So if you dont like Elliott Smith you dont have a soul - Page 2

Norma J · 05.30.2007, 06:45 PM

"Becoming"? He didn't die yesterday.

The fact is people romanticise over dead musicians/actors/actresses/whatever, it doesn't denote the guys talent. He was a fantastic songwriter who should have gotten the recognition he now getting when he was alive, which was one of the main contributors to his death, I believe. Although saying this, he is hardly a household name - your mum (mom) doesn't know who Elliott Smith is. You're safe for now.

auto-aim · 05.30.2007, 07:14 PM

Personally I think he's one of the best musicians of the last generation... I agree that he wasn't recognized enough - though i dont think he was totally comfortable with it, despite me reading that he wanted to be really popular. I kind of see him simular to SY in a way, in that I dont think he ever drastically changed what he was doing but it gradually did and stayed interesting for it. Also, Heatmiser had some awesome songs.

Pax Americana · 05.30.2007, 07:47 PM

I dunno, he seemed to get a fair amount of recognition. His albums were all pretty well recieved, and didn't he play the Oscars one year? Maybe he wasn't as popular as he wanted to be, but there are certainly deserving artists that have gotten less.

That said, I'm a fan. Either/Or being my all time favorite Smith record.

dietzer123 · 05.31.2007, 01:22 AM

elliot smith deserves praise and acalaids until the end of fucking time. if you don't worship a small shrine with his picture on it daily, you've been under the influence of pure evil for far too long.

pbradley · 05.31.2007, 01:40 AM

Haha, what?

Anyways, I refuse to discuss/listen to/whatever about Elliot Smith so close to a Shellac release. Don't throw off my mood.

SonicSam · 05.31.2007, 08:47 AM

I love eliot Smith. Either / or is just a classic album. Wasn't too fond of the big band stuff though.

auto-aim · 05.31.2007, 03:38 PM

Definatly the first three albums were the best.

05.30.2007, 06:45 PM	#21
Norma J invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orstralia Posts: 4,917	"Becoming"? He didn't die yesterday. The fact is people romanticise over dead musicians/actors/actresses/whatever, it doesn't denote the guys talent. He was a fantastic songwriter who should have gotten the recognition he now getting when he was alive, which was one of the main contributors to his death, I believe. Although saying this, he is hardly a household name - your mum (mom) doesn't know who Elliott Smith is. You're safe for now. __________________ I want girls with new-wave hair-doos
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05.30.2007, 07:14 PM	#22
auto-aim the destroyed room Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 650	Personally I think he's one of the best musicians of the last generation... I agree that he wasn't recognized enough - though i dont think he was totally comfortable with it, despite me reading that he wanted to be really popular. I kind of see him simular to SY in a way, in that I dont think he ever drastically changed what he was doing but it gradually did and stayed interesting for it. Also, Heatmiser had some awesome songs. __________________ His Naked Torso
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05.30.2007, 07:47 PM	#23
Pax Americana expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,187	I dunno, he seemed to get a fair amount of recognition. His albums were all pretty well recieved, and didn't he play the Oscars one year? Maybe he wasn't as popular as he wanted to be, but there are certainly deserving artists that have gotten less. That said, I'm a fan. Either/Or being my all time favorite Smith record.
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05.31.2007, 01:22 AM	#24
dietzer123 stalker Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 419	elliot smith deserves praise and acalaids until the end of fucking time. if you don't worship a small shrine with his picture on it daily, you've been under the influence of pure evil for far too long. __________________ I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your fuckin' mouth.-bill hicks
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05.31.2007, 01:40 AM	#25
pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	Haha, what? Anyways, I refuse to discuss/listen to/whatever about Elliot Smith so close to a Shellac release. Don't throw off my mood.
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05.31.2007, 08:47 AM	#26
SonicSam children of satan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 269	I love eliot Smith. Either / or is just a classic album. Wasn't too fond of the big band stuff though. __________________
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05.31.2007, 03:38 PM	#27
auto-aim the destroyed room Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 650	Definatly the first three albums were the best. __________________ His Naked Torso
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