The opening line on Clementine "They're waking you up to close the bar / The street's wet you can tell by the sound of the cars" always stuck with me. Like, who even thinks of that? It's so simple but vivid and immediately understandable. He had a real talent for putting you in a specific place/mood and he makes it feel effortless, especially on this album.
So much good imagery in his music. I've always liked how the chorus is just Elliott singing what the person is hearing in the bar. It all works together so well
i adore this album. i think it's almost intoxicating how pure and simple everything he writes is, but it's things i know i'd never be able to form on my own despite it being so simple and beautiful. there's an interview where he performs clementine and everybody around him just falls silent because of how beautiful it is. so sad how much drugs can mess with someone mentally and it's painfully clear on this album. he'll always hold such a special place in my heart, glad you gave the album a listen.
definitely my comfort album for sure. satellite and the white lady loves you more are underrated in my opinion especially with the chord progressions. you should do king krules the ooz or hi how are you by daniel johnston .
If you enjoy Christian Brothers, check out Elliott's version eith his band, Heatmiser. Its got an amazing wall of sound with fuzzy guitars that really works with the angry lyrics.
I wasn't familiar with Elliott smith until your reactions, but it's definitely someone i'll check out. You gotta feel powerful knowing you can change people's music taste with one reaction video lol. Jokes aside, you're absolutely killing the youtube game bro, keep it up! Suggestion (Do i even need to tell you?) : Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
YES MORE ELLIOTT, thank you for doing more, you're thoughts on the lyrics are very deep and I like the way you explain things a lot, if you ever want to you should check out some of his live performances, the emotion is crazy, one of my favourites is Elliott playing clementine live on a show called breakfast time. He sounds so smooth and its fun to watch the faces of the people in awe by him lol
I'd love for you to react to New Moon (my favorite from Elliott) although not actually an official album, It's a masterpiece. ps. awesome video! Self titled is my 2nd favorite❤
If I remember correctly Illinois by Sufjan Stevens didn’t really click with you but I would definitely recommend you to listen to Carrie&Lowell by him. I think it’s fair to say that Eliot Smith was a huge inspiration for Sufjan but nevertheless, he always manages to sound super unique and that project really showcases that!
I hear a lot of Nick Drake in Eliot Smith. Lots of comparisons could be made, one interesting flip is how Eliot Smith started pretty much with his guitar and his voice, whereas Nick ended his with just those too.
Elliott Smith is one of those rare artists whose entire discography feels like must-listen stuff. Each album of his is so great in its own distinctive way. I'd definitely recommend listening to more of Elliotts later work. He diversifies his instrumental palette a lot more and becomes a lot more sonically ambitious, on top of his stellar lyricism and immensely personable vibe. I'd love for you to react to Figure 8 in the future. Definitely a top 3 album of his in my opinion, and on certain days might just be my favourite of his
Love that this came up in my feed randomly. Been a big Elliott Smith fan for about 20 years. 2 days ago it was the 20th anniversary of his last concert. You can go down the rabbit hole with him. While some tracks may not be as good as others there is always a craftsmanship behind and wonderful lyrics that he likely spent years writing and rewriting. He was incredibly prolific in his short time on earth. He wrote 6 albums of material in high school which was released among fan groups earlier this year. Who writes that much music in high school. If you ever keep going with him, in addition to his 6 solo albums during his lifetime and one posthumous release, he also did 3 albums with his band Heatmiser. Mic City Sons is quite good. And lastly there are 4 albums worth of completed material which has never had an official release called the Grand Mal Archives if you want to get deep. There are some absolute gems in there. Edit next day: I didn't quite finish this yesterday> I have to say you are really good at the analysis of many of these tracks. I had no idea for years what he meant by the white lady. I had always thought it was some kind of ghost or specter and here you get it the first go. This imagery is reused in the song Kings Crossing from On a Basement on a Hill. If you have never listened to that one I'd love to see you try to break that song down line for line.
def go into Elliott's discography either/or and XO are both really good as well I'd definitely recc those after though ofc roman candle, and figure 8 are both amazing as well, i just think either or and XO might be better introductory albums to kinda go off of S/T If you want another type of indie singer song writer album to tear you to pieces emotionally definitely give Hospice by The Antlers a listen. Lyrically, it's a concept album, and both unmetaphorically and metaphorically the concept is just crushing. Plus the music is really good as well.
such a hauntingly beautiful album. Not paying much attention to the lyrics the songs might sound like break up songs, but then you realize their about addiction there's a lot of metaphors for alcohol, some that I didnt pick up on until my 3rd or 4th listen. Hope you keep doing reviews of his stuff
great reaction to a great album! some recommendations: - George Clanton - Ooh Rap I Ya - Geese - 3D Country - Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One - Alvvays - Blue Rev
yay :•] my three most coveted reactions from u would be funeral by arcade fire, this is happening by LCD soundsystem, and just got back from the discomfort we’re doing alright by Brave Little Abacus i think u probably know all about the first two but a description of the third would be: a progressive emo album with amazingly expressive playing and raw vocals; the most influential album to the current state of emo by a country mile.
I think alphabet town could be referencing the abbreviated names of drugs (mdma, lsd etc) and how they're mixing all of them together making an alphabet (town). been really enjoying your videos, cheers
Would love to hear you listen to: Joanna Newsom - Ys, Have one on me, Divers Fleet Foxes - Self titled and Helplessness Blues Father John Misty - I love you honey bear and Pure Comedy Godspeed - Slow riot for new zero kanada Swans - The Seer and The Glowing Man The Microphones - Mount eerie
How are you so good at analyzing lyrics? That's one of the coolest things about your reactions. You're almost always on point about them even though you never know their context beforehand. Great reaction as always, btw, love Elliott Smith and this album especially (might be my favourite of his but idk, Either/Or is at least really close) And some recommendations for you: LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver; a modern classic and one of the most influential indie '00s albums Modest Mouse - The Moon & Antarctica; I know you weren't super impressed with The Lonesome Crowded West but this one is more gentle, if I can say so, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it more Nirvana - Nevermind; I bet you've heard of this album but not sure if you've actually listened to anything from it besides Smells like Teen Spirit, if not, definitely worth checking out!
Recommandation: Sprain - The Lamb as Effigy. Definetly the most crushing record that came out this year. A very haunting combo of post/noise rock and drone
this album is lovely :) glad u reacted to it. i have a few albums i think u would like !! Thom Yorke - The Eraser, King Krule - Man Alive!, and Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert :) feel like they might be up your street
I’ve realized that a lot of Elliott’s songs are from an observers perspective, he paints a picture of a setting kinda like how he does in Clementine or rose parade, and then sings about the characters in those settings, it’s literally like their are little worlds and stories and environments in each of his songs
Ive heard that some of his songs are not always about him or his experiences, some definitely are, but he also writes about made up characters and scenarios. You should definitely listen to Figure 8 also.
Fun fact about Christian brothers. The song describes his childhood while living with his stepfather before moving to Portland to live with his dad. His stepfather struggled with drug abuse and was a major alcoholic, causing him to physically abuse Elliott when he was little. The song is about Elliott being afraid that he will turn into his stepfather if he continues with the alcohol and drugs
Good reaction video as always! Love the song Needle in the Hay and Clementine, good album Recommendation for you: Lift to Experience - The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads: its a beautiful shoegaze/postrock album, its like if Jeff Buckley collaborated with Godspeed You! Black Emperor and made this album. So underrated too
I love this album. Falling from Cloud 9 is one of the most beautiful and transcendental songs ever created. All songs on the album are 10s, the only thing i disliked about it is that cover lool
@@absurdstreetlights I love the album cover, its supposed to be ironic and i found it hilarious and its the reason why I even listened to it in the first place,, the goofy album cover intrigued me Also yea falling from cloud 9 is amazing
Although I love his whole discography and think you should listen to it all, this is my personal favorite. It's also the first one I heard so that might be why. Do you listen to new albums without filming them? Cause you are just cranking these boys out! Recommendations Oneohtrix Point Never - R Plus Seven Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation Lil Ugly Mane - Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern David Bowie- Blackstar
This is a sleeper Elliot Smith album for me, I keep going to others of his and when I come back to this one I remember how good it is. The Biggest Lie is in contention for favorite song of his. After watching the NIN video on my PC and not phone I realized I'd recommended someone you have on your wall, I'll try to avoid that this time. Here's a new batch or albums to skip over: Grizzly Bear - Yellow House, Mr. Bungle - California. If you want to stick with the dark lyrics buried in cheerful guitar and singing try The National Lights - The Dead Will Walk, Dear. If you want to totally change direction and listen to something weird, try a Neil Cicirega album, I'd go with Mouth Silence.
Elliot Smith has one of the most consistent discography's ever, the man never missed
The opening line on Clementine "They're waking you up to close the bar / The street's wet you can tell by the sound of the cars" always stuck with me. Like, who even thinks of that? It's so simple but vivid and immediately understandable. He had a real talent for putting you in a specific place/mood and he makes it feel effortless, especially on this album.
Feel this
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So much good imagery in his music. I've always liked how the chorus is just Elliott singing what the person is hearing in the bar. It all works together so well
The coziest Elliott album. Makes me wanna wear a sweater, drink a cup of coffee, and read a book on a rainy morning.
Sonically, lyrically all it makes me want is a hug
a cup of -coffee- heroin
Elliot has NEVER missed on any song or album he ever made
You gotta listen to Figure 8 next. It's my personal favorite Elliott Smith album and one of my favorites of all time.
It’s my personal fav
Figure 8 is easily the worst Elliott Smith album, It's so inconsistent and drags on so long, as well as having bad production.
@@lukecoleman3643someone’s a nerd…
@@lukecoleman3643no way u just said it has bad production
@@lukecoleman3643 Why are you so lame?
i adore this album. i think it's almost intoxicating how pure and simple everything he writes is, but it's things i know i'd never be able to form on my own despite it being so simple and beautiful. there's an interview where he performs clementine and everybody around him just falls silent because of how beautiful it is. so sad how much drugs can mess with someone mentally and it's painfully clear on this album. he'll always hold such a special place in my heart, glad you gave the album a listen.
definitely my comfort album for sure. satellite and the white lady loves you more are underrated in my opinion especially with the chord progressions. you should do king krules the ooz or hi how are you by daniel johnston .
If you enjoy Christian Brothers, check out Elliott's version eith his band, Heatmiser. Its got an amazing wall of sound with fuzzy guitars that really works with the angry lyrics.
YES I absolutely love the heatmiser version
self titled more like self improvement 🔥🔥🔥
I wasn't familiar with Elliott smith until your reactions, but it's definitely someone i'll check out. You gotta feel powerful knowing you can change people's music taste with one reaction video lol.
Jokes aside, you're absolutely killing the youtube game bro, keep it up!
Suggestion (Do i even need to tell you?) : Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
loved this reaction. You had great takes/analysis on the lyrics. Always love watching your vids man!
I appreciate that!
Elliott Smith is divine.
YES MORE ELLIOTT, thank you for doing more, you're thoughts on the lyrics are very deep and I like the way you explain things a lot, if you ever want to you should check out some of his live performances, the emotion is crazy, one of my favourites is Elliott playing clementine live on a show called breakfast time. He sounds so smooth and its fun to watch the faces of the people in awe by him lol
Going through a break up rn, Elliot cooking as usual, and you sir are goated as ever.
You love to see it. We need more Elliott!
I'd love for you to react to New Moon (my favorite from Elliott) although not actually an official album, It's a masterpiece.
ps. awesome video! Self titled is my 2nd favorite❤
I audibly GASPED when I saw you posted this😭. Loved the video!! Keep up with the great work
Thank You!
If I remember correctly Illinois by Sufjan Stevens didn’t really click with you but I would definitely recommend you to listen to Carrie&Lowell by him.
I think it’s fair to say that Eliot Smith was a huge inspiration for Sufjan but nevertheless, he always manages to sound super unique and that project really showcases that!
I hear a lot of Nick Drake in Eliot Smith. Lots of comparisons could be made, one interesting flip is how Eliot Smith started pretty much with his guitar and his voice, whereas Nick ended his with just those too.
Elliott Smith is one of those rare artists whose entire discography feels like must-listen stuff. Each album of his is so great in its own distinctive way. I'd definitely recommend listening to more of Elliotts later work. He diversifies his instrumental palette a lot more and becomes a lot more sonically ambitious, on top of his stellar lyricism and immensely personable vibe.
I'd love for you to react to Figure 8 in the future. Definitely a top 3 album of his in my opinion, and on certain days might just be my favourite of his
Love that this came up in my feed randomly.
Been a big Elliott Smith fan for about 20 years. 2 days ago it was the 20th anniversary of his last concert.
You can go down the rabbit hole with him. While some tracks may not be as good as others there is always a craftsmanship behind and wonderful lyrics that he likely spent years writing and rewriting.
He was incredibly prolific in his short time on earth. He wrote 6 albums of material in high school which was released among fan groups earlier this year. Who writes that much music in high school.
If you ever keep going with him, in addition to his 6 solo albums during his lifetime and one posthumous release, he also did 3 albums with his band Heatmiser. Mic City Sons is quite good.
And lastly there are 4 albums worth of completed material which has never had an official release called the Grand Mal Archives if you want to get deep. There are some absolute gems in there.
Edit next day: I didn't quite finish this yesterday> I have to say you are really good at the analysis of many of these tracks. I had no idea for years what he meant by the white lady. I had always thought it was some kind of ghost or specter and here you get it the first go.
This imagery is reused in the song Kings Crossing from On a Basement on a Hill. If you have never listened to that one I'd love to see you try to break that song down line for line.
Possibly my fav Elliott album, thanks for the reaction and review : )
Christian Brothers is my favourite song ever, means everything to me seeing you enjoy it :)
def go into Elliott's discography
either/or and XO are both really good as well I'd definitely recc those after
though ofc roman candle, and figure 8 are both amazing as well, i just think either or and XO might be better introductory albums to kinda go off of S/T
If you want another type of indie singer song writer album to tear you to pieces emotionally definitely give Hospice by The Antlers a listen.
Lyrically, it's a concept album, and both unmetaphorically and metaphorically the concept is just crushing.
Plus the music is really good as well.
such a hauntingly beautiful album. Not paying much attention to the lyrics the songs might sound like break up songs, but then you realize their about addiction there's a lot of metaphors for alcohol, some that I didnt pick up on until my 3rd or 4th listen. Hope you keep doing reviews of his stuff
You should check out either “Power Corruption and Lies” or “Low-Life” by New Order. New Order is what became of Joy Division after Ian Curtis died
was hoping i'd see you react to this one
YESSS FINALLY THANK YOU SO MUCH
great reaction to a great album!
some recommendations:
- George Clanton - Ooh Rap I Ya
- Geese - 3D Country
- Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One
- Alvvays - Blue Rev
Can't wait for a yo la tengo reaction ❤❤❤
HEAVYYY on blue rev!!
blue rev TO THE DEATH
LISTEN TO FIGURE 8 NEXT
yay :•]
my three most coveted reactions from u would be funeral by arcade fire, this is happening by LCD soundsystem, and just got back from the discomfort we’re doing alright by Brave Little Abacus
i think u probably know all about the first two but a description of the third would be: a progressive emo album with amazingly expressive playing and raw vocals; the most influential album to the current state of emo by a country mile.
I think alphabet town could be referencing the abbreviated names of drugs (mdma, lsd etc) and how they're mixing all of them together making an alphabet (town). been really enjoying your videos, cheers
Would love to hear you listen to:
Joanna Newsom - Ys, Have one on me, Divers
Fleet Foxes - Self titled and Helplessness Blues
Father John Misty - I love you honey bear and Pure Comedy
Godspeed - Slow riot for new zero kanada
Swans - The Seer and The Glowing Man
The Microphones - Mount eerie
Greatest musical genius classical composer and thinker of our time
How are you so good at analyzing lyrics? That's one of the coolest things about your reactions. You're almost always on point about them even though you never know their context beforehand. Great reaction as always, btw, love Elliott Smith and this album especially (might be my favourite of his but idk, Either/Or is at least really close)
And some recommendations for you:
LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver; a modern classic and one of the most influential indie '00s albums
Modest Mouse - The Moon & Antarctica; I know you weren't super impressed with The Lonesome Crowded West but this one is more gentle, if I can say so, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it more
Nirvana - Nevermind; I bet you've heard of this album but not sure if you've actually listened to anything from it besides Smells like Teen Spirit, if not, definitely worth checking out!
based recs sound of silver is amazing 😍
my two favorite things: hot men and elliott smith 😍😍
XO is a must by elliot.
This is powerful.
Top 25 album for me
The boys want at the drive-in - relationship of command
Recommandation: Sprain - The Lamb as Effigy.
Definetly the most crushing record that came out this year. A very haunting combo of post/noise rock and drone
this album is lovely :) glad u reacted to it. i have a few albums i think u would like !! Thom Yorke - The Eraser, King Krule - Man Alive!, and Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert :) feel like they might be up your street
sobbing rn
Suggestions 🫶
-among my swan - mazzy star
-four calender cafe - Cocteau twins
-bavarian fruit bread - hope Sandoval and the warm inventions
-siamese dream - smashing pumpkins
I’ve realized that a lot of Elliott’s songs are from an observers perspective, he paints a picture of a setting kinda like how he does in Clementine or rose parade, and then sings about the characters in those settings, it’s literally like their are little worlds and stories and environments in each of his songs
Cool reactions :) , if you’re looking for a good electronic/ambient pop album, i’d strongly recommend lp1 from fka twigs ! Production goes crazy
Ive heard that some of his songs are not always about him or his experiences, some definitely are, but he also writes about made up characters and scenarios.
You should definitely listen to Figure 8 also.
Fun fact about Christian brothers. The song describes his childhood while living with his stepfather before moving to Portland to live with his dad. His stepfather struggled with drug abuse and was a major alcoholic, causing him to physically abuse Elliott when he was little. The song is about Elliott being afraid that he will turn into his stepfather if he continues with the alcohol and drugs
Good reaction video as always! Love the song Needle in the Hay and Clementine, good album
Recommendation for you:
Lift to Experience - The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads: its a beautiful shoegaze/postrock album, its like if Jeff Buckley collaborated with Godspeed You! Black Emperor and made this album. So underrated too
I love this album. Falling from Cloud 9 is one of the most beautiful and transcendental songs ever created. All songs on the album are 10s, the only thing i disliked about it is that cover lool
@@absurdstreetlights I love the album cover, its supposed to be ironic and i found it hilarious and its the reason why I even listened to it in the first place,, the goofy album cover intrigued me
Also yea falling from cloud 9 is amazing
I’d love to you see you listen to I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning by Bright Eyes
gang gang
Although I love his whole discography and think you should listen to it all, this is my personal favorite. It's also the first one I heard so that might be why. Do you listen to new albums without filming them? Cause you are just cranking these boys out!
Recommendations
Oneohtrix Point Never - R Plus Seven
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Lil Ugly Mane - Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern
David Bowie- Blackstar
Lil ugly mane reaction gonna go hard
You should check out, "Hi, how are you" by Daniel johnston.
STREAM DAVIDBRIAN! RIGHT NOW! NOW! NOW!
See that’s what I’m saying
You got to listen to ‘Mourn’ by Corbin
Girl with basket of fruit WHEN
Pls bro
highly recommend punisher by phoebe bridgers. she takes a lot of influence from elliott too !!
I think the last line of The Biggest Lie is supposed to make you wonder which half of the preceding couplet is the lie. It's intentionally ambiguous.
Saw Elliott in early 2000
Replica by OneOhTrix Point Never is definitely a masterpiece. very different from this music though
best album ever
This is a sleeper Elliot Smith album for me, I keep going to others of his and when I come back to this one I remember how good it is. The Biggest Lie is in contention for favorite song of his.
After watching the NIN video on my PC and not phone I realized I'd recommended someone you have on your wall, I'll try to avoid that this time. Here's a new batch or albums to skip over: Grizzly Bear - Yellow House, Mr. Bungle - California. If you want to stick with the dark lyrics buried in cheerful guitar and singing try The National Lights - The Dead Will Walk, Dear. If you want to totally change direction and listen to something weird, try a Neil Cicirega album, I'd go with Mouth Silence.
Adore Christian Brothers too! Listen to 3D Country by Geese!
we need the mollusk by ween album review ❗️❗️
Ys next? :)
I’m sure Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas is probably already on your list of albums to get to but suggesting in case it isn’t.
he alr listened to it
I checked and I don’t see a video for it anywhere on the channel
I knew it before I started
Gotcha, makes sense - thanks for the reply!
Beck - Sea Change
day 14 of recommending the dreaming by kate bush
Not gonna lie bro you should get a beard
🙏🙏🙏
o monolith by squid pls
New subscrber! I think you may like PJ Harvey's "To Bring You My Love"