Disarm

Departing drastically from the immense, fuzz-laden guitar tones that dominated their breakthrough record, 'Disarm' is built entirely upon strummed acoustic guitars, tubular bells, and a sweeping string section. Billy Corgan penned the deeply personal lyrics as a reflection on a fractured relationship with his parents. The song's controversial lyrical references prompted a ban from the BBC, though it still became a massive international hit and a defining alternative ballad.