The Smashing Pumpkins are an amazing band, and I've been with them from the beginning. I didn't know what to expect when I heard that they were releasing a new album, but after I listened to the songs, it was like listening to their 90's songs. The Pumpkins will always be awesome!
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Zeitgeist
(2007, Rock, by Smashing Pumpkins, Label: Martha's Music/Reprise)
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Common Sense says
Revival of '90s alt-rock giants is worth the wait.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Zeitgeist
Parents need to know that this album delivers a clear message of concern about the state of the country, the world, and our priorities. Some of the lyrics suggest violence, but not explicitly so. This "reunion" album includes only two of the band's original members and is being released in four different formats, each one featuring a different bonus track depending on the retailer. To get all four bonus tracks, you need to buy the 12 original tracks four times.
Read our full review by Denise Duval
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about music marketing. Why do you think the album was released in four different formats? Is it a ploy just to make more money? Will hardcore fans run out and buy every edition? Also, this is the first Smashing Pumpkins release in seven years. Does the new album sound similar to their earlier stuff, or is it different? The band has also been a big influence on some newer bands. What other of bands do they sound like?
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