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Mashed Potatoes

The Smashing Pumpkins · 1994

314 min · 77 tracks · alternative rock

A sprawling anthology of raw demos and live performances showcasing the band's evolution in sound and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Tristessa (live ’92) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Drown — As a standout track featuring lush instrumentals and introspective lyrics, Drown encapsulates the band's ability to blend melancholic themes with powerful melodies, resonating deeply with fans.
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    Snail — This live rendition showcases the band’s dynamic performance style while highlighting the song's haunting lyrics about longing and isolation, marking it as a fan favorite.
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    Disarm — The live version captures the intensity of the original while emphasizing its poignant themes of childhood and disillusionment, making it an essential part of their catalog.
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    Siva — This live track exemplifies the band's heavy guitar work and intricate songwriting, serving as a hallmark of their early sound that would influence countless artists in alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of raw energy
  • intimate demos for focused listening
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • live performances for nostalgic vibes
  • immersive sessions for dedicated fans

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, polished tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Offers fans a glimpse into the band's creative process, but not essential for newcomers.
Themes
childhood disillusionment· live rawness· musical evolution
Career context
Released in early 1994, Mashed Potatoes captures The Smashing Pumpkins during a pivotal moment following their breakout success with Siamese Dream in 1993. This compilation reflects their artistic experimentation and development, featuring tracks from their formative years as they prepared for their ambitious double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice in Chains· Soundgarden· Radiohead
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Happy Fucking Valentines 0:49
  • 2 Tristessa (live ’92) Start here 3:38
  • 3 There It Goes (demo ’88) 5:02
  • 4 With You (demo ’89) 2:47
  • 5 Jesus Loves His Babies (outtake ’91) 3:08
  • 6 Stray Cat Blues (live ’90) 4:41
  • 7 Snail (radio ’91) 5:51
  • 8 Bob Speaks 0:37
  • 9 Window Paine (live ’90) 7:44
  • 10 Wave Song (demo ’91) 4:12
  • 11 Blue (acoustic ’91) 4:01
  • 12 Lie I Lie (live ’89) 3:25
  • 13 My Eternity (radio ’88) 7:00
  • 14 Jesus Is the Sun (demo ’90) 2:52
  • 15 Sookie Sookie (live ’90) 6:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Slunk (live ’92) 2:47
  • 2 Rocket (live ’93) 5:02
  • 3 Under Your Spell (demo ’88) 3:56
  • 4 Honeyspider (live ’90) 3:06
  • 5 STP (demo ’91) 3:32
  • 6 Snap (demo ’89) 3:46
  • 7 Rhinoceros (live ’93) 4:45
  • 8 Let’s Meet the Band 0:46
  • 9 Bleed (live ’88) 4:56
  • 10 Opal / Worship (live ’90) 6:08
  • 11 Drown (live ’92) 8:12
  • 12 Fat Man Blues (live ’89) 3:23
  • 13 Try to Try (live ’90) 3:49
  • 14 Venus in Furs (radio ’88) 5:30
  • 15 WNUR Interview (radio ’88) 4:08

Disc 3

  • 1 And From the West Side… 0:39
  • 2 Girl Named Sandoz (live ’92) 4:16
  • 3 365 (live ’90) 3:33
  • 4 Spaceboy (outtake ’93) 4:04
  • 5 The Joker (live ’92) 3:27
  • 6 Suffer (live ’92) 7:51
  • 7 Coming Attractions 1:16
  • 8 Egg (demo ’89) 2:31
  • 9 Bury Me (live ’92) 4:10
  • 10 Moleasskiss (demo ’92) 4:06
  • 11 I Am My End (live ’90) 4:01
  • 12 My Dahlia (demo ’88) 3:53
  • 13 Vanilla (demo ’89) 2:52
  • 14 East (demo ’88) 4:16
  • 15 Kill Your Parents 0:56
  • 16 Terrapin (live ’91) 3:29
  • 17 Cinder (live ’91) 4:35
  • 18 Luna (acoustic ’91) 3:33

Disc 4

  • 1 Interview Nozems a Go‐Go 4:14
  • 2 Morning Jam (live ’90) 2:21
  • 3 I’m Free (live ’90) 2:44
  • 4 Jennifer Ever (demo ’88) 3:48
  • 5 Plume (live ’92) 3:38
  • 6 Disarm (live ’93) 3:24
  • 7 Siva (live ’92) 8:44
  • 8 Translucent (demo ’90) 3:32
  • 9 Not Worth Asking (live ’89) 4:13
  • 10 Over You (live ’90) 3:50
  • 11 Where’s Vince? (outtake ’93) 2:43
  • 12 Smiley (acoustic ’91) 3:43
  • 13 Geek U.S.A. (live ’93) 5:26
  • 14 Crush (live ’92) 3:55
  • 15 C’mon (live ’90) 6:01

Disc 5

  • 1 Hello Kitty Kat (demo ’92) 6:16
  • 2 Nothing and Everything (demo ’88) 6:00
  • 3 Mayonaise (outtake ’93) 4:38
  • 4 Out of Focus (live ’92) 3:07
  • 5 Offer Up (live ’92) 5:29
  • 6 Silverfuck (live ’92) 9:42
  • 7 Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer (live ’93) 1:23
  • 8 Stars Fall In (demo ’89) 3:04
  • 9 Godzilla (live ’90) 5:50
  • 10 Bye June (live ’92) 2:41
  • 11 Spiteface (demo ’88) 4:43
  • 12 Daydream (demo ’89) 1:58
  • 13 I’ll Never Change (live ’90) 3:05
  • 14 Infinite Sadness (outtake ’93) 4:01

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