In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to&nbsp;The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat. Even among the…

The Alternative Number Ones: Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979”

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The Alternative Number Ones: Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979”

March 2, 1996