Zeitgeist
by The Smashing Pumpkins
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 306 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 234 out of 306
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 306
  3. Negative: 34 out of 306

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    I think this is the return to form without repeating the past that Billy and Jimmy needed to pull off in order to brand themselves the Pumpkins. There is a little of everything except acoustic guitar on this album, although Pomp and Circumstance is pretty mellow. If you want loud, crunchy guitar riffing and massive intricate drumming this is a great album.
  2. Cristian
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    ZARPADO! por suerte mejor disco que machina..
  3. ChrisI
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    The Smashing Pumpkins are truly back. Recapturing the heavy sound from Gish and Siamese Dream. All tracks will capture your attention and you will love the new direction the Pumpkins are going in! If you are into the heavy, intense sounding Smashing Pumpkins..this is the right album for you!
  4. GuyS
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    Corgan returns to reclaim the rock crown. To the relief of the majority of Corgans fans theres only one track which sounds a bit zwan (Thats the way (my love is) - god knows why thats the next single, though even thats better than most of the emo boy band 'rock' thats managed to cross the big pond in the last 7 years. All the pumokins trademarks are here, the loud-quiet Corgan returns to reclaim the rock crown. To the relief of the majority of Corgans fans theres only one track which sounds a bit zwan (Thats the way (my love is) - god knows why thats the next single, though even thats better than most of the emo boy band 'rock' thats managed to cross the big pond in the last 7 years. All the pumokins trademarks are here, the loud-quiet dynamics, distorted stratocasters and great hooks. The main difference I've noticed so far is corgans vocals being altered more and the songs are generally heavier and most of their post MCIS output (niice!) Pumpkins fans will not be disappointed with this record (I was one of the worried) and it should attract a whole new generation of fans. If you enjoy tuneful rock please listen to this lp.… Expand
  5. LukeM
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    It's shit hot! not only just as good but some of it is even better than past efforts. Corgan is one of the most versatile musicians alive today.
  6. Elliott
    Jul 1, 2007
    8
    I love it!!!! It's not as good as Siamese Dream or Mellon Collie, but it's arguably the best thing they've done since 1995. Welcome back, Pumpkins!
  7. JerryR
    Jun 29, 2007
    9
    Fantastic album, some highlights are Thats The Way ( My Love Is ) and Bleeding The Orchid.
  8. RobertB
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    It burnt the lies off of my soul
  9. petere
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    awesome
  10. CorganR
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    This is going to be the best album of the year, and I haven't even heard it yet!!! All you losers who don't like it can get off this site!!!!!!
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#7 Most Discussed Album of 2007

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    Overall, Corgan's captivating effort to mine both the spirit of these turbulent times and the soul of his defining band is a smashing success.
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  2. Blender
    60
    Zeitgeist’s orgy of avalanche rhythms, cascading riffs and sky-licking guitar is as grandiose as ever (the solo on "Tarantula" sounds like a nuke hitting a Guitar Center), but the bombast is softened as Corgan reaches out for shame-sharing community.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    It's best treated as a curio in the Smashing Pumpkins' legacy; and for those who grew up on 'Today', '1979' and 'Ava Adore', you're better left with your memories.
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