The Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

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Artist: The Smashing Pumpkins

Title: Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

Year: 1995

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Tracklist

  • 1. Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness - Remastered 2012 (2:52)
  • 2. Tonight, Tonight - Remastered 2012 (4:14)
  • 3. Jellybelly - Remastered 2012 (3:01)
  • 4. Zero - Remastered 2012 (2:40)
  • 5. Here Is No Why - Remastered 2012 (3:45)
  • 6. Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Remastered 2012 (4:18)
  • 7. To Forgive - Remastered 2012 (4:17)
  • 8. An Ode To No One - Remastered 2012 (4:51)
  • 9. Love - Remastered 2012 (4:22)
  • 10. Cupid De Locke - Remastered 2012 (2:50)
  • 11. Galapogos - Remastered 2012 (4:46)
  • 12. Muzzle - Remastered 2012 (3:43)
  • 13. Porcelina Of The Vast Oceans - Remastered 2012 (9:21)
  • 14. Take Me Down - Remastered 2012 (2:54)
  • 1. Where Boys Fear To Tread - Remastered 2012 (4:23)
  • 2. Bodies - Remastered 2012 (4:12)
  • 3. Thirty-Three - Remastered 2012 (4:10)
  • 4. In The Arms Of Sleep - Remastered 2012 (4:12)
  • 5. 1979 - Remastered 2012 (4:26)
  • 6. Tales Of A Scorched Earth - Remastered 2012 (3:45)
  • 7. Thru The Eyes Of Ruby - Remastered 2012 (7:38)
  • 8. Stumbleine - Remastered 2012 (2:54)
  • 9. X.Y.U. - Remastered 2012 (7:07)
  • 10. We Only Come Out At Night - Remastered 2012 (4:05)
  • 11. Beautiful - Remastered 2012 (4:18)
  • 12. Lily (My One And Only) - Remastered 2012 (3:31)
  • 13. By Starlight - Remastered 2012 (4:48)
  • 14. Farewell And Goodnight - Remastered 2012 (4:24)

Review

Alright, listen up, because "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" by The Smashing Pumpkins is an absolute titan of a double album that swaggered onto the scene in 1995. It’s a melting pot of art rock, grunge, alternative pop, and heavy metal, spread across two discs each capturing its own vibe with tracks from "Dawn to Dusk" to "Twilight to Starlight." And let me tell you, each of these 28 tracks brings its unique flavor—like a sonic buffet that keeps you coming back for more.

The genius production by Billy Corgan, Flood, and Alan Moulder perfectly complements Corgan's soul-punching vocals, and the intricate guitar work feels like a mad genius let loose in a guitar factory. Whether you're headbanging to the heavy-metal madness of "Zero" and "Tales of a Scorched Earth" or watching your feels float away with tender ballads like "Thirty-Three" and "1979," this album keeps you on your toes. And dude, let’s not forget the orchestral blitz of "Tonight, Tonight" that makes you feel like you’re in your own epic movie scene.

Digging deeper, Corgan gets real with themes of teenage angst and the identity crises of 90s youth, with bangers like "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" that capture the era’s rebellious spirit. Meanwhile, "1979" serves up a nostalgic escapade back to the sweet, dreamy days of youth. If you’re into epic journeys, check out "Porcelina of the Vast Oceans," flaunting some progressive rock vibes that tip the hat to Rush.

This bad boy didn’t just raise the bar—it karate-chopped right through it. Upon release, it shot straight to number one on the Billboard 200 and racked up seven Grammy nods. Critics and fans alike crowned it as one of the greatest albums ever, with accolades from Rolling Stone and Spin solidifying its legendary status. And if you hunger for more, the 2012 Deluxe Edition brings a treasure trove of demos, alternate mixes, and live performances, painting an even richer picture of the Pumpkins' creative fireworks.

Put simply, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" is a masterstroke of alternative rock, proving that The Smashing Pumpkins didn’t just play music—they crafted an era-defining masterpiece. - Leo

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