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While there are lighter moments on ZEITGEIST (see the shimmering "Neverlost"), the Pumpkins seem most at home when doling out heavy, upbeat numbers, particularly the searing "Doomsday Clock" and the hard-charging "Tarantula," which showcase Corgan's signature six-string ferocity and Chamberlain's percussive punch. By reining in his often-overactive muse, Corgan has arguably crafted his most focused record since SIAMESE DREAM, making the reinvigorated Pumpkins--rounded out by touring musicians Jeff Schroeder (guitar), Ginger Reyes (bass), and Lisa Hamilton (keyboards)--much more than just a halfhearted reunion act.
Following the demise of the short-lived Zwan and an ill-received solo album (THEFUTUREEMBRACE), singer/guitarist Billy Corgan decided to revive the Smashing Pumpkins, issuing ZEITGEIST, the revered alternative-rock group's first official studio outing in more than seven years, in the summer of 2007. Pared down to the core of Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain for the album's recording, the Pumpkins sidestep past sonic indulgences, avoiding the overt lushness of MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS and the electronic leanings of ADORE, to create a sharply honed aesthetic that is enhanced by the presence of veteran producers Roy Thomas Baker (The Cars, Queen) and Terry Date (Deftones, Soundgarden).
Smashing Pumpkins: Billy Corgan (various instruments); Jimmy Chamberlin (drums).
Rolling Stone (p.90) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The best thing about ZEITGEIST is that Corgan is back to what he does best: hard-rock architecture. His wall-of-guitars overdubs are exhilarating in their details."
Rolling Stone (p.115) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007" -- "[They] make an art-pop roar worthy of the Pumpkins crown."
Spin (p.105) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is a loud, almost triumphant statement that finds the Pumpkins' founder rediscovering his strengths..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.67) - "This resumption of a brand name and sensibility brings the thunder; if you're nostalgic for the 90's, it's like curling up with a warm Marshall stack." -- Grade: B
Uncut (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "ZEITGEIST is irrefutable evidence that Corgan's vividly haunting and singularly menacing songwriting faculties are indeed still intact." Zeitgeist Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $3.32) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Punk CDs, Alternative, Rock | | Label | Reprise | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  11198  | | CD Universe Part number | 7419062 | | Catalog number | 138620 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 10, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Roy Thomas Baker; Terry Date; Jimmy Chamberlin; Billy Corgan | | Engineer | Chris Owens; Bo Joe; Davey Rieley; Kevin Mills; Vanessa Parr; Noel Zancanella; Alex Pavlides | | Recording Time | 52 minutes | | Personnel | Billy Corgan - various instruments
Jimmy Chamberlin - drums
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Smashing Pumpkins Zeitgeist Songs Zeitgeist Music Review Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Goof effort
This is definately a better album compared to their last 2 albums. The songs are fairly similar in sound to their earlier albums "Siamese Dream" and "Gish", however I would not rate this album as highly. Best songs are Doomsday Clock, Tarantula and United Sates. Overall, a good effort but not great.
Submitted by wozzazen (Australia)
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Sit Back A Bit Billy Corgan
I've been a Pumpkins fan before Gish broke through the "college underground". Although this is their best effort in a while I ponder upon how much better it might be if instrumentally the band was given more opportunity for performing without giving way so much to B. Corgan's vocal upstaging. JUST THE SAME, I REALLY ENJOY THIS WORK and recommend it to any Pumpkin fan. I so hope to hear more from the band.
Submitted by Johnnie (Erie, PA)
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Ok album overall nice return to for the pumpkins. Hope to hear more from them and I think the only direction from here is up.
Submitted by fuller20202gmail.com (Tampa, Florida)
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I believe this album fits nicely into the Pumpkins progression. Still has the layered, driving guitars and the drumming is as only Jimmy Chamberlain can do it. Evolutionary, not revolutionary.
Submitted by Jeff (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
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A 4 Star Rock Album
The best Smashing Pumpkins album since their 90s golden era. Zeitgeist is sure to please all Pumpkin Heads. My fav songs are Doomsday Clock, 7 Shades Of Black, Bleeding The Orchid, Tarantula, Starz, United States, and the great mellow jam Neverlost. Buy it ASAP
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