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The 28 Greatest Smashing Pumpkins Songs of All Time

By YPB Team

Sweeping orchestral epics sit alongside fuzzed-out anthems and quiet, aching deep cuts across this sprawling catalog. Which track defines the band for you?

  1. Bullet with Butterfly Wings — ranked #11
    Bullet with Butterfly Wings
    The angst-fueled lead single from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), famous for its 'rat in a cage' chorus.
    1000pts
  2. Try, Try, Try — ranked #22
    Try, Try, Try
    A melancholic, string-accented single from the Machina era (2000) noted for its narrative depth and delicate arrangement.
    661pts
  3. Thirty-Three — ranked #33
    Thirty-Three
    A gentle, melodic single from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) reflecting on change and renewal.
    624pts
  4. 1979 — ranked #44
    1979
    A nostalgic, dreamy single from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) built on a drum loop and shimmering guitars, evoking suburban teenage youth.
    583pts
  5. The Everlasting Gaze — ranked #55
    The Everlasting Gaze
    The heavy, riff-driven opening track from Machina/The Machines of God (2000) marking a return to a harder rock sound.
    535pts
  6. X.Y.U. — ranked #66
    X.Y.U.
    A dark, intense deep cut from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) prized by fans for its raw emotional outbursts.
    535pts
  7. Tonight, Tonight — ranked #77
    Tonight, Tonight
    A sweeping, string-orchestrated anthem from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) with an iconic Melies-inspired music video.
    480pts
  8. Cherub Rock — ranked #88
    Cherub Rock
    The explosive opening track from Siamese Dream (1993) that announced the band's arrival with a wall of nervy, distorted riffs.
    480pts
  9. Porcelina of the Vast Oceans — ranked #99
    Porcelina of the Vast Oceans
    A sprawling nine-minute epic from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) beloved by dedicated fans for its dynamic shifts and dreamy imagery.
    480pts
  10. Ava Adore — ranked #1010
    Ava Adore
    The moody, synth-driven lead single from Adore (1998) that marked the band's shift toward gothic electronic textures.
    416pts
  11. Cyr — ranked #1111
    Cyr
    The synth-pop-leaning title track from the 2020 album Cyr, showing the band's continued evolution in its later era.
    416pts
  12. To Sheila — ranked #1212
    To Sheila
    A tender, acoustic-driven opener from Adore (1998), considered a hidden gem by longtime fans.
    416pts
  13. Panopticon — ranked #1313
    Panopticon
    The atmospheric lead single from Oceania (2012), blending shoegaze textures with a driving alternative rock groove.
    416pts
  14. Solara — ranked #1414
    Solara
    The triumphant lead single marking the 2018 reunion of the original lineup, recapturing the band's classic guitar-driven sound.
    341pts
  15. Disarm — ranked #1515
    Disarm
    A string-laden, orchestral ballad from Siamese Dream (1993) dealing with childhood trauma, notable for its haunting bell and orchestra arrangement.
    341pts
  16. Today — ranked #1616
    Today
    A jangly, deceptively upbeat single from Siamese Dream (1993) that masks lyrics about depression, becoming one of the band's signature songs.
    341pts
  17. Zero — ranked #1717
    Zero
    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.
    250pts
  18. Perfect — ranked #1818
    Perfect
    A wistful, mid-tempo single from Adore (1998) exploring the end of a relationship with delicate, restrained instrumentation.
    250pts
  19. Rocket — ranked #1919
    Rocket
    A driving, hook-heavy album track from Siamese Dream (1993) celebrated for its soaring chorus and defiant lyrics.
    250pts
  20. Soma — ranked #2020
    Soma
    A slow-building, atmospheric track from Siamese Dream (1993) that erupts into a cathartic guitar climax.
    250pts
  21. Thru the Eyes of Ruby — ranked #2121
    Thru the Eyes of Ruby
    A sprawling, wall-of-sound epic from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) known for its dense layered guitars.
    250pts
  22. Siva — ranked #2222
    Siva
    The propulsive lead single from Gish (1991), an early showcase of the band's heavy guitar sound and dynamic range.
    250pts
  23. Geek U.S.A. — ranked #2323
    Geek U.S.A.
    A frenetic, genre-bending album track from Siamese Dream (1993) blending metal, jazz breakdowns, and psychedelia.
    0pts
  24. Muzzle — ranked #2424
    Muzzle
    An uplifting, anthemic track from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) often cited by fans as an emotional highlight of the double album.
    0pts
  25. Rhinoceros — ranked #2525
    Rhinoceros
    A hypnotic, slow-burning track from the band's 1991 debut Gish, showcasing their early psychedelic and shoegaze influences.
    0pts
  26. Mayonaise — ranked #2626
    Mayonaise
    A beloved deep cut from Siamese Dream (1993) with shifting tempos and a euphoric guitar solo, a perennial fan favorite.
    0pts
  27. Stand Inside Your Love — ranked #2727
    Stand Inside Your Love
    The soaring lead single from Machina/The Machines of God (2000), pairing a driving beat with a romantic, defiant chorus.
    0pts
  28. Tarantula — ranked #2828
    Tarantula
    The hard-driving lead single from Zeitgeist (2007), marking the band's 2000s comeback with a heavier, urgent sound.
    0pts

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