New Elliott Smith offerings
Elliott Smith was one of the best singer-songwriters of our generation. It was such heartbreaking news when it was reported that the troubled artist committed suicide back in 2003.
Fortunately for fans of his astounding work, Smith was a prolific artist despite his battles with alcohol and drug abuse. The year 2004 saw the release of [i]From A Basement on a Hill[/i], the album he was working on at the time of his death.
Now in 2007, a number of important Elliott Smith – related materials are being released to the public. First up is the double album [i]New Moon[/i]. This is a collection of rareties that Smith recorded between 1994 through 1997. The album is enjoying much acclaim from both critics and fans alike.
Recently it was also announced that a photo book Smith, simply entitled [i]Elliott Smith[/i], is scheduled for release in November. The book compiles almost 200 photos taken by Autumn de Wilde on Smith. De Wilde took the picture of Smith that was used as the cover for 2000’s [i]Figure 8[/i]. The book will also come with a CD that contains five previously unreleased acoustic songs that Smith recorded at the Largo Club in Los Angeles.
For fans who miss Smith and his powerfully poignant songs, this is a godsend and a wonderful addition to Smith’s artistic legacy.
[tags]Elliott Smith, Figure 8, New Moon, From a Basement on a Hill[/]
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