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Omaha NE, United States (1994 – 2003)
Steven Paul “Elliott” Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. His primary instrument was the guitar, but he was also proficient at piano, clarinet, bass, drums and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his “whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery” and use of multi-tracking to create vocal harmonies.
After playing in the rock band Heatmiser for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994 with releases on the independent record labels Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars. In 1997 he signed a contract with DreamWorks Records, for which he recorded two albums. Smith rose to mainstream prominence when his song “
Miss Misery”, included in the soundtrack for the film Good Will Hunting, was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category in 1997.
Smith battled with depression, alcoholism and drug addiction for years, and these topics often appeared in his lyrics. At age 34, he died in Los Angeles, California from two stab wounds to the chest. The autopsy evidence was inconclusive as to whether the wounds were self-inflicted. At the time of his death, Smith was working on his sixth studio album, From a Basement on the Hill, which was released posthumously on October 19, 2004.
Early life
After playing in the rock band Heatmiser for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994 with releases on the independent record labels Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars. In 1997 he signed a contract with DreamWorks Records, for which he recorded two albums. Smith rose to mainstream prominence when his song “
Miss Misery”, included in the soundtrack for the film Good Will Hunting, was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category in 1997.Smith battled with depression, alcoholism and drug addiction for years, and these topics often appeared in his lyrics. At age 34, he died in Los Angeles, California from two stab wounds to the chest. The autopsy evidence was inconclusive as to whether the wounds were self-inflicted. At the time of his death, Smith was working on his sixth studio album, From a Basement on the Hill, which was released posthumously on October 19, 2004.
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JAMESisCreepy wrote:
after all this time he still hits me so hard.
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abnormalna wrote:
I love you!!!!!!!!!!!
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Devroush wrote:
Just watched The Royal Tenenbaums. There's a scene with Needle in the Hay playing. One of the best scenes I've ever seen and the song is just right for the scene.
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MMJG wrote:
<3
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shallowgraves wrote:
ahh, me too.
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ltj_ant wrote:
love the new snap
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MEDicINeMAN_ wrote:
This guy ain't too bad. Heard his music from the movies "American Beauty" and "Paranoid Park" and thought I'd give him a listen. Really digging the voice and chords! Kudos!
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eriksilkensen wrote:
no bad dream fucker's gonna boss me around
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Dylbear wrote:
But it's alright, some enchanted night I'll be with you
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Bananasaur wrote:
Christian Brotha's gonna take the mutha fucka down! Yow!
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noah_cj wrote:
Rose Parade es mi favorita y lo será siempre...Eres lo máximo Elliott...
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SeagullBeer wrote:
I'll fight you, elliott .
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Flare10 wrote:
I agree with Unsightly Guy, the albums are perfect and none of his songs are even remotely bad. Even the unreleased stuff and demos are great. That said, Either/Or and XO are my favorites. Figure 8 is great though.
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JackBz wrote:
Everyone below is a symphony, man, with one fuckin' note
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paulkiller wrote:
he is best
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Placebo334 wrote:
Choco, his s/t was easily his best album. Needle in the Hay, Christian Brothers, my personal favorite St Ides Heaven. Figure Eight just didn't fit what I felt he did best. It was too big bandy. Not a bad album but doesn't get spun very often. Also saying anything about him being perfect is a bit funny when it was his imperfections that made him my favorite artist.
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bit18986244 wrote:
No, they're not, and you all are idiot fanboys. ~have a nice day.
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trailways wrote:
indeed. not only the albums, every song that elliott sang is perfect.
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UnsightlyGuy wrote:
The albums are perfect.
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