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~ Elliott Smith
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  • Audio CD (1 Aug 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Kill Rock Stars
  • ASIN: B00000373U
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 281,741 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Speed Trials
2. Alameda
3. Ballad of Big Nothing
4. Between the Bars
5. Pictures of Me
6. No Name No. 5
7. Rose Parade
8. Punch and Judy
9. Angeles
10. Cupid's Trick
11. 2:45 A.M.
12. Say Yes

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Blessed with the voice of a wispy angel, Elliot Smith creates sad little pop songs, which, like the work of Nick Drake (to whom he's been compared) threaten to disappear into the night air. Several of the tracks here were featured in Gus Van Zant's movie Good Will Hunting, and they're among the album's best (though "Miss Misery", nominated for an Academy Award is only available on the soundtrack album). "Angeles" and "Say Yes" are bittersweet laments that feature Smith's idiosyncratic guitar picking, which is well served by the album's decidedly low-fi production. --Rob O'Connor

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5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly Elliott's best album, 12 Jul 2003
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This review is from: Either/Or (Audio CD)
This is the first album I heard by Elliott Smith, and it left me so hungry to hear more of his work that I just had to buy all his albums.

Either/Or is perhaps his best work, it is an absolute dream for fans of lo-fi, stripped down, intimate, acoustic guitar mastery. The album lacks the polish of his later works XO and Figure 8 but in my opinion it has ten times the magic.

After all, what is a bit of tape hiss between friends? Yes, this album has that but to be honest, if Elliott re-recorded it in an all singing, all dancing 24-track studio, he couldn't better what he has made here.

It has a gentle, folky, campfire intimacy that makes you feel as though you know Elliott, you are chilling with him as he captivates you with his incredible guitar picking and his extraordinary voice.

Comparisons with Nick Drake are inevitable but perhaps a little misleading. The only real similarity is that, like Nick, Elliott is a poet who knows just how beautiful the simplicity of vocals and acoustic guitar can be. But I think Elliott sounds more like a Beatle. If he had been in the group his voice would have perfectly complemented John and Paul.

This is an album where every track has something beautiful about it � Between the Bars is a gorgeous ballad, while Speed Trials contains an infectious, haunting melody you will never get out of your head. Rose Parade is another amazing acoustic song with some humorous, wry lyrics � only Elliott could get away with mentioning the Duracell Bunny without looking silly.

Behind the bitterness and hurt of many of the lyrics on the album lurks an angry punk, not a wistful folkie, which in my opinion makes it all the more special. It amazes me that he does not have the public recognition that Radiohead enjoy � he clearly deserves it. A modern day genius. Sometimes five stars just don't seem enough.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars life changing album from underrated songwriter, 2 Aug 2006
By J. Buckler "jsounnd" (Emsworth, Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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i remember buying this album xmas 98 just after XO came out domino re-released his first three albums so I didn't know where to start but I had heard 'between the bars' on the UNCUT albums of year compilation, so I went for 'either/or'. The influence is still resonating to this day nobody I feel was writing pure acoustic pop up to that point and lo-fi production gained elliott his rabid cult following. On first listen 'Say Yes' is such brillant song using 60's style songwriting (simon & garfunkel/kinks/beatles) but with a contempory edge and is still in my opinon his finest song, closely followed by '2:45' the intimacy on this track is just so absorbing the conviction in elliott's voice is what stands him out from alot other more mainstream singer-songwriters you just know he means every single word. Probably the best place to start if your a virgin elliott smith listener.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, 7 Mar 2007
By T. C. Osborne (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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The impossibly exquisite tenderness with which Elliot sings songs such as " Say Yes, " " Angeles," and " Rose Parade, " have endeared him to millions of people. His songs have a melodic simplicity, purity and honesty that recall the folk-pop classics of the 60's and 70's such as George Harrisons " All Things Must Pass," Led Zeppelins " Thats The Way," and Paul Simons " April Come She Will. " If you liked those tracks then Elliot is the man for you. RIP.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Either this or 'XO'...
There's no disputing that the late, great Elliott Smith had a knack for catchy, pretty tunes. Unlike the average pop song, though, their beauty goes way more than skin deep. Read more
Published 21 months ago by International Cowgirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Calm Down! :-)
I think it's a little insular to be suggesting that a reference from James Blunt could be an insult to the memory of anyone. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2006 by F. Kerrecoe

5.0 out of 5 stars Elliott Smith was a genius
Referring to the reviewer below who told of buying this album on the back of seeing Elliott's name mentioned on a James Blunt DVD, I'd like to make it clear that Elliott Smith is... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2006 by Elliott fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful album
I was watching a james Blunt DVD and noticed that he was influenced by Elliott Smith. Who? I had never heard of him. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by miriamlejean

4.0 out of 5 stars Smith's mix of spite and beauty works again
Elliot Smith manages to write songs of unconcealed spite, disguised by the most beautiful melodies. Either/Or does it again. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2000 by J. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost as good as Figure 8
With the success of his recent album , interest in elliott smith's back catalogue has finally arrived at its deserved level. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2000 by Particular Press

4.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable
I wouldn't personally rate this as highly as his ... (admittedly more commercial) ... album XO, but it's still a magnificent demonstration of the immense talent of this man... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars When I want to feel alone I listen to this album
This album is the only music that makes me feel good to be alone, from the haunting guitar to the sublime vocals, this is a must buy if youve ever enjoyed life, or radiohead
Published on 5 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars His best work...
Sleepy tunes with understated breathy vocals, literally poetry set to music. Poetry of the blackest kind, this man has had some very painful experiences in his life. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2000 by thecontradiction@excite.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotic
This is the best album ever... Listen to it about 40 times non stop before I got sick ...

Back to it after a week's break

Published on 17 Dec 1999 by t.s.ng@lse.ac.uk

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