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Pisces Iscariot

The Smashing Pumpkins · 1994

57 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and raw alternative rock, showcasing a more introspective side of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Why this album works

'Pisces Iscariot' debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold, reflecting its commercial success. The album's eclectic nature and inclusion of previously unreleased material contributed to the band's legacy and influenced countless artists in the alternative rock genre.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released on October 4, 1994, 'Pisces Iscariot' is a collection of B-sides and unreleased tracks that followed the band's breakthrough album 'Siamese Dream'. At this point in their career, The Smashing Pumpkins were solidifying their status in the alternative rock scene while exploring new sonic textures and emotional depths.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Soothe 2:36
  • 2 Frail and Bedazzled Standout 3:17
  • 3 Plume 3:37
  • 4 Whir 4:10
  • 5 Blew Away 3:32
  • 6 Pissant 2:31
  • 7 Hello Kitty Kat 4:32
  • 8 Obscured 5:22
  • 9 Landslide Standout 3:10
  • 10 Starla Standout 11:01
  • 11 Blue 3:19
  • 12 A Girl Named Sandoz 3:34
  • 13 La Dolly Vita 4:16
  • 14 Spaced 2:24

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