Elliott Smith

VertigoGal · 10-21-2006, 06:45 PM

I know there are a few other threads on him but they're fairly specific..

he died 3 years ago today.

Anyway he was a really great songwriter and lyricist with some gorgeous tunes. Say Yes in particular I can't stop listening to lately.

DeadMansParty · 10-21-2006, 06:49 PM

I remeber totally cause I used to work with his half sister. He would come in all the time. I still cant get enough of his cover of " because".

yertle-the-turtle · 10-21-2006, 11:28 PM

Basstrap.

'Twilight'.

u2popmofo · 10-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Great song, Yert. I've randomly got more into a few songs from that album lately. RIP, ES.

XHendrix24 · 10-22-2006, 08:35 PM

I have all of his albums, two of his albums with Heatmiser, most (if not all) of his B-Sides, and a fair amount of unreleased demos and the like.

So yeah, let's just say I'm kind of a fan.

Unfortunately, I didn't even know about him before his death. So tragic.

**Bonochick** · 10-23-2006, 02:29 PM

I can't believe it's been 3 years. The loss still saddens me. It's a shame we won't get to see what other wonderful things he surely had in store.

U2Man · 10-23-2006, 03:24 PM

i really liked the songs that were used it that matt damon/robbie williams movie. he was a fine song writer.

thousandfold · 07-05-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadMansParty

I remeber totally cause I used to work with his half sister. He would come in all the time. I still cant get enough of his cover of " because".

Okay, this is way old, but I just noticed it. You did??!?!!

LemonMelon · 07-05-2008, 09:54 PM

Either/Or and XO are good albums.

That's all I have to add.

corianderstem · 07-05-2008, 11:50 PM

It took me a second to realize this was a totally old thread!

I like him quite a bit, but mostly in smallish doses. I have XO, which is great, From a Basement On a Hill, which I don't like as much, and the recent posthumous release New Moon, which I liked more than I was expecting to.

GirlsAloudFan · 07-06-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yertle-the-turtle

'Twilight'.

One of my favorites of his.

he was a great songwriter, an all-too unique character, and an inspiration.

u2popmofo · 07-06-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by u2popmofo

Great song, Yert. I've randomly got more into a few songs from that album lately.

Pretty (Ugly Before)
&
A Fond Farewell

elevation2u · 07-06-2008, 02:39 PM

elliott smith is my staple soundtrack for autumn walks, i can't escape it. either way, whether autumn or not, he's definitely one of my favorite singer/songwriters, and it's a shame he's no longer with us and sharing his talent. i am a huge sucker for singer/songweriters with sad & pretty songs.

u2popmofo · 07-06-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elevation2u

i am a huge sucker for singer/songweriters with sad & pretty songs.

emo2u

thousandfold · 07-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corianderstem

It took me a second to realize this was a totally old thread!

I like him quite a bit, but mostly in smallish doses. I have XO, which is great, From a Basement On a Hill, which I don't like as much, and the recent posthumous release New Moon, which I liked more than I was expecting to.

I find ES albums to be sleepers... they creep up on you. I'd had Basement for years before I all of a sudden decided "Coast to Coast" is the greatest song of all time.

10-21-2006, 06:45 PM	#1
VertigoGal Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I'm never alone (I'm alone all the time) Posts: 9,862 Local Time: 11:03 PM	Elliott Smith I know there are a few other threads on him but they're fairly specific.. he died 3 years ago today. Anyway he was a really great songwriter and lyricist with some gorgeous tunes. Say Yes in particular I can't stop listening to lately.

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Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 39,588 Local Time: 11:03 PM	I can't believe it's been 3 years. The loss still saddens me. It's a shame we won't get to see what other wonderful things he surely had in store. __________________ "If she receives five e-proposals within five minutes, it counts as one real life awkward proposal at Olive Garden." Bonochick [at] interference.com

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LemonMelon Feel Good Inc. Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Reading Balzac, and knocking back prozac Posts: 21,829 Local Time: 11:03 PM	Either/Or and XO are good albums. That's all I have to add. __________________ A thesis paper regarding the pressing issue of whether or not Coldplay rips off U2

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corianderstem Corporate Spaz Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Searching for the ghost of Tom Joad Posts: 15,616 Local Time: 08:03 PM	It took me a second to realize this was a totally old thread! I like him quite a bit, but mostly in smallish doses. I have XO, which is great, From a Basement On a Hill, which I don't like as much, and the recent posthumous release New Moon, which I liked more than I was expecting to. __________________ Bloggity Bloggity Blog (updated July 21st)

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10-21-2006, 06:49 PM	#2
DeadMansParty Refugee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fullerton, Ca and Hollywood by night Posts: 2,384 Local Time: 08:03 PM	I remeber totally cause I used to work with his half sister. He would come in all the time. I still cant get enough of his cover of " because".

10-21-2006, 11:28 PM	#3
yertle-the-turtle ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 11,708 Local Time: 11:03 AM	Basstrap. 'Twilight'.

10-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#4
u2popmofo . Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Down by Okkervil River Posts: 13,983 Local Time: 09:03 PM	Great song, Yert. I've randomly got more into a few songs from that album lately. RIP, ES.

10-22-2006, 08:35 PM	#5
XHendrix24 Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,455 Local Time: 11:03 PM	I have all of his albums, two of his albums with Heatmiser, most (if not all) of his B-Sides, and a fair amount of unreleased demos and the like. So yeah, let's just say I'm kind of a fan. Unfortunately, I didn't even know about him before his death. So tragic.

10-23-2006, 03:24 PM	#7
U2Man ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: at pavel's Posts: 11,614 Local Time: 04:03 AM	i really liked the songs that were used it that matt damon/robbie williams movie. he was a fine song writer.

07-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#13
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,348 Local Time: 08:03 PM	elliott smith is my staple soundtrack for autumn walks, i can't escape it. either way, whether autumn or not, he's definitely one of my favorite singer/songwriters, and it's a shame he's no longer with us and sharing his talent. i am a huge sucker for singer/songweriters with sad & pretty songs.