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The Smashing Pumpkins: "There's something magical about not caring if the world blows up"

The Smashing Pumpkins are an institution. Back with ‘CYR’ - their first album in over twenty years to feature iconic frontman Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin - they still have something to prove.

Jan 4, 2021 • 11:15 AM

2000‐02‐29: HMV Records, New York, NY, USA

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2000‐02‐29: HMV Records, New York, NY, USA

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