Spellbinding
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| Single by The Smashing Pumpkins | ||||
| Released | March 28, 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Martha's Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Corgan | |||
| Producer(s) | Billy Corgan | |||
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"Spellbinding" is the second single from The Smashing Pumpkins' twelfth studio album, ATUM. The song was released on streaming platforms on March 28, 2023.[1] It was also then featured in the end credits of Murder Mystery 2 on Netflix which was released on March 31, 2023.
Background and recording[edit | edit source]
The song is the second single to be released from ATUM, the sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Machina/The Machines of God.
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Upon its release, "Spellbinding" received fairly positive reviews. They especially praised how the song mixed the band's modern synth sound with its classic guitar and drum sounds.[2]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
(performed by Shiny from his ship's bridge)
Still at the standoff, Osirah pulls the trigger of the laser gun. Although, the bullet hits Ruby instead as she positioned herself in front of Shiny before Osirah shot. The X+I, who were waiting idly by, rush and apprehend Osirah. And in the rush of the moment, Shiny hops in the open capsule that Ruby has been preparing for launch and lifts off. Shiny and the ruined, half-disabled Ruby are free.[3]
Lyrics[edit | edit source]
It's Berlin baby
Luxor ‘n daisies
And I’m plumb crazy
For your tomorrows
It's Weimar, lately
Luxor ‘n daisies
And I’m plumb crazy
For your tomorrows
Take me away I'm gonna find you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
‘Cause nobody else could ever mind you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
Can you feel this
Can you feel this
I can feel this
For your tomorrows
It's Berlin baby
Luxor ‘n daisies
And I'm plumb crazy
Take me away I'm gonna find you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
‘Cause nobody else could ever mind you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
You drew to this rye
While I was righting my own sun
Bright as your eye, and glitched
Take me away I'm gonna find you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
‘Cause nobody else could ever mind you
Take me away I'm gonna find you
It's Berlin, baby, Weimar blues!
Blues and grays won't make the change
Can you feel this love I've made
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away I'm gonna find you
Release[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spellbinding" | Billy Corgan | 4:06 |
| Released | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Country | External sites | ||
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| 2023-03-28 | Martha's Music | Digital | Worldwide | [1] | |||
Personnel[edit | edit source]
- Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, production
- Jimmy Chamberlin – drums
- James Iha – guitar
- Jeff Schroeder – guitar
Charts[edit | edit source]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 26 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 33 |
Availability
| Title | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| ATUM | Act III | Studio |
| Thirty-Three (podcast) | Podcast |
Tour stats
- Total plays: 13 plays
- First performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2023-04-15 at The World Is A Vampire festival, Eatons Hill, QLD, AU
- Last performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2023-05-26 at BottleRock Napa Valley, Napa, CA, US
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/smashing-pumpkins-share-new-song-spellbinding-announce-us-tour-with-interpol-3422030
- ↑ https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/03/28/news/the-smashing-pumpkins-shares-fiery-new-single-spellbinding/
- ↑ Corgan, Billy. "Spellbinding". Thirty-Three (Podcast). Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ↑ "The Smashing Pumpkins Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ↑ "The Smashing Pumpkins Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.