That's the Way (My Love Is)
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"That's the Way" is a song written by Billy Corgan
and performed by The Smashing Pumpkins
on their album Zeitgeist
.
"That's the Way (My Love Is)" is the second, and final, commercial single from the album, and was released to radio in August 2007, with a retail single in September. The song was played live on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 13, 2007.
Billy Corgan commented that the song initially sounded like an outtake from 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
, but it was slowed down and given a different drum beat in the course of recording the song.
Some of the formats contain a solo guitar and vocal live performance of "Daydream" by Corgan recorded on 5 June 2007 in Berlin, Germany.
notes that while it is "a far better single than lead effort 'Tarantula
'", "That's the Way (My Love Is" is respectable enough until it's compared to the Pumpkins’ back catalogue - and then it comes off sounding like album-filler." James Thomson of website AllGigs said the single "is a long way from the bands' best efforts." Jo Vallance of website Roomthirteen called it "a rather weak echo of the Pumpkins' former splendour" and that the single "seems to have no drive or motivation."
John Murphy of website OMH Music gave it a positive reivew, commenting that "while Zeitgeist
was admittedly rather disappointing, it did have a fair few killer songs, of which this is one of the best."
and was directed by P.R. Brown, who directed the videos for "Tarantula" and Corgan's "Walking Shade
."
.
UK CD single
7" vinyl and US CD single
is directed by P.R. Brown, who also directed the videos for "Tarantula" and Corgan's "Walking Shade". It is set in a dull, gray, futuristic world. Most of the video is set up on a loose plot of Corgan trying to follow a woman (played by actress Ve Magni). The video then cuts to the band performing on a platform, still in the futuristic world, while images of the band (and a brief apparition of Paris Hilton
) float around on screens.
Billy Corgan
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional poet best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the...
and performed by The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan frontman and James Iha , the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin , D'arcy Wretzky , and currently includes Jeff Schroeder Mike Byrne , and Nicole Fiorentino The Smashing...
on their album Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist (The Smashing Pumpkins album)
Zeitgeist is the seventh album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 10, 2007 in the United States and Canada. It was the first album The Smashing Pumpkins released after their 2000 disbandment and 2005 reunion. The album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, Billy...
.
"That's the Way (My Love Is)" is the second, and final, commercial single from the album, and was released to radio in August 2007, with a retail single in September. The song was played live on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 13, 2007.
Billy Corgan commented that the song initially sounded like an outtake from 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is the third album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released October 24, 1995 on Virgin Records. Produced by frontman Billy Corgan with Flood and Alan Moulder, the twenty-eight-track album was released as a two-disc CD and triple LP...
, but it was slowed down and given a different drum beat in the course of recording the song.
Some of the formats contain a solo guitar and vocal live performance of "Daydream" by Corgan recorded on 5 June 2007 in Berlin, Germany.
Critial Reception
Upon release, the single received mixed to negative reviews. Drowned in SoundDrowned in Sound
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notes that while it is "a far better single than lead effort 'Tarantula
Tarantula (The Smashing Pumpkins song)
"Tarantula" is a song by The Smashing Pumpkins. It is the first single from their seventh album, Zeitgeist, and their first release since their 2006 revival.-Song info:...
'", "That's the Way (My Love Is" is respectable enough until it's compared to the Pumpkins’ back catalogue - and then it comes off sounding like album-filler." James Thomson of website AllGigs said the single "is a long way from the bands' best efforts." Jo Vallance of website Roomthirteen called it "a rather weak echo of the Pumpkins' former splendour" and that the single "seems to have no drive or motivation."
John Murphy of website OMH Music gave it a positive reivew, commenting that "while Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist (The Smashing Pumpkins album)
Zeitgeist is the seventh album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 10, 2007 in the United States and Canada. It was the first album The Smashing Pumpkins released after their 2000 disbandment and 2005 reunion. The album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, Billy...
was admittedly rather disappointing, it did have a fair few killer songs, of which this is one of the best."
Music Video
The music video was released August 29, 2007 on the band's MySpaceMySpace
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and was directed by P.R. Brown, who directed the videos for "Tarantula" and Corgan's "Walking Shade
Walking Shade
"Walking Shade" is the first and only single from Billy Corgan's first solo album, TheFutureEmbrace. According to Corgan, " was a little too strait-laced in my eyes...
."
Track listing
All songs were written by Billy CorganBilly Corgan
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional poet best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the...
.
UK CD single
- "That's the Way (My Love Is)" – 3:48
- "Stellar" – 6:27
- "Daydream" (Live)" – 2:54
7" vinyl and US CD single
- "That's the Way (My Love Is)" – 3:48
- "Daydream" (Live)" – 2:54
Chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "That's the Way (My Love Is)" | Modern Rock Tracks | 23 |
| 2007 | "That's the Way (My Love Is)" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 32 |
| 2007 | "That's the Way (My Love Is)" | UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
94 |
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
is directed by P.R. Brown, who also directed the videos for "Tarantula" and Corgan's "Walking Shade". It is set in a dull, gray, futuristic world. Most of the video is set up on a loose plot of Corgan trying to follow a woman (played by actress Ve Magni). The video then cuts to the band performing on a platform, still in the futuristic world, while images of the band (and a brief apparition of Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
) float around on screens.