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Peel Sessions (EP)

by The Smashing Pumpkins

Released: June 15, 1992

Alternative rock

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Recorded live on September 8, 1991, for John Peel's Radio 1 show, these tracks later found their way onto the band's compilation album "Rarities and B-Sides." Notably, "Siva" and "Girl Named Sandoz" were also featured on the compilation "Pisces Iscariot" and the deluxe reissue of the band's debut album "Gish." This EP captures The Smashing Pumpkins' raw energy and showcases their early sound, providing fans with a glimpse into the band's formative years. "Peel Sessions" is an EP by The Smashing Pumpkins, released in 1992.

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"Peel Sessions" is an EP by The Smashing Pumpkins, released in 1992. Recorded live on September 8, 1991, for John Peel's Radio 1 show, these tracks later found their way onto the band's compilation album "Rarities and B-Sides." Notably, "Siva" and "Girl Named Sandoz" were also featured on the compilation "Pisces Iscariot" and the deluxe reissue of the band's debut album "Gish." This EP captures The Smashing Pumpkins' raw energy and showcases their early sound, providing fans with a glimpse into the band's formative years.