Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts
The Smashing Pumpkins · 2023
138 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping, narrative-driven rock opera that melds ethereal melodies with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- sweeping narratives that unfold gradually
- immersive listening for reflective moments
- patient exploration of thematic depth
- engaging storytelling through varied pacing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 5, 2023, 'Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts' is The Smashing Pumpkins' follow-up to their 2020 album 'Cyr'. This project marks a continued evolution for the band, exploring ambitious storytelling and theatricality while showcasing frontman Billy Corgan's enduring vision as a songwriter. The album arrived during a revitalization phase for the group, following lineup changes and various musical explorations over the past few years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Radiohead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 ATUM 3:32
- 2 Butterfly Suite 3:28
- 3 The Good in Goodbye 4:40
- 4 Embracer 3:39
- 5 With Ado I Do 2:52
- 6 Hooligan 3:05
- 7 Steps in Time 3:49
- 8 Where Rain Must Fall 4:15
- 9 Beyond the Vale 3:42
- 10 Hooray! 3:43
- 11 The Gold Mask 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Avalanche 5:42
- 2 Empires 3:10
- 3 Neophyte 4:16
- 4 Moss 2:59
- 5 Night Waves 2:53
- 6 Space Age 3:12
- 7 Every Morning 6:10
- 8 To the Grays 3:12
- 9 Beguiled 3:58
- 10 The Culling 4:30
- 11 Springtimes 3:56
Disc 3
- 1 Sojourner 7:41
- 2 That Which Animates the Spirit 3:55
- 3 The Canary Trainer 3:57
- 4 Pacer 5:24
- 5 In Lieu of Failure 3:26
- 6 Cenotaph 3:04
- 7 Harmageddon 4:21
- 8 Fireflies 3:26
- 9 Intergalactic 8:58
- 10 Spellbinding 4:06
- 11 Of Wings 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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