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Aghori Mhori Mei

The Smashing Pumpkins · 2024

51 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Aghori Mhori Mei melds ethereal soundscapes with raw emotional intensity, creating an immersive journey through complex themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Edin Start here — Opening the album, Edin encapsulates the overarching themes of loss and rebirth with its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, setting the tone for what follows.
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    Pentagrams — This track features intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics that challenge societal norms, making it a standout representation of the band's evolving artistic narrative.
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    War Dreams of Itself — With its driving rhythm and vivid imagery, this song offers a poignant commentary on conflict and human nature, showcasing Corgan's lyrical depth.
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    Our Lady of Sorrows — Closing out the album, this track combines ethereal vocals with orchestral elements, leaving listeners with a sense of both melancholy and hope—perfectly encapsulating the album's journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective narratives to explore
  • atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
  • dynamic progression through tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification
  • want standalone singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — This album represents a significant artistic evolution for the band.
Themes
Edin's rebirth· conflict commentary
Career context
In 2024, The Smashing Pumpkins released Aghori Mhori Mei as their tenth studio album, following the critical acclaim of Cyr in 2020. This album marks a significant artistic evolution, where frontman Billy Corgan explores darker and more experimental sonic territories, signaling a departure from their earlier work. The band's willingness to innovate while retaining their distinctive alternative rock roots is evident throughout this release.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Radiohead
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Edin Start here 6:46
  • 2 Pentagrams 6:25
  • 3 Sighommi 2:55
  • 4 Pentecost 3:18
  • 5 War Dreams of Itself 3:28
  • 6 Who Goes There 3:27
  • 7 999 5:43
  • 8 Goeth the Fall 3:25
  • 9 Sicarus 4:15
  • 10 Murnau 4:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Formosa 3:32
  • 2 Our Lady of Sorrows 3:03

What to play next

Cyr
Listen next

Cyr

2020

Cyr continues the experimental sound with a mix of ethereal and electronic elements.
Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts
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Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts

2023

Atum serves as a thematic precursor to Aghori Mhori Mei's immersive journey.
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