{"title":"Elliott Smith","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elliott Smith\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven Paul Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 6, 1969 and raised in Portland, Oregon and Dallas, Texas. He launched his music career with the Portland-based indie rock band Heatmiser (1991-1998) before pursuing solo work. His early solo albums on Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars established his template - intimate, hushed acoustic recordings with multitracked vocal harmonies. His song Miss Misery (from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack) earned him a 1998 Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. He signed with DreamWorks for XO (1998) and Figure 8 (2000), expanding his arrangements while retaining his songwriting voice. He died on October 21, 2003 in Los Angeles from two stab wounds to the chest; the death was ruled as possible suicide by the Los Angeles County coroner, though it remains controversial. His final album From a Basement on the Hill was completed posthumously and released in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElliott Smith's sound combines indie rock, indie folk, singer-songwriter, and lo-fi indie traditions with intricate Beatles-influenced melodic songwriting, intimate vocal performance, and multitracked acoustic guitar arrangements. His work is widely cited as a defining influence on early-2000s and contemporary indie singer-songwriter traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman Candle (1994, Cavity Search)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElliott Smith (1995, Kill Rock Stars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEither\/Or (1997, Kill Rock Stars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXO (1998, DreamWorks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure 8 (2000, DreamWorks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom a Basement on the Hill (2004, Anti-) - posthumous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Moon (2007, Kill Rock Stars) - posthumous compilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Kill Rock Stars and DreamWorks pressings of the Elliott Smith catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions including the Either\/Or expanded edition and Domino's reissue program have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Elliott Smith typically start with Either\/Or (1997) or XO (1998). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elliott-smith-either-or-alternate-versions-vinyl","title":"Either\/Or: Alternate Versions 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a rare and unique addition to your vinyl collection? Look no further than Elliott Smith's \"Either\/Or: Alternate Versions 7\" (white vinyl).\" This limited edition release features alternate versions of songs from Smith's iconic 1997 album,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540732784823,"sku":"210000076743","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4161631-2939472.jpg?v=1781154049"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-division-day-vinyl-1076","title":"Division Day 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Pretty (Ugly Before)\" b\/w \"A Distorted Reality Is Now A Necessity To Be Free\" holds the distinction of being the last recording by Elliott Smith to be released while he was still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540738683063,"sku":"210000103692","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/0012746426-10.jpg?v=1781154077"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-pretty-ugly-before-vinyl-1175","title":"Pretty (Ugly Before) 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eElliott Smith's last single to be released during his lifetime, official reissue with original b-side ' A Distorted Reality Is Now A Necessity To Be Free'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540739043511,"sku":"210000103135","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/17840.webp?v=1781154081"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-xo-vinyl","title":"XO LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourth studio album and major label debut from singer\/songwriter Elliot Smith. \"the budget might have gone up, but Smith's masterful way with an understated melody and melancholic lyric remained firmly intact\" - BBC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540851208375,"sku":"210000033009","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3556246.jpg?v=1781154491"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-self-titled-25th-anniv-purple-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eListening to Elliott Smith feels like stepping into someone’s most vulnerable thoughts—it’s beautiful, but it weighs on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540877095095,"sku":"210000063136","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/169051.jpg?v=1781154580"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-either-or-clear-red-vinyl","title":"Either\/Or LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn red clear vinyl - Hailed as a \"future folk hero\" by Alternative Press, Elliott Smith's Either \/ Or represents a stylistic and songwriting breakthrough, taking it to the \"next level,\" creatively speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540877160631,"sku":"210000092965","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4373775-3262997.jpg?v=1781154582"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-roman-candle-vinyl","title":"Roman Candle LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP pressing including digital download. Roman Candle is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. It was recorded in late 1993 and released on July 14, 1994 by record label Cavity Search.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540877324471,"sku":"210000058094","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3951165-2699852.jpg?v=1781154581"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-either-or-vinyl","title":"Either\/Or LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor many his defining moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540877357239,"sku":"210000058750","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3951164-3076181.jpg?v=1781154582"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-figure-8-vinyl","title":"Figure 8 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFigure 8 is the fifth studio album by Elliott Smith, and the final album he completed before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541002760375,"sku":"210000034162","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3556247.jpg?v=1781155038"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-new-moon-metallic-silver-vinyl","title":"New Moon 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe final mixing for New Moon was done by Larry Crane, who is also the archivist for the estate of Elliott Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033758903,"sku":"210000089536","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/new-moon.jpg?v=1781155162"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-either-or-vinyl-expanded","title":"Either\/Or 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the expanded edition of Elliott Smith's iconic \"Either\/Or\" on double vinyl, a definitive collection that beautifully remasters the original recordings. This release includes live tracks from the legendary Yo Yo A Go Go Festival and never-before-seen photos, adding depth to an album that remains a touchstone in indie folk. With its rich storytelling and haunting melodies, this masterpiece celebrates its 20th anniversary with all the nuance you expect from Smith's work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033857207,"sku":"210000018344","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/akrs-60269-42586-01152009120830-9506.jpg?v=1781155161"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-roman-candle-eco-mix-vinyl","title":"Roman Candle LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771583574199,"sku":"210000106360","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-either-or-cassette","title":"Either\/Or CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeart sewn firmly to his sleeve, Elliott continues his tuneful dissection of life \u0026amp; what makes it difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785618895031,"sku":"210000103745","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4494494-3536725.jpg?v=1783045482"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-division-day-vinyl-5272","title":"Division Day 7\"","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785706451127,"sku":"210000099321","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-pretty-ugly-before-vinyl-5371","title":"Pretty (Ugly Before) 7\"","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785707237559,"sku":"210000099323","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-self-titled-25th-anniv-black-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eListening to Elliott Smith feels like stepping into someone’s most vulnerable thoughts—it’s beautiful, but it weighs on you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785713397943,"sku":"210000063025","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/169051_539655b2-030a-4d36-a2c5-4b3b3185b597.jpg?v=1783045723"},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-roman-candle-orange-black-color-vinyl","title":"Roman Candle LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785713463479,"sku":"210000092778","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"elliott-smith-speed-trials-vinyl","title":"Speed Trials 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased on October 1, 1996, \"Speed Trials\" was the first single from Elliott Smith's breakthrough album, Either\/Or. 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