Oceania: Live in NYC
The Smashing Pumpkins · 2013
125 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping live experience that intertwines ethereal melodies with the raw energy of an electric performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Quasar Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the concert with its cosmic soundscapes and driving rhythm, showcasing the band’s exploration of new sonic territories.
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Disarm — A fan favorite, this rendition emphasizes emotional delivery and nostalgia, bridging early success with contemporary artistry and connecting deeply with the audience.
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Tonight, Tonight — The soaring anthem represents one of the band's hallmark moments, combining orchestration with lyrical grandeur that resonates powerfully in a live setting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a vibrant live performance but lacks a tightly cohesive structure due to its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The performance includes moments where the audience's reactions are integrated into the sound, creating a communal atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- nostalgic hits with live energy
- engaging two-halves listening experience
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures a live performance blending new and classic songs, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- cosmic soundscapes· electric performance energy
- Career context
- In 2013, The Smashing Pumpkins were in a phase of revitalization, following the release of their studio album 'Oceania' a year earlier. 'Oceania: Live in NYC' captures a moment where the band was re-establishing their identity in the alternative rock scene, showcasing new material alongside classic hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Radiohead
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Quasar Start here 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 3:31
- 5 Tonite Reprise 1:27
- 6 Tonight, Tonight 4:20
- 7 Bullet With Butterfly Wings 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
What to play next
Monuments to an Elegy
2014
Continues the live energy with polished studio production and thematic depth.
Oceania
2012
Sets the stage with similar sonic elements and emotional exploration.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hail to the Thief
Radiohead
Shares a similar atmospheric layering and introspective lyrical themes with an electric live energy.
Antics
Interpol
Combines ethereal melodies with driving rhythms, creating a vibrant yet moody live experience.
Z
My Morning Jacket
Merges expansive soundscapes with heartfelt songwriting, echoing the sweeping live dynamics of Pumpkins' performance.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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