Either/Or (album)
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Either/Or (1997) is the name of the third album recorded by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. The album was released on Kill Rock Stars on 25 February 1997 on compact disc and vinyl LP.
It has been speculated that the title of Either/Or refers to the logical condition of an absurd human life: Either life has a profound meaning or death is the only option. However, the title is actually derived from the Søren Kierkegaard book of the same name, reflecting Smith's interest in philosophy, something he studied (among other subjects) at Hampshire College in Massachusetts.
Track listing
(All songs written by Elliott Smith)- "Speed Trials" - 3:01
- "Alameda" - 3:43
- "Ballad of Big Nothing" - 2:48
- "Between the Bars" - 2:21
- "Pictures of Me" - 3:46
- "No Name No. 5" - 3:43
- "Rose Parade" - 3:28
- "Punch and Judy" - 2:25
- "Angeles" - 2:56
- "Cupid's Trick" - 3:04
- "2:45 AM" - 3:18
- "Say Yes" - 2:19
Notes
- "Angeles", "Between the Bars", and "Say Yes" were used in the soundtrack for Gus Van Sant's film Good Will Hunting, along with "No Name #3" from Roman Candle and an orchestral version of "Between the Bars."
External links
- [Either/Or on Amazon.com]
- [Trash Treasury] - Download hub and webforum; largest collection of live recordings on the web.
| Elliott Smith |
| Albums: Roman Candle | Elliott Smith | Either/Or | XO | Figure 8 | From a Basement on the Hill |
| Related: Elliott Smith discography | Heatmiser |
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