The Smashing Pumpkins ‎– Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (4xLP Vinyl Boxset)

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is a sprawling, ambitious journey through alternative rock. Released in 1995, it was the band’s first foray into a double album, offering a vast soundscape that encompasses the heavy guitars and raw emotion of grunge alongside softer, more melodic moments.

Across its 28 tracks, the album explores themes of alienation, loss, and the search for meaning. Billy Corgan’s lyrics delve into dark and introspective territory, but are laced with moments of beauty and hope. Musically, the album is diverse, incorporating elements of art rock, heavy metal, and even pop. From the soaring guitars of “Tonight, Tonight” to the haunting melodies of “Porcelina of the Vast Oceans,” Mellon Collie is a landmark release that cemented the Smashing Pumpkins’ place as one of the alternative rock era’s defining bands.