"1979", "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", "Tonight, Tonight". The Experimental Departure (1998–2000)

Their raw, psychedelic debut. It’s heavy on guitar riffs and showcases Jimmy Chamberlin's "lead drum" style. Key Tracks: "Siva", "Rhinoceros", "I Am One".

This is the "unloved child" of the discography, but arguably the most interesting. Coming off the rock opera of Mellon Collie , fans expected Mellon Collie 2 . Instead, Corgan delivered a dark, electronic-influenced record made with drum machines and synthesizers.

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Widely considered a masterpiece of the 90s. Known for its "wall of sound" production and thick, fuzzy guitar layers. Key Tracks: "Cherub Rock", "Today", "Disarm", "Mayonaise".