Mike76

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DeAge™ : 7595 days • Here since 24 august 2005

Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

19 dec 06

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Thank you Nwg, you took the words right off my keyboard. To tell the truth, I had already commented on/criticized the album in the review of Noquito, but evidently no zealot had noticed. Now I'm waiting to see my mannequin burned in the square by the FM rock fundamentalists!

Pre Teen-Age Jesus James Chance Lydia Lunch

19 dec 06

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Thanks, Gabs, but I've already left "No New York," I reviewed it myself... even though I don’t have it on vinyl! Then I only have "Lesson N.1" by Branca and the Y Pants (but those are more New Wave). Anyway, I’ve realized it’s worth picking up everything, since it’s all great (anti)music.

Pere Ubu Terminal Tower

19 dec 06

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Album listened to distractedly in the store, but it didn’t impress me much.

John Gavanti Unnamed: An Operetta

19 dec 06

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"In any case, it's one of those listens that leaves a mark on existence." Really? Anyway, I'll note it down on my shopping list. Interesting suggestion, well done.

The Cure The Top

19 dec 06

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(If I may interject) Well, "Prnography" seems a bit too much as a "misstep," let's say I also find it somewhat overrated. It showcases a certain malaise in a somewhat excessive and affected manner, but the musical ideas are definitely there, and they are certainly not inferior to those of "The Top." Album rating: 4/5 for the first, 3 or 3.5/5 for the second.

Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

19 dec 06

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To elevate this album, some cite sources of inspiration like the Velvet Underground and Stooges, but for me, it sounds more like a fruit mix of Metallica, San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra, Nirvana, and Bryan Adams.

Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

19 dec 06

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I find it hard to understand the enthusiasm of certain critics for this record, but since even the positive reviews often use unflattering terms ("confusing work and stylistically uncertain," "mixes industrial refuse and heavenly melodies, recycles riffs from the '70s and tacky heavy metal," "artistic arrogance," "undeniable prolixity," "ostentatious nihilism," "irritating monotony," "the thrash of a second-hand hardcore band," "grind from a third-hand heavy-metal band," "accurate catalogue of alternative rock clichés," "the merit of renewing kitsch," "the sewers of easy listening"), perhaps Billy Corgan is seen by some critics as a kind of trash hero to be venerated, the Ed Wood of music, and consequently "Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness" is his "Plan 9 From Outer Space."

Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

19 dec 06

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"the greatest album of the nineties"......yes, and the second is "Use Your Illusion," the third "(What's The Story) Morning Glory," the fourth "Mechanical Animals".....

Pre Teen-Age Jesus James Chance Lydia Lunch

19 dec 06

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And then, another question: between an album from the four groups that participated in "No New York," "Ascension," and the album by Theoretical Girl, what would you recommend?

Pre Teen-Age Jesus James Chance Lydia Lunch

19 dec 06

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Great review. I really like No Wave, but I own very few records that fit within the movement and I wanted to expand my collection in this respect. Is this EP by any chance included in the compilation "Everything"?