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 05/2007

    MARIA MCKEE
    Late December

  • reviewed 10/2006

    ECHO HELSTROM
    The Veil

  • reviewed 02/2014

    Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
    Take Me to the Land of Hell

  • reviewed 01/2010

    THE WATSON TWINS
    TALKING TO YOU, TALKING TO ME

  • reviewed 01/2007

    NEKO CASE
    Live from Austin TX

  • reviewed 06/2011

    CULTS
    Cults

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.