elliott smith either or expanded edition

It’s hard to fathom that at this point his solo work was a still side project-Heatmiser was recording their final album in 1995, with Mic City Sons being released in 1996. Either/Or was a labor of love and he didn’t need to be releasing solo albums because he was already plenty busy and making some money of rock music.

Either/Or was the album Gus Van Sant was so impressed by that much of this album ended up in Goodwill Hunting and put the introverted Smith onstage for an awkward Oscars performance. It’s part of a trio of perfect albums with it’s follow up, the next year’s XO. But, Either/Or will always be the closest of seconds for me, and a flawless, iconic album by any measure.

There’s a reason we called her, sporting her short dyed black hair and 1” buttons, “emo chick.” Those four records in particular are entrenched in my personal history and will always be favorites, so believe me when I say that Smith’s third album, 1997’s Either/Or is my second favorite album by him. First and foremost is that his second full-length, Elliott Smith, was one of the first CDs my wife lent to me when we first started dating way back in the early aughts, in the same handful as CDs of Pedro The Lion’s It’s Hard to Find a Friend, Jets To Brazil’s Orange Rhyming Dictionary and the Promise Ring’s Very Emergency. I Dont Think Im Ever Gonna Figure It Out (remixed/remastered)Ģ1.Elliott Smith holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. Bonus LP features previously unreleased live recordings and rare studio outtakesġ9. Original album remastered from original tapes Art Dudley, Stereophile Magazine Record To Die For 2018 The more polished XO (1998) is also indispensable, but the raw, decidedly lo-fi Either/Or remains his most moving work - and, at times, his most harrowing. Smith went on to record two more albums during his lifetime. Among the last is 'I Figured You Out,' an acoustic-guitar-and-harmonium-driven song with an uncannily insightful lyric and a hook-laden melody: It alone is worth the price of admission. His earliest recordings were basic in the extreme, made mostly in his own living room and in low-budget studios - as it is here, on his third album, made and released in 1997 and reissued in 2017 with live performances, alternate takes, and previously unreleased material.

Singer-songwriter Elliott Smith crafted memorable, sharply drawn lyrics set against chord sequences of remarkable ingenuity and beauty, and performed with a whispery, decidedly fragile-sounding voice. 'Elliott Smith's third and final independently released full-length has always been the favorite.' - Pitchfork This gorgeous collection is an essential listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The double LP is packaged in a gatefold jacket that includes an insert of the original liner notes, a postcard of the original master tapes, and several never-before seen photos. The second disc features five live multi-track recordings from the Yo Yo A Go Go Festival in Olympia WA in 1997, as well as three previously unreleased studio recordings and one b-side gem. This album features the original tracks carefully remastered from original tapes under the supervision of Larry Crane, owner of Jackpot! Studios and archivist of the Estate of Elliott Smith. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Elliott Smiths best-selling and greatly beloved album, Either/Or, Kill Rock Stars proudly presents Either/Or: Expanded Edition. Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 216/500! Includes Bonus LP Of Previously Unreleased Live Material!Ģ018 Stereophile Magazine Record to Die For! Typical order times are located within the product description. It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.

Elliott smith either or expanded edition