Best Elliott Smith Songs

The best songs from one of the greatest musicians of all time, Elliott Smith.
The Top Ten
1 Between the Bars

Not only does this song stuck itself inside your head for hours, the meaning and symbolism present is unbelievable. The way he sings, the feel of the words, the flow of his voice, the whole song is perfection.

The most beautiful song in the world. I cried the first time I heard this masterpiece. His voice is just... perfect in this song.

Hauntingly beautiful. Words just fail to express when it comes to his masterpieces. I love you, Elliott...

It hard to choose but it wins

2 Say Yes
3 Angeles

This is so gentle and beautiful but it is also dark. I personally identified with it as a love song but it's not straightforward. There is some self loathing but I also think he sees the love interest as so beautiful he is not worthy even though he wants to be the one that 'makes' them satisfied. This in itself implies controlling behaviour which again is dark. It's like every line can be interpreted differently and that to me is the difference between music and art.
Musically though, the guitar playing is so sweet.
I think this song inspired me as a musician possibly more than any other.

Most beautiful song ever made! Should be in top 3 #deserved

4 Waltz, No. 2 (XO)

Best Elliott Smith's song!

5 Miss Misery

Because it was the first song I heard of this brilliant artist. Though I put Waltz together.

6 King's Crossing

This song is very lyrically interesting, with muted barritone guitars and haunting synthesisers which really lay out a memorable atmosphere of melancholy and despair.

7 Rose Parade
8 Son of Sam
9 Independence Day
10 Twilight
The Contenders
11 Needle in the Hay

Royal Tenenbaums introduced me to this song. Love it.

12 Bottle Up and Explode!
13 I Didn't Understand
14 Baby Britain
15 Angel in the Snow

Such a beautiful song should be in Top 3.
Most Likely my 2nd favorite song by Elliott Smith

16 Speed Trials
17 High Times
18 Happiness

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs I've heard.

19 Everything Means Nothing to Me
20 Alphabet Town
21 Someody that I Used to Know
22 Junk Bond Trader
23 Can't Make a Sound
24 In the Lost and Found
25 Stupidity Tries
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