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Elliott Smith

Active

1980s - 2000s

Born

August 6, 1969 in Omaha, NE

Died

October 21, 2003 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Singer/Songwriter Alternative/Indie Rock Indie Rock Sadcore Contemporary Singer/Songwriter Indie Pop Lo-Fi

Also Known As

Steven Paul Smith

Member Of

Heatmiser
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Elliott Smith

Biography by Marcy Donelson

Acclaimed indie singer/songwriter with an affecting presence and evocative lyricism who died tragically young.
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Album Highlights

  • Either/Or
    Elliott Smith
    Either/Or
  • From a Basement on the Hill
    Elliott Smith
    From a Basement on the …
  • Elliott Smith
    Elliott Smith
    Elliott Smith
  • XO
    Elliott Smith
    XO
  • Roman Candle
    Elliott Smith
    Roman Candle
  • An Introduction to Elliott Smith
    Elliott Smith
    An Introduction to Elli …
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Artists Moods

  • Angst-Ridden
  • Melancholy
  • Poignant
  • Thoughtful
  • Anguished/Distraught
  • Brooding
  • Confessional
  • Earthy
  • Intimate
  • Introspective
  • Visceral
  • Literate
  • Melodic
  • Organic
  • Reflective
  • Sad
  • Self-Conscious
  • Tender
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Warm
  • Weary
  • Wistful
  • Autumnal
  • Bittersweet
  • Gritty
  • Lonely
  • Somber
  • Tragic
  • Defiant
  • Nocturnal
  • Restrained

Artists Themes

  • Awareness
  • Feeling Blue
  • Introspection
  • Rainy Day
  • Reflection
  • World View
  • Disappointment
  • Loneliness
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