Studio Album · No. 4

Adore Songwriting Credits by The Smashing Pumpkins

1998 Virgin 16 tracks 73:25

Produced by Billy Corgan, Flood, Brad Wood  ·  Engineered by Brad Wood, Robbie Adams, Flood

Virgin Alternative RockElectronicaGothic Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Smashing Pumpkins carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
16 trackswritten by The Smashing Pumpkins 0 tracksoutside writers
The Smashing Pumpkins's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
1,200,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Data Insight

Sixteen tracks, all Corgan's alone, and the first album with no other member credited anywhere. The band was down to three people and the record leans on electronics rather than guitars. It sold a quarter of what Mellon Collie did.

Adore came out on Virgin in June 1998, made without Jimmy Chamberlin and largely with drum machines, and sold 1,200,000 in the United States. "Ava Adore" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
To Sheila
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
2
Ava Adore #42
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
3
Perfect #54
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
4
Daphne Descends
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
5
Once Upon a Time
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
6
Tear
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
7
Crestfallen
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
8
Appels + Oranjes
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
9
Pug
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
10
The Tale of Dusty and Pistol Pete
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
11
Annie-Dog
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
12
Shame
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
13
Behold! The Night Mare
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
14
For Martha
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
15
Blank Page
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)
16
17
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan Billy CorganFloodBrad Wood The Smashing Pumpkins (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Adore

Who wrote Adore?
Billy Corgan wrote all sixteen tracks. No other member and no outside writer is credited.
Why does it sound electronic?
Jimmy Chamberlin had been fired, so much of the record uses drum machines and programming rather than live drums.
How did it sell?
1,200,000 in the United States, and it is certified platinum by the RIAA and gold by the BPI.
Which singles charted?
"Ava Adore" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Perfect" number 54.
Who produced it?
Billy Corgan, Brad Wood and Flood.
Who engineered it?
Brad Wood, Robbie Adams and Flood.
How long is the album?
73:25 across sixteen tracks.

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