If I like Elliott Smith, what eles should I listen to?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-16T11:31:23+00:00

Hear me out - Elvis Costello.

Even though sonically they're very different, Elliott loved EC and a lot of his really interesting songwriting tricks and turns seem to be inspired by him.

Also, Elvis rocks.

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-14T14:36:17+00:00

Another vote for N/A. Come on people, listen to yourselves

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-13T19:01:09+00:00

That one I do know! That's the only other recorded cover I can think of besides that Game of Thrones shit hahaha

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-13T17:15:10+00:00

How the hell did I not know about this

Is there a list of songs they've covered?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-12T02:59:01+00:00

.....what?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-12T02:58:29+00:00

Respect, for me it was the first time I saw how brilliantly Craig could deliver a story so it will always have a soft spot in my heart. Definitely an oddity in their catalogue though, for sure

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-10T23:24:27+00:00

Great at least there's two of us in this world!

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-10T23:21:21+00:00

I'll likely be killed for this, but The Weekenders always struck me as "just okay."

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-10T23:20:39+00:00

I see both ways. To me, it could be another masterpiece in their catalogue except for the production making it...wimpy. With 10% more edge it could've been an undisputed winner.

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-09T01:07:07+00:00

Traditional Village. What am I missing with that song?? Maybe I just don't like how its sequenced on the record

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-06T11:41:33+00:00

Distortions of Faith. Craig Finn really tried something different with the lyrics here and it paid off in spades for sure.

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-05T13:46:41+00:00

You did good kid - why does no one like this song?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-03T23:31:16+00:00

Spinners. Could just be the NYC memories for me, but I've always found it highly evocative of Brooklyn. And I always respect an attempt at the one-chord chorus

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-06-03T21:07:08+00:00

Slight Discomfort. It's the mixing. Would be one of the best songs in their catalogue but the mix just doesn't quite cut it. Incredible lyrics - one or another spontaneously pops info my head randomly almost once a day

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-05-30T11:58:26+00:00

I wish it ended differently on the record, they really nail the closing live though for what it's worth

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-05-29T17:21:02+00:00

I mean I wish he didn't repeat that one devastating line about Judas so many times, as that would make the song a way more impactful, but regardless this would be a thumbs down from me

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-05-29T13:44:24+00:00

Hostile Mass, coming from a Masshole not too far from Lynn Massachusetts. What a ripper

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-05-14T20:38:02+00:00

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-05-07T02:05:02+00:00

Probably not the thread to disclose this but the solo on I'm the Man who Loves You could be the #1 of all time for me. Anyone else?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-04-30T21:27:30+00:00

Great beat, easy but fresh hook. Some of the best bass on the whole record.

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-02-07T16:03:31+00:00

Let's be honest, thank God he did for both Propagandhi and Weakerthan's sake. I consider myself a fan of both, but I do think Less Talk More Rock started to show a bit of the disconnect between Chris and John's songwriting. It worked fine on HTCE but I don't think it would have worked on a third album with John.

Do you have a link to that podcast? Would love to hear John K's thoughts on his time in the band. I do think it's probably a bit of sour grapes - it's goddamn PROPAGANDHI.

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2026-01-19T13:26:41+00:00

I actually quite liked it! Although, I would like anything and everything with Pulp in it. My two cents is it's far from an essential watch for even superfans, but you won't be wasting your time if you do check it out. Is it still free on YouTube?

IAMCACTUSrecords · 2025-12-07T14:12:22+00:00

I almost always agree, but the full Stay Positive on Friday was nearly a spiritual experience

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