6/26/2023 0 Comments Elliott smith either or cover art![]() “Needle in the Hay” opens up with whispered, shaky emotions that feel as if they’re on the brink of imploding. To many, Smith’s self-titled album is his depression record. ![]() His music is the result of incredible thought, the kind of thought that only comes with fluency in the language of songwriting. He knew how to write chords and inversions that tied together in uncommon patterns, getting renowned cellists and backyard folk artists to wonder in awe over his combination of words, melodies, and playing techniques. Only the guarded can stay immune to Smith’s songwriting. By the time he went on to release four more albums, contribute to the Good Will Hunting soundtrack, and perform at the 1998 Oscars, Smith was under the spotlight of mainstream media, and the intimacy of his self-titled album felt far away. Portland, Oregon, was quick to fall in love with their local hero, but the rest of the world took years to catch on. Elliott Smith chose to release his music under his own name starting with his debut, Roman Candle, in 1994.
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