. Everything else is pretty uninspired.I'd give it a generous C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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