Audio CD review:
Smashing Pumpkins - Peel Sessions

Smashing Pumpkins - Peel Sessions

Band: Smashing Pumpkins Title: Peel Sessions Rating: Release Date: 12 February, 1993 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Siva 2: Girl Named Sandoz 3: Smiley

Customer Reviews good EP Smiley is only available on this release (unless you can track down the Hut compilation "Year of the Spectacle"). As others have noted, 2 of the 3 tracks are available elsewhere- Siva is on Gish, and Girl Named Sandoz is on Pisces Iscariot. However, since the whole CD is a "live studio" release recorded for the John Peel radio show, the version of Siva is different than the one on Gish (in some ways it's better than the Gish version), and can only be found on this disc. Not recommended for a first-time TSP buyer, but a definite must for any hardcore fan. If you own Pisces Iscariot not worth it. All these songs & more are on full length & comparitively less expensive albums like Pisces Iscariot & Gish. Even though this is a great EP it isn't worth the price unless you must own every CD the Pumpkins have put out. Unless you must have it the differences are small. no, i'm not a kid, this is easier than logging in. Girl Named Sandoz was later added to the b-sides collection Pisces Iscariot, which is a must-by. This is an outstanding 3-song ep comprising of the tracks the Smashing Pumpkins recorded for the John Peel radio show. But the real reason to buy this is the outstanding version of Siva and the otherwise unreleased Smiley. This version of Siva is rockin' and far eclipses the Gish version. It's tighter, heavier, and full of distortion. Billy's vocals are even a step up. So there you have it. If you are a dedicated Pumpkins fan, I highly suggest you get this. A superb addition to any Pumpkins collection. . You can see a complete list of all Smashing Pumpkins discography, or go back to the Smashing Pumpkins tabs