The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

Primary Artist
The Smashing Pumpkins
Album Title
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Release Date
October 24, 1995 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The Smashing Pumpkins didn't shy away from making the follow-up to the grand, intricate Siamese Dream. With Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness, the band turns in one of the most ambitious and indulgent albums in rock history. Lasting over two hours and featuring 28 songs, the album is certainly a challenging listen. To Billy Corgan's credit, it's a rewarding and compelling one as well. Although the artistic scope of the album is immense, The Smashing Pumpkins flourish in such an overblown setting. Read More