Song Of The Day - July 7, 2008

Today's song comes from Chicago, IL rockers Smashing Pumpkins. Although not all fans of the band are pleased with the Pumpkins' latest efforts after a nearly 7 year hiatus we here at Stars and Slights continue to indulge ourselves in the musical genius presented by Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlain. After the release of their seventh studio album, Zeitgeist, the duo (minus original members James Iha and D'arcy Wretzky) has continued to write new music. Although the Pumpkins are touring with a bassist (Ginger Reyes) and guitarist (Jeff Schroeder) the entire Zeitgeist album was record by Chamberlain and Corgan. Today's song entitled "Superchrist" was written during the Zeitgeist sessions but was not included on the album. I especially like how the worked the violin part into the video. Enjoy.

"We didn't feel we understood the song and thought playing it on tour would help us sort it out" - Billy Corgan

*Edit - Today marks the 10th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins Day.