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From a Basement on the Hill

Elliott Smith · 2004

57 min · 15 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · indie folk

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and sparse instrumentation creates an emotionally raw listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • sparse, minimalist arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 18, 2004, 'From a Basement on the Hill' was Elliott Smith's final studio album, emerging after a tumultuous period marked by personal struggles and addiction. This work came posthumously after his death in 2003, showcasing his artistic evolution and deepening lyrical complexity as he navigated his inner demons.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Coast to Coast 5:34
  • 2 Let’s Get Lost 2:27
  • 3 Pretty (Ugly Before) 4:45
  • 4 Don’t Go Down 4:34
  • 5 Strung Out Again 3:12
  • 6 A Fond Farewell 3:57
  • 7 King’s Crossing 4:58
  • 8 Ostrich & Chirping 0:32
  • 9 Twilight 4:30
  • 10 A Passing Feeling 3:32
  • 11 The Last Hour 3:27
  • 12 Shooting Star 6:01
  • 13 Memory Lane 2:30
  • 14 Little One 3:15
  • 15 A Distorted Reality Is Now a Necessity to Be Free 4:34

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