Re: [sdre-l]: FAME

[Steve Baronick]

Maybe the idea of walking through the grocery store and hearing the local high school football team humming the melody of the latest sunny day single appeals to you but to me its a farce. The idea of going to a show at a large venue

and getting punched in the face in an out of control mosh pit does not appeal to me.Does it to you???

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Matthew Adamson

To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sent: Monday, April 12, 1999 11:07 AM

Subject: Re: [sdre-l]: FAME

This may appear to be off the subject at first, but bear with me please.

I don't remember when Smashing Pumpkins came out with Gish, but I'd definately agree that it was and still is a fantastic album.  I do remember when Siamese Dream came out, and it was a huge step for the band.  Like Billy Corgan said, they took it as far as they could.  I remember when Mellon Collie and the Infinate Sadness came out, and I was amazed.  I don't understand why many people didn't like it, maybe they didn't know that it was THE BEST SELLING DOUBLE ALBUM OF ALL TIME.  Regardless, it was yet another huge step for the band.  They released a few b-sides and things, and then they released Adore.  Many people didn't understand Adore, sadly.  But again, it was another step forward for Smashing Pumpkins.  I didn't understand Adore at first, but after a few listens, it hit me like a ton of bricks.  I love that album.  No two Smashing Pumpkins albums are alike, and none can be compared to one another.  In my opinion, they have covered by far more ground than any band today.  Much like, yes, The Beatles.  Would they have gone this far on a indie label, and playing 1500 seat venues for 15 bucks a pop?  Nobody knows.

Regardless, this kind of musical journey is what I want for Sunny Day Real Estate.  Sure, they are an amazing band right now, but I'm looking forward to see how that opens up in the future.  Hopefully Virgin allows them time to relax and concentrate on what they're doing.  I hope they're allowed time to experiment with new avenues and new ideas.  To stretch the suffocating bubble known as popular music.
If you don't want SDRE to be on a major because you don't want to pay $20-30 for tickets to a crowded venue, or you don't want to see them on Mtv or whatever, you are petty and selfish.  I would go further to say that you aren't a fan at all. 
Lastly, if you really love their music and you want to see that progress, understand that going to a major can be bittersweet, and hope the best for our fair group.  We all hope that their music progresses over time, but understand that someday you might be writing a letter about them like our friend Steve Baronick wrote about Smashing Pumpkins, saying that things just went downhill after "How It Feels...".

Matthew Adamson

Steve Baronick wrote:

Does anyone remember when Smashing Pumpkins came out with Gish. They were one of the greatest new bands anywhereThen came siemese dream possibly one of the best albums of all time. Then came Fame and fortune and that band was surely lost and it was a sad experience.Lately I think thatSDRE is a beyond great band and I have thoughts now thatanother great may be devoured by Fame. I hope my thoughts are just paranoia but just incase I thought I'd share this with a few people to see if they have any similar thoughts. In the lights shine bright wonderin the dark shine the same unseen,Steve Baronick