The tour for Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness came to our most isolated city, Perth in 1996. That day my best friend and I were on the train, drawing ‘SP’ love hearts on each other, absolutely livid as we neared the entertainment centre. Up against the front bar, a girl was pulled vertically out as she passed out from the sheer pressure of the crowd in anticipation.. as the band emerged, a respectful gap ensued, allowing amongst crowd surfings and joint rollings; a couple seemingly ‘at one’ in the midst of the frenzy. The speakers were busted like my ears by the end, but the pumpkins transcended all. ‘I peel no feign’ Billy’s spontaneous adaption of ‘Silverfuck’, was just gold. I’d emerged from a rough upbringing into a wonderful group of friends with whom I shared this music. Truly incredible experiences & memories gifted at the peak of my youth.