Billy Corgan discussed a possible original Smashing Pumpkins lineup reunion at a recent London Q&A (via Gigwise).
“I used to think I would never see it happen, but I’m hopeful and open. Our music is aggressive but we’re still young enough to get it done. If we do get back together I’d like us to make new music.”
Another excerpt from the article discusses how Corgan went to lush orchestral sounds after he disliked an early version of his new solo album Ogilala.
After the short screening, we were treated to a Q&A with Corgan where he talked about openly about the near breakdown he had while attempting to record new material for the Smashing Pumpkins. “It was the only project I ever walked away from,” he admitted, and it was only when he reached out to friend and musical confidant Rick Rubin with some solo demos that he found the confidence to commit his new material to tape.
Working with Rubin seemed to prove somewhat cathartic for Corgan, who was able to leave blustery Chicago behind and head for the serenity of Topanga Canyon in California (home to Rubin’s studio) where the pair worked on tracks for what will be Corgan’s second solo release. Although a firm believer in Rubin’s abilities as a producer, an early draft of the mostly acoustic album came back with layered electronics which Corgan disliked.
