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np: "drown" - smashing pumpkins

and the summer solstice brings unexpected news, as Billy Corgan announced that he is bringing back the Smashing Pumpkins. he announced the news by placing full-page ads in the Chicago Tribune and by appearing on XRT to chat and spin some tunes from his debut solo album, TheFutureEmbrace, out today. cheap publicity stunt to boost sales? half-assed attempt to recapture fading glory? it doesn't matter. i'm excited as hell about this news and i'm just going to contain my cynical side and enjoy this one as a fan. no word yet on who will be involved, but i'm betting that at least Jimmy will be a part of it. i sincerely hope James is also a part of the reformed group, but i have my doubts after he and Corgan's war of words over the past few years regarding the breakup. i always knew the reunion was inevitable, but i wasn't expecting it for 3 or 4 more years. i'm going to try to not get my hopes up too much for whatever the future holds for the Pumpkins, but how could i not be excited when my favorite band ever reforms?