As frontman of the now-defunct Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan was an alt-rock visionary in the '90s. But on this lackluster solo debut, coming after a 2003 disc with the band Zwan, he is more of a follower than a leader; like many current acts, he's embracing the synth-pop sounds of the past. But whereas the best neo-new wavers also revive the infectious energy of '80s dance-rock, Corgan drones on for much of this CD, including on an atmospheric cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody" featuring backing vocals by the Cure's Robert Smith.
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