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Elliott Smith - Figure 8 (2 LP)

Elliott Smith - Figure 8 (2 LP)

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SKU: 3UFU4H-A527-00

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On his first record since his Oscar nomination courtesy director Gus Van Zandt's use of his music in the film "Good Will Hunting," Elliott Smith returns with another album's worth of gorgeous misery. Like Nick Drake before him, Smith has the ability to conjure beautifully poignant pathos, wrapping it in an elaborately arranged package worthy of a George Martin or Brian Wilson. Working with Beck/Foo Fighters producer Rob Schnapf, Smith uses Abbey Road Studios for some of these sessions, dressing up his tortured lyrics with orchestral arrangements that avoid any hint of mawkishness.

Whether mourning a busted-up romance in "Everything Reminds Me Of Her," shying away from love on "In the Lost and Found (Honky Bach)," or burrowing into their own isolation with "Can't Make A Sound," Smith's angelic vocals and harmonies recall CSN before their creative meter ran out. Elsewhere, this talented singer-songwriter employs the Beatles-esque "LA" as a conduit for observations about his new hometown, while sweet indignation directed at corporate fat cats is the driving emotion behind "Wouldn't Mama Be Proud?"

Personnel includes: Elliott Smith (vocals, guitar); Sam Coomes (bass); Joey Waronker, Pete Thomas (drums); Brion Smith (background vocals).
Producers: Tom Rothrock, Rob Schnapf, Elliott Smith.
Recorded at Abbey Road, London, England and Sunset Sound & Sonora Studios, Los Angeles, California.

  • Format: Vinyl
  • 2 LP
  • Genre: Rock
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Track Listing:

A1        Son Of Sam
A2        Somebody That I Used To Know
A3        Junk Bond Trader
A4        Everything Reminds Me Of Her
B1        Everything Means Nothing To Me
B2        LA
B3        In The Lost And Found (Honky Bach)
B4        The Roost
B5        Stupidity Tries
C1        Easy Way Out
C2        Wouldn't Mama Be Proud?
C3        Color Bars
C4        Happiness
D1        The Gondola Man
D2        Pretty Mary K
D3        I Better Be Quiet Now
D4        Can't Make A Sound
D5        Bye

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