The Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock | REACTION

Love seeing the girl playing the🎸
Here’s the video link • The Smashing Pumpkins ...

[@partycakes456]

Over 25 years listening to Cherub Rock and that guitar solo still gives me goosebumps.

[@briankeating6061]

I will put this solo up against 99% of the songs out there and win.

[@odomodometer]

My favorite guitar solo of all time.

[@Oliver-gd7uf]

Brian Keating the one from "Quiet" is really similar, but cooler in my opinion

[@briankeating6061]

@@Oliver-gd7uf Don't think I know that one, will give it a listen. Thanks!

[@Oliver-gd7uf]

Brian Keating cool, turn the volume up around the 2 minute mark, trust me

[@voidwraithprime8521]

It's about time. The entire Siamese Dream album is a grunge classic / masterpiece.

[@miguelacosta5446]

facts

[@tragicdeyz2641]

Preach

[@seanwallaceseanie40]

Masterpiece but they aren’t grunge

[@SadPeterPan1977]

@@seanwallaceseanie40 Also facts.

[@JungleScene]

@@seanwallaceseanie40 100% correct, but they did put out tunes in that timeframe with similar flavour... gish sounds a lot like the grunge going on in seattle at the time and was released sometime between Facelift and Nevermind so I give people a pass when they call pumpkins grunge. But they are a chicago band not a seattle band so it kinda rules them out.

[@tidalboxer]

This era of music was amazing. Short lived, but amazing. The wall of sound they have on Siamese Dream is a powerhouse. His soft whispers and cat like screams only add to it. Perfect perfect perfect album.

[@alfieholloway]

MY fave Album

[@tidalboxer]

@infoslinger Butch is amazing. He’s the one that convinced Billy to go all out and overdub like crazy. Billy was worried about recreating the sound live, but Butch said if you’re going to make a permanent record… do it right!

[@danielsantana9448]

How I miss the 90's

[@elisabeth28]

The good ole days!

[@AClark-jx9zp]

Mosh pit full of window pain and whiskey. I lived it to the fullest.

[@ballsdeep994u]

Yes sir

[@CG-vn8iy]

It was the last era where people actually interacted, before the internet took over. It was also the last era where rock was still popular.

[@black4pienus]

I love how The Smashing Pumpkins make a lot of noise and it still has a calm vibe to it.

[@EricScroggs]

Back in their prime, there was NO ONE better than The Smashing Pumpkins. NO ONE rocked harder.

[@ShoreTime]

Facts

[@velistanisic7486]

One of the best albums ever made. And I am a huge Rush fan, so is Billy Corgan.

[@corycastleman6351]

Hey! Same! 2 of my favorite bands. In Neil Pearts book Travelling Music, he mentions that during the 90s he would play music before a show for the audience that either, was appropriate for what they were doing or music of the time that he enjoyed. One of the bands he name dropped was the Pumpkins!

[@bernardshakey2609]

@@corycastleman6351 coming from neil, that's a huge complement! Awesome

[@tepidtooth8539]

@Veil Stanisic funny cause this song is partially inspired by By-Tor

[@frankenzion0001]

That guitar solo is so righteous! They're workin' that thing over, like it owes them money.

[@CousinCreepy]

Have you heard "Drown" from the Singles soundtrack?

[@TheDestroyer-id7kr]

Best alternative album of all time...siamese dream

[@tidalboxer]

3:58 ... get ready for your ears to explode with this sonically perfect solo. Wow

[@Lowlander-ci7is]

One of the songs that defined a generation.... Great stuff 😎

[@thomasrainbow]

Fucking epic song!!!

[@Nightwatchman53]

In my opinion, it was the anthem of 90's alternative rock.. nothing beats this.

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

They represent the best of what the 90s had to offer in music! Their picture should be in encyclopedia next to the entry for "grunge alternative rock."

[@lilycasablancas2393]

Cherub Rock is my favorite song ever, Smashing Pumpkins are my favorite band and the main riff of this song is my absolute favorite riff of all time! Rock on man! 😝🤘

[@joeyanderson6994]

When i first learned to play guitar i would play the intro over and over haha

[@internetuser8922]

Check out "Neu! - Hallogallo" & "Stereolab - Jenny Ondioline" for songs with very similar riffs.

[@mikemarcotte5962]

That solo is just nasty

[@illuminateyourlife3401]

Smashing Pumpkins struck a chord with the youth in the 90s and this became the anthem that led us all forward ✊😎🤘

[@joeperez8868]

you gotta hear "hummer"! its the best!!!

[@CliffdropChad]

Never have agreed more! My all- time favorite song

[@domeslacker]

Great tune

[@Karmy.]

LIFE'S A BUMMER WHEN YOU'RE A HUMMER!!

[@garywilson3042]

Joe Perez geek USA is also really good

[@go_you_huskies]

Favorite SP song. It's so perfect.

[@jasongalbreath1131]

'Starla', in headphones. All day.

[@stevebrignoni5254]

best album of the 90s, one of the best of all time. A true master piece

[@kswwhodat]

Bruh you killin it today! This CD changed my life, I still have my original, its beat up to hell lol. You have to hear this one all the way through.

[@tirsahingalls2776]

Agreed, great album. My copy of the double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness, from back in the day, is in pretty rough shape. Had to take it to a freind with a cd cleaning machine to get it not to skip in a couple places on the Dusk To Dawn cd. Plays like a dream again, and I am back to punishing my upstairs neighbors with sheer sound ejaculation.

[@jamescotner2459]

All the way, no other way. Makes a huge difference.

[@erinjean4486]

I'm on my 5th copy of the CD. Have the original cover though. This is still my favorite album. Perfect.

[@mrsleep0000]

Rhinoceros! That song is awesome!

[@valf208]

singer has one of the most melodic voices and choruses in music

[@thomasrainbow]

You're right! His voice works so well as an instrument in the band!

[@WillRose3]

Love the stank face comment and that you had to walk back the guitar solo. One of my favorite guitar solos of all time. Not the most technical by any means but it sounds like the guitar is screaming for its life. Absolutely dynamite tone.

[@aidenferry23]

Your appreciation for Smashing Pumpkins’ music genius is dope

[@raspberryswirl375]

Your Billy Corgan impression is so great! 😂

[@stevebrignoni5254]

one of the best solos of all time!!!

[@bluerose782]

Love women in rock bands from this era? Check out my two favorite rock goddesses, the two Kims. Gordon and Deal. Kim Gordon -- Sonic Youth; Kim Deal -- Pixies and the Breeders. Also bass players like D'arcy. The 90s, on reflection, were a good moment for women bass players. (Btw, new subscriber here, but loving your reactions. Helps me experience music all over again for the first time, plus discover new things. Keep it up and thanks for taking the time to do what you do!)

[@erinjean4486]

I would love him react to Veruca Salt!

[@SnowWolf9999]

I recently listened to their first album Gish again, and it made me realize how under rated D'arcy was as a bassist

[@bene233]

Don't forget Kim Shattuck from The Muffs. RIP.

[@G.L.O.S.S.]

@@SnowWolf9999 Sadly, that was Billy. He re-recorded almost all the bass and guitar parts in the first 3 albums

[@eddiemoney1093]

I love the bridge of this song so much. I don't know why. I cover it all the time and when it comes out of the solo and he starts saying "tell me all of your secrets!" I just love that bit.

[@kotavu6004]

Damn bro bringing me back to high school here when this dropped I loved this album and still do

[@rustysmittyful]

Such a great time to be a teenager (music wise)!

[@kotavu6004]

Russell Smith hell yes

[@Hardcastle83]

@@rustysmittyful Coolest teenagers of all time.

[@johncampbell756]

This was the first I heard of them and still my favorite. Though the full length Drown is up there. Still, only the bassist is a female.

[@hoptopiah978]

Drown is my all time fave SP song... impossible to listen to and not make my hair stand up on end.. Mayonaise is my 2nd fave... Corgan's Landslide cover is amother fave

[@kevinlay9902]

Yeah, Cherub Rock. Back in the 90's Billy Corgan looked like he was about 14.

[@ashleydixon4613]

Damn these guys rock. Takes me back early to mid 90s saw these guys wants live in Little Rock and again at lollapalooza 1994. (that was some lineup... I saw them along with Green Day, Beastie Boys, Tribe called Quest, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic...)

[@markhill553]

I can watch watch Smashing Pumpkins and Pink Floyd react videos all day long. It's like reliving the thrill of hearing it for the first time. Killer track dude!!

[@allieren]

I am extremely biased because this is my favorite band, but I think Billy Corgan is a highly underrated guitar player. This band is so tight musically, and so much fun live.

[@Pinkflamingo138]

Thanks for doing this song. This was always one of my favorite albums

[@FatFredyFreak]

Porcelaina of the Ocean Blue, live, freaking mind blowing Pumpkins song

[@mattduncan49221]

So awesome seeing someone experience this greatness for the 1st time. Siamese Dream is one of my favorite albums and cherub rock is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@candicestraczek2472]

Perfect album. This didn’t leave my car for like 10 years

[@tidalboxer]

LOL. I think you’re a fan now. I love when people discover how wonderful they were.

[@roostrr42]

Love this song. Such a full sound and slaps so hard. Love you reacts!

[@thomasrainbow]

God damn how good is that song!!!? Forgot all about it. SP will go down in history! Great vid!

[@antonballard9431]

Great reaction sir- you are getting rocked and your embracing it like a champ!..and to see the enjoyment on your face says it all - bless you

[@EugeneAxe]

Was 13 when I first heard this. Changed my world immediately.

[@uBoBaMnupa]

The Smashing Pumpkins - Eye The Smashing Pumpkins - Ava Adore

[@PapaScarbs]

Jamel you gotta check out Queens of the Stone age "Go With The flow" my favorite band & artist Josh Homme I so enjoy watching you react brother 🤟🤩🤟

[@gbcaffee]

And you love some Led Zeppelin, their bassist (John Paul Jones) also plays bass in Them Crooked Vultures with Josh Homme.

[@PapaScarbs]

@@gbcaffee yes I'm very familiar Them Crooked vultures is my favorite celebrity band

[@billkirby4311]

I'm not really a Queens of the Stone Age fan, but the first song on the Songs for the Deaf album is really good.

[@PapaScarbs]

@@tempsitch5632 I like Josh on vocals im a fan of all his projects Dessert Sessions 11&12 are out & im really enjoying it

[@richarddimeck4578]

I do enjoy the first two kyuss albums

[@hicksboson1]

One of the greatest rock bands of all time. Prove me wrong.

[@carlosr8680]

your introduction to "siamese dream" one of the 7 wonders of alternative rock of the 90s.

[@heavenwithin81]

Soundgarden "Burden in my hand"

[@darkmagus419]

Check out some Veruca Salt for a female rock band. Seether, Superman ‘79, Volcano Girls

[@burnjburn]

L7

[@ProjectStarLIGHTS]

Bikini Kill

[@trenchy1990]

Veruca Salt. So underrated.

[@devinup3981]

Veruca Salt is a great suggestion. For something more modern, The Warning would be an interesting reaction.

[@twomindz79]

Anything L7. Shitlist at Rio 93.

[@matthewcarlton5693]

The reaction to the solo is extremely appropriate.

[@justingutube]

This album needs to be listened to from front to back with no stops. A masterpiece! Next up Jane's Addiction dude, try 3 days.

[@jakeenan]

That was a serious groove. Goddamn. They have a MONSTER of a drummer.....like Zeppelin had. 25 years old- holy moly. They put a new album out this year though and they still kicking-ass, Jack. Check the live video they put out of the song new Solara. Man, its good.

[@Durmomo0]

Always loved the guitar tone on this song

[@PastorOfMuppets74]

Being a teenager in late 80s n early 90s was a music lovers dream. Just explosive. Corgan didn't have the strongest voice but the mixes and blends make it sound almost sonic. One of the best

[@grantdowling8550]

Loved your reaction to this song. There are a lot of reactions to this song on youtube but most of them too meticulously analyze the composition of the song but I think you took it in the way it was meant to be taken in: just a strong rock song that makes you want to bob your head the whole time.

[@RyanBellMusic]

That solo is the baddest one Billy ever did. Still sounds absolutely epic.

[@loriunderwood5629]

I been watching that "black man getting down to that rock music" & very glad I found your channel! I watch at a couple other reactors, but you are definitely the best & I come see what you're doing every day! I have a blast watching you discover what we have all loved for many years!

[@trevorknudsen3128]

I feel the same

[@sixstringer98]

Great choice. Watching your reaction brought me back to the first time I heard the song 👍

[@michaelehlert9]

Excellent ground breaking album - thanks for being in my algorithm

[@jorgel.zavala5650]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@craigcampbell1843]

Man. I’m right back in high school again. That entire album should be played as one song. It’s that good beginning to end.

[@chrissmith6814]

Amazing guitars and super talented band of yesteryear.

[@bryantfort1005]

"SOMA" (Guitar solo is amazing) next 🙏🔥🙏

[@selder03]

Agreed 💯

[@VisuaTek1]

My fave.

[@venessalee2426]

Soma is my favorite!

[@THEDEEPDIVE]

We just did soma on our channel. My fav solo on SD.

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

One of my fav pumpkin songs ever.....check out mayonnaise as well...great song! Love your vids.❣ happy Halloween

[@EiriUesugiKun]

Back in '93 when this came out I was 17 and had no idea what he was on about or what an "hipster" was. :D Still fell in love immediately to the sound (and voice). Who wants honey As long as there's some money Who wants that honey? Hipsters unite .....

[@RikardusAm]

Check it out Geek USA, it's from this same album, and for my money also has the best drum line in a 90's rock song.

[@brianjustbrian7216]

Hell yeah! It's a drum explosion the whole song!

[@Bleatmop]

Mr. Jamel, I've not encountered your videos before today but came across this one was it was featured on the KZbin front page. However it was wonderful to watching the generations younger than mine enjoy the music I grew up with. Siamese Dream was an album I routinely stole from my brothers room, on penalty of death, because it was that good and I enjoyed it that much. It has such a more rough and sound to it and is my second favourite album of their next to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Cheers to you for giving this band a try!

[@jamescotner2459]

Yeah great tune, band. Love the drummer Jimmy always brings it!

[@marjoryarmstrong6953]

I am really enjoying your Halloween Rocken out Special with the Pumpkins..😉😎😎..Thankyou..It's bringing back good memories of hearing them for the first time..Happy Halloween dude..Enjoy..😎😎

[@trice9669]

Was lucky enough to see them right before Siamese Dream while they supported TRHCPs. Billy Corgan was/is such a fantastic guitarist, loved the early psychedelica tinged and fuzzed-our toned.

[@Measadam]

One of the best (and under appreciated) songs of all time! Great video man! Billy Corgan’s solo leaves me speechless

[@erichodosh2933]

'Aye!' Yup. He's feeling it.

[@emwungarand]

God damn, the 90's were fucking revolutionary. I miss being a kid.

[@davidfisher8821]

You could spend a week doing Smashing Pumpkins, they’ve got so many classic songs, an amazing group...

[@barryleslie7727]

I remember listening to this for the first time when I was 19 and waiting for the bus. I borrowed the tape from the lending library and my life changed from that moment on...

[@Bluegrass_Sparky]

Such a great album, it brings back great memories every time I hear any song from Siamese Dream. Great reaction too!

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie...., Adore ... the sounds of my youth :-)

[@tracylunos3763]

One of my favorite! If you ever get a chance, listen to gish! Even if you don't do a reaction vid. At least you will rock out! 😂

[@cjhere2224]

This song always has a way of pumping me up. Jamel, how about some Deftones - Knife Party.

[@tommymunoz5518]

What I told him listen to My own summer.

[@julien2231]

Smashing pumping! Lol

[@dionshare7103]

This is my personal favorite of all the songs these guys did. First song of Siamese Dream.

[@signorpaldoni]

Best SP album in my opinion. People rank MCIS higher than SP but I always liked SD a lot more. Its hard, sweet, dreamy and nihilistic at the same time. And the mixing makes it even better. Feels like you're entering another dimension or another time, it really feels like early 90's to me . Of course i m a big SP fan and I like all of their work (actually..even BC's solo albums) but really, can't help but feel SD is their top game

[@gary6754]

great song, of my favorites. siamese dream is probably the best rock album over the past 28 yrs. cherub rock is a fun song to play on guitar but the drumming is next level.

[@mythicsin3083]

Love this song...

[@dipsydoodle7988]

One of my favs

[@MisterDarkfall]

Beware of these angels with their wings glued on.

[@jamesoblivion]

SP, like all the best "alternative" bands of the time, had such a unique sound unto themselves. When a new song by them would come out, the first time you'd hear it, you'd be like, "Is this the new Smashing Pumpkins?" Just based on the intro. Like the Afghan Whigs, the Pumpkins had their own sounds. When you heard it, you knew.

[@brykidla]

One of Chinos biggest influences (along with Bad Brains, Morrisey, Depeche Mode, Prince, the Cure and more).

[@bam5971329]

I was madly in love with Darcy!

[@ProjectStarLIGHTS]

Damn shame how shes ended up now

[@ProjectStarLIGHTS]

@@tempsitch5632 she's starting to recover and she's playing with a new band now but for the longest time she's had a long standing drug addiction

[@ollyhudson9931]

Very good choice of songs of theirs that you’ve gone for in your four-part reaction. I would also hugely recommend Bury Me from their 1st album plus Geek USA and Silverfuck from their second. All very heavy tracks with excellent drumming.

[@charmlessman1]

Geek USA has some of the best drumming ever on it. Jimmy Chamberlain never sits still.

[@roger9328]

@@charmlessman1 back when I was in a band, the guitarist and I both wanted to cover Geek USA and my drummer friend listened to like 20 seconds of it and said, "there is no way."

[@charmlessman1]

@@roger9328 We had the same thing happen back in the day when we tried to cover Spoonman. Drummer was like, "I can't count like that..."

[@chrismeyer7890]

Soma By Smashing Pumpkins is one I think you would really enjoy

[@abysssss]

agreed, but if he goes with a live version he's gotta find a good track of it 'cause i guess it's a hard one for Billy to get both the solo and the vox good in the same take

[@chrismeyer7890]

@@abysssss true, he is good live, but you have to start with the studio version of that song

[@Adam-qs5ir]

Soma is beautiful

[@DonnieRockett]

The solo is my all time fave.

[@marines.7022]

Geek USA

[@JeffTiberend]

You got me! I was thinking Blair Witch. And, you said it!

[@matwashington2784]

Let's have some love for Jimmy, a total beast of a drummer!

[@Foxikaze]

That solo gives me chills every time I hear it

[@galihad1980]

For this album don't be fooled by the video. Lead vocals - billy Corgan Lead guitar - Billy Corgan Bass guitar - billy corgan D'arcy and James could barely play, so billy played thier parts in the studio. Billy liked that they were pretty.

[@jacobwilson5142]

Nathan Selby Didn’t he end up redoing some of the drum parts as well? Thought I heard that somewhere.

[@galihad1980]

Wouldn't be surprised at all, but I don't know that for sure.

[@eddiedust1079]

One of the best intros of all time.

[@jonathanmartin8716]

I love hearing you try to sing these songs. : ) I've tried, but his voice is so unique, the only song I find I can do justice to is "Today."

[@Aclimatando-se]

Its a underground song! I love this guys

[@hilarylopez7693]

Billy Corgan is such an amazing vocalist! This dude is funny. Love his faces.

[@shannonbiehl4282]

Happy Halloween to us!! Woohoo! Get into some more 90s rock like CANDLE BOX!! Thanks Bro!!! Love it!!! Keep it up!!

[@coltmagnus6572]

I seen these guys in like 2012?? They played their new album from start to finish and we as a crowd were fucking pissed, but then, they played all their hits one after another at the end, which kicked fucking ASS! haha It was so good!

[@HeidiHaaland]

love your point of view!

[@benparkhurst649]

I accept the challenge of "black man can get down" Tiger Army- Outlaw Heart. One of my favorites