The 28 Greatest Smashing Pumpkins Songs of All Time

A nostalgic, dreamy single from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) built on a drum loop and shimmering guitars, evoking suburban teenage youth.

The heavy, riff-driven opening track from Machina/The Machines of God (2000) marking a return to a harder rock sound.

A dark, intense deep cut from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) prized by fans for its raw emotional outbursts.

A sweeping, string-orchestrated anthem from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) with an iconic Melies-inspired music video.

The explosive opening track from Siamese Dream (1993) that announced the band's arrival with a wall of nervy, distorted riffs.

A sprawling nine-minute epic from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) beloved by dedicated fans for its dynamic shifts and dreamy imagery.

The moody, synth-driven lead single from Adore (1998) that marked the band's shift toward gothic electronic textures.

The synth-pop-leaning title track from the 2020 album Cyr, showing the band's continued evolution in its later era.

A tender, acoustic-driven opener from Adore (1998), considered a hidden gem by longtime fans.

The atmospheric lead single from Oceania (2012), blending shoegaze textures with a driving alternative rock groove.

The triumphant lead single marking the 2018 reunion of the original lineup, recapturing the band's classic guitar-driven sound.

A string-laden, orchestral ballad from Siamese Dream (1993) dealing with childhood trauma, notable for its haunting bell and orchestra arrangement.

A jangly, deceptively upbeat single from Siamese Dream (1993) that masks lyrics about depression, becoming one of the band's signature songs.

A ferocious, metal-tinged track from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) known for its biting self-loathing lyrics and iconic 'zero' shirt imagery.

A wistful, mid-tempo single from Adore (1998) exploring the end of a relationship with delicate, restrained instrumentation.

A driving, hook-heavy album track from Siamese Dream (1993) celebrated for its soaring chorus and defiant lyrics.

A slow-building, atmospheric track from Siamese Dream (1993) that erupts into a cathartic guitar climax.

A sprawling, wall-of-sound epic from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) known for its dense layered guitars.

The propulsive lead single from Gish (1991), an early showcase of the band's heavy guitar sound and dynamic range.

A frenetic, genre-bending album track from Siamese Dream (1993) blending metal, jazz breakdowns, and psychedelia.

An uplifting, anthemic track from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) often cited by fans as an emotional highlight of the double album.

A hypnotic, slow-burning track from the band's 1991 debut Gish, showcasing their early psychedelic and shoegaze influences.

A beloved deep cut from Siamese Dream (1993) with shifting tempos and a euphoric guitar solo, a perennial fan favorite.

The soaring lead single from Machina/The Machines of God (2000), pairing a driving beat with a romantic, defiant chorus.

The hard-driving lead single from Zeitgeist (2007), marking the band's 2000s comeback with a heavier, urgent sound.