I just had a chance to spin it this morning. I really enjoy it. The songs are melodic, simple, breezy. I do wish he would come in softer with his voice, but, it’s a very good album.
This and AMM have a nice flow, and they aren’t overly long. I don’t think I’d skip any of the tracks on this record. The three new additions are great. “Magdalena” is still the stand out of me.
I have the Atum box set, so I’ve heard most of the tracks before. It sounds much better in stereo though. I’m digging it a lot! The packaging/ lack of inserts leaves much to be desired, but whatever. It’s all about the music right?
I already loved "Simmatar" but I think the second half of the album is just great.
"Story for Another Day" is great.
It's a really breezy album, not for everyone, but it's very low stakes. And it feels "light". It just is what it is.
For those that haven't heard any of the songs, it's like very much in line with "Beautiful", "Lily", "Autumn Nocturne". Nothing aggressively weird like "Horray!".
Thank goodness! I want to buy Machina but can’t afford the deluxe edition. Hopefully they release a non deluxe edition that is just M1 and 2 in their entirety. And I want to be able to stream it off Spotify rather than off bootlegs I didn’t pay for. I can’t justify paying $65 for Zodeon. The ZuZus prices are pretty
outrageous.
I just had a chance to spin it this morning. I really enjoy it. The songs are melodic, simple, breezy. I do wish he would come in softer with his voice, but, it’s a very good album.
This and AMM have a nice flow, and they aren’t overly long. I don’t think I’d skip any of the tracks on this record. The three new additions are great. “Magdalena” is still the stand out of me.
I have the Atum box set, so I’ve heard most of the tracks before. It sounds much better in stereo though. I’m digging it a lot! The packaging/ lack of inserts leaves much to be desired, but whatever. It’s all about the music right?
Yes I was a little disappointed there wasn’t an insert as well
A better jacket would be much appreciated. A gatefold even? Thicker gauge paper?
Facts.
I think it's benefits from not being laboured over.
I'd love if Billy's trajectory was more breezy outings like this.
Do you consider it a "canon" (whatever that means) album or something more akin to Pisces/ Judas O?
I'm not OP but I think why not. Ultimately, that's what Billy wants anyway, and they made the music.
Yeah I'd agree with that and it's a fine addition to their discography!
I already loved "Simmatar" but I think the second half of the album is just great.
"Story for Another Day" is great.
It's a really breezy album, not for everyone, but it's very low stakes. And it feels "light". It just is what it is.
For those that haven't heard any of the songs, it's like very much in line with "Beautiful", "Lily", "Autumn Nocturne". Nothing aggressively weird like "Horray!".
Is it?
Ugh. I can’t afford to get into vinyl. Fingers crossed for a streaming release soon.
You’ll be happy to know he confirmed it’s coming in 2026 to streaming along with the machina box set.
Really? When did he say this?
Yeah I posted about it when it happened. https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/s/Tvx23LhMrk
Thank goodness! I want to buy Machina but can’t afford the deluxe edition. Hopefully they release a non deluxe edition that is just M1 and 2 in their entirety. And I want to be able to stream it off Spotify rather than off bootlegs I didn’t pay for. I can’t justify paying $65 for Zodeon. The ZuZus prices are pretty outrageous.
Week or two ago on a live stream.
I hear you
Thank you for sharing!
Such a good album, first listen was blown away by how good it sounded today
I’m swooning