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{{Infobox Automobile
{{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
| Name = Zeitgeist
|name = Mazda RX-8
|image = [[Image:Mazda RX8.jpg|250px|Mazda RX-8]]
| Type = studio
| Artist = [[The Smashing Pumpkins]]
|manufacturer = [[Mazda]]
| Cover = Zeitgeist_cover.png
|class = [[Sports car]]
|production = 2003–present
| Released = {{start date|2007|7|6}}<!-- only the earliest release date per WP:ALBUM#Details, see section "Release schedule" for all dates -->
|layout = [[FMR layout]]
| Recorded = August 2006 – February 2007
| Genre = [[Alternative rock]]
|assembly = [[Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki]], [[Japan]]
|body_style = 2+2 [[coupé]]
| Length = 52:22
|wheelbase = 2004-08: {{auto mm|2703|1}}<br>2009-: {{Auto mm|2700|1}}
| Label = [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]
|length = 2004-08: {{auto mm|4425|1}}<Br>2009-: {{Auto mm|4470|1}}
| Producer = [[Billy Corgan]], [[Jimmy Chamberlin]], [[Terry Date]], [[Roy Thomas Baker]]
|width = {{auto mm|1770|1}}
| Reviews =
|height = {{auto mm|1340|1}}
*[[Allmusic]] {{Rating|2|5}} [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:jcfoxzu5ldde link]
|transmission = 4- or 6-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] and 5 or 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
*[[Digital Spy]] {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a65132/smashing-pumpkins-zeitgeist.html link]
|fuel_capacity = {{Convert|60|L|usgal impgal|0|abbr=on}}
*[[Drowned in Sound]] (5/10) [http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/10166 link]
|predecessor = [[Mazda RX-7]]<br>[[Mazda Cosmo]]
*''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' (B) [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20044817,00.html link]
|engine = 1.3L [[Mazda Wankel engine#13B-MSP RENESIS|Renesis]] [[Naturally-aspirated engine|NL]]
*[[IGN]] (6.9/10) [http://music.ign.com/articles/802/802105p1.html link]
|weight = Manual: 1309–1373&nbsp;kg (2888–3029&nbsp;lb)<br>Auto: 1384&nbsp;kg (3053&nbsp;lb)
*''[[NME]]'' (5/10) [http://www.nme.com/reviews/8751 link]
*[[Pitchfork Media]] (4.9/10) [http://pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/44083-zeitgeist link]
*[[PopMatters]] (8/10) [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/43607/smashing-pumpkins-zeitgeist/ link]
* [[Robert Christgau]] {{Rating-Christgau|dud}} [http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=smashing+pumpkins link]
*''[[Rolling Stone]]'' {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/15237933/review/15523986/zeitgeist link]
*''[[TuneLab Music]] {{Rating|7|10}} [http://www.tunelabmusic.com/reviews/reviewid126.php link]
*''[[The Guardian]]'' {{Rating|2|5}} [http://music.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,2119334,00.html link]
*[[Ultimate Guitar]] (6.8/10) [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/smashing_pumpkins/zeitgeist/index.html link]
*[[Uncut]] {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/smashing_pumpkins/reviews/9960 link]
*[[Yahoo! Music]] (6/10) [http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/070718/33/21eh7.html link]
| Last album = ''[[Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music]]''<br />(2000)
| This album = '''''Zeitgeist'''''<br />(2007)
| Next album = '''''[[American Gothic (EP)|American Gothic EP]]'''''<br />(2008)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Zeitgeist
| Type = studio
| Single 1 = [[Tarantula (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tarantula]]
| Single 1 date = {{start date|2007|5|21}} ([[iTunes]])
| Single 2 = [[Doomsday Clock (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Doomsday Clock]]
| Single 2 date = {{start date|2007|7|3}} Digital Only
| Single 3 = [[That's the Way (My Love Is)]]
| Single 3 date = {{start date|2007|9|10}}
}}
}}
}}
The '''Mazda RX-8''' is a [[sports car]] manufactured by [[Mazda|Mazda Motor Corporation]]. It first appeared in 2001 at the [[North American International Auto Show]]. It is the successor to the [[Mazda RX-7|RX-7]] and, like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a [[Mazda Wankel engine|rotary engine]]. The RX-8 began [[North America]]n sales as 2004 model year car.


==Design==
'''''Zeitgeist''''' is the seventh studio album by [[United States|American]] [[alternative rock]] band [[The Smashing Pumpkins]].<!--Yes, the band has said this is the sixth album. However, they haven't specified which one doesn't count. Excluding MACHINA II is original research at this point. Once it is explicitly stated MACHINA II is not an official album we can can this. Until then, statements otherwise violate [[Wikipedia:Original research]]--> ''Zeitgeist'' was released on [[July 6]], [[2007]] in certain countries and on [[July 10]], [[2007]]<ref name="mainsite">{{cite web |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/ |title=SMASHING PUMPKINS |accessdate=2007-05-16 |format= |work= }}</ref> in the United States and Canada. It is the first studio album The Smashing Pumpkins have released since their 2000 disbandment and 2005 reunion. The album was produced by [[Billy Corgan]], [[Jimmy Chamberlin]], [[Terry Date]], and [[Roy Thomas Baker]], and was recorded entirely by Corgan and Chamberlin.
The RX-8 was designed as a [[FMR layout|front mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive]] [[2+2 (car body style)|2+2]] [[coupé]]. Unlike many other 2+2 sports cars, the rear seats are usable if the occupants of the car are not exceedingly tall, but it is very possible to seat 4 six foot tall people in relative comfort. Comfort is one of the hallmarks of the car, having a very agreeable stock ride comfort and very low engine and road noise for a vehicle with sporting pretensions. These traits place the RX-8 more into the category of a GT coupe than that of a true sports car.


The car has a near 50:50 [[weight distribution]], achieved by mounting the engine behind the front axle and the fuel tank ahead of the rear axle. Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as [[aluminium]] (hood & rear doors), and a [[carbon fiber]] composite driveshaft on the manual gearbox car, designed to reduce rotational mass (Moment of Inertia) connected to the engine. The rest of the body is steel, save for the plastic front and rear bumpers.
Corgan indicated that, with ''Zeitgeist'', he wanted to make a mainstream rock record, comment on the political climate of the [[United States]], and explore the nature of the band and his friendship with Chamberlin. The album was met with mixed reviews and a strong debut, but it quickly slid down the charts. It was [[RIAA certification|certified Gold]] in the United States on [[February 1]] [[2008]].<ref name="Zeitgold">{{cite web |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_2973 |title=Zeitgeist goes gold |date=2008-01-01 |accessdate=2008-02-01 }}</ref>


The car features a pair of rear-hinged "freestyle" doors (similar to [[suicide door]]s) in order to provide easier access to the rear seats. The RX-8 has no [[pillar (car)|B-pillar]] between the front and rear doors, with the leading edge of the rear door acting as a "virtual pillar" to maintain structural rigidity. Because of the overlapping design, the rear doors can only be opened when the front doors are open. The rear doors cannot be closed after the front doors: if attempted, damage will occur to both doors.
==Background==
After the Smashing Pumpkins disbanded in 2000, Corgan and Chamberlin reunited for the short lived [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Zwan]], also featuring members of [[Slint]], [[Chavez (band)|Chavez]], and [[A Perfect Circle]]. The group released one album, ''[[Mary Star of the Sea]]'', before dissolving in 2003. Chamberlin then formed [[Jimmy Chamberlin Complex|The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex]], while Corgan would focus on a solo album. On [[June 21]], [[2005]], the day of the release of his album ''[[TheFutureEmbrace]]'', Corgan took out full-page advertisements in the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' and ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' to announce that he had "made plans to renew and revive the Smashing Pumpkins."<ref name="Tribune">Corgan, Billy. "A Message to Chicago from Billy Corgan", ''Chicago Tribune'', [[June 21]], [[2005]].</ref> Chamberlin soon announced that he would be rejoining the band, and the two began living together in north [[Scottsdale, Arizona]] in November 2005, writing and rehearsing new songs. Within three weeks of practicing, the pair decided they had recaptured the sound of the band and prepared to record a new album.<ref name="QA">[[Jimmy Chamberlin]] and [[Billy Corgan]]. Audience Q&A, Gotischer Saal, Zitadelle Spandau; [[Berlin]], DE ''Interview''. 2007/06/05</ref>


==First generation (SE3P)==
On [[April 20]], [[2006]], the band's website confirmed that the band had reunited and started work on a new album.<ref>{{cite web | author=Kaufman, Gil | date=[[2006-04-21]]| title= Smashing Pumpkins Site Says "It's Official"—Band Has Reunited | publisher= MTV.com | url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1529202/20060421/smashing_pumpkins.jhtml?headlines=true | accessdate=2006-06-28}}</ref> The website later announced that the new album would be produced by [[Roy Thomas Baker]].<ref>{{cite web | date=[[2006-08-16]]| title= For The Record: Quick News On Smashing Pumpkins, Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, Madonna, Guns N' Roses & More | publisher= MTV.com | url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1538686/20060816/story.jhtml | accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref> Corgan and Chamberlin were verified as participants in the reunion, but there was question as to whether other former members of the band would participate. In April 2007, Iha and Auf der Maur separately confirmed that they were not taking part in the reunion.<ref>{{cite web | author=Goodman, Elizabeth | date= [[2007-04-06]] | title= Exclusive: James Iha Speaks Out Regarding His Involvement in Pumpkins Reunion | publisher= RollingStone.com | url= http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/06/exclusive-james-iha-speaks-out-regarding-his-involvement-in-pumpkins-reunion | accessdate= 2007-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date= [[2007-04-23]] | title= Movers and Shakers in Canadian Arts | publisher=TheGlobeAndMail.com |url= http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070423.NUBIZ23/TPStory/TPEntertainment/Music/ | accessdate= 2007-04-23}}</ref>
{{Infobox Automobile generation
|name=SE
|image=[[Image:RX8 SE.jpg|250px|Mazda RX-8 SE]]
|production=2003&ndash;2008
}}


The first version of the RX-8, the SE3P, produced from model years 2003 to 2008, is powered by the 13B-MSP [[Mazda Wankel engine#13B-MSP RENESIS|Wankel type Renesis]] [[rotary engine]] displacing 1.3 litres (twin 654 cc rotors) which, when coupled with a six-speed [[manual transmission]], will typically produce {{convert|237|hp|abbr=on}} at 8200 rpm and 211Nm (ECE) of torque at 5500 rpm.<ref>[http://www.rotaryengineillustrated.com/how-a-rotary-engine-works/rx-8-renesis-engine-2.html Renesis information.<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Mazda Wankel engine#13B-MSP RENESIS|Renesis]] Multi Side Port engine shows greatly improved fuel efficiency and emission improvement over the [[Mazda RX-7|RX-7's]] engine
==Recording==
With the other two band members absent, Corgan and Chamberlin decided to record the album alone, which Corgan claims is not a serious departure from previous Pumpkins albums.<ref name ="inside">{{cite video
|people = Chamberlin, Jimmy and Billy Corgan. (Interview subjects)
|date2 = 2007-10-30
|title = Inside the Zeitgeist
|medium = [[DVD]]
|publisher = [[Reprise Records]]
}}</ref> After the songs were finalized, Chamberlin laid down all of the drum tracks. Notably, the drums for the ten-minute track "United States" were recorded in one take.<ref name="fmqb">{{cite press release
| title = Inside Smashing Pumpkins: ''Zeitgeist''
| publisher = FMQB Productions & [[Reprise Records]]
| date= July 2007
| url = http://www.fmqbproductions.com/broadcasts/2007/smashingpumpkins/
| format = Audio
| language = English
| accessdate = 2007-07-27
}}</ref> After the drums were complete, Chamberlin began the process of interviewing prospective touring band members, while Corgan went about recording the guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocal parts.<ref name="fmqb"/> Chamberlin described the recording sessions as a "long laborious process to greatness".<ref name="QA"/> For the first time on a Pumpkins record, Chamberlin served as one of the producers, and was present and influential through much more of the recording process than he typically has been.<ref name = "mdrummer">Micallef, Ken. "The Evolution of Jimmy Chamberlin: Still Smashing!" [[Modern Drummer]], November 2007.</ref>


The RX-8 is available in various models in different markets around the world. Standard models include:
The band's insistence on recording live to tape, without [[click track]]s or [[audio editing|editing]], was met with distaste by most producers they spoke to.<ref name="XM">{{cite episode
* 6-speed manual "High Power" with an output of between 170&nbsp;kW (231&nbsp;hp) and 177&nbsp;kW (237&nbsp;hp) and a 9,000&nbsp;rpm redline. Japanese models produce 184&nbsp;kW (247 hp) (250&nbsp;PS).
| title = Smashing Pumpkins
* 5-speed manual "Standard Power" tuned to 141&nbsp;kW (192&nbsp;hp) with the redline reduced to 7,500&nbsp;rpm.
| episodelink =
* 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] tuned to 141&nbsp;kW (189&nbsp;hp) in some markets, while the U.S. automatic is stated to deliver 197&nbsp;SAE net hp (158&nbsp;kW).
| series = XM Artist Confidential
* 6-speed automatic (available in the U.S. market as of 2006) developing 212&nbsp;hp (158&nbsp;kW) and {{convert|159|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on}} of torque with a redline at 7,500&nbsp;rpm.<ref>[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsSpecs&vehicleCode=RX8 MazdaUSA :: Mazda RX-8 Features and Specifications :: Sports Car<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| serieslink =
| airdate = 2007-07-10
| season =
| number = 64}}</ref> One executive at [[Reprise Records|Reprise]] suggested using ''[[American Idiot]]'' producer [[Rob Cavallo]], in the name of commercial success.<ref name="XM"/> The band held out until they met someone willing to record analog, and with the right energy and philosophy, eventually choosing producer [[Roy Thomas Baker]], who they considered "a real [[soul mate]]."<ref name="XM"/> [[Terry Date]] also contributed, and, according to Corgan, Date's production style helped the songs "resonate on a physical level".<ref name="eq">Thomas, Richard. "Signal to Noise: The Sonic Diary of the Smashing Pumpkins". EQ Magazine. October 2008.</ref> The album was largely recorded in the home studio of former [[Catherine (alternative rock band)|Catherine]] drummer (and [[D'arcy Wretzky|D'arcy]]'s ex-husband) Kerry Brown, on the same 24-track [[tape recorder]] that 1995's ''[[Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness]]'' was recorded on<ref name ="inside"/>—in fact, no computers whatsoever were used for the recording of the album.<ref>{{cite video
|people = Chamberlin, Jimmy and Billy Corgan. (Interview subjects)
|date2 = 2007
|title = MSN In Concert: The Smashing Pumpkins
|url = http://music.msn.com/smashingpumpkins?GT1=10585
|publisher = [[Reprise Records]], [[MSN Music]]
}}</ref> As with the other Pumpkins albums, ''Zeitgeist'' was recorded in twelve-hour days, six or seven days a week, until it was finished.<ref name="inside"/> The mixing process also differed from previous albums'. According to Baker, "everything had sort of an on/off switch. So instead of having various degrees of volumes, we'd have the approach of, 'It's either on or it's not'".<ref name="eq"/>


==Style==
=== PZ ===
In May 2006 Mazda released the RX-8 PZ for the UK market. The car was jointly developed with motorsports company [[Prodrive]]. Only available in six-speed manual, it featured custom 10-spoke alloy wheels supplied by Italian F1 team supplier OZ Racing in "Dark Silver" finish, mirrors developed to reduce drag, front and rear black mesh grilles, and a rear spoiler to provide more stability at higher speeds. Both the alloys and rear wing are badged in carbon fibre with "Prodrive". Significant revisions were also made to the suspension to improve the handling: dampers from Bilstein and coil springs from Eibach are used in addition to reducing the ride height by {{Auto mm|15|1}} and an increase in spring rate of 60%. Finally the car is supplied with a unique upgraded twin exhaust system, with exhaust tailpipes branded "Prodrive". Only 800 were made at an [[MSRP]] of [[Pound sterling|£]]25,995 ([[United States dollar|$]]51,990). It was available in two colours, Galaxy Grey (320) and Brilliant Black (480).
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Jimmy Chamberlin explained the Pumpkins' goals for the album:


=== Hydrogen RE ===
{{cquote|The mindset of the record was to put our best foot forward and not get too artsy. We wanted to try to create a body of work that was concentrated enough to bring back a fan base and invigorate a new fan base. We kept it pretty close to the chest, and we didn't branch out too deep into art zone while we were writing the record.<ref name = "mdrummer"/>}}
At the 2004 [[North American International Auto Show]], Mazda unveiled the RX-8 Hydrogen RE concept car, designed to run on either hydrogen or gasoline. In February 2006, Mazda revealed that it would start leasing a [[dual fuel]] RX-8 to commercial customers in Japan, and in March 2006 announced its first two customers, claiming the first fleet deliveries of a dual hydrogen/gasoline production car.


=== 40th Anniversary ===
Billy Corgan said the albums' goals were threefold—to make an accessible, mainstream rock record, to comment on the "emerging [[fascist]]" political climate of the [[United States]], and to explore the nature of his band and his friendship with Chamberlin.<ref name ="inside"/> Although Corgan has, in the past, said a political slant from the Pumpkins would be "not right",<ref name ="spin96">Marks, Craig. "[http://blamo.org/newsarchive.php?id=1526 Zero Worship]." [[Spin Magazine]]: June 1996.</ref> ''Zeitgeist'' stands as the most overtly political work ever released by the band or Corgan himself, which Chamberlin attributes to the band's interest in the music and life of [[Fela Kuti]].<ref name = "mdrummer"/>
2007 saw the release of a special edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mazda's rotary engine.


==2009 Mazda RX-8==
Corgan's [[mantra]] for the album's rhythm parts was "[[Swung note|Shuffle]]!", which Jimmy Chamberlin resisted, but which eventually resulted in two songs on the albums with shuffle beats.<ref name ="trackbytrack">{{cite video
{{Infobox Automobile generation
|people = Chamberlin, Jimmy and Billy Corgan. (Interview subjects)
|name=
|year2 = 2007
|image=[[Image:'09 Mazda RX-8.JPG|250px|2009 Mazda RX-8 (North America)]]
|title = Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist Track by Track
|production=starting 2009
|url = http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=15248145
}}
|format = [[Flash Video]]
|medium =
|publisher = [[Reprise Records]]
|accessdate = 2007-10-04
}}</ref>


The new revision of the Mazda RX-8 debuted at the 2008 [[Detroit Motor Show]], with production model year starting in 2009. Meaningful changes have been described by [[Autoblog]] as being:
The album is among the heavier releases by the Pumpkins. Corgan attributes this to his perception that "people wanted to hear some energy, that they didn’t want us rolling over and crying in our milk".<ref name="bbc">{{cite episode
| title = Interview with Smashing Pumpkins
| episodelink =
| series = [[BBC Radio 1]] - [[Zane Lowe]]
| serieslink = http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/index.shtml
| airdate = 2008-02-13
| season =
| number = }}
</ref> He compared the mindset of the record to that of ''[[Gish]]'', which was to make a statement without trying to make the next ''[[The Wall]]''.<ref name="bbc"/> Regarding the aggressive drumming on the album, Chamberlin observes that "the world is ready for something with some balls behind it."<ref name ="mdrummer"/>


<blockquote>
The album has prominent vocal overdubs - nearly every song has multiple layers of Corgan's voice, a decision brought about by Baker's operatic production style as well as the knowledge that the new touring members would be able to sing harmonies.<ref name="eq"/>
Some additional chassis bracing increases rigidity, along with a trapezoidal strut tower brace and new suspension geometry that keep things planted out back.</blockquote>


Additionally some minor cosmetic changes have been made most notable in the front fascia, fenders, and tail lights. No changes to the engines power output have been made, though the manual transmission models will see a lower final drive ratio of 4.777 from the previous standard of 4.444.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-2009-mazda-rx-8/ Detroit 2008: 2009 Mazda RX-8 - Autoblog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


===R3===
The song "Bleeding the Orchid," about the commercial exploitation of the early-90s [[alternative rock]] movement, was deliberately styled after the music of [[Alice in Chains]], a band that Corgan now greatly admires.<ref name ="trackbytrack"/> "Pomp and Circumstances" was set to have string arrangements by [[Danny Elfman]], but when he amicably withdrew from the project, the band decided to create its own synthesized orchestration.<ref name="eq"/>
==Development and promotion==
[[Image:Jeff Schroeder and Ginger Reyes.jpg|thumb|[[Jeff Schroeder]] and [[Ginger Reyes]] made their debut with The Smashing Pumpkins on [[May 22]], [[2007]] in [[Paris]], [[France]]. They only toured with the band; Corgan and Chamberlin recorded the album themselves.]]
In early December 2006, four alleged demos from the sessions were released on file-sharing networks, though these were revealed to be a hoax. ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' later reported that they were recordings by British band [[Amy Blue]], where the band's frontman, Simon Chatterman, said that his band had been "toying with the idea of pissing off a few file sharers" and "thought it would be funny to upload [their] EP as the Smashing Pumpkins and [with titles] from Corgan's poetry book, ''[[Blinking with Fists]]''."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.spin.com/features/news/2006/12/061211_amyblue | author = Goodman, William | title = Exclusive: Smashing Pumpkins Imposters Unmasked? | format = http | publisher = Spin.com | date = [[2006-12-11]] | accessdate = 2007-02-01}}</ref>


At the 2008 [[Detroit Motor Show]] information was given regarding the optional R3 package.
On [[April 20]], 2007, the official track listing was announced.<ref name="BillbTrack">{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003574560 | author = Cohen, Jonathan | title = Smashing Pumpkins Settle On 'Zeitgeist' Track List | publisher = Billboard | date = [[2007-04-20]] | accessdate = 2007-05-10}}</ref> "[[Tarantula (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tarantula]]" was announced and released as the album's first single on [[May 23]], 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72850 | title = SMASHING PUMPKINS: Full-Length 'Tarantula' Stream Available | publisher = blabbermouth.net | accessdate = 2008-02-02}}</ref> The track "[[Doomsday Clock (song)|Doomsday Clock]]" appeared on the [[Transformers: The Album|soundtrack]] of the film ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''. On [[June 19]], [[2007]], the track was released to iTunes.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://au.music.ign.com/articles/794/794821p1.html | author = IGN Music | title = Transformers Soundtrack Hits July 3rd | format = http | publisher = IGN.com | date = [[2007-06-07]] | accessdate = 2007-06-09}}</ref> On July 2, 2007, the entire album was posted on [[Muchmusic]] for free [[Streaming media|streaming]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.muchmusic.com/music/firstspin/smashingpumpkins/ | title = First Spin: Smashing Pumpkins | publisher = MuchMusic.com | accessdate = 2007-07-13}}</ref>


===Tour===
[[Image:Smashing Pumpkins den Atelier,Luxembourg.JPG|thumb|left|The Smashing Pumpkins on [[May 24]], [[2007]], in [[Luxembourg (city)|Luxembourg City]]. Left to right: [[Ginger Reyes]], [[Billy Corgan]], [[Jimmy Chamberlin]] (back), [[Jeff Schroeder]]]]
Prior to the album's release, the reunited Smashing Pumpkins made their debut performing live for the first time on [[May 22]], [[2007]] in [[Paris]], [[France]]. There, the band unveiled new members [[Jeff Schroeder]] and [[Ginger Reyes]], who took over lead guitarist and bassist duties, respectively. [[Lisa Harriton]] completed the line-up on keyboards and vocals.<ref>{{cite web | author=Cohen, Jonathan | date= [[2007-04-22]] | title=Smashing Pumpkins Return To The Stage In Paris | publisher=Billboard.com | url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003588876 | accessdate= 2007-07-22}}</ref>

Finishing their debut leg in Europe in June 2007, the band would continue touring, repeatedly jump between [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. The band returned stateside for an [[United States|American]] leg of their tour kicked off with a sold-out, nine-day residency at the Orange Peel in [[Asheville, North Carolina]], on June 23, 2007.<ref name="Official Site Tour">{{cite web |title=TOUR | publisher=smashingpumpkins.com |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/tour |accessdate= 2008-02-02}}</ref> A similar residency at [[The Fillmore]] was chronicled for the DVD ''[[If All Goes Wrong]]''. The tour would also include an appearance at [[Al Gore]]'s [[Live Earth]] festival on [[July 7]], [[2007]], three days before the North American release of the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spinner.com/2007/07/07/smashing-pumpkins-propel-live-earth-to-the-zeitgeist/ |title=Smashing Pumpkins Propel Live Earth Into the 'Zeitgeist' |accessdate=2008-02-02 |author=Melissa Olund |date=2007-07-07 |publisher=Spinner}}</ref> Europe would see the Pumpkins return on another European leg on [[August 12]], 2007, in [[Stockholm, Sweden]] and when the band headlined Reading and Leeds festivals on the August bank holiday weekend of 2007 in England. The Pumpkins returned in September 2007 to play shows in the U.S. and [[Canada]], and continued until mid-November.<ref name="Official Site Tour"/> On January 28, 2008, the band returned to Europe to play shows in the [[Czech Republic]] and [[Austria]] and playing their first [[Belfast]] performance in February. They later went on to perform at London's O2 Arena in England, each show attracted a sell out crowd with the London concert attracting over 20,000 people to the O2.<ref name="Europe announce">{{cite web |date=2008-01-18 |title=Smashing Pumpkins preparing for 2008 tour | publisher=smashingpumpkins.com |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_2926 |accessdate= 2008-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2008-01-31 |title=Setlist for Austria show... early! | publisher=smashingpumpkins.com |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_2972 |accessdate=2008-02-02 }}</ref> Apart from Europe, the band co-headlined the 2008 [[V Festival (Australia)|V Festival]] in [[Australia]], and played 3 gigs in [[New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2007-11-30 |title=Smashing Pumpkins headed to Australia in 2008 | publisher=smashingpumpkins.com |url=http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_2772 |accessdate=2008-02-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2008-01-31 |title=Smashing Pumpkins coming to NZ | publisher=NewstalkZB |url=http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=131494 |accessdate=2008-02-02 }}</ref>

==Release and reception==
''Zeitgeist'' debuted at #2 on the [[Billboard 200]], selling 145,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web | author=Hasty, Katie | date= [[2007-07-18]] | title=T.I. Holds Off Pumpkins, Interpol To Remain No. 1 | publisher=Billboard.com | url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003613204 | accessdate= 2007-08-10}}</ref> It also reached the top spots on ''Billboard's'' Internet Albums and Rock Albums charts in its first week, and hit the top 10 in [[Canada]] (#1), [[New Zealand]] (#1), the [[United Kingdom|U.K.]] (#4), [[Germany]] (#7), [[Australia]] (#7), and other countries.<ref>{{cite web | title=Pumpkins debut at #2 on Billboard Top 200! | publisher=Smashing Pumpkins | url=http://smashingpumpkins.com/news_1426 | accessdate= 2007-07-25}}</ref> The album also topped the United World Chart for one week. The album was certified gold by the [[RIAA]] with 500,000 copies shipped as of [[February 1]], [[2008]],<ref name="Zeitgold"/> somewhat below past sales figures.<ref name="Ask Billboard">{{cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000910139| title=Ask Billboard| publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''| date=2005-05-04| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000965429| author=Cohen, Jonathon| title=Smashing Pumpkins To Reunite?| publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''| date=2005-06-21| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref><ref name="MTV">{{cite web| url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1450605/20011108/jackson_michael.jhtml| title=Calling All Chart Freaks: Michael, Lenny, Bush Under The Microscope| author=Basham, David| publisher=MTV.com| date=2001-11-08| accessdate=2007-08-06}}</ref>

''Zeitgeist'' has received mixed reviews, indicated by a score of 59/100 on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{cite web | title=The Smashing Pumpkins: Zeitgeist (2007): Reviews | publisher=Metacritic.com | url= http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/smashingpumpkins/zeitgeist | accessdate= 2007-07-13}}</ref> Some negative criticism of the album has stemmed from the absence of half of the original lineup, with [[Pitchfork Media]]'s Rob Mitchum suggesting the name was revived for "cash or attention or both."<ref>{{cite web | author=Mitchum, Rob | title=Smashing Pumpkins: Zeitgeist: Pitchfork Record Review | publisher=Pitchfork Media | url= http://pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/44083-zeitgeist | date=2007-07-09 | accessdate= 2007-07-15}}</ref> ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Paul Rees commented that "at least half of Zeitgeist is made up of grinding songs that amount to riffs, pummelling and little else," and that ''Zeitgeist''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s emotional range is "limited and wearing", but praised Chamberlin's drumming, stating that he "remains one of the most powerful drummers in rock."<ref>Rees, Paul. "Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist". ''Q'' #253. August 2007.</ref> In addition, ''[[Modern Drummer]]'' proclaimed that the album contains "Chamberlin's greatest drumming ever put to CD."<ref name ="mdrummer"/>

However, the album has garnered higher marks from other sources, including ratings of 4/5 from ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', ''[[The Village Voice]]'', and ''[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]]''. Positive reviews have downplayed the personnel changes, pointing out Corgan's dominance over songwriting and music throughout the band's history. The album was praised by April Long of ''Uncut'' for its energy and retention of the Pumpkins' "signature goth-metal-shoegaze sound."<ref>{{cite web | title=Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist - Review - Uncut.co.uk | publisher=Uncut | url= http://www.uncut.co.uk/music/smashing_pumpkins/reviews/9960 | accessdate= 2007-07-15}}</ref> This album was #43 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]''<nowiki></nowiki>'s list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.<ref>Christgau, Robert; Fricke, David; Hoard, Christian; Sheffield, Rob ([[December 17]], [[2007]]). [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17601851/the_top_50_albums_of_2007/43 "The Top 50 Albums of 2007"] ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved [[2007-12-20]].</ref>

The album divided the Pumpkins' fanbase. Corgan would later admit, "I know a lot of our fans are puzzled by ''Zeitgeist''. I think they wanted this massive, grandiose work, but you don't just roll out of bed after seven years without a functioning band and go back to doing that".<ref name="eq"/>

==Artwork==
On [[May 6]] [[2007]], four photographs of the album booklet artwork were leaked on Netphoria, a Smashing Pumpkins fan message board. The band management soon released a statement to the media stating the photos are "stolen goods" that should not be posted on the Internet.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42825-smashing-pumpkins-robbed-thieves-jailed | author = Phillips, Amy | title = Smashing Pumpkins Robbed, Thieves Jailed | publisher = Pitchfork Media | date = [[2007-05-08]] | accessdate = 2007-05-10}}</ref> Later in the week, the alleged thieves were identified as Joshua Kuhl and Simon Brown, both 21. The [[Chicago Police]] announced that 39 photographs and three guitar picks were stolen, although only 4-6 of those photographs were leaked online. The two were held on $100,000 bond.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559151/20070509/smashing_pumpkins.jhtml | author = Kaufman, Gil | title = Smashing Pumpkins Robbed — Plus, Has New Lineup Already Been Revealed? | publisher = MTV News | date = [[2007-05-09]] | accessdate = 2007-05-10}}</ref> Asked about the band's predicament, a Chicago Police officer commented, "They were pissed."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/smashing%20pumpkins%20thieves%20charged_1030475 | title = Smashing Pumpkins Thieves Charged | publisher = Contact Music | date = [[2007-05-09]] | accessdate = 2007-05-10}}</ref>

On [[May 16]], [[2007]] the band's official website published an official album cover made by [[Obey Giant]] graphic designer and illustrator [[Shepard Fairey]]: a red, black and white illustration of a drowning [[Statue of Liberty]], positioned in front of the sun that is setting/rising. Fairey, whose credits include creating anti-war posters and the poster art for the feature film ''[[Walk the Line]]'', commented on the album cover:
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
This includes the rear spoiler, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, side sills and fog lamps. The stock seats are swapped out for stunning thrones from Recaro and Bilstein was tapped by Mazda to provide the shocks.<ref name="autogenerated1" />
I think global warming is an issue that is currently relevant, time sensitive, and a symptom of the shortsightedness of the U.S. As a broader metaphor, the drowning Statue of Liberty, a revered icon of the U.S., symbolizes the eminent demise of many of the ideals upon which the nation was founded. Civil liberties, freedom of speech, privacy, etc. have been decreasing since [[9/11]]. The sun in the image could either be setting or rising and this ambiguity shows that there is still hope to turn things around... The U.S. is the dominant global force. When things are going wrong in the U.S. they are probably going wrong around the world. I think this image conveys both the U.S. situation and its larger global implications.<ref name="the gauntlet">{{cite web | url = http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/8609/.html | title = The Smashing Pumpkins team with Shepard Fairey for Zeitgeist cover. | publisher = The Gauntlet | date = [[2007-05-16]] | accessdate = 2007-05-16}}</ref>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>


===Warranty Extension Program===
Billy Corgan commented, "Like a great artist can do, Shepard had summed up very simply a lot of complex themes. He also used the type font from our [[Tristessa (song)|very first single]], and I asked him about it and he had no idea. He was just on point."<ref name="the gauntlet" /> Fairey also remarked "I use red frequently because it is a visually powerful, emotionally potent color. Red gets people's attention. In this case there is the added possibility that the red liquid could be blood, giving it an even more sinister sense of foreboding."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003585592 | title = Smashing Pumpkins Unveil 'Zeitgeist' Artwork | author = Cohen, Jonathan | publisher = ''Billboard'' | date = [[2007-05-16]] | accessdate = 2007-08-06}}</ref> The red color of the artwork was changed for most of the special edition releases.


According to an article listed on [[Autoblog]], Mazda of America has extended the warranty on the RX-8 for models built from 2004-2008 Renesis engine.<ref>[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/05/mazda-extends-rotary-warranty-on-rx-8-to-100k-miles/ Mazda extends rotary warranty on RX-8 to 100k miles - Autoblog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. An article found on RX8club.com displayed an actual letter from Mazda declaring exactly what was being covered and the extended warranty particulars.<ref>[http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=147287 8 years, 100,000 mi extended warranty. - RX8Club.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==Track listing==
All tracks written by Billy Corgan.


===MS===
# "[[Doomsday Clock (song)|Doomsday Clock]]" – 3:44
[[Image:RX8-MS.jpg|200px|thumb|Mazda RX-8 MS]]
# "7 Shades of Black" – 3:17
# "Bleeding the Orchid" – 4:03
# "[[That's the Way (My Love Is)]]" – 3:48
# "[[Tarantula (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tarantula]]" – 3:51
# "Starz" – 3:43
# "United States" – 9:53
# "Neverlost" – 4:20
# "[[Bring the Light]]" – 3:40
# "(Come On) Let's Go!" – 3:19
# "For God and Country" – 4:24
# "Pomp and Circumstances" – 4:21


=== Future revisions ===
;Bonus tracks:
*Mazda has recently released the updated version (photo right) in some countries which is slightly slower (0-100km/h in 6.4 from 6.2) than the previous model. It looks very similar to the previous version, but visual revisions include new {{convert|19|in|mm|sing=on}} rims and tweaked front end.
#<li value=9> "Death from Above" – 4:06
*Mazda had initially planned to release a two-seat coupé version of the RX-8, but the development costs were deemed too expensive and the model was canceled. A second generation Renesis engine is currently under development, with a planned release by 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speedtv.com/articles/technology/automotive/36350/|title=Mazda to Introduce New Rotary Engine | work=Speedtv|accessmonthday=[[March 30]] |accessyear=[[2007]]}}</ref>
#<li value=11> "Stellar" – 6:22
*2007 / 2008 Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed M'z Tune <ref>http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/mz_tune/</ref>
#<li value=13> "Zeitgeist" – 2:49


==Awards==
;Best Buy reissue:
As of October 2006 the RX-8 has won at least 37 international motoring awards including 2003 International Engine of the Year, the 2003 Japanese Car of the Year, Australia's ''[[Wheels]]'' magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, the 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car, and several [[United Kingdom|UK]] Best Car Awards. It was named on ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best list]] for 2004, 2005, and 2006. It also took home 1st place on ''Car and Driver's'' "Four of a Kind" comparison test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/sports_car_central/four_of_a_kind_comparison_test/(page)/1 |title=Four of a Kind Comparison Test|publisher=''Car and Driver''|accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref> Winner of the 2006-2007 Golden Icon Award (presented by Travolta Family Entertainment) for "Best Sports Car".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://axcessnews.com/index.php/articles/show/id/12342 |title=Zack Snyder's Film "300" tops in Golden Icon Awards
#<li value=8> "Death from Above" – 4:06
|publisher=''Axcess News'' |date=2007 |accessdate=2008-02-05}}</ref>
#<li value=11> "Neverlost" – 4:20
# "Stellar" – 6:22
# "Ma Belle" – 4:08
# "For God and Country" – 4:24
# "Pomp and Circumstances" – 4:21


==Alternate versions==
== Notes ==
{{reflist}}
''Zeitgeist'' was released in multiple special editions. Three American versions each had a unique bonus track, but were exclusive to [[iTunes]], [[Best Buy]], and [[Target Corporation|Target]]. This move was criticized by [[Pitchfork Media]]<ref name="PitchforkArticle">{{cite web | url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/43795-smashing-pumpkins-to-fans-indie-stores-fuck-you | title=Smashing Pumpkins to Fans, Indie Stores: Fuck You | publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]] | accessdate=2007-06-22}}</ref> and ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.<ref name="RollingStoneblog">{{cite web | url=http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/06/22/former-beatles-storm-the-charts-lauryn-hill-possibly-eventually-releasing-a-new-album-and-more/
| title=Former Beatles Storm The Charts, Lauryn Hill Possibly Eventually Releasing A New Album, And More | publisher=[[Rolling Stone]] | accessdate=2007-06-22}}</ref> In October 2007, less than four months after the album's release, Best Buy released an exclusive reissue of ''Zeitgeist'' that included three bonus tracks (one exclusive) and a DVD.<ref name="SPBestBuy">{{cite web | url=http://smashingpumpkins.com/news_2480 | title=Zeitgeist re-release at Best Buy on Tuesday October 30th | publisher=SmashingPumpkins.com | accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref> Finally, in January 2008, iTunes released a "Deluxe Edition" that included the ''[[American Gothic (Smashing Pumpkins EP)|American Gothic]]'' EP.<ref name="AmGoth">"[http://smashingpumpkins.com/news_2846 The Smashing Pumpkins to Release 'American Gothic', a Four-Song Acoustic EP, Digitally on January 2 and at Retail in January Outside the US]". SmashingPumpkins.com. 2007-12-19. Accessed on 2007-12-19.</ref>


==References==
{| class="wikitable"
*{{cite web | url=http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=27484&make_id=227 | title=2009 MAZDA RX-8: FURTHER EVOLUTION FOR THE ROTARY REVOLUTION | work=Mazda USA}}
! Color
*{{cite web | url=http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsMain&vehicleCode=RX8&bhcp=1 | title=2006 RX-8 | work= Mazda USA | accessdate=2006-05-23}}
! Version
*{{cite web | url=http://www.mazda.co.uk/Showroom/RX-8/ | title=Mazda RX-8 | work=Mazda UK | accessmonthday=May 23 | accessyear=2006}}
! width="400"| Distinction
*{{cite web | url=http://www.mazda.com.au/rx8/ | title=RX-8 Overview | work=Mazda Australia | accessmonthday=May 23 | accessyear=2006}}
|-
*{{cite web | url=http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=17134&make_id=227 | title=Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen rotary engine | work=Ford Media | accessmonthday=May 23 | accessyear=2006}}
| rowspan="2"| Red
*{{cite web | url=http://www.fast-autos.net/news/15/ | title=Mazda Adds 6-Speed Automatic and New Shinka Package for 2006 RX-8 | work=Fast-Autos.net | accessmonthday=[[September 8]] | accessyear=2006}}
| Regular version
*{{cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060816/FREE/60814021/1024/LATESTNEWS|title=Future Products - Mazda|work=[[AutoWeek]]|accessmonthday=[[August 16]] |accessyear=2006}}
| Includes the 12 tracks listed above
*{{cite web | url=http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone5.asp?articleZoneID=4485 | title=Design awards and honours | work=Mazda Australia | accessmonthday=[[July 31]] | accessyear=2006}}
|-
*[http://www.nyrotary.com/ New York Rotary Association] - New Yorks Biggest Rotary Engine Auto Club (NYRA)
| Deluxe edition
*[http://media.ford.com/newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=19107 Press Release Center] - 40 [[FIA]] certified WSR Press Release
| Includes 76-page book<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=product&id=1649202| title=Zeitgeist (Limited) (7/10) - CD | publisher=Best Buy | accessdate=2007-06-22}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"| Orange
| Japanese version<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.amazon.com/Zeitgeist-Smashing-Pumpkins/dp/B000QUCVJ2/ref=sr_1_4/103-2707509-1185441?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1182318274&sr=8-4| title=Zeitgeist [IMPORT] [EXTRA TRACKS] | publisher=Amazon.com | accessdate=2007-06-22}}</ref>
| rowspan="3"| Includes "Death from Above" (at track 9 or 13)
|-
| [[Best Buy]] version<ref name="PitchforkArticle" />
|-
| German [[Amazon.de]] version<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.amazon.de/Zeitgeist-Amazon-Exklusiv-incl-Bonus/dp/B000RL6GC8/ref=sr_1_2/028-6948510-9490901?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1182295460&sr=1-2 | title=Zeitgeist (Amazon Exklusiv-Edition incl. Bonus Track Death From Above) | publisher=Amazon.de | accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"| Purple
| UK version
| Standard track listing<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ozphoria.com | title=Zeitgeist: Uk version (purple) | publisher=Ozphoria | accessdate=2007-07-18}}</ref>
|-
| [[Target Corporation|Target]] version<ref name="PitchforkArticle" />
| rowspan="2"| Includes "Zeitgeist" (at track 13)
|-
| Müller version<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.intro.de/news/23041918 | title='Zeitgeist' Erscheint In Vier Versionen | publisher=Intro.de | accessdate=2007-06-25}}</ref>
|-
| Green
| [[HMV Group plc|HMV]] version
| Standard track listing<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=220;1;-1;-1&sku=637636 | title=Zeitgeist: Hmv Exclusive Sleeve | publisher=HMV | accessdate=2007-06-22}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| Blue
| [[iTunes]] version
| Includes "Stellar" (at track 11), 5 [[MySpace Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins|MySpace covers]] (for U.S. pre-order),<ref name="PitchforkArticle" /> "Zeitgeist" (for international pre-order)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=258420320&s=143460&v0=NMW_AUS_062607 | title=Zeitgeist | publisher=iTunes Australia | accessdate=2007-07-01}}</ref>
|-
| iTunes Deluxe edition (January 2008)
| Includes ''[[American Gothic (Smashing Pumpkins EP)|American Gothic]]'' EP,<ref name="AmGoth">"[http://smashingpumpkins.com/news_2846 The Smashing Pumpkins to Release 'American Gothic', a Four-Song Acoustic EP, Digitally on January 2 and at Retail in January Outside the US]". SmashingPumpkins.com. 2007-12-19. Accessed on 2007-12-19.</ref> as well as videos of "Tarantula" and "That's the Way"<ref>[http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_2889 American Gothic EP released on iTunes today!] SmashingPumpkins.com. 2008-01-02. Accessed on 2008-01-06.</ref>
|-
| Silver
| [[Best Buy]] reissue (October 2007)<ref name="SPBestBuy"/>
| Resequenced track listing and three bonus tracks; bonus [[DVD]] disc with a 20-minute documentary, ''Inside the Zeitgeist'', and the music videos for "Tarantula" and "That's the Way"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8574679&st=smashing+pumpkins&type=product&id=1766267 | title=Zeitgeist Exclusive - CD | publisher=Best Buy | accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref>
|-
|}


== External links ==
==Outtakes==
{{commons|Mazda RX-8}}
The following songs were written for ''Zeitgeist'' but did not make any version of the released album.
<!-- WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A LINKFARM! -->

*[http://www.automobilemag.com/new_cars/11/mazda/rx_8/index.html Mazda RX-8 Specs and Pricing]
*"Gossamer" - played on the summer leg of the ''Zeitgeist'' tour. Its debut at the first Paris show indicates that it was written during the ''Zeitgeist'' sessions, but this is not confirmed. Ranging from 15 to 35 minutes, it was played throughout the 2007 tour. Billy and Jimmy confirmed in an August 2007 interview that this song was recorded live at the [[Fillmore]] and will be released on the upcoming DVD ''[[If All Goes Wrong]]''.<ref name = "youtube">{{cite web | url = http://youtube.com/watch?v=44C9Eh03Mmo | title = Ask A Pumpkin: Billy & Jimmy answer! | publisher = [[YouTube]] | accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
*[http://www.rx8club.com RX-8 Owners Club]

*[http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk Mazda RX-8 UK Owners Club]
*"Signal to Noise" - covered by [[Matt Walker (drummer)|Matt Walker]]'s new band, [[The Most Dangerous Race]], for the [[Myspace]] cover album project.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/news_229 | title =Myspace Creates Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Compilation | publisher = SmashingPumpkins.com | accessdate = 2007-08-08}}</ref> This cover also appears on a compilation tribute CD to the band by the German magazine ''Visions''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.visions.de/visions/visions-compilations/173/ | title= All Areas Special: ZERO – A Tribute To Smashing Pumpkins | accessdate = 2007-07-13}}</ref> A version of this song by the Smashing Pumpkins has yet to be revealed.
*[http://www.rx8mall.co.nr RX8 Mall - Strictly Mazda RX8 appreciation shop]

*[http://www.rx8forum.gr RX8 Owners Free Club in Greece]
==Chart positions==
===Album===
<!--Please don't add chart positions without citations-->
{|class="wikitable"
! Year
! Chart
! Peak position
|-
| 2007
| US ''Billboard'' 200<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1565010/20070718/t_i_.jhtml | title = Pumpkins Can't Dethrone Billboard King T.I. | publisher = [[Mtv]] | accessdate = 2007-07-20}}</ref>
| 2
|-
| 2007
| [[RIANZ|New Zealand RIANZ Album Charts]]<ref name="new zealand album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp | title = Top 40 Albums - 16 July 2007 | publisher = RIANZ.nz | accessdate = 2007-07-17}}</ref>
| 1
|-
| 2007
| Canadian Album Charts<ref name="Canadian Album Charts">{{cite web | url = http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/S/Smashing_Pumpkins/2007/07/18/4349321-ca.html | title = Reunited Pumpkins Smash Charts | publisher = Canoe.ca | accessdate = 2007-07-18}}</ref>
| 1
|-
| 2007
| UK Album Charts<ref name="uk album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.theofficialcharts.com/top40_albums.php | title = Top 100 Albums Chart - Chart Week Ending Date 21/07/07 | publisher = The Official UK Charts Company | accessdate = 2007-07-17}}</ref>
| 4
|-
| 2007
| Irish Album Charts<ref name="irish album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp#albums | title = Top 100 Individual Artist Albums | publisher = IRMA.ie | accessdate = 2007-07-17}}</ref>
| 5
|-
| 2007
| Switzerland album charts<ref name="Switzerland album charts">{{cite web | url = http://smashingpumpkins.com/news| title = Top 40 Albums - 18 July 2007 | publisher = SmashingPumpkins.com | accessdate = 2007-07-18}}</ref>
| 5
|-
| 2007
| Italy album charts<ref name="Switzerland album charts"/>
| 5
|-
| 2007
| German Album Charts<ref name="German Album Charts">{{cite web | url = http://mtv.de/albumtop50/index.php | title = MTV Germany Album Top 50 | publisher = MTV.de | accessdate = 2007-07-23}}</ref>
| 7
|-
| 2007
| Holland album charts<ref name="Holland album charts">{{cite web | url = http://smashingpumpkins.com/news| title = Top 40 Albums - 18 July 2007 | publisher = SmashingPumpkins.com | accessdate = 2007-07-18}}</ref>
| 7
|-
| 2007
| Australia album charts<ref name="Australia album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1A50 | title = Australian Top 50 Albums - 23 July 2007 | publisher = ariacharts.com | accessdate = 2007-07-24}}</ref>
| 7
|-
| 2007
| Portugal album charts<ref name="Portugal album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.artistas-espectaculos.com/topafp.php | title = Artistas e Espectáculos 2007 - Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa - Semana 30 | publisher = Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa | accessdate = 2007-07-25}}</ref>
| 7
|-
| 2007
| Danish album charts<ref name="Danish album charts">{{cite web | url = http://danishcharts.com | title = Hitlisten - 20 July 2007 | publisher = Hitlisten.nu | accessdate = 2007-07-20}}</ref>
| 14
|-
| 2007
| Brazilian Top 30 Albums<ref name="Brazil album charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.hot100brasil.com/chtalbums.html | title = Brazilian Top 30 Albums - 6 August 2007 | publisher = Hot100Brasil.com | accessdate = 2007-08-06}}</ref>
| 21
|}

===Singles===
{|class="wikitable"
! Year
! Single
! Chart
! Position
|-
| 2007
| "[[Tarantula (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Tarantula]]"
| US ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref name="billboard charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=5700&model.vnuAlbumId=933126 | title = Artist Chart History - The Smashing Pumpkins | publisher = Billboard.com | accessdate = 2007-07-11}}</ref>
| 54
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| Modern Rock Tracks<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 2
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| Mainstream Rock Tracks<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 6
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| [[Latvian Airplay Top]]<ref name="latvian airplay top">{{cite web | url = http://www.lanet.lv/news/airplay/new.html | title = Latvian Airplay Top 50, 2007.07.08 | publisher = Lanet.tv | accessdate = 2007-07-12}}</ref>
| 13
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| Danish Single Chart<ref name="danish single chart">{{cite web | url = http://danishcharts.com/index.asp | title = Hitlisten, 2007.07.13 | publisher = Hitlisten.nu | accessdate = 2007-07-13}}</ref>
| 14
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| Hot Digital Songs<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 44
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| [[Irish Singles Chart]]<ref name="irish singles charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp | title = >> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums, & Compilations >> | publisher = Irma.ie | accessdate = 2007-07-12}}</ref>
| 44
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| Mainstream Pop 100<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 50
|-
| 2007
| "Tarantula"
| UK Singles Chart<ref name="uk singles charts">{{cite web | url = http://www.theofficialcharts.com/top40_singles.php | title = The Official UK Charts Company : TOP 100 SINGLES CHART | publisher = theofficialcharts.com | accessdate = 2007-07-12}}</ref>
| 59
|-
| 2007
| "[[Doomsday Clock (Smashing Pumpkins song)|Doomsday Clock]]"
| US ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 97
|-
| 2007
| "Doomsday Clock"
| Mainstream Pop 100<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 81
|-
| 2007
| "[[That's the Way (My Love Is)]]"
| Modern Rock Tracks<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 23
|-
| 2007
| "That's the Way (My Love Is)"
| Mainstream Rock Tracks<ref name="billboard charts" />
| 32
|-
| 2007
| "That's the Way (My Love Is)"
| UK Singles Chart<ref name="uk singles charts"/>
| 94
|}

==Personnel==
*[[The Smashing Pumpkins]]
**[[Billy Corgan]] – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, producer
**[[Jimmy Chamberlin]] – drums, percussion, producer
*[[Terry Date]] – producer (tracks 4,8,10,11), recording (except tracks 6,9)
*[[Roy Thomas Baker]] – producer and recording (tracks 6,9,12), additional production (tracks 5,12), mixer
*[[Bjorn Thorsrud]] – recording (tracks 1,2,3,5,7,12), mix assistant
*Vanessa Parr, Noel Zancanella – mix assistants and assistant engineers
*Chris Owens, Kevin Mills, Alex Pavlides, Zephyrus Sowers, Bo Joe, Davey Rieley – assistant engineers
*Stephen Marcussen – mastering
*Bruce Dickson, Justin Corrigan – photo shoot art supervision
*Christina Wagner – photo shoot producer
*[[Matt Taylor (Designer)|Matt Taylor]] – package art direction and design
*[[Shepard Fairey]] – cover art, back cover design
*Cynthia Obsenares – photo shoot costume design
*Amber Griffin – photo shoot hair and makeup

;Reissue personnel:
*Kristin Burns – "in studio" photos
*[[Linda Strawberry]] – "in studio" photo-illustrations

;''Inside the Zeitgeist'' personnel:
*Will Knapp – editing
*Jared Paul, [[Devin Sarno]], Rob Gordon – executive producers
*Janelle Lopez – associate producer
*Bruce Dickson – studio footage
*On the Scene Productions, Inc.; Vision Istanbul Prod. Services; Speedway Films – interview footage
*[[P.R. Brown]] – director, "Tarantula" and "That's the Way (My Love Is)" videos
*Kristin Burns, Lisa Johnson – still photographers

==References==
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Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2003–present
AssemblyNagasaki, Japan
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2+2 coupé
LayoutFMR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.3L Renesis NL
Transmission4- or 6-speed automatic and 5 or 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2004-08: Template:Auto mm
2009-: Template:Auto mm
Length2004-08: Template:Auto mm
2009-: Template:Auto mm
WidthTemplate:Auto mm
HeightTemplate:Auto mm
Curb weightManual: 1309–1373 kg (2888–3029 lb)
Auto: 1384 kg (3053 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMazda RX-7
Mazda Cosmo

The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. It first appeared in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the successor to the RX-7 and, like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a rotary engine. The RX-8 began North American sales as 2004 model year car.

Design

The RX-8 was designed as a front mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive 2+2 coupé. Unlike many other 2+2 sports cars, the rear seats are usable if the occupants of the car are not exceedingly tall, but it is very possible to seat 4 six foot tall people in relative comfort. Comfort is one of the hallmarks of the car, having a very agreeable stock ride comfort and very low engine and road noise for a vehicle with sporting pretensions. These traits place the RX-8 more into the category of a GT coupe than that of a true sports car.

The car has a near 50:50 weight distribution, achieved by mounting the engine behind the front axle and the fuel tank ahead of the rear axle. Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as aluminium (hood & rear doors), and a carbon fiber composite driveshaft on the manual gearbox car, designed to reduce rotational mass (Moment of Inertia) connected to the engine. The rest of the body is steel, save for the plastic front and rear bumpers.

The car features a pair of rear-hinged "freestyle" doors (similar to suicide doors) in order to provide easier access to the rear seats. The RX-8 has no B-pillar between the front and rear doors, with the leading edge of the rear door acting as a "virtual pillar" to maintain structural rigidity. Because of the overlapping design, the rear doors can only be opened when the front doors are open. The rear doors cannot be closed after the front doors: if attempted, damage will occur to both doors.

First generation (SE3P)

SE
Mazda RX-8 SE
Overview
Production2003–2008

The first version of the RX-8, the SE3P, produced from model years 2003 to 2008, is powered by the 13B-MSP Wankel type Renesis rotary engine displacing 1.3 litres (twin 654 cc rotors) which, when coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, will typically produce 237 hp (177 kW) at 8200 rpm and 211Nm (ECE) of torque at 5500 rpm.[1] The Renesis Multi Side Port engine shows greatly improved fuel efficiency and emission improvement over the RX-7's engine

The RX-8 is available in various models in different markets around the world. Standard models include:

  • 6-speed manual "High Power" with an output of between 170 kW (231 hp) and 177 kW (237 hp) and a 9,000 rpm redline. Japanese models produce 184 kW (247 hp) (250 PS).
  • 5-speed manual "Standard Power" tuned to 141 kW (192 hp) with the redline reduced to 7,500 rpm.
  • 4-speed automatic tuned to 141 kW (189 hp) in some markets, while the U.S. automatic is stated to deliver 197 SAE net hp (158 kW).
  • 6-speed automatic (available in the U.S. market as of 2006) developing 212 hp (158 kW) and 159 ft⋅lbf (216 N⋅m) of torque with a redline at 7,500 rpm.[2]

PZ

In May 2006 Mazda released the RX-8 PZ for the UK market. The car was jointly developed with motorsports company Prodrive. Only available in six-speed manual, it featured custom 10-spoke alloy wheels supplied by Italian F1 team supplier OZ Racing in "Dark Silver" finish, mirrors developed to reduce drag, front and rear black mesh grilles, and a rear spoiler to provide more stability at higher speeds. Both the alloys and rear wing are badged in carbon fibre with "Prodrive". Significant revisions were also made to the suspension to improve the handling: dampers from Bilstein and coil springs from Eibach are used in addition to reducing the ride height by Template:Auto mm and an increase in spring rate of 60%. Finally the car is supplied with a unique upgraded twin exhaust system, with exhaust tailpipes branded "Prodrive". Only 800 were made at an MSRP of £25,995 ($51,990). It was available in two colours, Galaxy Grey (320) and Brilliant Black (480).

Hydrogen RE

At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Mazda unveiled the RX-8 Hydrogen RE concept car, designed to run on either hydrogen or gasoline. In February 2006, Mazda revealed that it would start leasing a dual fuel RX-8 to commercial customers in Japan, and in March 2006 announced its first two customers, claiming the first fleet deliveries of a dual hydrogen/gasoline production car.

40th Anniversary

2007 saw the release of a special edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mazda's rotary engine.

2009 Mazda RX-8

2009 Mazda RX-8 (North America)
Overview
Productionstarting 2009

The new revision of the Mazda RX-8 debuted at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, with production model year starting in 2009. Meaningful changes have been described by Autoblog as being:

Some additional chassis bracing increases rigidity, along with a trapezoidal strut tower brace and new suspension geometry that keep things planted out back.

Additionally some minor cosmetic changes have been made most notable in the front fascia, fenders, and tail lights. No changes to the engines power output have been made, though the manual transmission models will see a lower final drive ratio of 4.777 from the previous standard of 4.444.[3]

R3

At the 2008 Detroit Motor Show information was given regarding the optional R3 package.

This includes the rear spoiler, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, side sills and fog lamps. The stock seats are swapped out for stunning thrones from Recaro and Bilstein was tapped by Mazda to provide the shocks.[3]

Warranty Extension Program

According to an article listed on Autoblog, Mazda of America has extended the warranty on the RX-8 for models built from 2004-2008 Renesis engine.[4]. An article found on RX8club.com displayed an actual letter from Mazda declaring exactly what was being covered and the extended warranty particulars.[5]

MS

Mazda RX-8 MS

Future revisions

  • Mazda has recently released the updated version (photo right) in some countries which is slightly slower (0-100km/h in 6.4 from 6.2) than the previous model. It looks very similar to the previous version, but visual revisions include new 19-inch (480 mm) rims and tweaked front end.
  • Mazda had initially planned to release a two-seat coupé version of the RX-8, but the development costs were deemed too expensive and the model was canceled. A second generation Renesis engine is currently under development, with a planned release by 2010.[6]
  • 2007 / 2008 Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed M'z Tune [7]

Awards

As of October 2006 the RX-8 has won at least 37 international motoring awards including 2003 International Engine of the Year, the 2003 Japanese Car of the Year, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, the 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car, and several UK Best Car Awards. It was named on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2004, 2005, and 2006. It also took home 1st place on Car and Driver's "Four of a Kind" comparison test.[8] Winner of the 2006-2007 Golden Icon Award (presented by Travolta Family Entertainment) for "Best Sports Car".[9]

Notes

  1. ^ Renesis information.
  2. ^ MazdaUSA :: Mazda RX-8 Features and Specifications :: Sports Car
  3. ^ a b Detroit 2008: 2009 Mazda RX-8 - Autoblog
  4. ^ Mazda extends rotary warranty on RX-8 to 100k miles - Autoblog
  5. ^ 8 years, 100,000 mi extended warranty. - RX8Club.com
  6. ^ "Mazda to Introduce New Rotary Engine". Speedtv. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/mz_tune/
  8. ^ "Four of a Kind Comparison Test". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2008-06-05. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Zack Snyder's Film "300" tops in Golden Icon Awards". Axcess News. 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-05. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

References

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