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intereact!Elliott Smith
Retail Price (not our price): $15.98
Release Date: 1995-07-21
Manufacturer: Kill Rock Stars
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com essential recording
Recorded mildly better than his debut (Roman Candle on Cavity Search), the self-titled second solo album is one of the most understated and incredible albums to emerge from the indie-rock scene in the 1990s. With his nimble picking fingers behind him, Smith writes sad, little songs about drugs and romantic codependence that border on the obsessed. "Needle in the Hay" and "The White Lady Loves You More" are exemplary tunes that fuse the Beatles' pop sense with Neil Young's sense of doom. Lying in his own burned out basement, Smith can rough up the gentlest love song with a few salty words of choice. --Rob O'Connor
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Lo-fi Wonder [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I love Elliott Smith's work(Mostly his lo-fi stuff). I got this on vinyl, and it's amazing. Hearing his fingers shift on the guitar is such an amazing sound that you just don't get anymore. Powerful lyrics such as Needle In The Hay and Coming Up Roses really give yo something to awe over.2) ES FanBoy [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If dead men can have fan boys, I would be one. The album is amazing like everything hes written. This one does have a more distinct grungy? feel. It feels rougher to me than the others, don't know the words to describe that. The proceeds just go to his abusive father and his label, so do what you will with that info.3) Help. Why is this guy so highly regarded. [Rating: 1 out of 5]
Despite what many folks might say, its a wonderful time to be a music fan. Given the informative power of the internet combined with the fact that a majority of worthy music finally has (and still is) making its way onto Compact Discs. We have the power to sample, pick and choose music from around the globe. Bliss. I am still discovering stuff from the 70s, that I missed when I was a kid. So why am I jibbering on about this when this is supposed to be an Elliott Smith review? I think I wanted to point out that if you think this is good. And given the reviews, many people love this guy - You have reached some sort of bottleneck in your quest for music. The material, as on all of his records, is mediocre at best. Some say its dark, contemplative, beautiful and deep. It try's to be, but like a weakling trying to do a pull-up, it just can't get its chin over the bar. And on top of that, it is sorely deprived of any thing musically redeemable. You want thought provoking lyrics? No not hear. You want cool alt-pop that sticks in your head? Sorry, try again. And these are actaully the types of things Elliott Smith gets credit for. I am completely convinced that this guy is both melodically and harmonically challenged. If anything, I will say that he is consistant. Creating one forgettable tune after the other without even stopping is maybe something to be proud of. You would think just by chance be might stumble onto something good, I mean they do keep letting him make records. There is so much better out there in the genre of 'whimsical, quasi-dark, singer soungwriters'. You can say that I don't get it. I don't.4) new fan [Rating: 4 out of 5]
i originally heard the first track on this album while watching the Royal Tenenbaums. I liked the song so much i bought this album. I am a new fan of elliot smith's music.5) Desert island pick #1! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
"Self-Titled" is without a doubt, Mr. Smith's finest hour. Many people feel that this recording is too sullen---but I think it is beautiful in a spiritual way. Elliott Smith was the most gifted songwriter of his generation. Upon first listen I was not as impressed as I was with Roman Candle & Either/Or, so it stayed in its case for a couple of weeks. After a couple of weeks went by I thought I would give it another whirl after watching "The Royal Tennenbaums." I was, and still am, completely addicted to this cd. I need almost like oxygen. It is without a doubt my favourite recording of all time. As soon as "Needle in the Hay" begins with that doomed, yet heavenly A minor chord--Mr. Smith takes you on a ride. Every song is stellar. The recording sounds a bit like opiates would when they take effect for the first time, and is just as addictive. Songs like "Satellite" and "Alphabet Town" make you wanna cry tears of joy in that music could be so brilliant and emotionally effective. "The Biggest Lie" is a wonderful closer, via leaving the listener feeling a bit optimistic and hopefull. Everytime I finish this album I am always a bit catatonic and emotionally drained as if i had just fallen in love, lost a close brother, detoxed on heroin, driven 12 hours, and fallen in love again among a setting sun skyline. Any artform that can have that effect on listeners will always remain timeless. Every music fan should have this one!!!