New Moon
Elliott Smith · 2007
73 min · 24 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · indie folk
Intimate and melancholic, acoustic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics reflecting on loss and longing.
Why this album works
The album was met with positive critical reception, particularly for its candid exploration of themes like heartbreak and addiction. It peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming Smith's influence on the indie music scene despite his passing.
- Best for
- introspective late-night reflections gentle background ambiance emotional storytelling experiences
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2007, 'New Moon' captures Elliott Smith's transition from a burgeoning indie icon to a revered figure in alternative music. This collection of unreleased songs highlights his prolific songwriting during the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing raw emotional depth just two years after his tragic death.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Neutral Milk Hotel· Jordana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Angel in the Snow Standout 2:38
- 2 Talking to Mary 3:42
- 3 High Times 3:11
- 4 New Monkey 3:12
- 5 Looking Over My Shoulder 3:39
- 6 Going Nowhere Standout 3:51
- 7 Riot Coming 3:43
- 8 All Cleaned Out 2:57
- 9 First Timer 2:41
- 10 Go By 3:46
- 11 Miss Misery (early version) Standout 2:56
- 12 Thirteen 2:43
Disc 2
- 1 Georgia, Georgia 1:46
- 2 Whatever (Folk Song in C) 2:17
- 3 Big Decision 2:00
- 4 Placeholder 2:30
- 5 New Disaster 4:10
- 6 Seen How Things Are Hard 3:21
- 7 Fear City 3:29
- 8 Either/Or 2:27
- 9 Pretty Mary K (other version) 3:24
- 10 Almost Over 2:11
- 11 See You Later 2:54
- 12 Half Right 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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