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Pisces Iscariot released October 4, 1994! This compilation album is a classic example of the strength of Smashing Pumpkins B-sides and outtakes. Reaching #4 in the US upon release and peaking at #43 in Canada, it was certified platinum in both countries, and produced the hit Fleetwood Mac cover, "Landslide". The album was initially to be called 'Neptulius'. In 2012, EMI released a deluxe edition with 17 extra tracks, a DVD and a cassette of the first Smashing Pumpkins demo tape.

The CD, LP, and cassette issues were each released with unique cover artwork. The compact disc cover is a blurry Polaroid photo of Billy Corgan's ex-wife, Chris Fabian. The US 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 US counterpart, although the printing is much lighter and the inner sleeve is a heavier stock.

Pisces Iscariot received rave reviews, with many critics comparing the quality to that of a full-effort studio album. Rolling Stone wrote in 1994, "Pisces Iscariot doesn't really sound like the compilation of rejects it actually is. In fact, it's better than a lot of albums that bands labored hard to put together." Stereogum meanwhile commented that "every now and then, a band releases a collection of B-sides and outtakes and otherwise semi-available material that transcends the notion of an artist emptying the vaults to buy a bit of time between full-fledged albums, or simply trying to cash in a bit… Of the already anomalous nature of these odds-and-ends turned important touchstones in an artist's catalog, Pisces Iscariot is amongst an even rarer category: the very early vault emptying that results in a shockingly strong collection of lesser or entirely unknown songs." Pitchfork gave it a 8.1 out 10, writing that it's "painstakingly sequenced to maintain a concept record's sonic peaks and valleys, favoring stylistic cohesion over protracted diversity," praising its "ratio of sweet acoustic strummers, barnstorming riff-rockers, and expansive guitar freakouts."

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Pisces Iscariot released October 4, 1994! This compilation album is a classic example of the strength of Smashing Pumpkins B-sides and outtakes. Reaching #4 in the US upon release and peaking at #43 in Canada, it was certified platinum in both countries, and produced the hit Fleetwood Mac cover, "Landslide". The album was initially to be called 'Neptulius'. In 2012, EMI released a deluxe edition with 17 extra tracks, a DVD and a cassette of the first Smashing Pumpkins demo tape.

The CD, LP, and cassette issues were each released with unique cover artwork. The compact disc cover is a blurry Polaroid photo of Billy Corgan's ex-wife, Chris Fabian. The US 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 US counterpart, although the printing is much lighter and the inner sleeve is a heavier stock.

Pisces Iscariot received rave reviews, with many critics comparing the quality to that of a full-effort studio album. Rolling Stone wrote in 1994, "Pisces Iscariot doesn't really sound like the compilation of rejects it actually is. In fact, it's better than a lot of albums that bands labored hard to put together." Stereogum meanwhile commented that "every now and then, a band releases a collection of B-sides and outtakes and otherwise semi-available material that transcends the notion of an artist emptying the vaults to buy a bit of time between full-fledged albums, or simply trying to cash in a bit… Of the already anomalous nature of these odds-and-ends turned important touchstones in an artist's catalog, Pisces Iscariot is amongst an even rarer category: the very early vault emptying that results in a shockingly strong collection of lesser or entirely unknown songs." Pitchfork gave it a 8.1 out 10, writing that it's "painstakingly sequenced to maintain a concept record's sonic peaks and valleys, favoring stylistic cohesion over protracted diversity," praising its "ratio of sweet acoustic strummers, barnstorming riff-rockers, and expansive guitar freakouts."

https://spcodex.wiki/Pisces_Iscariot

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Pisces Iscariot released October 4, 1994! This compilation album is a classic example of the strength of Smashing Pumpkins B-sides and outtakes. Reaching #4 in the US upon release and peaking at #43 in Canada, it was certified platinum in both countries. https://spcodex.wiki/Pisces_Iscariot

Pisces Iscariot was originally going to be called 'Neptulius'. The CD, LP, and cassette issues were each released with unique cover artwork. The compact disc cover is a blurry Polaroid photo of Billy Corgan's ex-wife, Chris Fabian.

Pisces Iscariot received rave reviews. Rolling Stone wrote in 1994, "Pisces Iscariot doesn't really sound like the compilation of rejects it actually is. In fact, it's better than a lot of albums that bands labored hard to put together."