Cyr
The Smashing Pumpkins · 2020
72 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
Electro-infused alternative rock enveloped in atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
'Cyr' debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant return for the band after a five-year hiatus. The album received mixed reviews, but its exploration of themes like addiction and modern love resonated with listeners, influencing the alternative rock scene as it blended traditional rock with contemporary electronic influences.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening atmospheric soundscapes for immersion introspective lyrics for reflection
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2020, 'Cyr' is The Smashing Pumpkins' eleventh studio album and marks a continuation of the band's foray into electronic elements following their 2014 album 'Monuments to an Elegy'. This phase in their career showcases Billy Corgan's willingness to experiment with new sounds while still retaining the band's signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Beck· Linkin Park· Lana Del Rey· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Colour of Love 4:24
- 2 Confessions of a Dopamine Addict Standout 3:14
- 3 Cyr Standout 4:03
- 4 Dulcet in E 3:22
- 5 Wrath Standout 3:46
- 6 Ramona 3:48
- 7 Anno Satana 3:50
- 8 Birch Grove 3:17
- 9 Wyttch 3:44
- 10 Starrcraft 4:10
- 11 Purple Blood 3:19
- 12 Save Your Tears 3:31
- 13 Telegenix 3:23
- 14 Black Forest, Black Hills 4:42
- 15 Adrennalynne 3:42
- 16 Haunted 3:11
- 17 The Hidden Sun 3:24
- 18 Schaudenfreud 3:02
- 19 Tyger, Tyger 2:50
- 20 Minerva 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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