Secret Show on Wednesday in LA

[BurtSampson]

Just think, this thread should’ve been twice as exciting as the night of the first show back in 2007 and yet it’s a resounding meh.

[Oklahoma Sexual]

because it's a greatest hits reunion w/o an original member, another member from 3 albums after split, and some dipshit on bass

[Elvis The Fat Years]

https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram...03360775_n.mp4

[Sacred Age Of Innocence]

Bullshit like what they pulled today for people lining up is why I'd never do it for any artist.

[amoergosum]

Originally Posted by Elvis The Fat Years

https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram...03360775_n.mp4

Jack 'Zero Stage Presence' Bates.

[Forgotten Child]

What the fuck Billy is wearing? It's like he added an ugly shirt over the zeitgeist outfit. I miss Yelena.

[amoergosum]

...both Instagram video clips:

[Cool As Ice Cream]

Originally Posted by artvase

I thought people who recorded shows on their phones were the lame ones? Honestly, who cares if you can't take the phone out

lol true true

[fuzzyroes]

Everlasting Gaze sounds pretty killer!

Definitely great to have Jimmy back. Pretty sweet set list too!

[amoergosum]

https://i.imgur.com/BGIFQQV.gif


https://j.gifs.com/MQPnEB.gif

[shadow47]

Gd what happened to this group? No energy...what tf is the point?

[Ram27]

Set is boring as fuck, minus opening with Hummer (which is awesome) and the first 7 songs excluding Bullet (why put that between Rhino and Muzzle...)

[amoergosum]

What a show tonight at @theTroubadour!

Don’t miss @SmashingPumpkin in a city near you. Get tickets https://t.co/qiksIrP3Pl pic.twitter.com/Krz7PgITXN

— Live Nation (@LiveNation) June 28, 2018

[Kumar Littlejeans]

Ok, there are straight up four (4) women in the crowd photos posted.

I will say this as a positive... they're playing the Joy Division late-70s arrangement of Transmission and not their 20 minute sprawl version which is such a better idea. Jimmy is playing the breakdown of the BBC version at the end of that clip. That kinda fucking rules. It's my favorite drum performance of all time. With Peter Hook's kid?



I don't even care I was completely embarrassed in front of my coworkers today attempting to get these tickets, I'm legitimately impressed.

[fuzzyroes]

Originally Posted by Ram27

Set is boring as fuck, minus opening with Hummer (which is awesome) and the first 7 songs excluding Bullet (why put that between Rhino and Muzzle...)

It's cool they have Soma in there.

TEG with Jimmy should be a highlight too. It thankfully didn't sound like they were playing it the weird way they were on the Manson tour.

[Funbags]

oh yeah, they played it in standard tuning on that tour rather than the original drop C. It sucked in standard.

I like the eye makeup tbh. The outfit was a bit too mish mashed. Hey I’m critiquing Billy’s outfit here

[Forgotten Child]

It seems like they didn't have time to play Cherub Rock

[DaveKShape]

The fact that this thread is only 8 pages long tells you everything you need to know.

[amoergosum]

Had the pleasure of seeing @smashingpumpkins tonight at @thetroubadour. Such a great band.. Had high school flashbacks all night! #smashingpumpkins #killinit #todayis #thegreatest #🤘🏼

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Shavo O (@shavoodadjian) am Jun 28, 2018 um 12:29 PDT

[ava transformer]

Originally Posted by DaveKShape

The fact that this thread is only 8 pages long tells you everything you need to know.

Yup. I feel nothing about it all. Also there should be a woman on that stage..it isn't right

[ninsp]

Setlist was fine

Billy’s makeup and outfit is retarded

You’re 51, age gracefully

[enthusaroo]

"Watch The Smashing Pumpkins Play Their First Reunion Show In LA"

LOL at that stupid title. It's definitely not their first "reunion"

https://www.stereogum.com/2003784/wa...w-in-la/video/

[amoergosum]

https://i.imgur.com/LluzBWh.png

http://www.nme.com/news/music/smashi...ns-185-1351997

[topleybird]

Originally Posted by fluxequalsrad

Setlist leaked. Big if true.

tales of a scorched earth (acoustic w/ linda strawberry)
the spaniards (acoustic w/ ron roesing)
jesus loves his babies (tease)
owata
pug (tease)
for god and country (w/ sierra swan)
jackboot (nicole fiorentino reimagined) (acoustic) (tease)
jersey shore (jimmy solo) (acoustic)
go
jellybelly (abandoned)
song for a sailor (reprise)
song for a son
teargarden theme (w/ mike byrne)
thru the eyes of ruby (abandoned)
drum + fife
mina loy (billy solo)
mayonaise (billy + james) (abandoned)
astral planes (acoustic)
6234 (linda strawberry improvisation) (ft. matt walker)
suffer (8 minute drum intro) (abandoned)
geek usa (tease)
freak usa
united states (2013 band reunion)
cherub rock (2013 band reunion)
violet rays (2013 band reunion)

Classic lineup Mellon Collie suite:
tonight, tonight (billy acoustic)
to forgive (billy solo)
galapogos (tease)
the boy (full band)
bodies (abandoned)
believe (billy solo)
the bells (billy solo)

Encore 1:
why am i so tired (piano version w/sierra swan)

Encore 2:
Bullet with Butterfly Wings
Oceania (Billy acoustic)

This remains the absolute best part of this thread/show

[James]

Was able to score a ticket. Good show overall. Highlights for me were Siva, Everlasting Gaze, Soma and Porcelina. The crowd wasn’t as into things as I would have expected but then again to get tickets you essentially had to wait in line all day or have an industry connection. They didn’t get around to playing Cherub as it was past curfew. Billy looked to be having a good time and was smiling/winking at the crowd. James made awkward faces throughout and looked unsure if he wanted to be there but was adding a lot to the songs. He got the biggest applause when they did band intos. Jimmy beasted as usual. Jeff and Jack just hung in the back with absolutely no stage presence. Matt Pinfield was in the crowd and vibing it.

[Ram27]

Wait, they did Tristessa? Holy fuck

[johncg]

Originally Posted by ninsp

Setlist was fine

Billy’s makeup and outfit is retarded

You’re 51, age gracefully

Man you’re feisty today!

[johncg]

Originally Posted by Ram27

Wait, they did Tristessa? Holy fuck

Maybe that was where the elusive octave picture came from!

https://s26.postimg.cc/jm3izw0l5/B89..._D2_E72_E9.png

[Shadaloo]

Originally Posted by DaveKShape

The fact that this thread is only 8 pages long tells you everything you need to know.

Giving a shit about the Pumpkins in 2018

Posting on band messageboards in 2018

Neither of these are things that anybody but old hangers-on do anymore

[FoolofaTook]

SHADALOO!!