Pisces Iscariot

Infobox Album
Name = Pisces Iscariot
Type = compilation
Artist = The Smashing Pumpkins


Released = October 4, 1994
Recorded = 1989–1994
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 57:26
Label = Virgin
Producer = Kerry Brown, Billy Corgan, Dale Griffin, James Iha, Butch Vig, Ted de Bono
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Ahx65mpbf9fco link]
*"Rolling Stone" Rating|3|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/smashingpumpkins/albums/album/235993/review/5941901/pisces_iscariot link]
*Ultimate Guitar (10.0/10) [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/smashing_pumpkins/pisces_iscariot/index.html link]
Last album = "Siamese Dream"
(1993)
This album = "Pisces Iscariot"
(1994)
Next album = "Earphoria"
(1994)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = Alternate covers
Type = compilation


Lower caption = 12" vinyl cover Extra album cover 2


Lower caption = Cassette cover

"Pisces Iscariot" is a compilation album of B-sides, demos, and outtakes released in 1994 by The Smashing Pumpkins through Virgin Records. Reaching #4 in the U.S. upon its 1994 release, "Pisces Iscariot" - as of May 2005 - has been certified platinum.

Cover art

The covers for the CD, LP and cassette issues were each released with unique covers. The green, blurred cover of the CD release has caused ongoing speculation amongst fans of who the photograph is of.

The U.S. vinyl release was pressed on amber vinyl, and the first 2000 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.

Track listing

All tracks written by Billy Corgan, unless stated otherwise.

Personnel

*Jimmy Chamberlin – drums
*Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar, producer, photography, packaging
*James Iha – guitar, vocals, producer
*D'arcy Wretzky – bass
*Kerry Brown – producer, drums on "Blew Away"
*Dale Griffin – producer
*Butch Vig – producer
*Ted de Bono – producer
*Rachel Gutek – design assistant
*Michael Meister – photography, packaging