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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

Album 1995
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About this album

Sound: "A sprawling epic of alternative rock that intertwines melancholic balladry with explosive anthems."

Where they were

Released on October 24, 1995, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' was The Smashing Pumpkins' double album follow-up to their breakthrough 'Siamese Dream'. At this point, the band had solidified their place in rock music, capitalizing on their growing fame and artistic ambition, which led to a more expansive sound and thematic depth.

Why it matters

This album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling albums of the 1990s, selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone. It received critical acclaim for its ambitious scope and has influenced countless artists across multiple genres while solidifying the band's legacy in rock history.

Essential tracks

  • "Tonight, Tonight" — An orchestral anthem that encapsulates hope and perseverance, highlighted by its soaring melodies and poignant lyrics. It showcases Billy Corgan's knack for blending grandeur with emotional depth.
  • "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" — This track's iconic chorus and themes of frustration and despair resonated deeply with listeners, earning it a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Its heavy sound marked a signature moment in the band's career.
  • "1979" — '1979' is a nostalgic reflection on adolescence, combining an infectious melody with evocative imagery that captures the essence of youth. It became one of the band's most commercially successful singles.

Release Date

October 24, 1995

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness 2:52
  2. 2 Tonight, Tonight 4:14
  3. 3 Jellybelly 3:01
  4. 4 Zero 2:40
  5. 5 Here Is No Why 3:44
  6. 6 Bullet With Butterfly Wings 4:17
  7. 7 To Forgive 4:16
  8. 8 Fuck You (An Ode to No One) 4:51
  9. 9 Love 4:21
  10. 10 Cupid de Locke 2:50
  11. 11 Galapogos 4:46
  12. 12 Muzzle 3:44
  13. 13 Porcelina of the Vast Oceans 9:21
  14. 14 Take Me Down 2:52

Disc 2

  1. 1 Where Boys Fear to Tread 4:23
  2. 2 Bodies 4:12
  3. 3 Thirty‐Three 4:10
  4. 4 In the Arms of Sleep 4:12
  5. 5 1979 4:25
  6. 6 Tales of a Scorched Earth 3:45
  7. 7 Thru the Eyes of Ruby 7:38
  8. 8 Stumbleine 2:54
  9. 9 X.Y.U. 7:07
  10. 10 We Only Come Out at Night 4:05
  11. 11 Beautiful 4:18
  12. 12 Lily (My One and Only) 3:31
  13. 13 By Starlight 4:48
  14. 14 Farewell and Goodnight 4:22

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