The Smashing Pumpkins released their first track off the album ‘Teargarden by Kaleidyscope’ the other day…Teargarden is going to be released a track at a time for a total of 44 tracks in all. It’s strange hearing a complete studio version– I heard it played live at the 20th anniversary show in Cleveland last year. The third time that song had never been played live. I find myself somewhat privledged to have been one of the earliest people to have gotten to listen…

I’m not sure which version I like the most. The studio version is definitely more melodic and developed but it lacks the raw intensity of the live recording–who am I kidding, without Jimmy’s signature drums at the climax it falls short. I’m curious how I’ll adapt to an SP without that drum beat…