Cherub Rock " is a song by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins . It is the first single from their second album , '' Siamese Dream '' ( 1993 ) and is the opening track . It was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan . It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance . " Cherub Rock " was one of the last songs written for the album , and the lyrics relate to Corgan 's relationship with his perception of the indie rock community and larger media . The song was performed in standard tuning with an E octave played at the 7th fret , a technique which the band used on other songs , such as " Drown " , " Tristessa " , and " Starla " . The prominent effect on the solo was achieved by recording the guitar solo to two different tapes which were then run simultaneously , with the speed of one tape slightly altered . " Cherub Rock " contains various overdubs influenced by the genres of shoegazing as well as 1970s classic arena rock
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