I was a full on Pumpkinhead by the time Mellon Collie came out. I was 15 and had been playing guitar and bass for about 2 years. This album became instrumental npt only in my development as a musician, but in helping me navigate the often confusing times of youth. I didn’t understand everything Billy’s lyrics meant, but I got enough to feel like someone understood how I felt. This album sounded like how I often felt – a roller coaster of emotions! The included picture is of me now, obviously, and of my original album which is still in excellent condition.