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Pisces Iscariot (Deluxe Edition) [Box set, Original recording remastered]

Smashing PumpkinsAudio CD
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The Smashing Pumpkins were one of the most popular alternative rock bands of the 1990s, mostly thanks to the success of second and third albums Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. At the height of their fame they guest-starred in a memorable episode of The Simpsons.

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  • Audio CD (July 17, 2012)
  • Original Release Date: 1994
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Virgin Records
  • ASIN: B007P6PLDI
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
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Disc: 1
1. Soothe (demo) (2012 - Remaster)
2. Frail & Bedazzled (2012 - Remaster)
3. Plume (2012 - Remaster)
4. Whir (2012 - Remaster)
5. Blew Away (2012 - Remaster)
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Disc: 2
1. By June (Ignoffo Sessions/2012 Mix)
2. My Dahlia (Ignoffo Sessions/2012 Mix)
3. Jesus Loves His Babies (Gish Sessions Rough Mix)
4. Cinnamon Girl (Ignoffo Sessions/2012 Mix)
5. Glynis (2012 Mix)
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Disc: 3
1. Intro by Billy Corgan (DVD)
2. Pulse Cable Show Introduction by Lou Hinkhouse (DVD)
3. There It Goes (Pulse Basement Jam - Chicago) (DVD)
4. She (Pulse Basement Jam - Chicago) (DVD)
5. She (Pulse Basement Jam - Chicago) (DVD)
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Disc: 4
1. Jennifer Ever (Tape)
2. East (Tape)
3. Nothing And Everything (Tape)
4. Sun (Remix) (Tape)
5. She (Live) (Tape)
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EMI Music s extensive reissue campaign honoring the legacy of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS continues July 17 in North America. That s when the iconic alternative band s third album PISCES ISCARIOT--1994 s platinum-certified disc that reached #4 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart--receives the fully remastered treatment for the first time. This follows last year s acclaimed reissues of the band s groundbreaking first two albums, Gish (1991) and Siamese Dream (1993).
Featuring the band s take on the Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks song Landslide which reached #3 on Modern Rock Tracks chart, PISCES ISCARIOT is being released in multiple configurations: Deluxe Physical Album--which comes with a live DVD and the first-ever PUMPKINS demo reproduced on cassette--Deluxe Digital, Standard Physical, Digital and 180G Vinyl. The bonus content and special features were curated from the band s archives by CORGAN, and have been painstakingly remastered for the first time from the original master tapes by Bob Ludwig.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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As a longtime fan of The Smashing Pumpkins, I was looking forward to this reissue nearly as much as I did the 'Siamese Dream' reissue, as 'Pisces Iscariot' has always held a special place in my heart. While not the flawless masterpiece that 'Siamese Dream' is, it really showcased the band's wide range of styles, much more so than their two studio albums, and with more of a raw, "live" sound overall. It could be argued that these outtakes and B-Sides are better than most of their alt-rock peers' grade-A material. I couldn't wait to hear these songs with cleaned-up sound, not to mention all the bonus material--the outtakes of the outtakes, if you will.

Within seconds of popping in the remastered first disc and playing "Plume," I thought maybe I had grabbed the bonus disc by mistake, as the vocals are entirely different from the original, sung in a lower register by Billy, with slightly different lyrics in spots. Nowhere in the liner notes does it mention the use of a different vocal take, so I'm wondering if this was accidental. Or did Billy not care for the original take, so he swapped it with another? Either way, I think this version should have been saved for the bonus disc, instead of going all George Lucas and altering things that were fine to begin with, but I didn't let this kill my buzz. However, during the next song I listened to, "Frail and Bedazzled," something didn't sound right to me again, but I couldn't quite figure it out, even after listening to the original version to compare. Eventually I decided to play both at the same time on separate players, and within 15 seconds they were out of sync with each other. The new one, while the same as far as the vocal and instrumental tracks, is actually slower, hence lower in pitch. While the original ends at 3:16, the new one ends at 3:21. Not a big deal, and maybe this was intended, but it does give it a "lower" sound.

Then I stopped obsessing over these things and just enjoyed it for what it is, 14 stellar songs by one of my favorite bands during (arguably) their peak years. The sound quality seemed about the same to me at first, though slightly louder, and with less noticable hiss on certain songs. Fortunately there's no clipping, at least on the first disc, an all too common side effect of the current "loudness wars." However, the next day, while listening on headphones, I noticed quite a few instances of digital noise and crackles in various songs, notably the beginning of "Pissant" and the end of "Blue." These glitches are not in the originals. While they aren't jarring, I was expecting better quality, especially considering the great job Corgan and Ludwig did with the 'Gish' and 'Siamese Dream' remasters.

Those issues didn't affect my enjoyment as much as the bonus disc's issues, and there are many. These songs were brickwalled (i.e. made louder, basically) to the point of digital clipping and distortion in many of the songs. At first I thought, "Well, these are outtakes and demos, so I shouldn't be too harsh, since the sound quality probably wasn't great to begin with." But, being a hardcore fan, I already own bootlegs of many of these songs and, while overall the sound quality here is clearer, there's less dynamic range, and there was no clipping in the bootleg versions. A large number of the songs contain digital noise as well, and the transition between "French Movie Theme" and "Purr Snickety" is off. The first few seconds of "Purr Snickety" are at the end of "French Movie Theme," so if you want to hear all of "Purr Snickety' you have to rewind to the end of the previous song. And when I ripped this disc to iTunes, a couple songs were not labeled properly, causing the tracks to be out of order. Again, not a huge deal, but considering the cost of this set, I expected more care to be put into it.

Fortunately the live DVD makes it all worth it in the end, as it's awesome to have these early performances from when SP were more of a Cure-esque goth/new wave band, as opposed to the psychedelic hard rock powerhouse they would become in the next couple years (as evidenced later in the DVD). The sound quality's good for a 1988 public access broadcast, and Jimmy's mullet is rocking the jam session as well, which is always a plus. Unfortunately, I no longer have a cassette player, so I haven't listened to the 1988 demo tape yet, though I do have a bootleg, and it's definitely worth hearing for those of you who haven't. It, along with the DVD, will give you a whole new perspective on the evolution of this great band, showing just how thoroughly they reinvented themselves in a few short years with 'Gish.'

So, despite all the problems, the set is still definitely worth getting for the hardcore fan, but you might want to wait and see if these glitches are fixed, as I've noticed other SP fans online complaining, wanting refunds, etc. Maybe this will cause Billy and co. to reissue the reissue, but I don't see that happening, at least for a while. Hopefully the upcoming 'Mellon Collie' remaster is handled with the same care as 'Gish' and 'Siamese Dream' were, as I have a feeling the complaints will be much louder than they are now if similar defects are noticed in that. Here's hoping...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pumpkins' B-Sides? March 24, 2005
By Samhot
Format:Audio CD
The Smashing Pumpkins' music that made the actual studio albums were, for the most part, nothing short of enigmatic, yet positively beautiful, otherworldly, mood-inducing and cathartic. The songs that didn't make the albums, however, are just as stunning and deserving of the attention from any Pumpkin fan. In fact, some of these songs could surpass some of the ones that actually made the albums; further evidencing the need to own the B-sides.

_Pisces Iscariot_ is a collection of B-sides and outtakes deriving mostly from the _Siamese Dream_ sessions, while a couple derive from the _Gish_ sessions, and one track is taken from the (now) hard-to-find _Lull_ EP.

A reviewer below makes a great observation: _Pisces Iscariot_ doesn't feature the overall grandiose, bombastic consistency of mood found on _Siamese Dream_ and subsequent Pumpkins studio albums. Instead, there's more of an intimate, lo-fi and subtly nostalgic mood that permeates these recordings. But, regardless, the trademark Pumpkins' mix of soft, dreamy ambience, and overdriven sonic extremeties are here aplenty.

Some of my favorites: "Soothe" is a track recorded in Billy Corgan's bedroom. An intimate, low-key acoustic track featuring autumnal chords, which provide as the backdrop for Billy's equally intimate, breathy mannerisms. "Frail and Bedazzled" is a retro-sounding rocker with a tint of psychedelic mannerisms. The swirling guitars, the precise, yet seductively-rhythmic drumming from Jimmy Chamberlain (this guy was mind-blowing on the kit), and D'Arcy's bottom-heavy basslines coalesce to create this indescribably beautiful number.

"Whir" is simply one of the most preciously beautiful things this band ever did, and they have done many, to say the least. The dreamy melody, punctuated by the strumming of the seemingly-unplugged strings, the willowy, subtle line overdubs, and Billy's breathy vocals are some of the few things that help to create this monumental beauty. The minor-key ending was a nice way to round off this one. "Blew Away" is a dreamy number by James Iha. The first part starts off slow, only to end on a heavier note.

The next two songs are the Pumpkins at their explosive best: "Pissant" is almost punk-like in it's rhythm and lyrics, yet you would rarely find overdriven guitars as thick and heavy as this in most punk songs. "Hello Kitty Kat" is almost ambient in it's heaviness; the heaviness and overdriven sonics are so extreme, that it nearly crosses over into house & techno. The wall-of-sound is massive here, and Billy's soft voice is beautifully drowned in the explosive mix. It creates a wonderful effect, and the noise only gets more intense as the song progresses. What's more astounding? The noise is actually melodic and almost trance-inducing.

After those last two sonic powerhouses, we are brought back into the band's softer side. "Obscured" is a beautifully-meandering, mood-inducing number, which actually ends on an eerie, fuzzed-out note. "Landslide" is the Pumpkins' cover of the famous Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac track. Billy and gang actually did a nifty job on this performance. Billy claims that this song is quite an inspiration on him, and that he highly identifies with it. "Starla" is an 11-minute powerhouse. Starts off smoothly and melodically, with a few psychedelic-like backdrops. Then, later, it concludes with a swirling, drawn-out instrumental jam that you could easily lose yourself in.

Not much else needs to be said. If you're a Pumpkins fan, you won't want to be without it. Of course, if you really are a Pumpkins fan, you already do have it. But, by the subtle chance that you fall into the former, you've got my recommendation, to say the least.
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This collection of non-album tracks is quite diverse as it explores both the most quiet and the hardest-rocking extremes this band was capable of. Too bad it skipped some fantastic non-album material like "Glynis," but record companies tend to keep some gems in the "harder-to-find" category so fanatic collectors can feel special (and mastermind/uber-ego Billy Corgan obviously had something to do with it). I'm a fan, but since I don't have any particular inside info about the band to impart (except that I just read today that Billy is trying to get the band together again), I'll just relay my impressions of PISCES ISCARIOT -------->

"Soothe" - a gorgeous performance on vocal and acoustic guitar by head Pumpkin Billy Corgan recorded at home. *****

"Frail and Bedazzled" - supercharged balls-to-the-wall rockin' out. *****

"Plume" -one of my very favorite SP tunes, this one really captures a certain "don't give a f@#%" feeling that I myself am prone to fairly often. Corgan's piercing guitar really soars on this one when he solos and he makes excellent, trippy use of some kind of foot peddle or thingamajig (a tech wizard I am not). *****+

"Whir" - an easy-going tune, nice and melodic, although I'm not crazy about the way it ends (with a rather ineffective guitar riff that sounds a little too melodramatic for my tastes). ***1/2

"Blew Away" - another mellow cut with James Iha on vocals. Apparently Corgan left Iha to his own devices on this one and it turned out really nice. ****

"Pissant" - The thrashiest track on PISCES, and a real shot of adrenaline. Frantic drumming from Jimmy Chamberlin. ****1/2

"Hello Kitty Kat" - steady, super-heavy rocker. Great chord changes at the chorus. *****

"Obscured" - a pretty, meandering little journey via acoustic guitar strum, simple percussion and ringing electric guitar touches. Wonderous vocal from Corgan. But he almost kills the mood with that distracting drone at the end of the song. ****1/2

"Landslide" - Stevie Nicks cover, gorgeous and very effective. Corgan delivers a heart-felt vocal that stands on its own, a worthy interpretation with a different feel from Stevie Nicks (who admittedly has a better voice). Great acoustic guitar, too - love the solo. ****1/2

"Starla" - positively euphoric. A monumental eleven-minute song with tons of guitars - effects-laden, epic and otherworldly. Fantastic live - so I've heard as I haven't seen them, but I've got a great bootleg of this song that segues into a spacey "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode. Most likely my fav SP song ever. *****+

"Blue" - a bad-ass bass line kicks off this steady rocker that also features some lovely, plaintive tangents. Dates back to their earliest days. *****

"Girl Named Sandoz" - A cover of an old one by the Animals, this is a cool rocker that's a little campy and slightly cheesy thanks mainly to the lyrics. I'm into it! ****

"La Dolly Vita" - smooth and dreamy rocker - "cool as ice cream" - this one has an almost hypnotic atmosphere, until it peaks with a potent climax. It's my favorite here, after "Starla" and "Plume." *****

"Spaced" - an experimental atmospheric piece with distorted, dub-heavy vocals. Sounds like it's sleepily drifting through the cosmos as Corgan's strange ruminations to his father hover in the background. Unusual and interesting track. ***1/2

Anyone who likes the Smashing Pumpkins will find a lot to like here - it's not just for completist fans by any means. I've listened to it for years since it came out and don't expect to ever stop. Although it understandably doesn't have the coherence of a typical "normal" album release, it's still very listenable. Actually, it's no less coherent than MELON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS now that I think about it. I'd say it's my second favorite Pumpkins record, after SIAMESE DREAM.
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$50 for a B side box set? ridiculous
If you don't like the price, don't buy it. If you're intrested in the extra discs and cassette, go for it, it looks like a good reissue to me. I'm not going to hammer Billy Corgan for putting out a product, that to me, looks like it would be worth the extra cash if you're intrested and have the... Read more
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