Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins · 1995
121 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling epic of alternative rock that intertwines melancholic balladry with explosive anthems.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like emotional dynamics explosive anthems for release melancholic ballads for reflection
- Context
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock
- What next
- The Aeroplane Flies High — It expands on the themes and sounds of Mellon Collie with more ambitious arrangements.
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is an album by The Smashing Pumpkins, released in 1995. A sprawling epic of alternative rock that intertwines melancholic balladry with explosive anthems. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness sound like?
A sprawling epic of alternative rock that intertwines melancholic balladry with explosive anthems. Rooted in alternative rock. Start with "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness".
Is Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness a good place to start with The Smashing Pumpkins?
Yes, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is recommended as a starting point for new The Smashing Pumpkins listeners. A sprawling epic of alternative rock that intertwines melancholic balladry with explosive anthems. 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.
Who is Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness for?
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness works well if you're into wave-like emotional dynamics, explosive anthems for release and melancholic ballads for reflection.
How many songs are on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness?
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness has 28 tracks, running approximately 121 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Start here 2:52
- 2 Tonight, Tonight Standout 4:14
- 3 Jellybelly 3:01
- 4 Zero 2:40
- 5 Here Is No Why 3:44
- 6 Bullet With Butterfly Wings Standout 4:17
- 7 To Forgive 4:16
- 8 Fuck You (An Ode to No One) 4:51
- 9 Love 4:21
- 10 Cupid de Locke 2:50
- 11 Galapogos 4:46
- 12 Muzzle 3:44
- 13 Porcelina of the Vast Oceans 9:21
- 14 Take Me Down 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 Where Boys Fear to Tread 4:23
- 2 Bodies 4:12
- 3 Thirty‐Three 4:10
- 4 In the Arms of Sleep 4:12
- 5 1979 Standout 4:25
- 6 Tales of a Scorched Earth 3:45
- 7 Thru the Eyes of Ruby 7:38
- 8 Stumbleine 2:54
- 9 X.Y.U. 7:07
- 10 We Only Come Out at Night 4:05
- 11 Beautiful 4:18
- 12 Lily (My One and Only) 3:31
- 13 By Starlight 4:48
- 14 Farewell and Goodnight 4:22
Release Date
October 24, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
121 min 52 sec
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