Machina II/the friends and enemies of modern music

The Smashing Pumpkins

Machina II/the friends and enemies of modern music

RELEASED: September 05, 2000
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Slow Dawn 3:09 2. Vanity 4:02 3. Satur9 3:55 4. Glass (alternate version) 2:48 5. Soul Power 2:57 6. Cash Car Star (version 1) 3:36 7. Lucky 13 3:09 8. Speed Kills but Beauty Lives Forever 4:40 9. If There is a God (piano and voice) 2:32 10. Try (version 1) 4:23 11. Heavy Metal Machine (version 1 alternate mix) 6:28
Historical Archive
Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released in 2000. The album is notable for its eclectic sound, which combines elements of alternative rock, electronica, and progressive rock. It was released as a free download in an attempt to challenge traditional music distribution methods and is considered a bold statement on the state of the music industry at the time. The album has a cult following, and tracks like 'Stand Inside Your Love' and 'Try, Try, Try' highlight the band's evolving musical style and lyrical depth.