The Smashing Pumpkins

In December 2012, when The Smashing Pumpkins delivered a stunning live performance of “Disarm” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they were riding the wave of their album *Oceania*, which had been released a few months prior, in June of that same year. This recording marked a significant moment in their career, reflecting a time of reinvention and resurgence for the band. Interestingly, *Oceania* was part of a broader project, *Oceania: Live in the Moment*, indicating an adventurous spirit as they explored new sounds while still honoring their classic hits like "Disarm." The atmosphere at the Barclays Center couldn't have been electric enough, echoing the band’s enduring legacy in alternative rock. Plus, it's worth noting how the intimacy of Billy Corgan's vocals during this performance reminded fans of the raw emotion that always lay at the heart of their music. It's fascinating how they can take a song like "Disarm," originally released in the '90s, and still evoke such a powerful response from the audience.

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