MACHINA/the machines of God

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

MACHINA/the machines of God · After the tour for Adore, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin returned to the group. The band members decided that there would be one more album and one more tour before they stopped for good. Billy Corgan devised a concept album about a rock star, Zero, who hears the voice of God and calls himself Glass. The group recorded in Chicago, with Flood as co-producer. When bassist D'Arcy Wretzky left, Corgan and James Iha took over the bass.

Machina/The Machines of God was released on 29 February 2000 on Virgin. The album built on the electronic side of Adore, but also let hard guitars be heard again. The concept remained largely unfinished, and the lyrics are mostly about the end of the group and about survival. The reception was generally favourable. The sequel, Machina II, was released by the group themselves and given away to fans over the internet.

Listening

Track list

1. 1The Everlasting Gaze4:01Apple Music ↗
2. 2Raindrops + Sunshowers4:40Apple Music ↗
3. 3Stand Inside Your Love4:14Apple Music ↗
4. 4I Of The Mourning4:37Apple Music ↗
5. 5The Sacred And Profane4:22Apple Music ↗
6. 6Try, Try, Try5:09Apple Music ↗
7. 7Heavy Metal Machine5:53Apple Music ↗
8. 8This Time4:44Apple Music ↗
9. 9The Imploding Voice4:25Apple Music ↗
10. 10Glass And The Ghost Children9:56Apple Music ↗
11. 11Wound3:59Apple Music ↗
12. 12The Crying Tree Of Mercury3:44Apple Music ↗
13. 13With Every Light3:56Apple Music ↗
14. 14Blue Skies Bring Tears5:46Apple Music ↗
15. 15Age Of Innocence3:55Apple Music ↗

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See also

• The Smashing Pumpkins