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I liked the idea of a self-contained, endless pursuit of perfection. But I have a problem with perfection. I don't think perfection is very artful. But there's something I liked about the image of a skater going in this endless twisted circle that doesn't have any real endpoint. So the object is not
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and Schleinstein, Smith said in an interview with Revolver "How come we have no Bruno S. ? How come he can be a film star in Europe, but over here everybody has to look like they were computer generated?" Smith would again reference Hindu deities at two shows in 2003 when he appeared on stage with
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called it "a record that feels very different from its predecessors", describing its style as "brisk and busy, up front and confident, upbeat. While nothing here fails the consistent artistry of his work, neither does any of it make the direct connection to a soul and heart."
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Elliott Smith – vocals (1–15), electric guitar (1, 3, 4, 6, 8–10, 12, 13–15), acoustic guitar (2, 4, 9–15), piano (1, 3, 5, 7, 11–13, 15, 16), bass guitar (1, 3, 6, 10, 12, 15), drums (1, 5, 6, 12, 13),
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at number 190 on its list of the 200 greatest albums of the 2000s, noting, "Not quite as intimate as his earliest records and not quite brash and bombastic like its immediate predecessor,
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Suzie Katayama – string conduction and orchestration ("Junk Bond Trader", "In the Lost and Found (Honky Bach)", "Color Bars", "Can't Make a Sound")
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marks a subtle refinement of Smith's songwriting skills" and calling it "one of Smith's most accessible and enjoyable records".
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placed it at number 42 on their list of the 100 greatest albums of the decade, calling it Smith's "haunted high-water mark".
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s 100 Best Albums of the 21st Century list, based on a 2019 poll of music writers. The album was also included in the book
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Smith described the songs on the album as "more fragmented and dreamlike". The lyrics contain references to serial killer
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to stop or arrive anywhere; it's just to make this thing as beautiful as they can.
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was more critical, writing, "Even if it is a very impressive statement overall,
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in Hollywood, Sonora Studios in Los Angeles, Capitol Studios in Hollywood and
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Matt Dunkley – string conduction and orchestration ("Stupidity Tries")
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1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition
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The track "L.A." was included on the soundtrack for the 2009 game
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Monique Mizrahi – engineering assistance (Sunset Sound Recorders)
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wrote, "The record is not a disappointment, it's a progression."
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is even better , a strong collection of lush, densely arranged
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was released on April 18, 2000. It debuted at number 99 on the
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Autumn DeWilde – sleeve art direction, design and photography
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The Japanese release of this album included Smith's cover of
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All tracks are written by Elliott Smith, except where noted
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wrote, "While the tune's production recalls the shimmer of
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Anthony Arvizu – engineering assistance (Capitol Studios)
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Steve Genewick – engineering assistance (Capitol Studios)
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As of 2004, it has sold 185,000 copies in United States.
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is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter
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Richard Baron – engineering assistance (Sonora Studios)
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Jimmy Hoyson – engineering assistance (Capitol Studios)
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
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the words "Kali - The Destroyer" written on his arm.
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A man (Elliott Smith), rendered in black-and-white, stands in front of a wall with a white background and four big swirly lines of paint forming an 'S' shape behind him; the first two are black, the third is red, and the last is black. "Elliott Smith β€’β€’" and "Figure 8" are written in white text on the swirls to the left and right sides of the man, respectively.
Studio album
Elliott Smith
Sunset Sound Recorders
Capitol Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Genre
Indie rock
power pop
chamber pop
neo-psychedelia
Label
DreamWorks
Producer
Tom Rothrock
Rob Schnapf
Elliott Smith
XO
From a Basement on the Hill
Singles
Happiness
Son of Sam
Elliott Smith
DreamWorks Records
Happiness
Son of Sam
Sunset Sound
Abbey Road Studios
Place Pigalle
square in Paris

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