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Post by bugg on Jul 24, 2005 10:15:28 GMT -5
So.  I really can't help myself, but i hope you all agree with me when i say the Pumpkins simply are the greatest american band everrrrrrrrr. If you don't....  JOKING.  But yea.  So i think everyone knows the Pumpkins here, so i made a little questionnaire for everyone to fill in.  :bugg: Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins?
When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how?
Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite?
Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite?
Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc.
Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob?
Do you like him anyhow?
Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa  She's not a Pumpkin ;D)
"Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" |
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Post by bugg on Jul 24, 2005 10:25:19 GMT -5
Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins? - Hell yea. I'm a big big fan. When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how? - I discovered the Pumpkins when i lived in Chicago back in 1998 or 1999, i'm ashamed to admit i can't remember exactly which year, one or the other.  I discovered them at a party, a slow dance came up and i was so moved, i asked the guy, The Smashing Pumpkins. Came home, asked my dad, he lent me Adore, and it shocked me sane like never before. Ava Adore was passing on the radio at that time. I was infatuated. I got Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness for the following Christmas, but i actually really got into that album after Machina the Machines of God. When The Everlasting Gaze started passing on the radio in 2000, it was a big loud shock after Adore, and i didn't like it at all, so louuuuud and shrill... But that song is some rockin' genius song, and the entire album is SO underrated. When i moved to France in 2000, i bought Gish, Pisces Iscariot, Siamese Dream ( maybe the second best thing that ever happened to me after Adore ) and Vieuphoria etc. Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite? - All of them. Way too hard to choose a favourite, impossible for me. Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite? - I have their Greatest Hits, so i've seen all their videos.That nite i came home with that DVD, i knew it'd be something special, but i didn't know to which extent. That nite was FUCKING MEMORABLE is all i can say......... I've never walked around so trippy for days in my entire life... EVERY SINGLE ONE of their videos (except Everlasting Gaze and Cherub Rock  Don't know what they were thinking about!) is SO, SO, SO, SO amazing, REALLY. Some are so beautiful you can't breathe, some are so brilliant you can't think, so on. Really somethin'. Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc. - Nearly saw them in Chicago in 99 but it sold out too fast.  And i left in August 2000 so i missed their last show in December. BUT i saw them in Paris the 19th of October 2000. It was too far away etc so it wasn't special, but it still was anyway. Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob? - Yes Do you like him anyhow? - Of course. Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin!! ) - that's really hard... I was always a big D'Arcy fan, but Jimmy is so brave and kind and Billy's best friend, and James is so sexy, and Billy is ze the best. "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" - Hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Post by CheapWallpaper on Jul 24, 2005 12:24:45 GMT -5
Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins?Yes When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how?Just as they were splitting up, annoyingly. I'd occasionally heard tracks I thought were good so took a flyer on the Greatest Hits. Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite?All of them. Siamese Dream is my favourite by a mile. Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite?I don't do videos. Maybe I'll check them out. Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc.No. Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob?Occasionally Do you like him anyhow?Yes Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin ;D)You sure I can't have Melissa?   :love: "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?"Pardon?
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Post by Alamo on Jul 24, 2005 12:38:25 GMT -5
 someone is bored  When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how? A friend in school came to me, plugged her earphones into my ears and played the first song of mellon collie. It was love at the first listening. I guess that was in 1996, Kurt Cobain wasn't long dead. Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite? I own all of them. My favourites are Adore, Piscis Iscariot and the airplane flies high Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite? I know them all. My favourites are Ava Adore and Perfect Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc. No :-( Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob? No, I think he is very insecure, you can feel that by the way he talks and acts. Do you like him anyhow? Yes  Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin!! ) Melissa No, Billy Corgan of course. Billy IS the and WAS the Smashing Pumpkins "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" Hm, not sure. I am not so enthusiastic about them anymore  |
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Post by pandora on Jul 24, 2005 17:32:14 GMT -5
When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how? It's hard to say. I remember watching MTV when they played "Today" like crazy. But they got my attention with the "Rocket" video. I think this was around 94-'95 ;D Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite? I only have 2 . Adore and Siamese Dream. and Siamese is my favorite, its timeless Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite? Seen em all, but my fave is definetly "Today" I just love him in that ice cream truck, and them painting each other like crazy. I dunno, I just really like that one Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc. No, couldnt afford to at the time really  Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob? I personally dont care. Do you like him anyhow? note answer above ;D Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin!! ) dont have a fave really. "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" Hmm, hard to say...
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Post by Mina on Jul 24, 2005 19:43:38 GMT -5
When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how?
can't really remember, but i think it was when "Today" came out.
Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite?
4... my all time favorite is "Adore".
Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite?
of course, duh. my favorites are "Thirty-Three" and "Stand Inside Your Love"
Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc.
unfortunatly no. i tried when they came to the Botanique (in early 2000 if i can remember correctly) but it was sold out. Billy was sick and left after only 2 songs during that show btw, so i didn't miss anything!
Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob?
sometimes, but who cares... he writes beautiful songs.
Do you like him anyhow?
yeah, but don't ask me to buy his solo album um.
Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin!! )
i LOVE Melissa, period. James is my favorite.
"Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?"
let's hope so...
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Post by Franklin on Jul 25, 2005 12:07:02 GMT -5
Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins? - YES When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how? - In my study-period when "Disarm" was becoming a hit. Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite? - All the albums since "Siamese Dream" Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite? - I have seen a little over a handfull I guess. "Tonight tonight" is my favourite. Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc. - No. Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob? - There are worse. Do you like him anyhow? - Offcourse. Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin ) - Melissa Auf Der Maur "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" - Probably a "yes". |
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Post by Franklin on Jul 25, 2005 12:08:26 GMT -5
BTW: what just did happen with the background? I saw it changing when I posted the previous post.
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Post by Leewah Brown on Jul 27, 2005 20:14:57 GMT -5
Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins? - Yes, but listen to them a lot less these days. When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how? - Around 1994, I used to listen to them a lot with my high-school boyfriend. Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite? - Siamese Dream, Gish, Mellon Collie, Adore, Rotten Apples ('best of' compilation)... and one more I can't remember?? My favourite varies - I love Siamese Dream & Mellon Collie. Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite? - Have seen them sporadically over the years, especially when they were still on the charts. What's the vid with Billy in the ice cream van? I love that one. Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc. - Yes, only once at the Horden Pavillion in Sydney. This would have been '95/-96 I think. Maybe on the back of Pisces Iscariot or Airplalne?? Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob? - I have at times but mostly I think he's a truly phenomenally talented guy and respect his vast body of work. Do you like him anyhow? - Oops, see above ;D Who's your favourite Pumpkin? (and no Melissa She's not a Pumpkin ) - D'Arcy & Billy "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?" - Yah. They will always be a special band for me. It takes me back to a certian time in my life, listening to early Pearl Jam, Green Day, Nirvana's Bleach record. It's special so the Pumpkins will always be special to me.  |
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Post by Saar°berry on Jul 28, 2005 11:14:21 GMT -5
Do you like the Smashing Pumpkins?Yeah most of the time. I prefer their early work. When did you discover the Smashing Pumpkins and how?I discovered the Pumpkins thru my dad. Can't remember when exactly... prolly when I was about 14...  Which albums do you own? Which is your personal favourite?I only own one... Mellon Collie... I didn't bother to buy the others, as my dad has them. ;D I like to steal... Have you seen their videos? If so, which is your favourite?Yeah, seen them all, I think... Think 'Today' is my fav. Have you seen them live?? How many times, which era etc.Sadly, nope...
Do you think Billy Corgan is a pretentious arrogant self centered nob?LOL... I dunno, I am not really minded with the stuff he says or does. I never had the urge to go and learn more about him. I always been more interested in his music then him personally... if that makes sence... Do you like him anyhow?I don't mind him...  Who's your favourite Pumpkin?D'Arcy... definately. "Once a Pumpkin Always a Pumpkin?"I've never been a real Pumpkin. I never was a huge fan of their music. But I do like their music, just not a fan. God... I do sound complicated... 
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Post by CheapWallpaper on Jul 28, 2005 12:00:46 GMT -5
Has anybody else got Billy's solo album, btw...it's not very good After two years of consideration i have decided Zwan were quite good though |
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Post by bugg on Jul 28, 2005 14:27:34 GMT -5
Only listened to it twice and i don't know what to think about it... Some think it's AMAZING and his gigs are AMAZING, others think it's sooooooooooo awful and leave in the middle of the concerts... I dunno what to think personnally. But look at this.  Thanks for answering this little questionnaire btw people, it's so cool to read your answers. |
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Post by Saar°berry on Jul 28, 2005 14:30:42 GMT -5
Thanks for answering this little questionnaire btw people, it's so cool to read your answers. Anything for our lil Pumpkin!  |
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Post by bugg on Jul 28, 2005 16:36:46 GMT -5
i didn't mean find sucha stoned pumpkin 
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Post by Saar°berry on Jul 30, 2005 16:41:44 GMT -5
I found a better one for you...  ;D |
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