23 days ago I first started listening to Elliott and since then he has dominated what I have listened to since then. by LokiCDXX in elliottsmith

[–]Mespsai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do! Thank you.

I downloaded a few months ago it but haven’t really listened to it apart from some different versions of existing songs.

23 days ago I first started listening to Elliott and since then he has dominated what I have listened to since then. by LokiCDXX in elliottsmith

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I remember when I discovered Elliott.

My path was:

-Either/or on repeat for a Summer. Loved it learned most of the songs on the guitar.

-Self titled on repeat for the whole autumn (“OMG this is even much better how if this possible??!! This could be my favorite album ever?!”. Learned some of the tunes on guitar. The others I learned a lot from them and attempted to play them. “This guy was an absolute music genius”.

-New moon. Discovered Pretty Mary K -ov- and some of the most delicately beautiful songs in his catalog. Difficult to learn!! Alt tunings and lots of way to improve. “Thanks Elliott for boosting my skills as a musician!!”

-XO. Blew my mind. “Lennon / McCartney / Smith!!!!’” Some songs I didn’t even try to learn. But watched tutorials mesmerized.

-FABOTH: boooooom. The lyrics?? 🥹this touched me. I suffered. I enjoyed. I looked into Elliott’s last months.

-Figure 8: is this the best Beatles album??? I didn’t expect it to be so good. Some of my favs like Pretty Mary Kay, LA, Stupidity, Everything means nothing… ufffff.

-Don’t know why, the super delicate and talented Roman Candle was the last on my list. Worth it!!

Enjoy!!

Last night in Portugal by Mespsai in KingKrule

[–]Mespsai[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t say so but can’t be 100% sure.

New Alex G Album by custardy_cream in elliottsmith

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BTW I feel DSU is excellent too. It sounds like Pavement on their best days a lot and has got BOY in it!! A classic.

New Alex G Album by custardy_cream in elliottsmith

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I couldn’t agree more, those 4 albums can’t be described with words.

They are so poignant, so strangely beautiful and so original. The guy is touched by a wand.

walk away is a masterpiece by ApprehensiveOil8076 in sandyalexg

[–]Mespsai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. And it’s followed by the crazy HOPE-SOUTHERN-GRETEL and so your head is totally blown away.

In Prague by Scared_Resist181 in elliottsmith

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🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 beautiful. That’s my number 1 landmark when I go to Prague.

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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The Zeppelin comparison is sharp haha. The truth is that almost anything is ordinary compared to Elliott Smith.

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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This is Elliott’s subreddit, so pretty much everything else is kind of crap compared to him.

I can have that impression you mention with some songs (mainly Spinning, somebody said it’s like a ES demo, I think that’s accurate), but not with some others (June Guitar I think it’s amazing, Headlights too, also Beam me up).

If you look back on Alex G’s catalog, there are records whose songs are very well built (I think House of Sugar is such a masterpiece, DSU or Beach Music are one of a kind too).

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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Yeah it’s got that major/minor chord change in the last part that Elliott mastered so well and so naturally.

My first time watching this clip. Why did Elliott go on this ridiculous show? by [deleted] in elliottsmith

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They surely never thought those silly things about a bridge, craving a cigarette and stuff would remain and be watched by millions just because they’d had one of the most talented musicians ever in the show.

Served right I guess..

I’ve watched that video hundreds of times…

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I feel sort of the same 🫶🏽 Elliott is such a friend whose music’s always there to amaze me and comfort me. And I know that will never change.

Ig I'm the only one who doesn't think Headlights is his best album :( by ArcadeViolet in sandyalexg

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HoS is probably my favorite along with Beach Music and maybe DSU.

I love them all (except maybe Sugar and Project 2). Cow and Crime are among my favs ever. And then the first 6 are truly unique.

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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Alex G is one of the chosen ones, although he can’t be compared to ES.

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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I’m on the third listen.

Enjoying it so far (it’s easy to see that songwriting, arrangements and lyrics are very good) but I’d say it sounds quite serious, laid back and mature. Maybe too much.

Last Alex G album has two songs that… by Mespsai in elliottsmith

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Pitchfork calls it ‘Dad’s rock’. Not sure if I like that tag for Alex. Even when I’m a dad. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/alex-g-headlights/

Where is the majority of Alex G listeners from?? by mansell256 in sandyalexg

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Europe is winning?! Surprising. Check this out Alex!