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Track Listings
| 1. Son Of Sam - Elliott Smith |
| 2. Somebody That I Used To Know - Elliott Smith |
| 3. Junk Bond Trader - Elliott Smith |
| 4. Everything Reminds Me Of Her - Elliott Smith |
| 5. Everything Means Nothing To Me - Elliott Smith |
| 6. LA |
| 7. In the Lost and Found (Honky Bach) |
| 8. Stupidity Tries |
| 9. Easy Way Out |
| 10. Wouldn't Mama Be Proud? |
| 11. Color Bars |
| 12. Happiness |
| 13. Pretty Mary K |
| 14. I Better Be Quiet Now |
| 15. Can't Make a Sound |
| 16. Bye |
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The death of the singer/songwriter (someone for whom an acoustic gig was an everyday event, not some MTV-style special occasion) has been inevitable for some time, so releases like Figure 8 should be cherished. With no obvious singles, no clear fashion statement and nothing but a handful of melodies, a paper-thin voice and a piano or guitar for protection, it's clear that Elliott Smith is living on borrowed time. This is a shame, because--like Bernard Butler--Dallas, Texas born Elliott, after four solo albums, is only just finding his feet. Mixing peace loving folk ("Everything Reminds Me Of Her"), drugged up ramblings ("Everything Means Nothing To Me") and honky-tonk tales of serial killers ("Son Of Sam"), this makes for some pretty special listening. Figure 8, like his much acclaimed album XO before it, is a mess of beauty, ingenuity and slight insanity. If the days of the singer/songwriter are drawing to a close, this album is one hell of a way to remember them. --Dan Gennoe
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Japanese edition of the indie rock singer/songwriter's 2000release with two exclusive bonus tracks 'Because' & 'Figure8'. 18 tracks in all including the single 'Son Of Sam'. Digipak.
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By momo_adachi
Format:Audio CD
The title sums up what I think of 'Figure 8'... never in my lifetime will there be another Elliott Smith, perhaps not in anyone's lifetime. By listening to this album I feel haunted, to the point where it gives me chills but that's not a bad thing at all. There is so much emotion in the world, so much negative emotion, and it seems that Elliott Smith carried all of this on his shoulders, but used it when he needed to make music. Brilliant.
By E
Format:Audio CD
One of the best, and possible most recognizable albums Smith put out. The pattern on the cover has been redone so many times, in so many different places and mediums, that for Smith listeners it is an instant reminder of the songs within.
Format:Audio CD
For anyone who laments the fact that Figure 8 doesn't sound like Elliott's earlier albums they should take another listen. If you still don't fall in love with the beautiful melodies under the electric arrangement, then you're likely one of those people who hated Revolver when it came out because it didn't sound like "She Loves You". Seriously, every time an "acoustic" artist attempts to bring more production into their work, they get slammed. Dylan is the obvious example, but Elliott suffered from this too. I can just hear the record execs demanding more of that "Good Will Hunting" sound that would sell units.
More than ever on Figure 8 Elliott is pouring out his heart and emotions, however they are more couched in beautiful pop melodies that would have made Lennon envious during his solo career.
Take a listen to Son Of Sam, Everything Reminds Me Of Her and In The Lost And Found and tell me this isn't a brilliant album. Considering all the sounds and textures that accompany the lyrics, it is justifiably comparable to Pet Sounds and deserves just as much respect (or more) than Elliott's earlier classics.
More than ever on Figure 8 Elliott is pouring out his heart and emotions, however they are more couched in beautiful pop melodies that would have made Lennon envious during his solo career.
Take a listen to Son Of Sam, Everything Reminds Me Of Her and In The Lost And Found and tell me this isn't a brilliant album. Considering all the sounds and textures that accompany the lyrics, it is justifiably comparable to Pet Sounds and deserves just as much respect (or more) than Elliott's earlier classics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant and beautiful
Figure 8 is a soundscape of its own. Lushly and crisply produced, each song resonates in its own way. Read more
Published on May 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Tortured Genius
Elliot Smith is a pure musical genius. His music is as pure and honest as music can be. This album is one to be treasured. You will not be disappointed.
Published on April 13 2004 by Loki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine pop
An impressive suite of perfect gestures, 15 remarkably meticulous and dazzling aerian ballets of 3 minutes each. 15 songs straight from heaven. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by Pilouscope
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elliott's fullest album
Figure 8 is elliott's loudest, brightest CD, making heavy use of electric guitars, organs, and heavy drums. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most underrated
A lot of fans like to dog this album. I have a theory for why this is.
It's not that the album is bad, at all, but that it's not the Elliott that THEY want Elliott to be. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2003 by Kevin Bourrillion
4.0 out of 5 stars
elliot smith.....youre just the man
Dont let the four stars fool you. This album is better than 99.9 percent of all other music in todays industry. But this is clearly not Elliot's best work. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Giving this album fewer than five stars is sacrelidge. it's beautiful, gentle, brilliant, and better break up than first date material. i love it. buy it!
Published on Nov 26 2003 by Richard Daniel Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I won't repeat what all the other reviewers have said only that this is one of the best discs I've ever owned. It's very soft and intimate. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2003 by Tigerdag
5.0 out of 5 stars
in a league of its own
I've been a casual Elliott Smith fan for almost 2 years, but until recently had only listened to "Elliott Smith" & "XO". Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's all about taking the easy way out for you, I suppose...
I'm in shock over the sudden and unexpected loss of an amazing musician. I cannot know what was going through his mind - what pain could have inspired such an outcome. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2003 by "girlwkaleidoscopeyes"
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