This album still is one of the best indie records of all time, Elliott touches on serious subjects that are personal to him and relatable to others making the impact of the album insane.
Elliott’s music was inspired by musicians such as Nick Drake, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. With his soothing instrumentals and amazing voice, it is no surprise why this is known to be one of the best albums of the 90s. Elliott had multiple songs in the classic movie, Good Will Hunting, which helped him gain that platform he has today. Elliott, who died at the early age of 34, made a huge impact on the music industry. This album was an inspiration to many popular artists that we see in the media today such as Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers, Bright Eyes, Ray LaMontagne, Julien Baker, Death Cab For Cutie, and many more. Either/Or is Elliott Smiths’ fourth album, released in 1997. He even has a song, “Alameda,” named after the street in Portland as well as “Rose Parade,” which is a classic parade that is held yearly. Elliott Smith lived in Portland, Oregon for most of his life, and wrote and produced many of his songs there. Classic 90s album, Either/Or is close to a perfect album in many people’s opinions, touching on subjects such as alcohol and drug abuse, relationships, and abusive childhood.
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