I still reach for Elliott Smith, 20 years after his death
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My 2023 concert calendar has been packed with reunion tours, but my favorite artist, Elliott Smith, died 20 years ago, writes Sara Schreur. His story has always been more than a tragic ending, and his music is still a world within a world to discover.
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Elliott Smith - Wikipedia
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Hear a rare Elliott Smith song recorded when he was just 14
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I've been enjoying Arise, but I'm not gonna lie this scene just, anime reddit sus
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Best Elliott Smith Songs: 20 Essential Tracks
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The Lingering Beauty of Elliott Smith
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Newsletter #0062 - Wisdom through tears. - Uncle Fishbits
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Newsletter #0062 - Wisdom through tears. - Uncle Fishbits
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In Tribute to the Music of Elliott Smith - Shepherd Express
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Elliott Smith's favourite albums of all time