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Elliott Smith
Either / Or
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
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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CD Details

All Artists: Elliott Smith
Title: Either / Or
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 1
Label: Kill Rock Stars
Original Release Date: 2/25/1997
Release Date: 2/25/1997
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Indie & Lo-Fi, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 759656026925

Synopsis

Amazon.com Music Reviews

Blessed with the voice of a wispy angel, Elliott 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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CD Reviews

Probably the greatest songwriter of the last 20 years

Josh L. Patrick-Riley | Seattle, WA USA | 12/14/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Probably his greatest album, the songwriting here is fantastic. For guitar: listen to "Angeles" for guitar picking on par with Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"; "Cupid's Trick" for distorted rocking; "Rose Parade" and "Alameda" for melodic guitar lines; and "Between the Bars" for bare bones simplicity. Harmonies here are on par with The Beatles, and there is a sense of intimacy as if the songs are sung for you alone. The lyrics are aching, bleak sometimes, yet drive past the pain at points like with the optimism of "Say Yes".

If you like harmonies this is a must own. If you like simple arrangements, this is a must own. If you like honest emotions and great lyrics, you need to get this album. Other than "Cupid's Trick" every song sounds very similar; but in those similar songs are a range of emotions, all completely real. That's why this a classic, because all the songs are fantastic and you could listen to them all day long. If you haven't heard the album before, you should right away."