Also in 2004, he began a solo music career, landing on an electronic/shoegaze/alternative rock sound for his first solo album, "TheFutureEmbrace", co-produced and arranged by Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb. Released on June 21, 2005, through Reprise Records, it garnered mixed reviews from the press and only sold 69,000 copies. Corgan toured behind his solo album with a touring band that included Linda Strawberry, Brian Liesegang and Matt Walker in 2005. This tour was not as extensive as previous Smashing Pumpkins or Zwan tours. Prior to recording "TheFutureEmbrace", Corgan had recorded some 72 songs inspired by Chicago history for the largely acoustic "ChicagoSongs" project, which have yet to be released.