All The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order of Release Date

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The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order take listeners on a captivating journey through the evolution of one of alternative rock’s most influential bands.

Formed in Chicago in 1988 by Billy Corgan, James Iha, D’arcy Wretzky, and Jimmy Chamberlin, The Smashing Pumpkins became known for their richly layered sound blending grunge, dream pop, heavy metal, and psychedelic rock. Their debut album Gish (1991) introduced their distinctive style, while Siamese Dream (1993) and the epic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) solidified their legacy in rock history. Over the years, the band’s lineup and musical direction have evolved, resulting in a diverse discography that spans over three decades—from the introspective Adore (1998) to the ambitious rock opera Atum (2022–2023) and their latest release, Aghori Mhori Mei (2024). With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide, The Smashing Pumpkins remain a defining force in alternative music.

Exploring The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order reveals not only the band’s artistic growth but also the enduring creativity of Billy Corgan and his ever-evolving vision. So, if you are a die heart fan of The Smashing Pumpkins Albums then check out here we have list of The Smashing Pumpkins albums in order of release so far.

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How many albums does The Smashing Pumpkins have?

The discography of the Smashing Pumpkins consists of thirteen studio albums, four live albums, one digital live album series, nine compilation albums (including box sets and promotional releases), seven extended plays (including promotional releases), 66 singles (including promotional releases), five video albums, 37 music videos, and contributions to five soundtrack albums.

The List of  The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of The Smashing Pumpkins Album in Order of Release Date:

  1. Gish — May 28, 1991
  2. Siamese Dream — July 19, 1993
  3. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness — October 23, 1995
  4. Adore — June 2, 1998
  5. Machina/The Machines of God — February 29, 2000
  6. Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music — September 5, 2000
  7. Zeitgeist — July 10, 2007
  8. Oceania — June 19, 2012
  9. Monuments to an Elegy — December 9, 2014
  10. Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. — November 16, 2018
  11. Cyr — November 27, 2020
  12. Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts — May 5, 2023
  13. Aghori Mhori Mei — August 2, 2024

All The Smashing Pumpkins Albums List in Order


1. Gish (1991)

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Tracks:

  1. I Am One
  2. Siva
  3. Rhinoceros
  4. Bury Me
  5. Crush
  6. Suffer
  7. Snail
  8. Tristessa
  9. Window Paine
  10. Daydream

“Gish” is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on May 28, 1991, through Caroline Records. Produced by Butch Vig and Billy Corgan, the album blends elements of alternative rock, grunge, shoegaze, and psychedelic rock. Featuring tracks like “Rhinoceros” and “Siva,” it showcases the band’s dynamic mix of heavy riffs and dreamy melodies. Initially peaking modestly on charts, “Gish” gained critical acclaim for its lush production and unique sound, later earning Platinum certification by the RIAA. The album’s spiritual themes and innovative style cemented it as a cornerstone of 1990s rock music.

2. Siamese Dream (1993)

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Tracks:

  1. Cherub Rock
  2. Quiet
  3. Today
  4. Hummer
  5. Rocket
  6. Disarm
  7. Soma
  8. Geek U.S.A.
  9. Mayonaise
  10. Spaceboy
  11. Silverfuck
  12. Sweet Sweet
  13. Luna

Siamese Dream is the second studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released in 1993 through Virgin Records. Produced by Butch Vig and Billy Corgan, the album became a landmark in 1990s alternative rock. Despite internal struggles during recording, it debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and achieved 4× Platinum status in the U.S., selling over six million copies worldwide. Featuring iconic singles like “Cherub Rock,” “Today,” “Disarm,” and “Rocket,” the album’s lush production, emotional lyrics, and layered guitars earned critical acclaim, cementing its place as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

3. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)

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Tracks:

Disc one – Dawn to Dusk:

  1. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
  2. Tonight, Tonight
  3. Jellybelly
  4. Zero
  5. Here Is No Why
  6. Bullet with Butterfly Wings
  7. To Forgive
  8. Fuck You (An Ode to No One)
  9. Love
  10. Cupid de Locke
  11. Galapogos
  12. Muzzle
  13. Porcelina of the Vast Oceans
  14. Take Me Down

Disc two – Twilight to Starlight:

  1. Where Boys Fear to Tread
  2. Bodies
  3. Thirty-Three
  4. In the Arms of Sleep
  5. 1979
  6. Tales of a Scorched Earth
  7. Thru the Eyes of Ruby
  8. Stumbleine
  9. X.Y.U.
  10. We Only Come Out at Night
  11. Beautiful
  12. Lily (My One and Only)
  13. By Starlight
  14. Farewell and Goodnight

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is the third studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on October 24, 1995, by Virgin Records. Produced by Billy Corgan, Flood, and Alan Moulder, the ambitious double album spans 28 tracks across two discs, blending art rock, grunge, and alternative metal. Propelled by hits like “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” “1979,” and “Tonight, Tonight,” it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned diamond certification in the U.S. Acclaimed for its emotional depth and scope, the album received seven Grammy nominations and remains a defining work of 1990s rock music.

4. Adore (1998)

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Tracks:

  1. To Sheila
  2. Ava Adore
  3. Perfect
  4. Daphne Descends
  5. Once Upon a Time
  6. Tear
  7. Crestfallen
  8. Appels + Oranjes
  9. Pug
  10. The Tale of Dusty and Pistol Pete
  11. Annie-Dog
  12. Shame
  13. Behold! The Night Mare
  14. For Martha
  15. Blank Page
  16. 17

“Adore” is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on June 2, 1998, through Virgin Records. Following the massive success of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the album marked a bold stylistic shift toward a more subdued, electronic, and gothic-inspired sound. Produced primarily by frontman Billy Corgan, it reflected a period of personal and creative turmoil within the band. Although it received mixed commercial success, Adore earned critical acclaim for its emotional depth, mature songwriting, and experimental production. The album later gained cult status and was reissued in 2014 with remastered tracks and rare material.

5. Machina/The Machines of God (2000)

Machina The Machines of God Album Image

Tracks:

  1. The Everlasting Gaze
  2. Raindrops + Sunshowers
  3. Stand Inside Your Love
  4. I of the Mourning
  5. The Sacred and Profane
  6. Try, Try, Try
  7. Heavy Metal Machine
  8. This Time
  9. The Imploding Voice
  10. Glass and the Ghost Children
  11. Wound
  12. The Crying Tree of Mercury
  13. With Every Light
  14. Blue Skies Bring Tears
  15. Age of Innocence

Machina/The Machines of God is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on February 29, 2000, through Virgin Records. Conceived as a concept album by frontman Billy Corgan, it marked the return of drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and was intended as the band’s final project before their 2000 breakup. Blending heavy guitar rock with electronic and industrial elements, the album explores themes of love, faith, and identity through the fictional story of “Glass and the Machines of God.” Despite mixed reviews and modest sales, Machina remains a cult favorite, celebrated for its ambitious concept and emotional depth.

6. Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music (2000)

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Tracks:

  1. Glass
  2. Cash Car Star
  3. Dross
  4. Real Love
  5. Go
  6. Let Me Give the World to You
  7. Innosense (Corgan/Iha)
  8. Home
  9. Blue Skies Bring Tears
  10. White Spyder
  11. In My Body
  12. If There Is a God
  13. Le Deux Machina
  14. Atom Bomb

Machina II / The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released for free online on September 5, 2000. Issued through Billy Corgan’s Constantinople Records, only 25 vinyl copies were pressed and distributed to fans for digital sharing. The double LP, accompanied by three EPs, continues the conceptual story from Machina/The Machines of God. Combining dream-pop, synth-goth, and heavy rock influences, the album earned critical praise for its creativity. Remastered and expanded, both Machina albums were reissued together as Machina: Aranea Alba Editio on September 5, 2025.

7. Zeitgeist (2007)

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Tracks:

  1. Doomsday Clock
  2. 7 Shades of Black
  3. Bleeding the Orchid
  4. That’s the Way (My Love Is)
  5. Tarantula
  6. Starz
  7. United States
  8. Neverlost
  9. Bring the Light
  10. (Come On) Let’s Go!
  11. For God and Country
  12. Pomp and Circumstances

Zeitgeist is the seventh studio album by American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 10, 2007, through Martha’s Music and Reprise Records. Marking the band’s reunion after seven years, it features founding members Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin, with production by Roy Thomas Baker and Terry Date. The album blends heavy guitar riffs and political themes, highlighted by the lead single “Tarantula.” Debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200, it was later certified Gold by the RIAA. Though receiving mixed reviews, Zeitgeist stands as a bold and energetic comeback showcasing the band’s signature alternative rock sound.

8. Oceania (2012)

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Tracks:

  1. Quasar
  2. Panopticon
  3. The Celestials
  4. Violet Rays
  5. My Love Is Winter
  6. One Diamond, One Heart
  7. Pinwheels
  8. Oceania
  9. Pale Horse
  10. The Chimera
  11. Glissandra
  12. Inkless
  13. Wildflower

Oceania is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on June 19, 2012, through Martha’s Music. Produced by Billy Corgan and Bjorn Thorsrud, the album is part of the ambitious Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project. Featuring guitarist Jeff Schroeder, bassist Nicole Fiorentino, and drummer Mike Byrne, Oceania blends classic Pumpkins energy with modern, atmospheric sounds. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim for its emotional depth and strong songwriting. Tracks like “The Celestials” and “My Love Is Winter” highlight its themes of love, alienation, and rediscovery.

9. Monuments to an Elegy (2014)

Monuments to an Elegy Album Image

Tracks:

  1. Tiberius
  2. Being Beige
  3. Anaise!
  4. One and All (We Are)
  5. Run2me
  6. Drum + Fife
  7. Monuments
  8. Dorian
  9. Anti-Hero

Monuments to an Elegy is the ninth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on December 9, 2014, through Martha’s Music. Produced by Billy Corgan and Howard Willing, the album is part of the ambitious Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project. Featuring Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee on drums, the record blends melodic rock with synth-pop influences. Songs like “Being Beige,” “One and All,” and “Drum + Fife” showcase a more direct and polished sound. Though it received generally positive reviews for its concise and emotional tone, it charted modestly, peaking at No. 33 on the Billboard 200.

10. Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. (2018)

Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 LP No Past. No Future. No Sun. Album Image

Tracks:

  1. Knights of Malta
  2. Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)
  3. Travels
  4. Solara
  5. Alienation
  6. Marchin’ On
  7. With Sympathy
  8. Seek and You Shall Destroy

The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.” is the band’s tenth studio album, released on November 16, 2018, through Napalm Records and produced by Rick Rubin. Marking the long-awaited reunion of founding members James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin, the eight-track album delivers a blend of classic alternative rock and modern energy. Featuring singles like “Solara,” “Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts),” and “Knights of Malta,” it showcases Billy Corgan’s introspective songwriting and rich instrumentation. The album received generally positive reviews for its melodic depth and nostalgic yet fresh sound.

11. Cyr (2020)

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Tracks:

  1. The Colour of Love
  2. Confessions of a Dopamine Addict
  3. Cyr
  4. Dulcet in E
  5. Wrath
  6. Ramona
  7. Anno Satana
  8. Birch Grove
  9. Wyttch
  10. Starrcraft
  11. Purple Blood
  12. Save Your Tears
  13. Telegenix
  14. Black Forest, Black Hills
  15. Adrennalynne
  16. Haunted
  17. The Hidden Sun
  18. Schaudenfreud
  19. Tyger, Tyger
  20. Minerva

Cyr is the eleventh studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released on November 27, 2020, through Sumerian Records. Produced by frontman Billy Corgan, the album showcases a bold shift toward a synth-pop sound, blending electronic textures with the band’s signature alternative style. Featuring 20 tracks, including singles like “Cyr” and “The Colour of Love,” the album explores modernity and reinvention. Accompanied by a five-part animated series titled In Ashes, Cyr highlights Corgan’s vision of creating contemporary music while maintaining The Smashing Pumpkins’ emotional depth and experimental edge.

12. Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (2022–2023)

Atum A Rock Opera in Three Acts Album Image

Tracks:

1. Atum: Act One

  1. Atum
  2. Butterfly Suite
  3. The Good in Goodbye
  4. Embracer
  5. With Ado I Do
  6. Hooligan
  7. Steps in Time
  8. Where Rain Must Fall
  9. Beyond the Vale
  10. Hooray!
  11. The Gold Mask

2. Atum: Act Two

  1. Avalanche
  2. Empires
  3. Neophyte
  4. Moss
  5. Night Waves
  6. Space Age
  7. Every Morning
  8. To the Grays
  9. Beguiled
  10. The Culling
  11. Springtimes

3. Atum: Act Three

  1. Sojourner
  2. That Which Animates the Spirit
  3. The Canary Trainer
  4. Pacer
  5. In Lieu of Failure
  6. Cenotaph
  7. Harmageddon
  8. Fireflies
  9. Intergalactic
  10. Spellbinding
  11. Of Wings

Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts is the twelfth studio album by American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released in three parts between November 2022 and May 2023. Produced by Billy Corgan, the 33-track concept album serves as a sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Machina/The Machines of God. Blending alternative, progressive, and synth rock, it follows the story of Shiny, formerly Zero and Glass, exploring themes of legacy and redemption. Featuring singles “Beguiled,” “Spellbinding,” and “Empires,” the album received generally favorable reviews and charted globally, marking Jeff Schroeder’s final appearance with the band.

13. Aghori Mhori Mei (2024)

Aghori Mhori Mei Album Image

Tracks:

  1. Edin
  2. Pentagrams
  3. Sighommi
  4. Pentecost
  5. War Dreams of Itself
  6. Who Goes There
  7. 999
  8. Goeth the Fall
  9. Sicarus
  10. Murnau

Aghori Mhori Mei is the thirteenth studio album by American rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins, released digitally on August 2, 2024, through Martha’s Music and Thirty Tigers, with physical editions following on November 22, 2024. Written and produced by Billy Corgan, the album marks a return to the band’s signature rock sound, blending progressive rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock influences. Praised for its powerful guitar-driven energy reminiscent of Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the album received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, highlighting its nostalgic yet revitalized approach to modern rock.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order reveals the band’s extraordinary evolution from their early alternative rock roots to their experimental and genre-defying soundscapes. Each album—from Gish and Siamese Dream to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts—reflects Billy Corgan’s visionary artistry and the group’s enduring ability to reinvent themselves. Their discography captures over three decades of musical innovation, emotional depth, and cultural influence. Understanding The Smashing Pumpkins Albums in Order offers fans and new listeners alike a complete view of one of rock’s most dynamic and influential bands.


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