XO cover

XO

Elliott Smith · 1998

44 min · 14 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · indie folk

A delicate tapestry of introspective lyrics woven through lush melodies and haunting harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective and reflective moments
  • delicate melodic explorations
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 25, 1998, 'XO' marked Elliott Smith's major label debut, following his critically acclaimed album 'Either/Or'. This transition to DreamWorks Records came at a pivotal moment, as Smith sought to reach a broader audience while maintaining his signature intimate sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sweet Adeline 3:15
  • 2 Tomorrow Tomorrow 3:07
  • 3 Waltz #2 (XO) 4:40
  • 4 Baby Britain 3:13
  • 5 Pitseleh 3:22
  • 6 Independence Day 3:04
  • 7 Bled White 3:22
  • 8 Waltz #1 3:22
  • 9 Amity 2:20
  • 10 Oh Well, Okay 2:33
  • 11 Bottle Up and Explode! 2:58
  • 12 A Question Mark 2:41
  • 13 Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands 4:25
  • 14 I Didn't Understand 2:17

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