Monuments to an Elegy
The Smashing Pumpkins · 2014
32 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A return to melodic alt-rock, blending atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics amidst a modern production flair.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200 and received mixed reviews from critics, showcasing a more polished sound that appealed to both longtime fans and new listeners. It also prompted discussions around the band's evolution and relevance in the ever-shifting landscape of alternative rock.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments melodic introspection for quiet times short sessions with cohesive flow
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Monuments to an Elegy' marked The Smashing Pumpkins' eighth studio album and the first after a lineup shift that saw founding guitarist James Iha rejoining the band. This album came during a period of artistic reinvention for frontman Billy Corgan, who sought to balance nostalgia with contemporary influences in their sound.
- 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 Tiberius 3:03
- 2 Being Beige Standout 3:40
- 3 Anaise! 3:34
- 4 One and All (We Are) 3:45
- 5 Run2Me 4:09
- 6 Drum + Fife Standout 3:54
- 7 Monuments 3:31
- 8 Dorian 3:46
- 9 Anti‐Hero Standout 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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