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"1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mixtape Chapter 27 — The Run
The Run — nostalgia-rush chase sequence.
Where it plays in Mixtape
"1979" soundtracks Chapter 27: The Run — Police-chase skating sequence. The cue functions as the run — nostalgia-rush chase sequence.
About the song
1979 was originally released in 1995 on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins. Read more on Wikipedia (The Smashing Pumpkins).
Why Beethoven & Dinosaur chose it
Game director Johnny Galvatron has described Mixtape as a soundtrack-driven narrative — every needle drop keys a specific memory. The Smashing Pumpkins's track sits perfectly with Chapter 27's III-act energy.
Other Mixtape tracks you might like
- "Whip It" — DEVO · Chapter 1
- "Lust for Life" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 4
- "Today" — The Smashing Pumpkins · Chapter 6
- "Pictures of You" — The Cure · Chapter 9
- "Love Will Tear Us Apart" — Joy Division · Chapter 16
- "More Than This" — Roxy Music · Chapter 17
- "For Love" — Lush · Chapter 13
- "Hong Kong Garden" — Siouxsie and the Banshees · Chapter 20
- "Just Like Heaven" — The Cure · Chapter 3
- "The Passenger" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 28
- "Avalon" — Roxy Music · Chapter 30
- "Bodacious Cretaceous" — Beethoven & Dinosaur · Chapter 18
FAQ
Is "1979" actually in Mixtape?
Yes — The Smashing Pumpkins is one of the eight artists officially confirmed on the Mixtape soundtrack by Annapurna at launch.
Can I listen to it outside the game?
Yes — listen on Spotify, or on the original album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Which chapter does "1979" play in?
Chapter 27: The Run.
Sources
- Artist confirmed on Mixtape soundtrack via Annapurna launch coverage.
- Artist discography: Wikipedia — The Smashing Pumpkins.
- Chapter placement is community-compiled from launch streams; specific song-to-chapter mapping is a working draft.
Last verified: 2026-05-08.