Released 28 years ago this June
Adore
The Smashing Pumpkins · 1998
73 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and atmospheric soundscapes, showcasing a shift towards introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night exploration
- haunting melodies for solitude
- dynamic journey with resolution
- wave-like pacing and ebbing
- emotional depth and atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a shift towards introspection and a departure from earlier sound.
- Themes
- personal loss· electronic melancholy· suburban longing
- Career context
- By the time 'Adore' was released in June 1998, The Smashing Pumpkins had already achieved massive success with their prior albums, 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.' This album marked a significant departure from their earlier sound, presenting a more subdued and electronic-influenced style, which reflected lead singer Billy Corgan's personal struggles during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Radiohead
- If this clicks, go next to
- Machina/The Machines of God — Continues the introspective themes with a more expansive sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Kid A by Radiohead — Shares a similar introspective atmosphere and electronic influence, exploring themes of alienation.The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails — Combines haunting melodies and layered soundscapes, reflecting emotional turmoil and vulnerability.Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol — Delivers moody, atmospheric rock with introspective lyrics, resonating with late-night solitude.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "To Sheila".
- 1 To Sheila Start here 4:46
- 2 Ava Adore 4:31
- 3 Perfect 3:23
- 4 Daphne Descends 4:41
- 5 Once Upon a Time 4:05
- 6 Tear 5:54
- 7 Crestfallen 3:57
- 8 Appels + Oranjes 3:36
- 9 Pug 4:54
- 10 The Tale of Dusty and Pistol Pete 4:35
- 11 Annie-Dog 3:40
- 12 Shame 6:41
- 13 Behold! The Night Mare 5:14
- 14 For Martha 8:17
- 15 Blank Page 4:58
- 16 17 0:20
What to play next
This album is considered a Experimental in The Smashing Pumpkins's catalog. Showcases a shift towards introspection and a departure from earlier sound.
Machina/The Machines of God
2000
Continues the introspective themes with a more expansive sound.
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
1995
Sets the emotional foundation for the shift into 'Adore'.
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