I'm kind of jazzed about the return of the Smashing Pumpkins.  I saw them perform during the LiveEarth concert.  The concert in general was less than average, but the Smashing Pumpkins despite their new members and rusty edges were one of the highlights of the concert, and one of the few acts that seemed to know how to play live.

Billy Corgan has seemed to fight off his personal demons and possibly fight off his personal angels from time to time.  But he seems to be some what refreshed and more grounded (if that's possible).  As a Smashing Pumpkins fan I'm just hoping that translates into a long future of more Smashing Pumpkins music. 

They were extremely creative and continually pushed the bounds of music and I hope they can continue to tap into that muse without self destructing. 

Smashing Pumpkins return to West Coast after seven-year patch - Los Angeles Times