Listen "151 - Smashing Pumpkins: "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" (1995)"
Episode Synopsis
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” by Smashing Pumpkins, the band's third studio album released on October 24, 1995.Selected songs are "Tonight, Tonight", "Tales of a Scorched Earth", "Zero", "1979" and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill and superfan Helen delve into the Smashing Pumpkins' iconic album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.' They explore the tumultuous recording process, the dynamics within the band, and the emotional weight of the songs. Each track is discussed in detail, highlighting the album's production quality, lyrical themes, and the personal impact it has had on listeners. The conversation reflects on the album's legacy and its significance in the 1990s rock scene.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 TONIGHT, TONIGHT03:11 The Meticulous Construction of an Epic Album08:01 TALES OF A SCORCHED EARTH09:30 Bill and Helen Discuss "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" Track by Track - Part 122:54 ZERO24:14 Bill and Helen Discuss "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" Track by Track - Part 236:44 197938:20 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"42:13 BULLET WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS44:46 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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