Interviewer: Why are there no lyrics to Cupid’s Trick on the sleeve? Elliott: Because they weren’t very good! [laughs] I couldn’t remember why I made them up after the fact. I made them up when I was in a state and they didn’t make any sense later. They also weren’t there because that song isn’t about the words; it’s about the way it sounds. I kept changing the words around, making ‘em make more sense but it just killed it. I just left ‘em. Interviewer: What are you singing on the chorus? Elliott: That’s why I didn’t print the lyrics! [laughs] Interviewer: It sounds like ‘sugar lift me up’, is it ‘sugar’ something? Elliott: Yeah, but I can’t say because it’s too stupid. I have no idea what I meant by it. At the time it made perfect sense but now I just don’t want anybody to know.
Unsurprisingly Elliott was a troubled soul for sure and came close to taking his own life in many ocasions but i don't think one can self stab in the heart twice?? The gf was pretty sus but went under the radar just because he was the way he was. Makes me sad no one ever did a proper investigation into his passing. We lost such a unique talented man
Nah you can stab yourself in the heart twice. Essentially the first stab didn’t hit the heart and the second one did. He was still standing up after that. Your heart can be mortally wounded without you outright dying. Also it’s rare to stab yourself twice but it’s not impossible. So yeah, he killed himself. He kinda warned us incessantly for his entire career. Listen to “king’s crossing”, “A passing feeling”, “fond farewell”, “twilight”… he was writing suicide music right before he was mysteriously stabbed to death next to a suicide note, with only one other person in the house.
Interesting to see the way you reacted to Angeles and Between the Bars. They are both in his top 5 most famous songs. It might take some more listening to get their brilliance. Elliot didn't immediately grab me until I heard Roman Candle which is the most stripped down version of him and then I slowly became a devoted fan for life.
Aye thank you so much for checking this one out, it’s a record I think everyone needs to hear once in there life, the details of addiction and and how much mental abuse affects someone is stomach churning and eye widening, great video!
Funny that you heard the Beatles inspiration in Say Yes before getting to the final breakdown which is straight out of A Day In The Life. Would love to see your reaction to his self-titled album, which came right before Either/Or. Elliott is one of the most uniquely special songwriters ever and personally, his self titled is the most crystallized version of an Elliott Smith album. Thanks and great reaction.
Elliott has been my favorite artist since I first heard him in probably 2005. His albums are all unique, but all fantastic. There are no bad Elliott songs.
Was just relistening to an Elliott Smith album yesterday, genius artist, one of my favorites! You definitely should hear self titled next, his whole discography is perfect
One of my fave artists, glad you liked him! The albums previous to this were also very acoustic and (in my opinion) were just as good! In his later albums he started exploring more sounds, you'll probably find more Beatles influences in those ones. Hope you delve more into his catalog!
Would totally join the guitar university Elliott Smith shouldve had. Between the Bars is something that kind of waned on me over time...its overplayed, favorite is still Speed Trials and Rose Parade, and maybe Angeles Edit: on influences...my friend around 2010 heard me listening to Death Cab and told me they were just copying ES Lol \_-_-/ Also would like to note that Smith showed his bandmates his first solo stuff when they were together still..said it sounded like Paul Simon!
Great, great, album. Elliott was definitely influenced by The Beatles in songwriting--but his particular style ended up being the most direct influence for the current gen of singer/songwriters like Sufjan and Phoebe and others. I hope you react to his self-titled record because I think its the best of his lo-fi-ish semi-acoustic records. After his self-titled he signed a big deal with DreamWorks' record label and started transitioning to a more band/rock oriented sound which I also love but illustrates of bit of a split in his career. I don't want to seem to reduce Elliott's lyrical content to his addiction but he struggled with alcoholism which became heroin addiction sometime after Either/Or, and throughout his career. A lot of songs double as being about people or relationships but hint about addiction, so it's a worthwhile thing to be aware of.
My favorite album of all time, buddy!!! 😁👍🏼 Glad you hear the same qualities that I did my first time though it 25-or-so years ago. You should try his follow-up, called XO.
I never realized with my cognitive brain how much No Name # 5 reminds me SO much of a cross between Led Zeppelin's " Rain Song", and George Harrison's "Something"....I always kind of knew in my subconcious -but it wasn't apparent till now. What a brilliant song writer he was.
You should check out some Conor Oberst if you like ridiculously high level lyrics with a singer songwriter flavor. I’d suggest his self titled debut Conor Oberst or I’m wide awake it’s morning with his group called Bright Eyes
I second this! Jason Molina is my co-favorite songwriter with Elliott. He's so underrated. Magnolia Electric Co. or Didn't it Rain would be great for a first reaction.
Lmao when you felt the moments that your were supposed to was great to watch but then you were talking over other parts where u were supposed to like that too but still that was good for some reason like watching someone enjoy music I enjoy idk why I’m here
Elliott is the greatest, you gotta give some of his other albums a listen. They’re all great! You’re about to get mobbed by Elliott fans lol. RIP Elliott
one of if not my favorite album of all time, wish you didn’t say his work reminded you of someone who came after him so much during this lmao it’s a little cringe but otherwise good reaction
hes one of those artists that doesnt really have any bad songs. pretty much all of his other albums are fantastic as well.
Interviewer: Why are there no lyrics to Cupid’s Trick on the sleeve?
Elliott: Because they weren’t very good! [laughs] I couldn’t remember why I made them up after the fact. I made them up when I was in a state and they didn’t make any sense later. They also weren’t there because that song isn’t about the words; it’s about the way it sounds. I kept changing the words around, making ‘em make more sense but it just killed it. I just left ‘em.
Interviewer: What are you singing on the chorus?
Elliott: That’s why I didn’t print the lyrics! [laughs]
Interviewer: It sounds like ‘sugar lift me up’, is it ‘sugar’ something?
Elliott: Yeah, but I can’t say because it’s too stupid. I have no idea what I meant by it. At the time it made perfect sense but now I just don’t want anybody to know.
And it's one of the best songs he ever wrote
elliott doesnt sound like sufjan, sufjan sounds like elliott
The most streamed songs on this album are the ones featured in the movie Good Will Hunting, great movie and uses the music very well.
Unsurprisingly Elliott was a troubled soul for sure and came close to taking his own life in many ocasions but i don't think one can self stab in the heart twice?? The gf was pretty sus but went under the radar just because he was the way he was. Makes me sad no one ever did a proper investigation into his passing. We lost such a unique talented man
Nah you can stab yourself in the heart twice. Essentially the first stab didn’t hit the heart and the second one did. He was still standing up after that. Your heart can be mortally wounded without you outright dying. Also it’s rare to stab yourself twice but it’s not impossible. So yeah, he killed himself. He kinda warned us incessantly for his entire career. Listen to “king’s crossing”, “A passing feeling”, “fond farewell”, “twilight”… he was writing suicide music right before he was mysteriously stabbed to death next to a suicide note, with only one other person in the house.
Interesting to see the way you reacted to Angeles and Between the Bars. They are both in his top 5 most famous songs. It might take some more listening to get their brilliance. Elliot didn't immediately grab me until I heard Roman Candle which is the most stripped down version of him and then I slowly became a devoted fan for life.
Amazing Album. Rip Elliott. legend
One of, if not the greatest songwriter to record music in my opinion
He’s one of the greatest artists of all time
Aye thank you so much for checking this one out, it’s a record I think everyone needs to hear once in there life, the details of addiction and and how much mental abuse affects someone is stomach churning and eye widening, great video!
Funny that you heard the Beatles inspiration in Say Yes before getting to the final breakdown which is straight out of A Day In The Life. Would love to see your reaction to his self-titled album, which came right before Either/Or. Elliott is one of the most uniquely special songwriters ever and personally, his self titled is the most crystallized version of an Elliott Smith album. Thanks and great reaction.
Elliott has been my favorite artist since I first heard him in probably 2005. His albums are all unique, but all fantastic. There are no bad Elliott songs.
Was just relistening to an Elliott Smith album yesterday, genius artist, one of my favorites! You definitely should hear self titled next, his whole discography is perfect
watch the movie good will hunting. Its an amazing movie featuring music from elliot smith.
One of my fave artists, glad you liked him! The albums previous to this were also very acoustic and (in my opinion) were just as good! In his later albums he started exploring more sounds, you'll probably find more Beatles influences in those ones. Hope you delve more into his catalog!
Would totally join the guitar university Elliott Smith shouldve had. Between the Bars is something that kind of waned on me over time...its overplayed, favorite is still Speed Trials and Rose Parade, and maybe Angeles
Edit: on influences...my friend around 2010 heard me listening to Death Cab and told me they were just copying ES
Lol \_-_-/
Also would like to note that Smith showed his bandmates his first solo stuff when they were together still..said it sounded like Paul Simon!
Great, great, album. Elliott was definitely influenced by The Beatles in songwriting--but his particular style ended up being the most direct influence for the current gen of singer/songwriters like Sufjan and Phoebe and others. I hope you react to his self-titled record because I think its the best of his lo-fi-ish semi-acoustic records. After his self-titled he signed a big deal with DreamWorks' record label and started transitioning to a more band/rock oriented sound which I also love but illustrates of bit of a split in his career.
I don't want to seem to reduce Elliott's lyrical content to his addiction but he struggled with alcoholism which became heroin addiction sometime after Either/Or, and throughout his career. A lot of songs double as being about people or relationships but hint about addiction, so it's a worthwhile thing to be aware of.
love this dude!
alameda seems to be not a breakup track but a track about addiction blinding your ability to love anything/anyone
i literally just listened to this album for the first time last night, what a coincidence lmao
always like it when you listen to the music i also like fr its been a min i have missed you dave
My favorite album of all time, buddy!!! 😁👍🏼 Glad you hear the same qualities that I did my first time though it 25-or-so years ago. You should try his follow-up, called XO.
Finally someone recognizing pictures of me for the beauty it is
❤ the video. Elliott is the 🐐
He died under very fishy circumstances. The case actually got reopened a few years ago.
You gotta do From a Basement on the Hill next
say yes is super beatles!! Didnt really realise until you pointed it out
so excited when i saw this notification
the coroner's report returned 'undetermined' so make of that what you will
Bro, no imaginé que mencionarias a Nick Drake... Tremendo video. Bien (y)
I never realized with my cognitive brain how much No Name # 5 reminds me SO much of a
cross between Led Zeppelin's " Rain Song", and George Harrison's "Something"....I always kind of knew in
my subconcious -but it wasn't apparent till now. What a brilliant song writer he was.
You get it and you're right!!!
please do FABOTH next it's very different from this but also amazing
KING.💙
if you liked this album, i definitely recommend ghosts of the great highway by sun kil moon, fantastic record
FUCK YES
when did you start doing ratings on songs during album reactions? caught me offguard, thought i was about to get hit with a smiley ball
you should listen to from a basement on the hill if you get a chance. it’s my favorite album of his although it’s not the highest rated.
i fucking love this album
You should check out some Conor Oberst if you like ridiculously high level lyrics with a singer songwriter flavor. I’d suggest his self titled debut Conor Oberst or I’m wide awake it’s morning with his group called Bright Eyes
pleaseee react to more Elliott when you get the time, all of his albums are incredible but I think XO or A Basement on the Hill would be great
You gotta check out all of Elliott’s stuff that’s all I’ll say, esp his self titled if you’re into nick drake’s stripped back acoustic music
Beautiful album. Ballad of Big Nothing is the best track of the album
my favorite album of all time, ever :)
i just love this hep cat and his good ear
Another songwriter along the same lines, and sadly passed... check out Jason Molina and his project Songs Ohia
I second this! Jason Molina is my co-favorite songwriter with Elliott. He's so underrated. Magnolia Electric Co. or Didn't it Rain would be great for a first reaction.
Self titled go hard no cap
great album. definitely check out his self titled album, the one before this, it’s my personal favorite. a little more subtle but perfect
Check out his pre solo band, Heatmiser
Lmao when you felt the moments that your were supposed to was great to watch but then you were talking over other parts where u were supposed to like that too but still that was good for some reason like watching someone enjoy music I enjoy idk why I’m here
It was a "suicide". I for one don't think he committed suicide. Very sus way to go imo.
this a 10 and still not his best. elliot a genius
You'll get the Ballad of the Big Nothing later in life, padawan.
Elliott is the greatest, you gotta give some of his other albums a listen. They’re all great! You’re about to get mobbed by Elliott fans lol. RIP Elliott
Amazing songwriter? Check. Amazing singer? Check. Amazing guitar player? Check. Amazing producer and arranger? Check.
black midi reference!!!!!!
one of if not my favorite album of all time, wish you didn’t say his work reminded you of someone who came after him so much during this lmao it’s a little cringe but otherwise good reaction
Drugs and breakups are all of his albums 😅
preachers daughter by ethel cain pls pls
“black media reference”??? what is that??
*black midi. it's a band
@@DAVECHER lol thank you
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