Smashing Pumpkins with Janes Addiction
This tour won't be for those faint of heart and will certainly echo the dynamic modes in which we built our live reputation
Billy Corgan
Why see Smashing Pumpkins with Janes Addiction?
Spirit's on fire tour!
Billy Corgan's Smashing Pumpkins created some of the most iconic tracks of the 90's, fashioning an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia and dream pop. Don't miss them live in 2022 when the semi-reunited band hit the road with fellow alt-rock gods Jane's Addiction on their Spirit's On Fire Tour!
Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. Corgan was wise enough to exploit his angst-ridden lyrics, yet he never shied away from rock star posturing, even if he did cloak it in allegedly ironic gestures. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success - Nirvana was too destructive and Pearl Jam shunned success.
Reviews
Customer reviews
17 reviews, average rating: (2.8 Stars)
Adam
Apparently only people that had a bad time write reviews
I literally don’t understand these reviews. 1st of all, I’m an audio engineer and I know good live sound, and great live sound. This was GREAT live sound. Much more refined and dialed in, than the crazy amp volume of the past. Secondly every performer was absolutely delightful and sweet to the crowd who would think otherwise? Examples? Every band killed it- and if you think janes addiction was unintelligible- you’ve never heard janes addiction! That’s how it is on the record! The pumpkins BROUGHT it- flawless performance- the new stuff is incredible- in fact Billy’s screaming again and it’s SAVAGE- there was a point where after a song a complete stranger high fives and hugs out group because “that’s what I paid to see†. No live video will even come close to conveying not only the energy of pumpkin land- but how incredible this show actually sounded. If you had a bad night sound wise - then you must’ve been in the one bad spot. I was on the left side 1 row up and it was great ... Read more
Tom
Jane's Addiction
This whole concert including Smashing Pumpkin's was simply awesome, including the sound. ... Read more
Todd Morgan
Great show
Both bands were tight energetic and entertaining. Some pretty disappointing reviews from previous shows but the Vancouver date was excellent. Janes set was too short, is my only complaint. Brilliant sound very loud and clear, musicianship was spot on. Back up band very cool as well. Hope future shows bring as much pleasure as this one did !! ... Read more
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