The Smashing Pumpkins

In 2007, The Smashing Pumpkins were in a fascinating phase of their career, having reunited and reemerged with their album *Zeitgeist*, which debuted that same year. Prior to the live performance at the Pinkpop festival, the band had not released any new music since the early 2000s, making this comeback particularly exciting for fans. The live recording of “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” a classic from their seminal album *Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness*, demonstrates how their earlier work continued to resonate powerfully, even as they sought to introduce fresh sounds. Interestingly, this festival performance showcased the band's evolution, with frontman Billy Corgan highlighting his distinctive voice and stage presence. The energy in that live setting combined with the nostalgia of their earlier hits revealed the band’s ability to bridge their past and present creatively. It was a moment that reaffirmed their place in rock history while also teasing an intriguing new chapter.

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