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Siamese Dream

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Released: July 27, 1993

Alternative rock, grunge, alternative metal, shoegaze, psychedelic rock, indie rock

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Siamese Dream" is the second studio album by the Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 27, 1993, by Virgin Records. The album features hit singles such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," and "Rocket," with "Mayonaise" released as a fifth single in 2023.

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Cherub Rock

The album features hit singles such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," and "Rocket," with "Mayonaise" released as a fifth single in 2023.

Today

The album features hit singles such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," and "Rocket," with "Mayonaise" released as a fifth single in 2023.

Disarm

The album features hit singles such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," and "Rocket," with "Mayonaise" released as a fifth single in 2023.

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Reception

Produced by Butch Vig and Billy Corgan, the album faced tumultuous recording sessions but debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 and achieved 4× Platinum certification, selling over six million copies worldwide. Critics praised Siamese Dream for its eclectic musical influences and introspective lyrics, marking it as a standout in the alternative rock genre.

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Legacy

It is now considered one of the greatest albums of the 1990s and a defining work in alternative music history.

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"Siamese Dream" is the second studio album by the Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 27, 1993, by Virgin Records. Produced by Butch Vig and Billy Corgan, the album faced tumultuous recording sessions but debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 and achieved 4× Platinum certification, selling over six million copies worldwide.

The album features hit singles such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," "Disarm," and "Rocket," with "Mayonaise" released as a fifth single in 2023. Critics praised Siamese Dream for its eclectic musical influences and introspective lyrics, marking it as a standout in the alternative rock genre. It is now considered one of the greatest albums of the 1990s and a defining work in alternative music history.