Authors: By Andrew Roy
Smashing Pumpkins 09.17 @ In the Venue
Honestly, I went into this show with low expectations. Sure, I listened to Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness in Jr. high school. I bought the Aeroplane Flies High box set. I was one of the disappointed when Adore came out sans Jimmy Chamberlain (and sans rocking), who slowly converted to the album’s beauty. I actually liked Machina/the Machines of God, and I saw the Pumpkins absolutely kill it at Saltair on that final tour in 2000. … read more