Name: Elliott Smith
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2024-02-02

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Artist

Elliott Smith

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Kill Rock Stars

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Singer Songwriter

Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter known for his introspective and emotionally charged music. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Smith began his musical career as a member of the indie rock band Heatmiser before pursuing a solo career. His delicate vocals and intricate guitar work captivated audiences, earning him critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. With albums like "Either/Or" and "XO," Smith showcased his talent for crafting poignant lyrics that explored themes of love, loss, and addiction. Tragically, Smith's life was cut short in 2003 at the age of 34, but his legacy lives on through his timeless music.
Throughout his career, Elliott Smith garnered praise for his ability to convey raw emotion through his songs. His intimate performances drew listeners in with their vulnerability and honesty. Whether he was singing about heartbreak or inner turmoil, Smith's music resonated with fans who found solace in his poetic lyrics.
In addition to being a talented musician, Elliott Smith was also recognized for his contributions to film soundtracks. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 1998 for "Miss Misery," which appeared on the soundtrack of the film "Good Will Hunting." This recognition further solidified Smith's status as a respected artist within the industry.

Kill Rock Stars is an indie label co-founded by Tinúviel and Slim Moon in Olympia, Washington. Originally intended as an outlet for Slim Moon's spoken word records, the label quickly expanded into the vibrant music scene of the region. With a focus on promoting female artists, Kill Rock Stars gained recognition as one of the few U.S. indie labels with an all-female full-time staff after Slim Moon's departure in 2006.

Over the years, Kill Rock Stars has been home to legendary Riot Grrl/Indie/Punk Rock acts such as The Gossip, Unwound, Bikini Kill, Witchypoo, and Sleater-Kinney. Their catalog includes a diverse range of releases that have made a significant impact on alternative music.

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Elliott Smith's self-titled second album was his first for the Kill Rock Stars label and also his first major artistic statement. Its sound is fairly similar to that of Roman Candle&nbsp;- it's mostly just Smith and his gently fingerpicked acoustic guitar, embellished a bit more often with drums, harmony vocals, and the odd additional instrument. The main difference here is that Smith's melodies and lyrics reveal their greater strength and substance with repeated listens. And make no mistake, the songs do require repeated listens - not just because of Smith's often whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery, but also because of his deceptively angular melodies and chord progressions, which threaten to float away until the listener hears them enough to latch on and know where they're going.

Smith is often compared to Paul Simon or The Beatles in their softer moments, but perhaps the best touchstone for this early sound is Nick Drake's even more minimalistic Pink Moon; while Smith's language is rawer and tougher than Drake's haunting poetics, his songs also deal with depression and loneliness, creating an almost uncomfortable intimacy with their bare-bones arrangements. The quiet prettiness of Smith's sound can make it easy to overlook the darker, edgier side of his songs - many of Smith's embittered characters cope with their dysfunctional relationships or breakups through substance abuse, while some of the lyrics read more like angry, defiant punk rants when separated from the music.

Smith would flesh out his sound with the albums to come, but Elliott Smith contains the blueprint for his later successes, and more importantly, it's a fully realised work itself.

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Discover Elliott Smith by Elliott Smith. Limited Edition CD, LP x3. First major artistic statement from the trusted Kill Rock Stars label.