Starchildren was a side project of The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy
Corgan. From 1990 to 1994 the band played a few scattered live shows,
each usually featuring a different lineup of band members with only
Corgan having constant involvement. The band officially released two
songs, "Delusions of Candor", an original composition by Corgan, and a
cover of "Isolation" by Joy Division.
Trouser Press
It’s not altogether surprising that this Chicago-based guitar army would
find a nesting spot under the wing of Smashing Pumpkins — the bands are
related not only by marriage (Catherine drummer Kerry Brown to Pumpkins
bassist D’Arcy Wretzky) but by a deep-seated disposition towards the
big bold sounds of ’70s prog-rock. (The quintet’s slogan is “Better
Living Through Noise.”) Co-produced by Billy Corgan, Sleepy‘s oversized sonic webs succeed in drawing listeners into the band’s more abstract pieces, but not in making a lasting impact. Sorry
is imbued with a similarly transitory nature. With its wispy, soaring
harmonies and flaky layers of amp noise, “Songs About Girls” is worthy
of inclusion in a psych-pop 101 primer, and singer/guitarist Neil Jendon
proves proficient at sugar-coating some tantalizingly acrid riffs. Half
an hour after listening, however, you’re not likely to retain more than
a hint of vaguely pleasant aftertaste.
Tracklist
| A | Starchildren– | Delusions Of Candor (Flight Of The Eagle) |
| B | Catherine– | Chante Des Chansons Sur Les Filles! (Songs About Girls) |
