Recorded 1989–1994 Language English Release date 4 October 1994 | Length 57:26 Artist The Smashing Pumpkins | |
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Released October 4, 1994 (1994-10-04) Pisces Iscariot(1994) Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness(1995) Similar Billy Corgan albums, Alternative rock albums | ||
Pisces Iscariot is a compilation album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins released in 1994 through Virgin Records, consisting of B-sides and outtakes. Reaching number 4 in the U.S. upon its 1994 release, Pisces Iscariot was certified platinum by the RIAA on November 23, 1994. The album was initially to be called Neptulius.
Contents
The album was re-released by EMI as deluxe-edition CD and LP on July 17, 2012. A number of problems were reported with the deluxe release, including it mistakenly using a different vocal take of "Plume" which was later corrected on digital retail versions of the album, and several digital glitches found throughout the audio on both discs which were not found on the original release. The Bonus CD with the Physical Version also has a mispress on Tracks 13 & 14 with "Purr Snickety" beginning 3 seconds prior to the end of "French Movie Theme." The iTunes version has the correct versions of these two tracks. The bonus CD, mastered by Howie Weinberg, was also criticized for suffering from brickwalling.
Soothe
Packaging
The CD, LP, and cassette issues were each released with unique cover artwork. The U.S. vinyl release was pressed on amber vinyl, and the first 2,000 copies included a bonus 7" single with "Not Worth Asking" from the original "I Am One" 7", backed with "Honeyspider II". The UK LP has identical artwork to its U.S. counterpart, although the printing is much lighter and the inner sleeve is a heavier stock.
Legacy
In July 2014, Guitar World placed Pisces Iscariot among its "Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994" list.
Track listing
All tracks written by Billy Corgan, unless stated otherwise.
A limited pressing of 2,000 copies of Pisces Iscariot included a free 7" single.
The Smashing Pumpkins
Production
Songs
1Soothe2:36
2Frail and Bedazzled3:18
3Plume3:37