Cryptic Collection
compilation album by Twiztid
Cryptic Collection is a compilation album by American hip hop duo Twiztid. Released on November 13, 2000, it is the first in the Cryptic Collection series, followed by Cryptic Collection Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, each containing rare tracks not available on regular releases.
Track listing
Notes
Track 1 was an alternate intro from Twiztid's debut album Mostasteless (1997)
Tracks 2, 6, and 11 were remixes of the songs of the same name on Mostasteless (1997)
Tracks 3, 5, 7, and 8 were part of Jamie Madrox's scrapped solo album as Mr. Bones, called Something Weird (1995)
Track 4 was an outtake from the Mostasteless re-issue, talking about not being affected by fame and the new deal with Def Jam (1999)
Track 9 appeared on the first version of Mostasteless and later on Psychopathics From Outer Space Vol. 1 (1997)
Track 10 appeared on Jamie Madrox's 1995 solo album as Mr. Bones, Sacrifice, and the 1994 EP The Demon Inside by Mr.
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