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Elliott Smith

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kepler.
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I'm sure a lot of NS has heard of Elliott Smith before. He was a brilliant artist who committed suicide about 6 years back. I love his music and figured I'd share some of it with the rest of NS. Take a few minutes or so and listen to an album of his. They're some of the most soothing yet painful albums I've ever heard. His music can't help but speak to everyone in it's own unique way.

Here are 3 albums I just happened to have uploaded.

http://www.zshare.net/download/606972311c1fb6e8/
Self-titled (1995)
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http://www.zshare.net/download/60697045421d4ea7/
Either/Or (1997)
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http://www.zshare.net/download/60697317349dab3f/
From A Basement On The Hill (2004) 1st posthumous album
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Hope everyone enjoys.
Jul 8 2009 12:14PM
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kepler.
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Just watched Paranoid Park. A short Gus Van Sant film about a skateboard kid surrounded by a murder. It has two great Elliott Smith songs. Check it out if you've got the time. It's an indie so don't watch it unless you're in to that stuff.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0842929/
Jul 8 2009 11:46PM
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miroz
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I won't lie, I was hesitant to download these, as I'd never heard of him before.  I took a few seconds to YouTube him and just finished listening to a few of his songs; this is actually quite good!  Great thread man, good recommendation, thank you :)

Jul 9 2009 11:56AM
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jimmer
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just downloaded them, looking forward to listening.

thanks a bunch man.

Jul 9 2009 12:19PM
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SRskierSFS
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RIP ...he was a great musician and person. love his music
Jul 9 2009 1:49PM
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nychka
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got em all thanx
Jul 9 2009 5:07PM
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kepler.
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Weekend bump :D
Jul 11 2009 1:09PM
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BigJew
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the end credits from Good Will Hunting are awesome with his song.
Jul 11 2009 5:06PM
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CJHski
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Elliott was definitely an amazing musician, even with all the pain in his music it still cheers me up when i am down.  I have been listening to his music for about 5 or 6 years now, first song i heard was 'Angeles' and it is still my favorite Elliott Smith song, quite possibly my favorite song ever.  I just downloaded some of his music i did not even know existed, I found a 27 disc discography on pirate bay, there is like 15 live albums and rarities seeing that he only released like 10 studio albums including LPs.  I was so stoked to find that.
Nov 22 2009 4:50PM
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jaylib
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his music is tough. its brilliant, i listen to it alot. but theres a lot of sadness and pain which can be discouraging depeding on your mood.
"the biggest lie," will literally almost bring me to tears everytime i listen to it.
Nov 22 2009 5:03PM
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ShoulderSurfer
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mythreads
Nov 22 2009 8:52PM
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SmokeyTheBear
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There's still debate on whether or not he killed himself. There is a lot of circumstantial evidence incriminating his girlfriend but no charges were filed. Like who stabs themself in the heart TWICE?

He was an outstanding musician and i love his music
Nov 22 2009 9:03PM
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noparking
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great music, but so depressing at the same time.
Nov 22 2009 9:16PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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One of the best the world has ever seen
Nov 22 2009 9:58PM
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McDiggler
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st. ides heaven
rose parade
needle in the hay
satellite
angeles

A few of my favorites from an amazing artist whose time came far too soon.

I very much agree about his girlfriend and him supposedly stabbing himself twice in the heart.  It's hard to believe. 
Nov 23 2009 1:51AM
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