The Smashing Pumpkins

Tuesday evening after work, I jumped the train to Shinkiba and made my way to the venue Studio Coast just in time to catch the Smashing Pumpkins.

Wait, can I say that again? I went to see the Smashing Pumpkins.

Whatever your thoughts are of musicians doing their own tribute tours, this was a chance to see Billy Corgan, one of modern rock's most unique and influential artists, live and in action.

While the Pumpkins didn't try too hard to preserve their lineup (Corgan was the only original member on stage), they certainly took pains to recreate the famous Pumpkin's guitar sound. The whole venue was awash with deep distortion, squeeling feedback, and soaring harmonics. I found myself completely lost in their classic songs.

Before nearly getting my ass beaten by an oversized Japanese security guard, I managed to snap three photos with my SLR. Here is the best one, proof of Corgan...

Classic Songs On the Set List:

Ava Adore

Today

Tonight, Tonight

Bullet With Butterfly Wings

1979

Cherub Rock

Classic Songs that the Werewolf wanted to hear:

Quiet

Rocket

Disarm

Soma

Geek USA

Here Is No Why

Zero

Porcelina Of The Vast Oceans

Tales Of A Scotched Earth

X.Y.U.

Hello Kitty Kat

Frail and Bedazzled

Pissant

Perfect