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THE REVIEW
This album pairs with "Viewphoria," a DVD documenting various live appearances by the pumpkins.
TV appearances ("Disarm" - Live on English TV, "Geek USA" - Live on German TV) and some real live excerpts ("Soma Live in London," "Today Live in Chicago," "Mayonaise Live everywhere").
So, live sound documents from the first two albums, which, despite the immense studio work, clearly demonstrate the band's inability to perform live. In all the songs, Corgan’s nasal and whining voice dominates, bordering on irritating, and even the musical part often sounds imprecise and confused. The acoustic ("Mayonaise") is flat and boring: enough unplugged!!!
In short: yet another "flogging a dead horse".
"Legendary" songs like "Mayonaise" and "Today" are stripped of all their charm and energy. The various bootlegs you can find at flea markets are much more beautiful, really.
The first version of "Earphoria" came out around 1994, but it was only meant for friends and journalists, now it's accessible to everyone, but who wants it???
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Summary by Bot
Earphoria is a live album pairing with the 'Viewphoria' DVD, featuring TV performances and live excerpts from The Smashing Pumpkins' first two albums. Despite the studio acclaim, the band fails to deliver convincing live renditions, marked by Billy Corgan's nasal vocals and imprecise instrumentation. Acoustic tracks, especially 'Mayonaise,' feel flat and boring, reducing the energy and charm of classic songs. Overall, it’s considered inferior to unofficial bootlegs and a disappointing release.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
03 Disarm (live on English TV, 1993) (02:58)
04 Cherub Rock (acoustic) (live on MTV Europe, 1993) (04:26)
05 Today (live in Chicago, 1993) (03:40)
07 I Am One (live in Barcelona, 1993) (07:57)
09 Soma (live in London, 1994) (06:34)
10 Slunk (live on Japanese TV, 1992) (02:39)
12 Geek U.S.A. (live on German TV, 1993) (04:51)
13 Mayonaise (acoustic) (live Everywhere, 1988 - 1994) (04:25)
14 Silverfuck / Over the Rainbow (live in London, 1994) (13:32)
15 Why Am I So Tired (15:13)
The Smashing Pumpkins
American alternative rock band formed in Chicago and led by Billy Corgan, famed for 1990s albums such as Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.50 Reviews
