Smashing Pumpkins' Jimmy Chamberlain has dropped his latest online update, revealing the seminal rock act now have four tracks completed for their comeback album. Writing on his blog, the skin smith says Corgan, alongside producer Roy Thomas Barker, had been 'carving up the sonic landscape', but adds that fans should also expect some quiet numbers on the new set. "We are four songs deep and about a hundred guitars in!
Every day is a little louder and every night is a little darker! Last night for instance, we were working on a song..
.a very beautiful simple song we had been playing since we got back together. A song that was never questioned because of its poignant simplicity.
Suddenly, Billy looked up and said that he thought we should try to find something else in the song. A different feel. A new approach.
Something besides drums, bass and guitar." "We had Bo' (our assistant) bring in an old organ to see if that would change the vibe. Instantly the song was transported to a new place .
A place of symphonic majesty that made us all smile. It's really moments like these that make it all worth it. Sometimes you just have to ask the question.
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.At any rate, it sure was nice to play something quiet for a change." The band, who are not expected to be reforming with guitarist James Iha, look set to release a new album in mid to late 2007.
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