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Geek_Aus, on july 31, 2006
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Sound: Adore is a real turn-around from the Pumpkins previous electric guitar and disortion-heavy work. Recorded with drum machines and studio drummers, marking the departure of Jimmy from the band, Adore also marks a significant change in the Pumpkins sound and the direction of the album. The songs are generally longer and have a somewhat spooky yet calming edge. Blazing electric guitar is present sometimes during the album; it comes in about halfway through For Martha. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Excellent lyrics as usually can be expected from Billy. For Martha is dedicated to his mother, following her death, so you just know it will be very deep and personal, as are the majority of his lyrics. His voice is just as Billy as ever; in my opinion he has the ability to make it soft, soothing, calm and vulnerable, then suddenly break out into a heart-wrenching scream. His voice blends well with the music: in Shame it almost sounds as if his voice is an instrument because it works so well. // 10
Impression: My personal favourites from Adore are Ava Adore, Pug and Annie-Dog. Although it took me a while to really get into the album, I would definately buy it again if anything at all were to happen to it. However, it shouldn't be compared to other Pumpkins albums, as it is different and in a league of its own. What thing that does bug me though, is the length of the songs, as they do tend to drag on after a while. Despite these minor gliches, Adore is a supremely superb album. // 9