Smashing Pumpkins are a Chicago-based alternative rock band known for blending crushing distortion with lush, orchestral textures and introspective lyrics. Their 1993 landmark album Siamese Dream cemented their place in the alt-rock canon with arena-sized guitar walls and emotionally raw songwriting. Their earlier debut Gish showcased a heavier, psychedelic energy that hinted at the ambitious sound they would fully realize in the years that followed.
