song of the moment

Kill Rock Stars released a previously unreleased Elliott Smith song entitled "Cecilia/Amanda"! The original version of "Cecilia/Amanda" was first recorded by Smith's high school band, Stranger Than Fiction; the song was known then as "Time is Ours Now". In 1997, Smith went into Jackpot! Recording Studio to rework the song with almost completely different lyrics, the end result is "Cecilia/Amanda" ...enjoy the free download of the song below.

Elliott Smith: Cecilia/Amanda

In more Elliott Smith news, Kill Rock Stars will reissue Roman Candle and From A Basement On The Hill on April 6th, 2010.

i took the pictures in my head

New Moon, a two disc compilation album by the late Elliott Smith is coming out this week via Kill Rock Stars. The compilation is a collection of b-sides, demos, outtakes, etc. recorded by Smith between 1994 and 1997. At first, I was excited to hear the announcement of this release; however, I later felt afraid to hear New Moon because I thought it would make me really sad. On the contrary, this is actually a gorgeous collection of songs that in a way, celebrates the incredible talent of Elliott Smith. Yes, at certain points, this new compilation depresses me, but for the most parts, it strangely makes me happy to hear Elliott Smith (in my opinion) during the best part of his career! New Moon is not just for diehard Elliott Smith fans, it can definitely act as a brilliant collection of songs to introduce Smith’s music to new listeners!

Looking Over My Shoulder [wicked-cool song]
Going Nowhere
Riot Coming
First Timer [wicked-cool song]

Georgia, Georgia
New Disaster [wicked-cool song]
Seen How Things Are Hard [wicked-cool song]
Either/Or [wicked-cool song]
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buy New Moon here