The lead single from 'Siamese Heart', 'Cherub Rock' perfectly encapsulated the band's signature blend of heavy, fuzzed-out riffs and melodic, almost accessible, songcraft. Its release signaled the arrival of a major new voice in alternative rock.
- "Cherub Rock" was produced by Butch Vig, who would later gain fame for his work with Nirvana.
- The single reached number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
- The music video, directed by Kevin Kerslake, features the band performing in a surreal, dreamlike landscape.
Hailing from Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins emerged in the late 1980s as architects of a post-punk sound that blended shoegaze, heavy metal, and power pop. They became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed rock bands of the 1990s. This single arrived as the band was preparing to release their breakthrough album, Siamese Heart.
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