Elliott Smith's Legacy Lives On with 'Either/Or: Expanded Edition'

Fans of the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith have been eagerly awaiting new music from his archives, and today they're in luck. Kill Rock Stars has released an expanded edition of Smith's iconic album 'Either/Or,' featuring live recordings taken from the 1997 Yo Yo A Go Go festival in Olympia, Washington. The two-disc set will be available on March 10 and can be preordered now.

To give fans a taste of what to expect, Kill Rock Stars has already made one previously unreleased track available on its Bandcamp page: 'I Don't Think I'm Ever Gonna Figure It Out,' a song that Smith only played live occasionally. This new version is the first time his recorded take on the song has been heard.

Smith's ability to convey emotion and depth through his whispery vocals was one of his greatest strengths, and this track is no exception. With a few unheard odds and ends remaining in his archives, fans are getting a rare glimpse into Smith's creative process.

One of these previously unreleased tracks is a demo of 'I Figured You Out,' a song that Smith wrote for folk artist Mary Lou Lord and released on her EP 'Martian Saints' in 1997. This expanded edition of 'Either/Or' serves as a testament to Smith's growth as an artist, hailed by Alternative Press as a 'future folk hero.' With its release, fans can experience the stylistic and songwriting breakthrough that took his music to the next level creatively speaking.

For those who have followed Elliott Smith's career, 'Either/Or: Expanded Edition' is a must-listen. Even for newcomers, this album represents a pivotal moment in Smith's development as an artist, showcasing his unique ability to craft songs that are both intimate and expansive.

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