I think this album really showcases what the Pumpkins are all about from their career between 1988 and 2000. I mean, you've got amazing lyrics by Billy, shredding drums from Jimmy, nice piano accompaniment here and there, catchy metallic riffs, soothing acoustic work, a nice touch of electronica from time to time, nice filler points and solos from James, great backup vocals and catchy bass lines from D'arcy, epic solos from Billy, and some of the best screaming I've ever heard!!
Has anyone noticed that Mellon Collie was mixed differently on the vinyl edition and that it's 3 lp discs with 2 extra songs not on cd?!! Anyone have this and if you do, do you prefer the cd mix or vinyl mix?
Has anyone noticed that Mellon Collie was mixed differently on the vinyl edition and that it's 3 lp discs with 2 extra songs not on cd?!! Anyone have this and if you do, do you prefer the cd mix or vinyl mix?
I haven't heard the vinyl mix, but I think the tracklist is wayyyyyyyyy better. Not that there's any difference except for the 2 extra songs, but the flow of the album is much much better. Also it's organized better for the theme.
I'm loving the Muzzle fanatics!!! I think Corgan really expresses his feelings in this song and it just blows me away how the progression of the chords weaves its way into the stunning percussion work from Jimmy Chamberlin. This album was godly when it was released and I'd like to see another double album release from the new Pumpkins!
That song has never been the same for me since a boyfriend in high school wrote out and sent me the lyrics after a break up. :mad: Don't ya just hate that!?
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
i'm glad they are back this year. music needs the pumpkins right now!!
i'll hopefully get to see them in august as they are a very strong rumour to be playing the reading/leeds festivals, and i will be going to leeds
fingers crossed
2006 - Astoria, Dublin, Leeds
2007 - London
2009 - London, Manchester, London
2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
2011 - Alpine Valley x2
2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
The siamese dream/MCIS sound for the new album rumor is just people stretching what we really know.. What we know is that Billy is layering guitars like crazy and it's supposed to be fairly heavy.
My favorite Pumpkins record. Siamese has a LOT of stuff that's just intolerably whiney, in my opinion, and Gish is one half-step short on the grand-ness meter.
Tonight, Tonight is the best lyrics/music combination of the Pumpkins, I think. I also love BWBW (yes, it's rediculous) Porcelina, X.Y.U., 1979, Thru the eyes of Ruby, and nearly everything on there. The recurring piano theme is great.
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.
Has anyone noticed that Mellon Collie was mixed differently on the vinyl edition and that it's 3 lp discs with 2 extra songs not on cd?!! Anyone have this and if you do, do you prefer the cd mix or vinyl mix?
If the album is over 2 hours and a record holds 40 minutes, how does it fit on 3 lps?
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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well I wouldn't go that far. but I'll call it the Pumpkin's finest effort, one of the best albums of the 90's, and an album I like a real lot.
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Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
i second that notion!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_album
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
That song has never been the same for me since a boyfriend in high school wrote out and sent me the lyrics after a break up. :mad: Don't ya just hate that!?
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
-Oscar Wilde
i'm glad they are back this year. music needs the pumpkins right now!!
i'll hopefully get to see them in august as they are a very strong rumour to be playing the reading/leeds festivals, and i will be going to leeds
fingers crossed
2007 - London
2009 - London, Manchester, London
2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
2011 - Alpine Valley x2
2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
where'd you hear this?
08/02/07 - LOLLA!!!
Taken at Beth's Cafe in Seattle
The siamese dream/MCIS sound for the new album rumor is just people stretching what we really know.. What we know is that Billy is layering guitars like crazy and it's supposed to be fairly heavy.
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
Tonight, Tonight is the best lyrics/music combination of the Pumpkins, I think. I also love BWBW (yes, it's rediculous) Porcelina, X.Y.U., 1979, Thru the eyes of Ruby, and nearly everything on there. The recurring piano theme is great.
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2-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-0
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"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.
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
If the album is over 2 hours and a record holds 40 minutes, how does it fit on 3 lps?
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
One of my favourite albums ever
Porcelina is probably my fav song on MCIS.
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-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
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
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.
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
how old were you in 1995?
08/02/07 - LOLLA!!!
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!