Released 5/31/10
Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, SMASHING PUMPKINS were the group least influenced by traditional under ground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgamof progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. SMASHING PUMPKINS became the model for alternative rock success. TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL. 1 is the first chapter in the Smashing Pumpkins long-awaited 44-song concept album featuring 4 new tracks housed in a limited edition box. Set includes a Vinyl EP, a deluxe CD edition, and more. The First Chapter in The Smashing Pumpkins long-awaited 44-song concept album features 4 new tracks! including new single "Widow Make My Mind" Limited to 10,000 worldwide, only 500 for the UK!!! Housed in a limited edition silk screened wooden box (7 inches tall X 8inches wide X 1.05inches thick). Set includes a Vinyl EP, a deluxe CD and Instrumental intros in a hand carved obelisk (2inches tall) made of Leopard Stone. Their latest full album, ZEITGEIST, released in 2007 peaked at #4 in the UK album chart selling over 50,000 copies! In 2009, the band issued the song, "FOL" as a backing track on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe commercial for Super Bowl XLII. One of the biggest core Alternative rock groups that continues to appeal to a new, younger audience as well as to their original fans. Smashing Pumpkins songs are regularly featured in high profile video games such as Guitar Hero and national ad campaigns (Super Bowl) and various film trailers. 30 million albums sold worldwide. Online marketing campaign started in Feb to ensure that fans are made aware of the upcoming release. Music, lifestyle and general interest sites & blogs targeted with information describing the collectors packaging and the previously unavailable songs.
Label / Studio ROCKET SCIENCE
Disc 1: A Song For a Son Widow Wake My Mind Astral Planes A Stitch In Time