The Smashing Pumpkins

In the summer of 2018, when The Smashing Pumpkins took the stage at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, they were in a fascinating phase of their career. Just a year prior, they had released *Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.*, marking their first new music in over 18 years featuring the original lineup. This live recording captures the band not only celebrating their past hits like "Disarm" and "Zero" but also showcasing their willingness to explore and pay homage to legends, evidenced by their performance of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It’s intriguing to consider how this blend of nostalgia and innovation reflects Billy Corgan’s ever-evolving vision, as he balances the heart of the band's legacy with new paths forward. The energy of this show, steeped in a rich blend of the iconic and the fresh, draws in fans both old and new, embodying the spirit of a band that always seems to stand at the crossroads of time.

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