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.
Tom RothrockTom Rothrock is an international musician, composer, record producer, and owner of Bong Load Records. Tom Rothrock has worked with James Blunt, Foo Fighters, Moby, Beck, Badly Drawn Boy, R. L. Burnside, Athlete, Sloan, Gwen Stefani, Motörhead, Elbow, Stevie Nicks, Poison, Elliott Smith, Richard Thompson, and Yonder Mountain String Band.
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.
Dog SocietyDog Society is an American rock band based in New York City. Their debut album, Test Your Own Eyes, was released by EastWest / Atlantic Records in 1993. After nearly twenty years without a studio album, the band independently released Emerge in 2012. Emerge was followed by another independent 12 song project entitled "In The Shade" which was released in the fall of 2014.
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.
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.
Kevin DevineKevin Devine (born December 19, 1979) is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York City. He is a contemporary member of the underground indie rock and indie folk musical scenes, and his influences range from older indie artists such as Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith and Pavement to more mainstream and well known acts such as Nirvana and Bob Dylan.The Vines (band)The Vines are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1994. Their sound has been described as a musical hybrid of 1960s garage rock and 1990s alternative rock. The band has been through several line-up changes, with vocalist/guitarist Craig Nicholls serving as the sole constant throughout the band's history.
Baby Britain"Baby Britain" is a song by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. It was released in 1999 by record label DreamWorks as the second single from his fourth studio album, XO. Release"Baby Britain" was released in 1999 by record label DreamWorks as the second single from his fourth studio album, XO. The single did not chart in the United States but reached number 55 in the UK Singles Chart. Music videoA music video, directed by Steve Hanft, was made for the song.
Saves the DaySaves the Day is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Princeton, New Jersey. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera. After forming under the name Sefler in 1994, Saves the Day released their debut studio album, Can't Slow Down, through Equal Vision Records in 1998. It was followed by Through Being Cool (1999), which featured their first single, "Shoulder to the Wheel".
Kingsize SoundlabsKingsize Soundlabs is a recording studio in Los Angeles run by record producer Dave Trumfio and his brother Harry Trumfio. They have three studios in the Silverlake, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park areas of Los Angeles. The Eagle Rock studio is in the "Rock Block". HistoryKingsize Soundlabs was established by Dave Trumfio in Chicago's Wicker Park area in the 1990s. He shut down his Chicago studio and moved to Los Angeles in 2000 opening there.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.