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Cyr
Rock · 2020

Cyr

The Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins' 'Cyr' is a synth-heavy, melancholic journey into modern electronic pop, retaining Billy Corgan's distinctive vocals and introspective lyrics.

August 28, 2020 · Sumerian Records

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'Cyr' wraps you in a shimmering, melancholic embrace of modern synth-pop, reimagining The Smashing Pumpkins' gothic introspection through a digital lens. It's an album for late nights and quiet contemplation, where Billy Corgan's signature falsetto glides over intricate synth textures and precise drum machine rhythms. Own it for its elegant darkness, its unexpected electronic turn, and its ability to conjure a mood that is both wistful and deeply atmospheric.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the shimmering, arpeggiated synths on 'The Colour of Love' create a sense of ethereal longing, building to Corgan's multi-layered vocal harmonies.
The driving, almost industrial synth bassline that underpins 'Anno Satana', providing a stark contrast to the dreamy vocal melodies.
The sudden, dramatic shift in atmosphere on 'Dulcet in E', where a sparse arrangement gives way to a dense wall of layered synths and ghostly backing vocals.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cyr sound next to the rest of The Smashing Pumpkins's catalogue?

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The vocals lean far further into falsetto than the rest of the catalogue.

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