Are you interested in the Smashing Pumpkins (almost) reunion tour?

huntersthompson
huntersthompson Posts: 1,089
edited February 2018 in Other Music
One of my favorite Simpsons exchanges:
Billy Corgan-introducing himself:  Billy Corgan...Smashing Pumpkins
Homer:  Homer Simpson...Smiling politely....

Are you interested in the Smashing Pumpkins (almost) reunion tour? 74 votes

Hell yes...Billy Corgan is God
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Heck yes....as long as they only play songs from Gish, Siamese Dream and most of Mellon Collie....
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Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
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Sure....if someone gave me tickets
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No way...Billy Corgan is too full of himself
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What is a Smashing Pumpkin
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,796

    No, but not for the reason you stated:

    I saw them once in '94, and they just weren't good. Maybe it was an off night for them, but they sucked hard.

    I like some of their songs, but not enough to get me back to one of their shows.

  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    Never seen them before. So I think I will try to go. I've always liked the music. Not a fan of Billy Corgan. Its not a must see like PJ. Not even in the same ballpark. 
  • KC138045
    KC138045 Columbus, OH Posts: 2,716
    No way...Billy Corgan is too full of himself
    No, but not because of Billy Corgan.  I just have no interest in them any more.
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  • chitownp76
    chitownp76 Posts: 1,473
    Heck yes....as long as they only play songs from Gish, Siamese Dream and most of Mellon Collie....
    I would go to the show in Chicago, but Ill already be in Missoula for PJ! PJ over all
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  • OnWis97
    OnWis97 St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,731
    Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
    My interest has waned and I'd make very little effort.

    I'm in Minnesota and it turns out they are coming here when I'll be in Chicago for Pearl Jam.  And it doesn't really bother me too much.
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  • RobZ
    RobZ Posts: 196
    No way...Billy Corgan is too full of himself
    Besides a waning interest in "Siamese Dream and Mellon Colie" back in the 90's....I just don't care for their music.
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  • given2fly23
    given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 6,043
    Heck yes....as long as they only play songs from Gish, Siamese Dream and most of Mellon Collie....
    I would add Adore to that list and even some stuff from Machina.  I hope they stick to the original arrangements.
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    edited February 2018
    Id go if it was free and not on a weeknight.  Free parking too. :lol:

    Really cant listen anymore. Idk why.  
  • chadaw76
    chadaw76 Indianapolis Posts: 297
    Heck yes....as long as they only play songs from Gish, Siamese Dream and most of Mellon Collie....
    I don't care for Corgan but I like the band so I'll go.
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  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,025
    Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
    I'm intrigued. Not the biggest Pumpkins fan but I'd throw my name in the hat for any giveaways.
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 10,429
    Sure....if someone gave me tickets
    Id go if I got free tickets or super cheap tickets. Ive been trying to revisit the catalog since the reunion talk picked up and I'm not into it the same way as I was when I was 16. I'm not saying the music has aged poorly, but it doesn't resonate with me in the same way.


    Its kinda like a class reunion. Kinda nice to catch up and feel whats familiar, but you are just watching the clock to get the fuck outta there and back to normal.

  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 10,429
    Sure....if someone gave me tickets
    And its Homer Simpson, smiling politely.

  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,700
    Sure....if someone gave me tickets
    Eddieredder said:
    Never seen them before. So I think I will try to go. I've always liked the music. Not a fan of Billy Corgan. Its not a must see like PJ. Not even in the same ballpark. 
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  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,553
    edited February 2018
    Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
    Saw them in 96 in a basketball arena.  Basically the entire building, minus a few in the pit stood absolutely still.  Billy had no interest in the crowd and it showed.  Saw them a few years ago in a small theater and it was awesone. Billy talked and joked to the crowd, even made mention of no stupid shit tonight.  I think they blew it by booking arenas, should have kept it small.  No way he sells out the United center.
  • huntersthompson
    huntersthompson Posts: 1,089
    Tim Simmons said:
    And its Homer Simpson, smiling politely.

    Change made....thanks...
  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,714
    Saw them a few times from Mellon Collie to Machina. Then saw them a few times when they first reunited. And Zwan once. Always a crapshoot. Saw some great nights, saw some terrible ones. Agree with Elvis that arenas seems super ambitious. We'll see. That size room and those ticket prices, I'm not interested in rolling the dice.
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,060
    Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
    I’d go just to see Jimmy Chamberlin back on drums. Saw them in 1991, 1994 Lollapalooza, then last on the Adore tour. Great shows one and all, despite Billy calling the crowd termites at the first show, lol.

    I’m guessing I’m well in the minority in wishing they’d dig into the entire catalogue though, lol.
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  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,874
    Sure....if someone gave me tickets
    I may be interested, but only if they didn't play the deep cuts. Normally, rarities at a show are an unexpected treat, but I think it would be the opposite with SP. There's a lot of crap to wade through on the later albums to find the good stuff
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  • red mos
    red mos Posts: 4,953
    edited February 2018
    Um...I would go as long as the tickets aren't too expensive
    I’m on the fence about it. It’s really Just James on guitar that they are bringing back. Jimmy has been in and out of Pumpkins ( I know they had a guy named Mike who was like 19 or 20) for awhile On drums, and Billy was still playing under smashing pumpkins name.Then Jimmy came back so I dunno. I’ve heard they are real hit and miss too. also does James still play in A perfect circle? May be one of those shows where I wait until the day of and last minute.
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  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,714
    red mos said:
    I’m on the fence about it. It’s really Just James on guitar that they are bringing back. Jimmy has been in and out of Pumpkins ( I know they had a guy named Mike who was like 19 or 20) for awhile On drums, and Billy was still playing under smashing pumpkins name.Then Jimmy came back so I dunno. I’ve heard they are real hit and miss too. also does James still play in A perfect circle? May be one of those shows where I wait until the day of and last minute.
    Yeah, he was with APC when I saw them a couple months ago. 

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