bsr8j Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 So I've got S/T and Basement, but nothing in between. Where should I start? What should be my next purchase? (I know this was discussed a bit in the New Moon thread.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m_to_the_c Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Depends what you like about Elliott's material. Those two albums really run the gamut of Elliott Smith's stylistic reach. I'd say if you like the "rockier" and more produced moments of Basement, definitely get Figure 8 (and then XO too). These albums are somewhat more "upbeat" than the earlier stuff (read: fans shouting "sell-out!" after the switch) If you like the quieter moments of Basement, and the stark production of the self-titled one, go ahead and get Roman Candle and Either/Or. You really can't go wrong, it just depends what mood you're wanting. Or just go ahead and buy them all, because you know you want to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 NEW MOON! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedbug Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 XO has always been the one that's blown me away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhh4321 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 i started with either/or which is an amazing record Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsr8j Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Or just go ahead and buy them all, because you know you want to. I actually do want to buy them all, and probably will eventually. However, I hate buying more than 2-3 albums at a time, because I won't have enough time to listen to all of them as much as I'd like. Usually when I buy an album I listen to it non-stop for two or three weeks, and then it may be years before I listen to it again. I'd rather give myself enough time to appreciate the albums before moving on. Thanks for the recommendations! NEW MOON! This will probably be my last purchase as I'd rather start with the studio albums before moving on to the collection that is New Moon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 My order would be: Either/OrFigure 8XORoman CandleNew Moon. They are all great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 My order would be: Either/OrFigure 8XO Agreed. Those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Buy XO or Either/Or next, both 10/10 albums, won't be disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Either/Or is one of my all-time favorite albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I can't imagine not owning either/or so I won't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 There is not one bad moment of XO. Every song on it is fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkbond_trader Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Get them all asap, but if you can only get one at a time get xo, then either/or.... send me a pm with your address and i will hook you up with some unreleased stuff if you would like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Get them all asap, but if you can only get one at a time get xo, then either/or.... ditto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
street spirit Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 if you're not already convinced... Either/Or and XO should be your next purchases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Either/Or and XO. Definitely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Candy Floss Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 GET XO!!! then get Either/Or Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Joining the choir here, but either/or and xo are really superb! Get those next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bsr8j Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Many thanks to everyone out there for the feedback. I knew this was the right place to come for help. I'll be picking up Either/Or and XO on one of my next trips to the record store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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