The Smashing Pumpkins Oceania: Quasar

[@itsmeagainjohn3054]

This song and album grows on you. When I first listened to this album, I thought it sucked. But after listening to this album a few more times, it's just as great as their older stuff.

[@PatchTM983]

Me too. I think the band's problem is that they ask too much of the listener, at least in terms of the mood or idea they're trying to get across. Once I do pay enough attention to it and just let it be what it is, though, they rarely disappoint. Oceania is top tier pumpkins to me now. But I still find it less accessible somehow.

[@jaywhy70]

Just listened for the first time, thought i was 3/10. I'll have to listen again after seeing all of these positive comments...

[@grizzlywhisker]

I haven't listened to this album since it came out and I'm revisiting it. I remember being surprised by how much I liked the previous album (Zeitgeist) which was recorded by just Billy and Jimmy, so I recall being pretty bummed out that Jimmy was not returning on this album, but my hopes were still high for another good Pumpkins album. I remember this album being somewhat forgettable and unimpressive, but so far I'm finding that I actually like this one a lot more after coming back to it years later... Or maybe it's just that the first track was really good and the rest of the album was mediocre lol.

[@hobojungle1]

It’s real good for post Collie pumpkins standards. Surpassed only by Aghori, imo.

[@SodagornMedia]

Can't be overstated how underrated this album is, and how incredible it sounds. And that the drummer was a 19 year old kid!

[@rocarlosdavis155]

Even on the same horizontal scale??🙊🙈

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

well the drumming is not advanced.

[@ganzrawr5334]

Mike was a great drummer for the time he spent with the Pumpkins. I recall Jimmy in an interview saying that he appreciated the work he did on this album.

[@hankb7725]

i wish people would stop using the word underrated. who's managing the rating and who is not rating high enough? silly. if you know sp, you know what they have achieved and their skill level so you can appreciate their work. if you dont know them then you dont know them. not knowing them is not underrating them.

[@daveleafey9283]

@@hankb7725 I know what you mean popularity isn’t a measurement of being over or under rated Although it ends up being how it is often viewed

[@guymankowski3358]

This is a song of enormous spiritual power. Gish was about spiritual ascension and this is the point of articulation Billy has now got to. Please don't worry about the mix; there is a higher level of will being expressed here. Service to a higher power as ultimate service of yourself. Yod He Vau He Om!

[@werideatdusk]

Soooo on point brother

[@jakoblevantinus9113]

Exactly. Applying the rhythm of Pisces Iscariot to spiritual ecstasy.

[@boogerbutt2166]

billy corgan is a musical genius

[@FloppyRodrigo]

+boogerbutt There is something wrong with his mind. I worry about him. I think he might have been an accomplice to Kurt Cobain's murder.

[@FloppyRodrigo]

Billy is lightyears better than Kurt, though.

[@CourtTV.]

@@FloppyRodrigo check out Zackary k Hubbard have group vids or blog he is a author too. Dave and Courtney had things to gain.

[@lukaspukas790]

You said it !

[@JakeGraceAndGlory]

Best progressive rock album since Siamese Dream. For all those who say it is underrated, I agree, and Ride on!

[@mdogg094]

As a drummer, I think this kid is as close to Jimmy as it gets in a new SP drummer. His rolls are impeccable. The intro to this song is a lot harder than it sounds.

[@christodd8949]

And Billy actually let him drum. The production is fantastic too. The drums are huge. Jimmy's return has been a letdown for me. It's pretty basic stuff.

[@felipeandre_]

After 9 years, this album is a masterpiece for me! Billy is like a prophet

[@innertemplepa]

Very underrated album.

[@alexandrefiesta2865]

so powerfull ;)

[@joker86CJ]

Best track on the album with "Panopticon"... two masterpieces.

[@Violet-vk4ky]

joker86CJ just had that one 🔂 then to this one 💘

[@CynicalScorpio]

joker86CJ Pinwheels was my favorite

[@frankanderson4113]

Firstly, I do agree that those two are masterpieces. But Oceania is meant to be experienced as an album. It takes you on a musical journey. Its probably the last time Billy is gonna set out to make an album that's designed to be an "album" unfortunately, due to the fact that no one will buy them or even listen to them anymore. Its get me to the chorus, get me to the bridge culture. Monuments is Billy's response to that, and its a masterpiece itself in what it was designed to do, but it wasn't designed by Billy to be an "album" experience. If you understand the title of the record it explains itself thoroughly. Oceania is a record that requires several listens before you begin to understand how powerful it truly is as an album. Imo.

[@negativeindustrial]

That blows. I had hoped this album would be better

[@andrewface]

I’d agree if it weren’t for Violet Rays

[@sorwoggpm]

Holy shit. I haven't really loved a Smashing Pumpkins album since Mellon Collie, although Adore was pretty cool and I'll probably buy it eventually. But in the first minute of this album, I have to say it's fucking boss. I mean holy balls. That is some decent sound right there.

[@RynePittman]

My exact thoughts. That opening bass riff sucked me into the wormhole that is Oceania. Lots of amazing melodies, a perfect ode to what made me like the band in the first place. Ride on!

[@siddhanthbhattacharyya4206]

Ay bruh you still on KZbin?

[@ninja_tony]

@@joshtyler1300people have different tastes. I’ve been a fan since Siamese Dream. It, Adore, and MCIS are among my favorite albums of all time from ANY band, and i don’t really like Zeitgeist or Machina either. Now that time has passed and I’ve listened to basically everything in the entire discography, i would put Oceania up there with the best of the 90’s Pumpkins output.

[@Samsasrenjet]

The way this builds up and sucks you into the album reminds me of Cherub Rock. Wow.

[@cdreyes81]

This is my first listen. Damn right.

[@pruston599]

Currently my baby girl’s favorite song ... She’s walking all around the house “ride on, ride on!” Making up some words, filling in others. Requesting it when we get in the car... she knows great music!

[@rtc2112]

That's cute as hell man. Hope you and yours are having a safe day 🤘

[@RalphCQ]

Surprisingly good. I haven't really listened to any new SP since mid 2000's or so. I know Billy's the only remaining original member, but it sounds like he still knows what kind of music he wants to make.

[@MikeKorr]

This whole album is just them saying "This is how it's done" Love it all.

[@chrissbl]

Angel owl reminds me of the night Holds my actions to the flame Casting shadows in the sand Flip me over, time is running out waves are getting drier shores are getting bolder darkness is getting colder The sun is just a memory Blood of mercury in my vains Surgery my fire, smoke my blurry mirrors Can't see what is in front of me Can't feel what I left behind Only can be right now The final raising of a dead man called "I am" A crushing memory called "never" reaches out to me Telling a sweet story of will

[@aratobalazs6428]

This is the first and last Smashing Pumpkins album that became part of my collection. Superb album.

[@mrpumpkinn]

Every bit as good as anything they have done previously. What a colossus of a track. This album is easily in my top 3 pumpkins albums. Keep fighting the good fight Billy. I've loved the ride you've taken me on for the past 23 odd years. Looking forward to the next 20.

[@chromeeyelashes]

Billy is totally channeling Gish here. I love it. Go Pumpkins!

[@tyboat]

This band is timeless. That's why this music is relevant now. If a new band came up with this I would think its amazing.

[@swimswithwhales]

Most underrated SP album by far. Brilliant from start to finish.

[@zerosashes]

I absolutely love this album. I recently discovered it, I’m so sad I didn’t hear it sooner.

[@mrpumpkinn]

Probably my favourite pumpkins song ever. Wow.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Really?

[@mrpumpkinn]

@@wesleyAlan9179 yup. Oceania is the album I listen to most these days.

[@deadpeasantmoon]

The best Pumpkins release in my lifetime. Not that that matters. What matters is making great music, which this is.

[@Demention94]

I know I hate it when people say a certain music is dead. Its not dead you just gotta look for it.

[@AntonietaUCH]

i love this album, i think is more "like back to beginning" of SP to me, but i like the heavy sound too.

[@MrAntouon]

:[ the album is over! :[ this was my best 1 hour and 21 seconds of my life! beautiful music

[@skylilly1]

I went out and got this yesterday and I can't stop listening to it!! Since we're talking about the radio, I can't remember the last time I had a music channel on. I listen to local talk radio if and when I listen to radio at all!!

[@andresav1073]

I love this album... Quasar, Panopticon, Violet Rays, Oceania & Inkles are my favorites

[@mikie005500]

Billy sounds rejuvenated, really enjoying this album! Pinwheels and Inkless are also great tracks!

[@mildseven0506]

I really like this song, alot of energy and gets me excited. I particularly like part 330-421. sounds like a universal echoing reaching the listener. proud to have them still around, regardless of their critics, I hope the pumpkins keep making good rock n roll.

[@doomguydemonkiller]

Likewise

[@letmetellyousomething123]

Billy Corgan has pretty much stuck to his own peculiar aesthetics over the years, a maverick of sorts, and with some debatable material over the last 10 years He comes back with this great pumpkins Album. A true grower over time!

[@fernandoretamalesl]

Yod He Vau He Om! God, I love this kind of lyrics! Yod He Vau He, indeed...

[@missniles]

i agree about the month time frame to really absorb, and either you get the sound first, then the message within through the lyrics. i find its one or other i love, but either way, i'm liking the last 6 songs of this album

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Whatever happens, they certainly left an amazing legacy behind in music with great songs and albums over the past three decades which will never really be forgotten like all the other great legendary rock bands.

[@RubenFrankinproject]

Billy Corgan, The God of Octaves!

[@koodle.]

This song was very fun to listen to when they performed it live. I wasn't sure about their new album until I saw them perform the songs live. I love it now :)

[@21packfan]

Man so much hate on them. Just appreciate the music or leave.

[@themorningriserock]

This is a gem true piece of art. Such strong tone.

[@tomgoodger1805]

i love the original lineup, but seriously how can anyone hate on this album.... its fucking brilliant

[@petsoundz1]

Get get a shiver from this one : ) I kinda wish this more mature sound was my first Pumpkins album.

[@TheChevy0]

I saw them perform in Chicago, and they were amazing! One of the top three things I've done my entire life!

[@MoreLife427]

Breakout by Foo Fighters The guitar effect is called Phaser

[@besourozorah]

This guy is a genius, no doubt! God ride on!!!!!!!

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Yup! Heck, I've been guilty on doing a few things you've described. As I've gotten older, I managed to improve or reform some of my character flaws while gaining a little bit of wisdom as well as maturity. I'm now in my late 20s as I type this and I have a lot more to learn along the way. I guess, it's one of the best things we can do as humans, which is to mainly focus changing ourselves for the better as an individual.

[@twistedkarm]

they said they might do something as a band again in the future dude, dont be sad... there´s hope !!! and thanks i´ll check them out right now

[@SimAlex20000]

absolutely!

[@gardnerdan17]

This song takes me back to the early Pumpkins!!! Love it!!!

[@TinaM2012]

Yes, this CD is a little "poppy" but is that a bad thing?? In this world we need that at times....to lift our spirits up! SP and Billy one of the most diverse musicians in my time....This CD doesn't really have a "bad" song on it! I'm always blown away by whatever they do..... I love them always!!!

[@jeffespenshade5203]

Long time Smashing Pumpkins fan who never listened to this album before. The whole thing is freaking awesome!

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

In any case, I sure do miss the 1990s and 1980s, which are my two favorite decades and eras (as well as being the best in my honest opinion) not only for music but all of global pop culture in general such as video games, television shows, movies, toys, literature, comics, fashion, etcetera.

[@twistedkarm]

We all have something we believe in, either its a god or just a feeling or your affection for the people you know. I respect you and so far you´ve respected me, so im happy with the conversation. Yeah, but the funny thing is that we can also make good but there´s just something wrong in us that tell us to get more, buy more, feel better to others is good, why not me? Etc etc etc... All excuses we make to justify ourselves or feel like a victim to deny the real truth, lack of self-discipline.

[@mildseven0506]

Hugely underrated album, if alternative hadn't been so commercialized it mightve matured into this work, wow thank you mucho from a huge fan Billy and pumpkins, come to Denver please.

[@twistedkarm]

ok i can agree with that, humans and mind evolve as they grow older and take other places in social structure

[@lentewinrrett2033]

DE LOS MEJORES DISCOS

[@Islandofspiders]

Watch what you say about FF and Chris Cornell. AIC also released one of their best albums in 2009, Black Gives Way to Blue. You probably haven't heard it.

[@LemmyKoopaVGA]

Amazing opening track.

[@basenjiguitar]

yeeeeaaaaa the world need this kind of riffs, and alternative rock guitar

[@Stefus1]

Best Album since the Reunion!!! extremely powerful with any lovely songs:-)

[@jelcheson]

definitely alluding to massive intro of Cherub Rock with this tune! Love it! This album kicks. The overdriven guitars are huuuge!

[@twistedkarm]

We all are guilty of doing those things and we will do them again, no matter how hard we try to be perfect we cant, cause we´re humans, we can only work to be better than we were yesterday Im 20 since the 8 of this month n i can tell you, im stupid impulssive and sometimes agressive n mean to people just for the fun of it But i also know i dont wanna be like this and i dont wanna see any kid become someone like me I try to change cause i think if i change then maybe i can help someone to change

[@gerym341]

This absolutely rocks. Seriously. And live it simply kicked ass.

[@lzstreak1954]

love the music on this one

[@dmTmb]

Billy.... You are awesome man!

[@AsaZolle]

Very Janes Addiction. Good sound!

[@BlueOceanBelow]

Mark, right on!

[@suma5939]

i'm in love with this song

[@shwing164]

FANTABULOUS!

[@SiliconBong]

Thanks mate. Happy Christmas. Hyvää Joulua. Meri Kirihimete.

[@knifeduckandsleepahh]

Yes

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Most of them are married and have kids so they have different obligations/duties these days including a variety of other endeavors or interests outside of music they get themselves involved in. Consequently, a lot of them are no longer able to solely focus on music like they use to. What matters the most is the fact that great classic rock bands like NIRVANA, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, among many others will never be forgotten and always be remembered as legendary figures in music.

[@Johnloree]

Go Billy! You're still an amazing artist!

[@nicholsjoshua15]

Not to mention all of the truly great modern bands that are influenced by 1990s rock like Cage Elephant and Poets Of The Fall.

[@ekajftw]

love this song

[@RC_hiphop]

violent

[@twistedkarm]

Exactly, that´s the begining and ending of all good and bad in the world

[@SloopADoopy]

Such a strong Gish vibe

[@spozgirl]

and was amazing live too.. gave me the shivers of 'old' SP :)

[@thewatcher1997]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Thank you I love you, yes I understand.

[@RyEdwardsMusic]

And that's a whole lotta love!

[@zenbuddah420]

Best song from them in awhile!

[@tevezteveztevez]

yeah, nice one. definitely

[@zerosum789]

This album is so good!

[@cooperg01]

Anyone who thinks this is old school clearly doesn't appreciate proper or excellent music. Wow what a band!!! Clearly current musicians have no clue.

[@justintheman87]

I am starting to see a shift in the mainstream music scene. I love it.

[@SPFAlpha]

This should play when my first kid breaches Brothers sisters, ROAM!!!! Quasar is the only super heavy song on the album but it is SOOOO damn heavy and I would say totally psychedelic. The lyrics are psychedlic too right down to the chanting and mysticism themes. I love BC tho bc he makes the most psychedelic stuff around. I do not listen to much tho bc I found the good stuff. I swear I have heard the album start to finish 6 times the last 3 days. LOVE OCEANIA!!!!

[@fedecamusso]

Super good track.

[@frankanderson4113]

I've read through many of the comments on all the songs on this album and it has given me a new perspective as a Pumpkins fan who was there when the man in the Zero shirt ruled the world. Even though this album doesn't touch me in the way that the first six did, it is obviously touching a whole lot of people who are younger than me. This album suffers from production issues more than anything i think. Everything is distorted and compressed-sounding. It doesn't sound like a man and his guitar. This song in particular is a song that calls back to the spirit of Billy's sound. That is a great riff. But somehow its power is lost in translation. I don't want a carbon copy of anything from Billy, the Pumpkins never made two albums that were similar, but i long for the production techniques and the rig set up of the 90's. At any rate, it is so refreshing to hear some of the comments on all of these songs from people who are being touched by this music. As a Pumpkin fan from the 90s, I would love to just talk with some of the younger fans about how they are experiencing this new music.

[@frankanderson4113]

In response to myself, after spending the last few weeks giving this album my undivided attention, I now realize it's another masterpiece. I forget that in the 90s the Smashing Pumpkins literally had an unlimited studio budget. What's another half a million when you know a record is gonna produce hundreds of millions in profit? Nothing. Now Billy is doing this on his own with a much smaller budget and in a world that refuses to purchase albums. At any rate, this music has definitely touched me as much as any he ever made at this point. Algorithm subverted.

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

My point is that the some of the people I mentioned had too much of a profound and powerful impact in their respective fields to ever get lost in time. Their significance is too important to ever be forgotten. Please don't take this the wrong way as I'm NOT trying to attack or bash you in any way. Although I agree with you to an extent, it's not completely true as I explained earlier and for the record, I also get your point as well my friend. ;D

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Precisely. If I could radically change myself or at least progressively get a little better year after year with genuine effort, then I can inspire others to change themselves by simply living through example instead of preaching or lecturing. After all, actions speak louder than words.

[@macdudeguy]

Thank you for successfully rekindling the best of my youth, Billy.

[@michaelvollenweider1236]

Simply great! Much respect to the band! I watched a couple of interviews about the band's history and ended up here. Grateful for the awesome music. Thank you Smashing Pumpkins! I was a fan of the former band and like this one as well.

[@Carlosknoche]

the volume in this album is

[@Maria51492]

Exactly!!! Mabye people mean it was more popular in the 90's but you're right. It was NEVER dead!!!

[@leew11k]

and thhhhher back hell yeah

[@MonkeyManPersonShow]

The opening is just brillant, this is how to perfectly start an album.

[@GiftOfYHWH]

i haven't heard any of the albums after the classics; this seems like it's vibing the same (or a similar) sound as wolfmother.

[@progenitores]

Seriously, what I hear is something in the line of Silverfuck (Siamese Dream). Spot on! Best effort on this album, on an album that is solid! I really like Gish-era songs, including those on the Pisces Iscariot thingy, so this is not like that SP material, but to see Billy Corgan happy with the new material, it also makes me happy!

[@cherub611]

Mike Byrne is one hell of a beast. Right on!

[@leweinic]

Amazing album! I hope they come back to Milwaukee soon :)

[@jm2244]

In my exp it always takes about a month for the new Smashing songs to really hit you..im sure there are some gems on here