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Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessThe Smashing Pumpkins
Alternative & Indie · 1990s
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness — 1995
The Smashing Pumpkins
Released 1995Alternative & Indie
Classic79247 Verdict
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A sprawling double album of grandeur and angst, ranging from delicate to ferocious. Maximalist and beloved. Their most ambitious statement. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.
On vinyl: '90s pressings are hit-and-miss on quality; a modern reissue is often the safer choice.
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