Written and produced by Billy Corgan, musically "Sighommi" is characterized by an up-tempo[2] rock production.[3] Upon release of the album, critics considered the song a strong single due to its radio friendly sound amongst the album's heavier tracks.[2]
As the first single from Aghori Mhori Mei, "Sighommi" was released by Martha's Music to United States alternative and rock format radio stations on August 2, 2024. It was the number one most-added track to these formats in its first week of release.[4] Commercially the single peaked at number five on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.
Background and release
The Smashing Pumpkins started work on Aghori Mhori Mei in late 2022, after production on the band's twelfth studio album Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (2022–2023) was completed.[5] The album was billed as a "rock and roll guitar record" by Corgan in 2024.[6]
The album had no singles prior to release of the album.[5] On August 2, 2024, "Sighommi" was announced as the first single from the album to be released.[1] Released through Martha's music to alternative and rock format radio stations in the United States, "Sighommi" was the number one most-added track to these formats in its first week of release.[4]
Critical reception
Beats Per Minute gave the song a positive review in its review of the parent album. In their review they considered the track to be "pure euphoria" and suggested the song was "chromatic in its Deftones-like power".[2]Kerrang! praised the song as "excitable and invigorated" in their review of the album.[3]Sputnikmusic called the track a "rollicking radio-friendly banger" and praised Katie Cole's backing vocals.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Billy Corgan
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Sighommi"
2:55
Personnel
The Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards