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The Smashing Pumpkins — Crush
Album: Gish
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6.9

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Total ratings: 2079









Released: 1992
Length: 3:30
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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You wrap your arms around
A feeling that surrounds
Like liquid peppermint
Just taste the drinks that she served

And this feeling shivers down your spine
Love comes in colors I can't deny
All that matters is love, love, your love

You're sleeping in your bed
Just rest your weary head
Maybe you shouldn't care
Throw away those dreams and dare

And I wonder if it matters to me
Love comes in colors I can't deny
All that shimmers is love, love, your love
Your love
Your love
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One of the top ten albums of the 90s
Posted 7 months ago by salice    [ Reply ]
"Do I belong in the conversation about the best artists in the world? My answer is yes, I do." - Billy Corgan

Yes, that's a real Billy Corgan quote.
Posted 8 months ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:

Such a great album. Made before Billy's ego became an additional band member.



Nailed it. 

8 
Posted 1 year ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Gish - Fantastic album...  haters sigh - wasting energy and time sharing hate...  imagine 
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 trevc wrote:

Terrible tuneless singer with no enunciational skills. Instrumentally OK.




I  Agree Completely!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Terrible tuneless singer with no enunciational skills. Instrumentally OK.
Posted 2 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
I think this is the best SP album...  It's good all the way through.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Egctheow wrote:

This is very nice. I'm such a sucker for bass! 



I wish I knew how to insert GIFs.  If I did it would be from the Bass-a-Matic sketch on the old SNL.  Oh well.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
This is very nice. I'm such a sucker for bass! 
Posted 2 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Time Machine! Fire up another fatty! I was working at Arapahoe Basin when THIS burst like a supernova; it was late-season, the snow wouldn't stop; we spent our days skiing and staying at proper elevation and our nights drinking and socializing at the Alpine Lodge, Snake River Saloon, and Pug Ryan's... This, Jesus Jones' Doubt, Charlatans UK's Some Friendly, Chris Isaak's Heart-Shaped World, and REM's Out of Time were BIG!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
What a great debut album.  Remember seeing them at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago when this album came out...I was like, "who are these guys" and they proceded to blow the roof off with songs like I Am One and Bury Me.  Just killer.
Posted 3 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Sublime on a Saturday morning after a little flower.
Posted 3 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
A stellar album and their best imo.  The bass on this song just envelops you.  Brilliant song.
Posted 3 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
James Yoshinobu Iha, one of the most underrated guitarists.
Posted 4 years ago by jcyr    [ Reply ]
Mick Jagger much?
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Still sounds so good after all of these.years
Posted 4 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
I wonder who wins a wrestling match between the lead singer and Haystack Calhoun?   
Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Has the lead singer given up his professional wrestling career?

Now that dedication to an art form!
Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Still one of my favorite Pumpkins' songs
Posted 4 years ago by nancynancy    [ Reply ]
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Posted 4 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
This song is like an old friend. It reminds me of the crazy time when it came out and I realized that the world had more to offer than bland music.
Posted 5 years ago by nancynancy    [ Reply ]
Love that thumpin' bass line!
Posted 5 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
It would be great to throw some Adore into the mix  here. Great album. from a great band. 
Posted 5 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Drown introduced me to this amazing band.  I Am One and Rhinoceros sealed the deal. Gish has got to be my favourite Pumpkins album. 
Posted 6 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

That's funny, I hit PSD and got Sail on Sailor by the Beach Boys, also a great antidote.

 
Interesting PSD choice made there by the RP-PSD gods....considering that Billy Corgan has stated that the Beach Boys/Brian Wilson were a HUGE influence to him musically.  And like you, I prefer the BB song to the SP song.  Long Live RP!!
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Turn it up!
Posted 6 years ago by Clyde_Bedow    [ Reply ]
This guy has a voice as thin as an optical paper. Instant PSD.
Posted 6 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
First time I've hit PSD.

Took me to Hellecasters — Orange Blossom Special

Loved it!...
Posted 6 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
If you hit PSD, you get Rolling Stones (Exile). Just the antidote to this..... 

 
That's funny, I hit PSD and got Sail on Sailor by the Beach Boys, also a great antidote.
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
If you hit PSD, you get Rolling Stones (Exile). Just the antidote to this..... 
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
The guitar work here is brilliant. James Yoshinobo Iha's tone!
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
adoro London Grammar... {#Roflol}
Posted 7 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
Really like this whole album. For me, early Pumpkins hits the spot more so than the later stuff. Often the case. 😉 
Posted 8 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
Such a great album. Made before Billy's ego became an additional band member.

 
Can you image Billy and Kanye together in the same room.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:
 chyk5 wrote:
Such a great album. Made before Billy's ego became an additional band member.

 
 
I thought it had become the 51st state?

 
That made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that.
Posted 8 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:
So which one invented the fish eye lens?
 
I think it was the former lead singer of Marillion.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Feliz Ano Novo para todos!!! {#Bananapiano}
Posted 8 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
<snip> 

 
So which one invented the fish eye lens?
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Talk about a BRILLIANT debut album!  it's a 10, ok maybe a "9".
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:
Such a great album. Made before Billy's ego became an additional band member.

 
 
I thought it had become the 51st state? Yes a great album, though.
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Such a great album. Made before Billy's ego became an additional band member.
Posted 9 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all over the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love this song...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
been a while since I gave such a rating...but hey...it is ..."ho hum"...pretty dull song by a reasonably talented group with some great songs..this is NOT one of them. I don't believe in rating a song based on an assumed level for the overall band.
Posted 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
the great comments below make me like this song even more
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Gish is the best album Punkins ever did.
Posted 13 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
De mis temas favoritos de los Smashing Pumpkins! Tuve la suerte de verlos, amo esta banda!

 
Posted 13 years ago by fabduchi    [ Reply ]
billy córgão... eu te amo!!!
Posted 13 years ago by marmoteenha    [ Reply ]
Some of Smashing Pumpkins wouldn't be so bad...like this song for instance....if it weren't for Billy Corgan singing.....
Posted 13 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
This album brought me out of a trance - there was something going on outside of Seattle (albeit not far removed)! I discovered Pavement, Swervedriver, Mercury Rev etc. This cassette stayed in my Walkman until it wore out...
Posted 14 years ago by badrummer    [ Reply ]
 mrdak wrote:
Oh NO........ Shaming Lips —to— Flashing Pumpkins... Ouch...  Two 2's in a row.....{#Headache}

 
Me, too!! {#Yell} Ooooh, maybe you're on to something...Smashing Lips / Flaming Pumpkins?

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 fevertree wrote:
I remember when I ate, slept and breathed this album...sigh...memories
 
It makes me smile to think there are other people in this world that share these kind of memories.

Gish changed my musical taste at the time.
Posted 14 years ago by kdogg73    [ Reply ]
Gish is lazily sitting in bed on a Sunday morning smoking a joint and watching dust motes swirl in the slanted sunlight coming in through the curtain.
Posted 14 years ago by losthiker    [ Reply ]
I remember when I ate, slept and breathed this album...sigh...memories
Posted 14 years ago by fevertree    [ Reply ]
Gish is soooo {#Clap}

sweet sweet early 90s indie & still vinyl memories
Posted 14 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
Oh NO........ Shaming Lips —to— Flashing Pumpkins... Ouch...  Two 2's in a row.....{#Headache}

Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 99 wrote:


I don't hate on Mellon Collie like some music snobs but Gish and Siamese Dream were definitely Smashing Pumpkins' musical high water mark.
 

I agree...their first few releases were extremely good, and their later stuff, to me, slipped a bit. Some of it was still very good, but the songs were more hit-or-miss to me.

Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
 99 wrote:


I don't hate on Mellon Collie like some music snobs but Gish and Siamese Dream were definitely Smashing Pumpkins' musical high water mark.
 
nair zeitgeist


Posted 15 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
 Kittee wrote:
Ok, I used to be an avid Smashing Pumpkins fan but this song...meh.  Pretty much the only 2 songs I even listen to anymore are Ava Adore and 1979.
 

I don't hate on Mellon Collie like some music snobs but Gish and Siamese Dream were definitely Smashing Pumpkins' musical high water mark.
Posted 15 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
Corgan is a "bad singer", yes like
DeKooning and Pollock are "bad artists"................all those drips and squiggles and ........i dunno..........
Posted 15 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
iT LOOKS LIKE 2000 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME , do you think ?
Posted 15 years ago by stéfanik    [ Reply ]
 mannondale wrote:


Kittee wrote:
Ok, I used to be an avid Smashing Pumpkins fan but this song...meh.  Pretty much the only 2 songs I even listen to anymore are Ava Adore and 1979.
 
Wow.  1979 is like the worst Smashing Pumpkins song ever and that is one of the two you choose to still like?  I can't fast forward that one fast enough ever.  Gish = classic.

 

Gish is Galicious!

Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]


Kittee wrote:
Ok, I used to be an avid Smashing Pumpkins fan but this song...meh.  Pretty much the only 2 songs I even listen to anymore are Ava Adore and 1979.
 
Wow.  1979 is like the worst Smashing Pumpkins song ever and that is one of the two you choose to still like?  I can't fast forward that one fast enough ever.  Gish = classic.

Posted 15 years ago by mannondale    [ Reply ]
 siandbeth wrote:

First album played on the first date with this guy I really liked. He had good taste in many things.
 

Nice sideways compliment to yourself (I am simply observing not reprimanding)

Posted 16 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
I can't believe this is the only track played from this album.
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Ok, I used to be an avid Smashing Pumpkins fan but this song...meh.  Pretty much the only 2 songs I even listen to anymore are Ava Adore and 1979.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Corgan whine = <mute> as usual.
Good song, bad singer.  Can't get past that.  I'll have to wait for the definitive SP tribute album to fully appreciate them.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
an exceptional rock band. an original. their best work actually improves with age.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
fenway wrote:
One of those albums/CDs whose first listen will always be imprinted on my brain.
First album played on the first date with this guy I really liked. He had good taste in many things.
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I do not like Billy's timbre, but this one is really enjoyable.
I am starting to feel this song.

Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
chyk5 wrote:
One of the few albums I bought on a hunch, when it first came out. I had never heard of them before. It is still their best.
Yes, me too. Except I bought it on a whim. And it still remains one of my top ten albums. And I KNOW music.
Posted 16 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
fenway wrote:
One of those albums/CDs whose first listen will always be imprinted on my brain. Buddy of mine in college demanded that I come over right away to listen to a CD he just picked up from a new band. Cranked to "11" on the sound system, Gish totally blew my mind as my ears socked up the sound.
My memories of that first listen were of a fellow pizza driver who I bonded with over Jane's Addiction. At the beginning of a night shift, he handed me the tape and said "Have fun!" Oh...I did.
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
One of the few albums I bought on a hunch, when it first came out. I had never heard of them before. It is still their best.
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
fenway wrote:
One of those albums/CDs whose first listen will always be imprinted on my brain. Buddy of mine in college demanded that I come over right away to listen to a CD he just picked up from a new band. Cranked to "11" on the sound system, Gish totally blew my mind as my ears socked up the sound.
Yup. I remember a very similar day, a road trip in fact, captive audience, pretty mind-blowing at the time.
Posted 16 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by rvk7    [ Reply ]
andiman wrote:
I like Melon Collie more than Siamese Dream. I often think, that Melon Collie actually was the last real ROCK Album. After that there was nothing, nothing, NOTHING
"Real" Rock with songs like Cupid de Locke, We Only Come Out At Night and the title track? Interesting.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah!!!!! This sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
andiman wrote:
I like Melon Collie more than Siamese Dream. I often think, that Melon Collie actually was the last real ROCK Album. After that there was nothing, nothing, NOTHING
Garth, take your Ritalin.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Atlantis wrote:
I think Siamese Dream was their best. Meloncollie was hit and miss and everything after was pretty bad.
I like Melon Collie more than Siamese Dream. I often think, that Melon Collie actually was the last real ROCK Album. After that there was nothing, nothing, NOTHING
Posted 17 years ago by andiman    [ Reply ]
I think Siamese Dream was their best. Meloncollie was hit and miss and everything after was pretty bad.
Posted 17 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
electronicthroat wrote:
Why does everyone say that?
Because this is the album they did before they sucked. Perfect set, Bill. I'm trying to leave the house and you're making it very hard!
Posted 17 years ago by kmonahan    [ Reply ]
bcorcoran wrote:
When the Smashing Pumpkins were good.
Why does everyone say that?
Posted 17 years ago by electronicthroat    [ Reply ]
When the Smashing Pumpkins were good.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
OOOOH man, VERY nice transition from Flaming Lips!
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Smashing Pumpkins - Crush Flaming Lips - In The Morning Of The Magician I really love these paired together Bill, thanks!
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
One of those albums/CDs whose first listen will always be imprinted on my brain. Buddy of mine in college demanded that I come over right away to listen to a CD he just picked up from a new band. Cranked to "11" on the sound system, Gish totally blew my mind as my ears socked up the sound.
Posted 17 years ago by fenway    [ Reply ]
ZedLeppelin wrote:
We need more Gish on RP!
yes! The Pumpkins are good for you.
Posted 17 years ago by iw3gtf    [ Reply ]
fungus6507 wrote:
Posted 17 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
Nice twofer here, Bill: the Lips into some daydreamy Pumpkins from their best album. Sweet vibe you've conjured...
Posted 17 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
We need more Gish on RP!
Posted 17 years ago by ZedLeppelin    [ Reply ]
The pumpkins best album!
Posted 17 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Sounds like pink floyd... just kidding Too many sounds like pink floyd comments lately.
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
Amor Eterno! Gish hermoso disco, al igual que otro: 'forgotten song'
Posted 18 years ago by jaquellino    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
Very nice playlist today, Bill.
Agreed...and happy birthday!!!
Posted 18 years ago by willitoatl    [ Reply ]
Very nice playlist today, Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
fantomas wrote:
Gish is a excellent debut album but I want listen something of Machina 2,!
I prefer something off of Siamese Dream, but Gish'll do!
Posted 18 years ago by Grantus    [ Reply ]
Gish is a excellent debut album but I want listen something of Machina 2,!
Posted 18 years ago by fantomas    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
Nothing wrong with some Gish!
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by fungus6507    [ Reply ]
"hot summer evening's air..." is a good daydream when it's 3F outside and a wind chill of -7.
Posted 19 years ago by dgavenda    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
..and i love that
Posted 19 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me hot summer evening's air... one of the best songs on gish.
Posted 19 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
I gave it a 6, which is pretty high for any Smashing Pumpkins song for me. Do they have any instrumentals so I don't have to listen to the singing nose?
Posted 19 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
kaosmonkey wrote:
best pumpkins album ever
Cheers to that. It's nice to hear them pull it out on RP every once and a while. This has been a truly great set today.
Posted 19 years ago by mettle    [ Reply ]
kaosmonkey wrote:
best pumpkins album ever
Posted 19 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
I would say this was wearing thin, but it would have had to have some dimension to start with....
well said
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
kaosmonkey wrote:
best pumpkins album ever
I agree. Doesn't ever sound dated, either. Still sounds great.
Posted 19 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
best pumpkins album ever
Posted 19 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
I would say this was wearing thin, but it would have had to have some dimension to start with. No such luck. Sorry, gang - not a Pumpkinhead.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]