The Smashing Pumpkins

In October 2018, when The Smashing Pumpkins delivered their powerful performance of "For Martha" at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy, they were in the thick of promoting their album **Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.** Released just a month prior, this album marked a significant return for the band, as it was their first project featuring original material since 2014’s *Monuments to an Elegy*. The live recording highlights the band's reinvigorated sound, capturing a blend of nostalgia and contemporary edge that's become their hallmark. It’s fascinating to note that the song "For Martha," originally from their iconic 1995 album *Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness*, carries deep personal significance for frontman Billy Corgan, as it was inspired by the loss of a friend. This performance, steeped in emotion and history, showcases The Smashing Pumpkins' journey—both as individual artists and as a landmark band navigating the persistent ebb and flow of their storied career.

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