Elliott Smith

From a Basement on a Hill

2004-10-23

On October 21st of 2003, word came down that elusive songwriter Elliott Smith had apparently committed suicide in his Los Angeles home. The news brought a sad end to a critically-lauded and popularly-ignored career - and a life that spanned only 34 years.

Since his passing, the Elliott Smith legend has grown. Often cited for carrying the torch of Nick Drake, acts have already begun to spring up to carry on Elliott’s sound.

The followers will have to wait, though, as Elliott Smith’s final musical statement, recorded during the last two years of his life, now makes its way to stores.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 06/2006

    Jeb Loy Nichols
    Now Then

  • reviewed 05/2008

    ANNA TERNHEIM
    Halfway to Fivepoints

  • reviewed 03/2008

    JACKIE GREENE
    Giving Up the Ghost

  • reviewed 09/2006

    John Ralston
    Needle Bed

  • reviewed 10/2007

    RILO KILEY
    Under The Black Light

  • reviewed 04/2011

    NEIL DIAMOND
    The Bang Years 1966-1968

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.