Oceania: Live in NYC cover

Oceania: Live in NYC

The Smashing Pumpkins · 2013

125 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of atmospheric rock and nostalgic hits, capturing the band's evolution and live energy.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception, highlighting The Smashing Pumpkins' continued relevance in the alternative rock scene. It also marked the band's successful return to live performances, showcasing their adaptability and enduring fanbase after years of tumult and lineup changes.
Career context
By the time 'Oceania: Live in NYC' was released in 2013, The Smashing Pumpkins were navigating a period of resurgence after their 2012 studio album 'Oceania'. This live album showcases their ability to blend new material with beloved classics, reflecting their ongoing evolution as a band amidst lineup changes since their 1990s heyday.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Quasar 5:06
  • 2 Panopticon 4:08
  • 3 The Celestials 3:50
  • 4 Violet Rays 4:34
  • 5 My Love Is Winter 3:37
  • 6 One Diamond, One Heart 3:54
  • 7 Pinwheels 5:51
  • 8 Oceania 10:08
  • 9 Pale Horse 4:34
  • 10 The Chimera 4:39
  • 11 Glissandra 4:30
  • 12 Inkless 3:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Wildflower 5:06
  • 2 Space Oddity 7:38
  • 3 X.Y.U. 10:23
  • 4 Disarm Standout 3:31
  • 5 Tonite Reprise 1:27
  • 6 Tonight, Tonight Standout 4:20
  • 7 Bullet With Butterfly Wings Standout 5:00
  • 8 The Dream Machine 7:00
  • 9 Hummer 7:12
  • 10 Ava Adore 5:11
  • 11 Cherub Rock 4:43
  • 12 Zero 6:03

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