LeMay, Matthew
Elliott Smith's XO (33 1/3)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826429001
- author:
- LeMay, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Continuum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 124
- Dimensions:
- 12.2 x 1.1 x 16.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen / Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elliott Smith's XO is a record that challenges the notion that pain is beautiful. Produced in 1998, it was a deliberate departure from the expectations placed upon its creator at the time. Instead of romanticizing personal tragedy, Elliott Smith's music insists that such experiences can leave you deaf and dumb and done. This album is notable for its artistry and intelligence, qualities that have been overlooked by many analyses of Smith's work. A fresh look at XO offers a nuanced understanding of this influential record. Matthew LeMay provides an original take on the album, steering clear of sensationalist approaches to Elliott Smith's life and music.
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