i remember reading an interview with billy corgan and he said his goal for mellon collie was to make a concept album for a new generation and that he used pink floyd's the wall as his example
That, right there, is why I hate Billy Corgan...
What an arrogant shit.
I agree with other opinions stating Siamese Dreams had a bigger influence (media, musical and cultural) than Mellon Collie. I think that some bands like Pixies (Surfer Rosa) or Sonic Youth may have had a potential impact speaking of musical influence on other bands and artists.
That, right there, is why I hate Billy Corgan...
What an arrogant shit.
What was so wrong with him saying that? He was just saying he wanted to make an impact. Yes, i agree he can be arrogant, but i see nothing wrong with that statement.
I wouldn't say that Mellon Collie had a massive impact (nor Euphoria Morning or Yield as someone has just said)
Depends on how you determine what 'impact' is though. If you're talking about sales, then yeah Mellon Collie had the biggest, but in terms of infulential...ity, I'd say it would be Siamese Dream.
He did say emotionally. So I actually agree with Euphoria Morning, that album was really significant for me.
emotionally Damien Rice's "O" beats the shit out of every other album ever. listening to that album when you're n relationship trouble is a total memorable headfuck!
QOTSA - Songs For The Deaf
Arcade Fire - Funeral
White Stripes - White Blood Cells
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
RHCP - Californication (was pretty huge to be fair)
Mercury Rev - All Is Dream
have all been copied quite a bit / "inspired" many artists since their releases...
not one album from any band has impacted my life at all it's music i enjoy it while it's on but that's about it ,things that have impacted my life the birth of my kids that's it or the death of loved ones .....oh by the way you guys are all nuts ..
Its been 13 years since it was released and it remains a classic. A hell of an album. You arent snoozing by the 2nd disc thats for sure.
It doesnt seem like this is gonna be on anyones top 100 album list, critically speaking, but it seems like a personal favorite for fans and music junkies alike.
Is their another album released since 1995 with the same impact, emotionally as this record? I cant think of too many
Personally, I think it's a little bloated. Some great songs on it, for sure, but so much of that record was sort of unnecessary.
I have very fond memories of listening to this album when I was a kid and it still holds up very well in my books. There have been other albums that have equally impacted my life, for sure, but this was a big one. For the record, I like Siamese Dream more now, but Mellon Collie definitely had a bigger impact on my life and musical tastes.
“Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you’ve got about a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies — ‘God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.’” - Kurt Vonnegut
you "HATE" yiled ??
it may not be your favorite but "hate" is a bit hard, no ?
Nope, i do mean hate. I use to term 'hate' lighter than its intent....this is because i feel there's not any time you'd NEED to say hate.
The album is one of the weakest albums of the 90's IMO. I think it was Pearl Jam at their worst, bar possible three or four of Mike's licks.
Won't you come see me, Queen Jane....
Leaving the pillow alone tonight
And I can see for miles
Speak father with all your might
Drive in one last nail
I’d walk right into your hands
From the end of the earth
I’d make one final stand
If you could see what I’m worth
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That, right there, is why I hate Billy Corgan...
What an arrogant shit.
~it is shining it is shining~
What was so wrong with him saying that? He was just saying he wanted to make an impact. Yes, i agree he can be arrogant, but i see nothing wrong with that statement.
He did say emotionally. So I actually agree with Euphoria Morning, that album was really significant for me.
QOTSA - Songs For The Deaf
Arcade Fire - Funeral
White Stripes - White Blood Cells
Muse - Origin Of Symmetry
RHCP - Californication (was pretty huge to be fair)
Mercury Rev - All Is Dream
have all been copied quite a bit / "inspired" many artists since their releases...
Very important record for me too, it felt like a bit of a lifeline at the time it was released.
Personally, I think it's a little bloated. Some great songs on it, for sure, but so much of that record was sort of unnecessary.
Almost agree.... Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin.
Nope, i do mean hate. I use to term 'hate' lighter than its intent....this is because i feel there's not any time you'd NEED to say hate.
The album is one of the weakest albums of the 90's IMO. I think it was Pearl Jam at their worst, bar possible three or four of Mike's licks.
Leaving the pillow alone tonight
And I can see for miles
Speak father with all your might
Drive in one last nail
I’d walk right into your hands
From the end of the earth
I’d make one final stand
If you could see what I’m worth