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167. Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Adore’ (1998): Picking The 5 Best Songs For Side A
"It's a grower, isn't it?"
Summary
In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into the Smashing Pumpkins' album 'Adore', to start creating an under 50 minute cut of it.
They discuss the album's context, its reception, and their personal experiences with the music. The conversation flows from initial impressions to deeper analysis of specific tracks, the album's artwork, and the emotional weight behind the songs.
And as this episode is part of the Podcasthon 2025 event, they highlight a charity close to their heart (Macmillan Cancer…
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