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Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition]
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Universal acclaim- based on 176 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Billy Corgan, James Iha, D'Arcy
  • Summary: The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert at Chicago's The Metro.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 6, 2011
    100
    The meticulously constructed cathedrals of guitar sounds on Siamese Dream--so clean and melodic, yet also heavy-make the album more comparable to A Night At The Opera or Boston than Nevermind or Vs.
  2. PopMatters
    Dec 14, 2011
    100
    The bonus CD makes it alarmingly clear that the Pumpkins could have assembled another cracking album from the Siamese Dream castoffs before embarking on the road to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)...The new editions of Gish and Siamese Dream (especially Siamese Dream, which handily outclasses its companion release in all areas) are sumptuous reminders of the heights the group once attained back when it had everything to prove and nothing to lose.
  3. Under The Radar
    Jan 19, 2012
    100
    Manages the not-at-all-easy feat of sounding remarkably undated and, well, timeless. [#39, p. 72]
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  4. Filter
    Nov 29, 2011
    93
    These lovingly remastered and richly expanded editions of the Smashing Pumpkins 1991 debut Gish and 1993's mainstream breakthrough Siamese Dream soundly prove that the band's place in rock history is firmly cemented.
  5. The Boston Phoenix
    Nov 29, 2011
    88
    They were unadulterated shredders, too, as Capitol's extensive reissues of Siamese Dream (1993) and its predecessor, Gish (1991), remind us in bountiful fashion.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Jan 4, 2012
    80
    There is nary a pair of finer testaments to the purity of the original SP sound than the group's first two albums, both of which have been beautifully remastered and generously expanded [here].
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Dec 6, 2011
    70
    Although this is a fantastic looking package, it really doesn't strike me as a particularly essential addition to the Smashing Pumpkins canon.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Ricko
    May 3, 2017
    10
    "Siamese Dream" has to go down as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. I do prefer it's follow up MCATIS which has a wider range of"Siamese Dream" has to go down as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. I do prefer it's follow up MCATIS which has a wider range of styles and the songs are more focused but overall this record is as close to flawless as you can get. The remastered version is worth getting, there is a very noticeable improvement in the sound when listened next to the original. I have always felt that while the quiet/loud dynamics worked in terms of song structures, the contrasts were too extreme from a mastering point of view and this has been fixed. The sound quality is amazing and the extra disc of material is great for the hardcore SP fans. If I'm to pick holes I think some of the songs are overly long and the production and mix don't allow you to hear the amazing intricacies of the guitar work on the record (the latter point has been addressed to a huge extend on the remastered version). Today, Cherub Rock and Disarm are up there with some of the best rock singles to have ever been released but the great thing about this record is the albums tracks are just as good and in some cases better. Luna, Geek USA, Mayonaise and Soma would all get on any of the great rock albums from the 90's.… Expand
  2. Andremax
    May 9, 2014
    10
    I heard this album a few days ago and immediately became a fan
    is simply wonderful, it's AGM that always makes you want to hear more
    heavy,    I heard this album a few days ago and immediately became a fan
    is simply wonderful, it's AGM that always makes you want to hear more
    heavy, disturbed and attractive
    as they say, problems are compensated with good records like this
    smashing pumpkins rocks
    I never wonder which an album like that would become my favorite in so little time    … Expand
  4. MajorTomTGC
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    After fully exploring this package, I had no choice but to review it. This Deluxe Edition is getting my first and probably only 10. SiameseAfter fully exploring this package, I had no choice but to review it. This Deluxe Edition is getting my first and probably only 10. Siamese Dream DE is the DE that all should be based on. The original album touched up sounds better then ever. The second disc which features unreleased tracks, outtakes, mixes and demos, is the real attraction for the hardcore Pumpkins fan. Also included are the other things that CD's are required to have to sell, always welcome. A must have for all SP fans. 10/10.… Expand
  5. pathological
    May 6, 2020
    10
    My favorite rock album of all time. Period. "Geek USA" has the most awesome solo I've ever heard.
  6. 7dogguy
    Apr 13, 2012
    10
    This is there best album or second best either way it is amazing all the songs are great they are just either songs you jam to or songs youThis is there best album or second best either way it is amazing all the songs are great they are just either songs you jam to or songs you can just think about the world and space out into a true musical nirvana which is siamese dream… Expand
  7. bladeagent
    Mar 1, 2014
    10
    With Gish, The Pumpkins placed themselves on 'most promising artist" lists. Siamese Dream placed them on several "Best of the 90s" lists.With Gish, The Pumpkins placed themselves on 'most promising artist" lists. Siamese Dream placed them on several "Best of the 90s" lists. Siamese Dream is a masterpiece in every sense.… Expand
  8. shayman
    Jan 8, 2012
    0
    this album is rubbish, i dont get what the fuss is about. The first song is ok but the rest are just really boring and nothing happens
    i    this album is rubbish, i dont get what the fuss is about. The first song is ok but the rest are just really boring and nothing happens
    i preferred their older stuff    … Expand

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