The Observer looked back at Either/Or on its twentieth anniversary in 2017: To show its reputation and impact, there are some reviews that I want to source, prior to rounding things off. It is one of the most affecting albums that I have ever heard. I am a recent convert of Elliott Smith, and I have spent a lot of time with Either/Or. I think that, prior to its twenty-fifth anniversary, more people should listen to it.

It is possessed of masterful and beautiful songwriting throughout.

Containing tracks such as Angeles, and the immortal Behind the Bars, Either/Or is regarded as one of the best albums ever. Either/Or was recorded in several locations, mostly in Portland, Oregon, and it was produced by Smith, Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf. One of his very best turns twenty-five on 25th February, 1997. In his short lifetime, he left us with some phenomenal albums. The Portland-born songwriter was only thirty-four. The world received the heartbreaking news that Elliott Smith had died (from suspected self-inflicted stab wounds).

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