Smashing Pumpkins - "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"

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  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    darthvedder88 wrote:
    Really been into "Thru the Eyes of Ruby" lately. I have to say, I LOVE the arrangement of this song!!! I mean, the way the guitars come in is like an orchestra. I think I've posted something like this before, but it's so fucking brilliant!!! I love the way Corgan sings this song!!

    "Your strength is my weakness, your weakness my hate,
    My love for you just can't explain why
    We're forever frozen, forever beautiful
    Forever lost inside ourselves..."

    AMAZING LYRICS!!!! Definately one of the GREATEST songwriters ever.
    I originally overlooked the gem. It's now one of my favorites. Only complaint is the way it sorta leaves you hanging in the end with what appears to be another section of the song.
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    I've actually always loved the ending to that song!!! Definately some Pink Floyd and Cure influence on this song, but nonetheless an original masterpiece!!!
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • bee_boy
    bee_boy Posts: 384
    I read this thread yesterday and right after that listened to MCIS 3 times. FUCKING AMAZING.

    One of my favourite albums ever
  • We All Believe
    We All Believe Eastchester, NY - Proud South Canadian. Posts: 801
    Jimmy Chamberlin doesn't get enough credit for being the best drummer in music today, and one of the best ever. He tears Jellybelly apart.

    Porcelina is probably my fav song on MCIS.
    May your days be long, til kingdom come.
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    LOVE LOVE LOVE PORCELINA!!!! Corgan displays so much emotion when he sings that song, really really sad, but really beautiful at the same time!!!
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • bee_boy
    bee_boy Posts: 384
    We All Believe wrote:
    Jimmy Chamberlin doesn't get enough credit for being the best drummer in music today, and one of the best ever. He tears Jellybelly apart.

    Porcelina is probably my fav song on MCIS.

    Jimmy Chamberlin plays as if he was a freaking octopus with drumsticks. The guy's completely insane... I don't know how he does it
  • bryanfury
    bryanfury Posts: 461
    definitely one of the most underrated albums of all time. so heavy in some spots (XYU, ZERO), and so smooth in other (1979, Galapogos).
    those undecided, needn't have faith to be free
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    bryanfury wrote:
    definitely one of the most underrated albums of all time. so heavy in some spots (XYU, ZERO), and so smooth in other (1979, Galapogos).

    This album is underrated?!! Well, from what I understand as far as sales went it did extremely well!!! But I guess not all critics gave it a perfect score, though there are still critics that did...guess it depends on how you look at it.
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    bryanfury wrote:
    definitely one of the most underrated albums of all time. so heavy in some spots (XYU, ZERO), and so smooth in other (1979, Galapogos).

    how old were you in 1995?
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  • Brisk
    Brisk Posts: 84
    chris01 wrote:
    Agreed its the best double album ive ever heard.
    I dont want them to turn back time and make songs that sounds like remakes.... but at the same time, i dont want them to sound like Zwan. ;)


    Why do people dislike ZWAN so much? I thought they were awesome!

    Did you actually hear the absolutely stunning jam they do on Jesus, I/Mary Star of the Sea??? IT'S INCREDIBLE! I URGE ALL YOU ANTI-ZWAN PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO IT! Drums are absolutely phenonemal as well!
  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    Brisk wrote:
    Why do people dislike ZWAN so much? I thought they were awesome!

    Did you actually hear the absolutely stunning jam they do on Jesus, I/Mary Star of the Sea??? IT'S INCREDIBLE! I URGE ALL YOU ANTI-ZWAN PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO IT! Drums are absolutely phenonemal as well!

    yup that album had its moments.. but i honestly haven't listened to it in about 3 years
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  • amentvedder
    amentvedder Posts: 3,610
    Absolute masterpiece :)
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    Yeah Zwan had some great tunes!!! Really love "Ride a Black Swan" and "Of a Broken Heart."
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    I put Zwan in my car this morning and thought "Man, what a positive feel this album has!!!" But even as good as it was, I loved the depression behind Mellon Collie. I think when Corgan was at his lowest point he wrote his best lyrics...
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    C'mon!! I wanna keep this thread alive!! Surely there's more Mellon Collie to talk about....

    I love listening to Galapagos and By Starlight while I'm lying in bed and I just have those songs on my mp3 player to listen to. Really relaxing songs and really thematic. I hope Zeitgeist has some beautiful ballads as these masterpieces were!!
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • prytocorduroy
    prytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    darthvedder88 wrote:
    C'mon!! I wanna keep this thread alive!! Surely there's more Mellon Collie to talk about....
    One time, I was really stoned, and I listened to Zero, and it scared the shit out of me. That song is more evil sounding than X.Y.U.
  • darthvedder88
    darthvedder88 Posts: 1,023
    danny72688 wrote:
    One time, I was really stoned, and I listened to Zero, and it scared the shit out of me. That song is more evil sounding than X.Y.U.

    Well, Billy does get pretty intense on Zero, but I get more into X.Y.U. I mean, that's the best screaming Corgan's ever done!!! Really intense song, love the solo too.
    "Darth Vader would say 'Impressive'."

    -Eddie Vedder

    6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
    6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    darthvedder88 wrote:
    Well, Billy does get pretty intense on Zero, but I get more into X.Y.U. I mean, that's the best screaming Corgan's ever done!!! Really intense song, love the solo too.

    check out live versions of Silverfuck circa 93'.... ive never been so blown away by screaming before.. real raw emotion. Actually if you have the Viewphoria DVD then you'll know what I mean.
    09/04/05 - Calgary, AB
    08/02/07 - LOLLA!!!
  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
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    *bangs head*
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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  • superdeluxe
    superdeluxe Posts: 119
    danny72688 wrote:
    One time, I was really stoned, and I listened to Zero, and it scared the shit out of me. That song is more evil sounding than X.Y.U.


    I always thought God and Bodies should have been singles.

    :)

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