XO (Elliott Smith album)Singles from XO "Waltz #2 (XO)"Released: September 21, 1998"Baby Britain"Released: April 19, 1999XO is the fourth studio album and major label debut by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, released on August 25, 1998, by DreamWorks Records. RecordingEarly sessions for the album began at Larry Crane's Jackpot Recording Studio after the release of Either/Or in 1997.
Either/Or (album)Singles from Either/Or "Speed Trials"Released: October 1, 1996"Ballad of Big Nothing"Released: June 28, 1998Either/Or is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. Either/Or was recorded in several locations, mostly in Portland, Oregon – while Smith was still a member of Heatmiser – and was produced by Smith, Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf.
Figure 8 (album)Singles from Figure 8 "Happiness"Released: February 8, 2000"Son of Sam"Released: April 11, 2000Figure 8 is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, and the final album released during his lifetime. It was recorded from 1998 to 2000 at numerous studios and released on April 18, 2000, through DreamWorks Records. Preceded by the singles "Happiness" and "Son of Sam", Figure 8 was Smith's second release on a major label.Elliott Smith (album)Elliott Smith is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter of the same name. It was recorded from late 1994 to early 1995, and released on July 21, 1995, through Kill Rock Stars, his first album on the label. It was preceded by the single "Needle in the Hay", released in early January 1995.
Elliott SmithAmerican musician (1969–2003)Musical artistSteven Paul Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003), known as Elliott Smith, was an American musician and singer-songwriter. Raised primarily in Texas, he lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he gained popularity in the 1990s. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he also played piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica.
From a Basement on the HillSingles from From a Basement on the Hill "Pretty (Ugly Before)"Released: 2003From a Basement on the Hill is the sixth and final studio album by the American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.
Larry Crane (recording engineer)Larry Crane is an American editor, recording engineer, and archivist based in Portland, Oregon. Crane is the editor and founder of Tape Op magazine, the owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. CareerTape Op was started in 1996.
Audio mixing (recorded music)In sound recording and reproduction, audio mixing is the process of optimizing and combining multitrack recordings into a final mono, stereo or surround sound product. In the process of combining the separate tracks, their relative levels are adjusted and balanced, and various processes such as equalization and compression are commonly applied to individual tracks, groups of tracks, and the overall mix.Kill Rock StarsKill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in February 1991 by Slim Moon and Tinuviel Sampson, and based in both Olympia, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, but it was originally known for its commitment to underground punk rock bands and the Olympia area music scene.
Billboard chartsThe Billboard charts tabulates the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and globally. The results are published in Billboard magazine. Billboard biz, the online extension of the Billboard charts, provides additional weekly charts, as well as year-end charts. The three main charts are the Billboard Global 200 for songs globally, the Billboard Hot 100 for songs in the United States, and the Billboard 200 for albums in the United States.
Portland, OregonMost populous city in Oregon, U.S.City in Oregon, United StatesPortland ( ) is the most populouscity in the U.S. state of Oregon.Estate (law)In common law, an estate is a living or deceased person's net worth. It is the sum of a person's assets; their legal rights, interests, and entitlements to property of any kind, minus all of their liabilities at a given time. The issue is of special legal significance on a question of bankruptcy and death of the person. (See inheritance.)*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.