Beautiful Waste and Other Songs (Mini-Masterpieces 1983–1985)

Beautiful Waste and Other Songs (Mini-Masterpieces 1983–1985) is a compilation album by American indie pop band The dBs, released in 1985. The album compiles tracks from the band's independent singles, B-sides, and compilation appearances recorded between 1983 and 1985, after the departure of Chris Stamey and during a transitional period for the group. It showcases a more pop-oriented and streamlined sound compared to their earlier, more experimental work. The title, Beautiful Waste, is evocative of the album's nature as a collection of seemingly disparate pieces, suggesting that even discarded or less prominent material can possess artistic merit. The album is considered by some fans to be a vital part of The dBs' discography, providing a glimpse into the band's creative process during a period of change. Its availability has varied over time, existing primarily as a vinyl release before being included as bonus tracks on CD reissues of other dBs albums.