The Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins Full Concert at Pinkpop Festival - Songs Include 'Today' and 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings'

Megaland
Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands

• On May 28, 2007, The Smashing Pumpkins performed at the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, during a transitional period in their career. This... Read Full Description >

  On May 28, 2007, The Smashing Pumpkins performed at the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, during a transitional period in their career. This live recording closely follows the release of their album "Zeitgeist," which came out just a year earlier, in 2006. "Zeitgeist" marked the band's first studio effort since their reunion in 2005 and featured a significant return to their earlier, heavier sound after a string of experimental releases in the 2000s. The live performance at Pinkpop reflected the momentum the band was gaining with the new material, as songs like "Tarantula" and "United States" showcased their evolved sound. It was also a time when the band's lineup was in flux, with frontman Billy Corgan being the most consistent member. This concert served to re-establish their presence in the alternative rock scene after a prolonged hiatus, signaling a revitalization of their legacy and introducing their new vision to both old fans and new listeners.

The Smashing Pumpkins Live at Tower Theater | Full Concert

Tower Theatre
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States

• On October 21, 2007, The Smashing Pumpkins performed live at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, during their "Zeitgeist" tour. Prior to t... Read Full Description >

  On October 21, 2007, The Smashing Pumpkins performed live at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, during their "Zeitgeist" tour. Prior to this performance, the band had released "Zeitgeist" in July 2007, which marked their first studio album in nearly seven years, following a significant hiatus after "Machina/The Machines of God" in 2000. The live recording captures the band re-establishing their presence in the rock scene with a mix of new material from "Zeitgeist" and classic hits like "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" and "Drown." During this period, the band was also navigating lineup changes, with original members Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin leading a reformed group, which underscored the significance of their return to live performances after years of uncertainty surrounding their future. The concert at Tower Theater highlighted their resilience and commitment to both old and new fans.