I’ve just gone back for a listen, which is why these posts are great. I’d say it’s the opposite of the title. It’s a downbeat song with a very happy lyric, used to cover for a dark subject.
I’m now listening to Mellon Collie album. It’s surprisingly similar to Ash, an Irish band. I liked them both at the time but never saw the similarity when I was young. I suppose with time, many similar styles sound similar.
Especially the intro, but I still wouldn’t call it upbeat in general, lol.
Have you ever listened to Ash? They kind of alternate between rockier and poppier sounds. However, listening back to smashing pumpkins today, as I haven’t listened to more than one song in a while, it struck me as very similar. I think Ash is a little more upbeat in general though, so perhaps why they can lean into a more pop sound. They lean into a more heavy sound also, where I think pumpkins show more controlled restraint.
I’ve heard the song used in those compilations of sporting events you see on TV before said sporting event, to celebrate a athlete.
I’ve just gone back for a listen, which is why these posts are great. I’d say it’s the opposite of the title. It’s a downbeat song with a very happy lyric, used to cover for a dark subject.
I’m now listening to Mellon Collie album. It’s surprisingly similar to Ash, an Irish band. I liked them both at the time but never saw the similarity when I was young. I suppose with time, many similar styles sound similar.
It can be powerful or emotional without being upbeat. It can also be used inappropriately. Do you think it’s upbeat?
I guess The Smashing Pumpkins being my favorite band, has skewed my perspective. I’ve always felt that song was ironically upbeat for their style.
Especially the intro, but I still wouldn’t call it upbeat in general, lol.
Have you ever listened to Ash? They kind of alternate between rockier and poppier sounds. However, listening back to smashing pumpkins today, as I haven’t listened to more than one song in a while, it struck me as very similar. I think Ash is a little more upbeat in general though, so perhaps why they can lean into a more pop sound. They lean into a more heavy sound also, where I think pumpkins show more controlled restraint.