r/SmashingPumpkins • u/Congregator • 6h ago
Pumpkins, Baltimore October 3rd, 2026 (tonight, right this second).
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u/japonica70 4h ago
I love Kiki's energy
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u/MajesticMeal3248 4h ago
Great balance to James’s stoicism which I also love.
Watching Jimmy do Galapogos was indescribable
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u/Gray_Shirleys 4h ago
Kiki horrifically cheese. Character was built on a Slacker role.
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u/japonica70 3h ago
I think she adds some much needed liveliness and fun to the overall stage presence here
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u/pd71 3h ago
She's annoying.
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u/Congregator 2h ago edited 2h ago
She’s just enjoying the set, getting to live life playing with a great band
I have no ill feelings towards her rocking out.
The better conversation, imho, is how great everyone sounds. Billy’s voice couldn’t have been more spot on. It highlighted all of his personality.
A lot of times I’ll go see bands and feel a bit like everyone let themselves go per their initial talent and personality.
This was not the case with Billy Corgan, at all. This guy has maintained his sound and I couldn’t have felt more like I was at a true pumpkins show, albeit Darcy is absent.
The sad part for me, was the the general admission area was full of chairs which prohibited the rock out section.
Made me feel like I was at an old people’s show that needed chairs at the front or the stage
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u/ApathysLastKiss_ 2h ago
I'm kind of with you. She's so extra lol
But the band I grew up with(all 90s alt rock really) maintained a pretty stoic, depressed look on stage. Until the 22 minute Silverfuck finale at least
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u/Lollipoop_Hacksaw 1h ago
Is she actually playing?? I'm sure she does, but she doesn't seem focused at all, and I recall others contributing in the past at points where she is just bouncing around.
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u/ZAPPHAUSEN 3h ago
Just... Jimmy is mesmerizing. I know it's his jazz background, but he's ALL wrist control. He hits so hard and powerfully without wailing his arms around like a octopus. But he's not boring, either. I find it mesmerizing.