Smashing Pumpkins recently uploaded a playlist on X account that was curated by frontman Billy Corgan.
From Gish to Atum – a playlist of essential SP songs curated by @Billy ‘Essential Fruits 1991-2024’ https://t.co/YWJQZ1TMrl
— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) July 26, 2024
One fan wondered what would the opposite look like.
Songs Billy Corgan doesn’t like
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan never shies away from speaking his mind. Over the years, he has expressed his distaste with several songs. He has provided fans with insight into his artistic mind. There are some of the tracks that Billy Corgan has outright stated he doesn’t like, those he has issues with and some speculative entries.
Songs Billy Corgan Might Dislike
- Siamese Dream: It might be shocking to the fans that Billy Corgan has expressed his dislike for “Siamese Dream.” It’s the title track of one of their most acclaimed albums but it seems Corgan has a personal dislike for it.
- Blank Another song Corgan isn’t fond of is “Blank.” While it might not be as well-known as some of the band’s other tracks, its inclusion on this list highlights Corgan’s selective approval of his own work.
- Towers of Rabble “Towers of Rabble” is yet another track that doesn’t sit well with Corgan. The reasons for his disdain aren’t entirely clear, but it’s a song he has openly criticized.
Songs Corgan Has Issues With
- I Am One : Although he doesn’t dislike “I Am One,” Corgan has shared some issues with it. As one of the band’s earlier songs, there is a possibility that he feels it doesn’t meet the standards of their later work.
- Bury Me “Bury Me” is another early track that Corgan has mixed feelings about. It’s a song he respects but doesn’t hold in the highest regard.
- Appels and Oranjes While not outright disliked, “Appels and Oranjes” has its share of criticisms from Corgan. It’s a song that’s complex and perhaps didn’t fully meet his expectations.
Speculative Songs
- Slunk Corgan hasn’t said anything negative about “Slunk,” but it’s speculated he might not favor it as much as other tracks.
- Here Is No Why Similarly, “Here Is No Why” is speculated to be a song Corgan might have reservations about, though he hasn’t publicly confirmed this.
- Perfect Despite being left off the Shiny tour setlists, “Perfect” made it onto a recent playlist, suggesting mixed feelings. It’s a track that remains enigmatic in Corgan’s view.
- Waiting “Waiting” is another speculative entry. It hasn’t been criticized, but its status remains unclear.
- Sacred and Profane Lastly, “Sacred and Profane” is a song that Corgan has neither criticized nor heavily praised, leaving fans to wonder about his true feelings.
Billy Corgan’s relationship with his music is as complex as the songs themselves. While he openly dislikes a few tracks, there are many he has nuanced views on, and several remain shrouded in mystery. This introspection adds another layer to understanding the enigmatic frontman and the ever-evolving legacy of the Smashing Pumpkins.
