First For Music News

NME News

Smashing Pumpkins to release acoustic EP

That outfit is just smashing - Smashing Pumpkins, Main Stage, Carling Weekend : Reading, August 26, 2007.  
Pic: Guy Eppel

That outfit is just smashing - Smashing Pumpkins, Main Stage, Carling Weekend : Reading, August 26, 2007. Pic: Guy...

'American Gothic' is due out in January

The have announced that they will release a four-song, acoustic EP early next year.

'American Gothic' is due out on January 2 via US iTunes. Artwork for the EP will be available the same day on the Smashing Pumpkins' website.

Frontman Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlain co-produced the EP, along with Roy Thomas Baker, who produced one song. It was recorded at Los Angeles' Pass Studio while the band were on a break between their 2007 and 2008 tours.

“We have always regretted not recording more in between tours because albums have never caught the full story of the group...it's sort of 'Zeitgeist' plus,” said Corgan in a statement, adding that the title 'American Gothic' is a “continued comment on the state of our country.”

The tracklisting is:

'The Rose March'
'Pox'
'Again, Again, Again (The Crux)'
'Sunkissed'


--By our Los Angeles staff.
Find out more about NME.

Comments (1)

Add a comment

Libsfan1 

Dec 19, 2007

I used to love this band. Then I saw them when they played earlier this year and it was a bit of a let down to be honest. I guess I should just go back to the first three albums.

Add your comment

 
 
Please sign in

Forgot your password?

Register with MyNME

Every Tuesday and Friday

  • Up-to-the-minute news stories
  • The best new music and free downloads
  • Video interviews, photo galleries, competitions and more
  • Album and track reviews for the week ahead
  • Essential gigs in your area