Radiohead vs the Smashing Pumpkins

Just wanted to compare two bands who i think are somewhat similar, both were somewhat labled grunge during the grunge face but were sertenly not, both have an artistic aproach to art rock, build on Janes Addiction and Soundgardens early alternative metal sound,

also why is not the Smashing Pumpkins in prog archives while Radiohead discussion is also possible to discuss, i have no meaning about it just want to hear the good arguments, (not critisising the crossoverteams I feal Radiohead is a good addition to prog archives and deservs to be on PA, for progressing 90s alternative rock,) i think the Smashing Pumpkins should be viewed in same limelight as Radiohead in that asspect as a progressive alternative rock band,

I for one loved "King Of Limbs" and hated "Zeitgeist" a lot. In general though, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" is better than any Radiohead album. But Radiohead has some incredible albums. 

KIng of Limbs was OK, a few gems but nothing as good as " In Rainbows" They are getting a bit too self indulgent, have to love the bass though :-)

I'll vote Radiohead. Mostly on the strength of The Bends, Ok Computer and In Rainbows.

The only SP album I listen to is Siamese Dream, but I need to find my copy of Mellon Collie... I've not listened to it for years, but can't find it anywhere in my collection. I may just bite the bullet and get another copy. I do remember liking it a lot.

Radiohead is on progarchives simply because of OK Computer. Smashing pumpkins are not prog to me at all. I hear no weirdness in them and they don't experiment really at all although man they used to be able to write some GOOD dang music. Mellon Collie is great.

I love the Mellon Collie album, but beyond that, I can take or leave both the Pumpkins and Radio Head.  At least Radio Head doesn't really have any songs I dislike - whereas there are a few Pumpkin songs I can't stand.  I'll abstain.

I'm not really one to rip on bands I don't like, but I saw the thread title and threw up a little in my mouth.

Sorry.

I actually like a couple of Radiohead songs.

But I despise The Smashing Pumpkins, mostly the vocals.

There is no new Pumpkins album.  There's a Billy album with the SP logo for enhanced sales.  SP without James/Darcy/Chamberlin is fine if you want it, but it's like calling a Townshend album a Who album.  For the true personality of the band you need more than the one guy.  IMO. 

stonebeard wrote: The King of Limbs was utter sh*t, but so was Zeitgeist. Luckily, the Pumpkins' new album (out in June) will be amazing, and Radiohead continues up its own ass. The Smashing Pumpkins never really got the respect they deserved, and Radiohead got way too much of it.

Can't agree more with this although I didn't believe TKoL was sh*t but Radiohead is definitely in decline.

Oh yeah, Mellon Collie, Adore, Machina and Siamese Dream are all in my favorite albums of all time list. The SPs for me.


Edited by The Truth - May 18 2012 at 17:55