In 1995 I was making mix tapes from CD and radio. I would sneak downstairs into my uncles en suite apartment and riffle through the albums for new tapes.  After I listened to mellon collie, im almost positive I never made a mixed tape again. In this body of work, I had found all the mix I would ever need. I ended becoming a very good guitarist because of Billy and James. I have fond memories of playing my candle apple squier stratocaster through a big muff at band practise (it took me a couple of years to figure out I had the wrong pickups lol) omg that combo was noisy. But to our little 3 piece band, I had unlocked a vital part of sounding like corgan.  25 years later, I still measure my guitar tone to this album.. I still mostly tune to Eb.. and I still find peace, answers, resolution and solace in the lyrics on this record. It touched me then, and still today, makes me feel elated as well as bringing all those initial emotions. From the minute I heard the pumpkins, they’ve been my favourite band. And I’ve yet to skip an album. Saw them play on the Oceania tour in Toronto… Best night of my life- still my favourite concert. Love ya Billy,