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After 6 months of relentlessly listening to new albums every day, this is the first record that I really dig.
Unassuming and understated are the words, but he clearly had a natural gift for vocal phrasing and tonal palette.
What a dude.
What a dude.
On his third full lenght LP, the late Elliott Smith displayed his masterful songwriting while presenting some simple, but very touching folk tunes that translated some of his sorrowful ambitions into personal (and often depressing) lyrics. Not only that, but his musical spirit is a huge figure to watch, as the singer brings in a wider array of sounds and influences making a huge musical statement and an enjoyable experience that makes up to his name. This is a rare work of beauty that relies on ... read more
END OF YEAR LISTS
| #5 | / | Consequence of Sound |
MISC LISTS
| #3 | / | Paste (Indie Folk) |
| #15 | / | Paste (1990s) |
| #37 | / | Pitchfork: The People's List |
| #41 | / | SPIN (1985-2014) |
| #48 | / | Spin (1985-2009) |
| #59 | / | Pitchfork (1990s) |
| #97 | / | Consequence of Sound (All Time) |
| #149 | / | NME Top 500 of All Time |
Track List
- Speed Trials
- Alameda
- Ballad Of Big Nothing
- Between the Bars
- Pictures Of Me
- No Name No. 5
- Rose Parade
- Punch And Judy
- Angeles
- Cupids Trick
- 2:45 AM
- Say Yes
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stereogum.com
Read: Elliott Smith - 'XO' Turns 20 stereogum.com
Read: Elliott Smith - Either/Or Turns 20 consequenceofsound.net
Hear unreleased Elliott Smith song “I Figured You Out” 
Added on: August 22, 2012
