Smashing Pumpkins Aghori Mori Mei Album Review

The Album of Record

Summary

In this episode of the Album of Record podcast, Craig Lyndall and Andrew Schnitkey discuss a new record by the band Fucked Up, the Primus and Coheed and Cambria tour, and the surprise release of the Smashing Pumpkins' new album, Agorimori May. They share their experiences attending the Primus and Coheed and Cambria concert and praise Primus for their incredible live show. They also discuss the unique recording process of Fucked Up's new album, Another Day, which was written and recorded in 24 hours. Finally, they review the Smashing Pumpkins' Agorimori May and share their initial reactions to the album. In this conversation, Craig Lyndall discusses his thoughts on the new Smashing Pumpkins album, 'Cyr'. He expresses his appreciation for the album's approachability and songcraft, comparing it to the band's earlier works. Craig also critiques some aspects of the album, such as the complex song titles and mystic imagery. He suggests that Billy Corgan should focus more on the music and let it speak for itself. Craig reflects on the strong year for music overall and highlights some standout songs from 'Cyr'.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Concert Experience 14:31 Fucked Up's Innovative Recording Process 21:31 The Smashing Pumpkins' Surprise Release: Agorimori May 25:44 Review of Agorimori May 29:05 Appreciating the Approachability and Songcraft of 'Cyr' 31:27 Letting the Music Speak for Itself 35:33 Billy Corgan's Legacy and Artistic Expression 49:41 Bringing Back Old Records and Getting Them on Streaming 55:19 Standout Songs from 'Cyr'