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(2001 – 2003)
Zwan were a short-lived “indie supergroup” that formed in 2001 and disbanded in 2003. Formed by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan (guitar/vocals), the band featured Paz Lenchantin (A Perfect Circle) on bass, Jimmy Chamberlin (also of the Smashing Pumpkins) on drums, and David Pajo (Slint/Tortoise/Papa M) and Matt Sweeney (Chavez) on guitar with Corgan.
The band’s only album, Mary Star of the Sea, was likened by critics to The Smashing Pumpkins ultra-successful Siamese Dream, but was laden with a notable positivity that was not to be found in The Smashing Pumpkins.
The band heavily toured in its short tenure, with different material according to the different eras.
The first period, which spans from the formation of the band to the inclusion of Paz Lechantin to the lineup, featured electric songs, some of which were abandoned prior to the album, in part because Billy Corgan thought they were too much Smashing Pumpkins like. Among the songs, The Empty Sea, Glorious or Spilled Milk and God’s Gonna Set This World on Fire, which they still played in some concerts in other incarnation of Zwan.
Zwan had two incarnations: the true poets of Zwan (or simply Zwan) and Zwan.
Zwan, an acoustic incarnation, with an almost completely different set of songs.
The band’s only album, Mary Star of the Sea, was likened by critics to The Smashing Pumpkins ultra-successful Siamese Dream, but was laden with a notable positivity that was not to be found in The Smashing Pumpkins.
The band heavily toured in its short tenure, with different material according to the different eras.
The first period, which spans from the formation of the band to the inclusion of Paz Lechantin to the lineup, featured electric songs, some of which were abandoned prior to the album, in part because Billy Corgan thought they were too much Smashing Pumpkins like. Among the songs, The Empty Sea, Glorious or Spilled Milk and God’s Gonna Set This World on Fire, which they still played in some concerts in other incarnation of Zwan.
Zwan had two incarnations: the true poets of Zwan (or simply Zwan) and Zwan.
Zwan, an acoustic incarnation, with an almost completely different set of songs.
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Honestly
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2003-06-06: Nurbergring, Germany
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2003-02-08: Cafe de la Danse, Paris, France
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woordenaar wrote:
New album please :-)
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Fevbrain wrote:
Spun!
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moneen02 wrote:
Only good thing Billy Corgan has done after Mellon Collie. [2]
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Skaterkirchi wrote:
SPUN
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timbo86 wrote:
Only good thing Billy Corgan has done after Mellon Collie.
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Goidure wrote:
This record is boring, and offensive in its blandness. Considering the tremendous musicianship this band assembled, this record could have (and should have) been so, SO much more. To be honest, this is just a bad record. That being said, I still love it. [2] Said perfectly.
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DaiglesBagel wrote:
wow this sucks
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Phlunked wrote:
It certainly isn't The Smashing Pumpkins, but I'll take it.
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mickey_z wrote:
one of the best albums ever
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zaz0 wrote:
I miss Zwan [4]
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mackil wrote:
I miss Zwan [3]
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
their show in 2003 was fantastic, still makes me smile thinking about it :D
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youthcomingup wrote:
This record is boring, and offensive in its blandness. Considering the tremendous musicianship this band assembled, this record could have (and should have) been so, SO much more. To be honest, this is just a bad record. That being said, I still love it.
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analejandra23 wrote:
oh my Goooooooooooooood you are so fucking good
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mellohippo wrote:
I miss Zwan [2} my soundtrack to summer
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Plastinaca wrote:
underrated in Italy
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welker_69d wrote:
they sound so good, man
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Parksey10 wrote:
My Life And Times, great song
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darcyx wrote:
I miss Zwan.
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groov1k wrote:
I feel loved, honestly
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