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An Introduction to Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

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It’s remarkable how beautiful Elliott Smith can make sad songs sound. Amidst heart-wrenching lyrics (often about addiction and depression), the mostly sparse arrangements burst with gorgeous melodies that are brushed with his tender, intimate, and almost-whispered vocals. The late-singer/songwriter inspired rapid fans that admired his unwavering DIY aesthetic — even after gaining wider acclaim thanks to an Oscar-nominated song that appeared on the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. This compilation is a wonderful way for newcomers to sample Smith’s songbook – boasting songs from all seven of his studio albums, including breathtaking masterpieces “Angeles” and “Waltz No. 2 (XO).” An Introduction also includes a digital booklet featuring a three-page biography.

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Why?

I am a huge fan of smith but an introductory album is just rediculous. If I were to make an introductory album for him, and I wouldn't, I would have selected a very different set of songs. Honestly, if you want to get into this amazing artist you would be much better off getting any of his cd's.

Serves its purpose

And I would like to encourage anyone who is unfamiliar to pick this up first. You'll have no problem getting into the rest of his work. R.I.P. <3

Great Songs, Bad Album

If Elliot Smith was good at anything, it was composing a collection of songs that fit together perfectly. These are all excellent songs, but they do not tell a story when mashed together like From the Basement on a Hill or his self-titled album does. Pick up one of those instead of this.

Biography

Born: August 6, 1969 in Omaha, NE

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s

The celebrated folk-punk singer/songwriter Elliott Smith rose from indie obscurity to mainstream success in 1997 on the strength of "Miss Misery," his Academy Award-nominated song from the film Good Will Hunting. A native of Portland, OR, Smith began writing and recording his first songs at age 14, later becoming a fixture of the city's thriving music scene. As a member of the band Heatmiser, he debuted in 1993 with the LP Dead Air, issuing his first solo effort Roman Candle on the tiny Cavity Search...
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