The Smashing Pumpkins - Galapogos Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Galapogos'?

   The lyrics for 'Galapogos' were written by William Patrick Corgan, better known as Billy Corgan, the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins.

2. Which album is 'Galapogos' featured on?

   'Galapogos' is featured on The Smashing Pumpkins' third studio album, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' which was released in 1995.

3. What is unique about the spelling of 'Galapogos'?

   The song title 'Galapogos' is a misspelling of 'Galapagos,' similar to how Billy Corgan used alternate spellings for other works like 'Mayonaise' and the album 'Melancholy' (correctly 'Melancholy').

4. Who produced the album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'?

   'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' was produced by Billy Corgan, alongside producers Flood and Alan Moulder. The band decided against working with their previous producer, Butch Vig, for this album.

5. How many songs were originally intended for 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'?

   While the band recorded 57 potential songs for inclusion, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' was originally planned to feature 31 tracks but was eventually reduced to 28 songs.

6. What musical styles are explored on 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'?

   'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' features a diverse range of musical styles, including alternative rock, grunge, alternative metal, art rock, and heavy metal, representing a departure from the more one-dimensional flavor of the band's previous albums.