Machina- The Machines of God
Release Info: Released on February 29th,2000 in North America, and the 28th in most of the world. Released February 24th in Australia and New Zealand. Some versions released with a 5 track promo when pre-ordered from HMV.com and Best Buy. A 7 track promo was given out at select signings and in limited supply at record stores in the United States.
Notable Names: All songs written by Billy Corgan. Produced by Flood and Billy Corgan. Mixed by Alan Moulder, Flood, and Billy Corgan at Chicago Recording Company except "The Sacred and Profane", "Glass and the Ghost Children", "With Every Light", "Blue Skies Bring Tears" mixed by Flood, Billy Corgan, Howard Willing, and Bjorn Thorsrud at Pumpkinland, and "Age of Innocence" mixed by Alan Moulder, Flood, and Billy Corgan at Whitfield Street Studio. Piano by Mike Garson on "With Every Light". Artwork by Vasily Kafanov.
Recorded (When and Where): Recorded at Pumpkinland by Howard Willing & Bjorn Thorsrud from November 1998 -September 1999 except "Age of Innocence" at The Village Recorder in October 1999.
Milestones: As of the third week of January 2000, "The Everlasting Gaze" was #4 on Billboard's modern rock tracks. "Stand Inside Your Love" reached #2 on modern rock tracks on the week of March 31st. Machina premiered at #3 on the Top 200 on Billboard, reached #2 on the World Album Sales Charts on CNN.com. It also was certified Gold on Billboard on April 18th, 2000.
Singles: The Everlasting Gaze Stand Inside Your Love Try, Try, Try
Other Info: This marks the 5th album for the Pumpkins and the return of drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin to the fold. This is the final official cd released album for the Pumpkins, not including their Greatest Hits collection.
