description Elliott Smith - Figure 8 Overview
"Figure 8" is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, released in 2000 on DreamWorks Records. The album is noted for its dense, layered studio production and arrangements, featuring a mix of piano-based rock and orchestral pop. It was Smith's final completed album before his death in 2003.
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Elliott Smith - Figure 8 ranks #118 of 322 in the Indie Rock Album ranking, behind Alex G - Beach Music, ahead of The Shins - Oh, Inverted World.
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Is "Figure 8" the last album Elliott Smith released before his death?
Yes, "Figure 8," which was released in 2000, stands as Elliott Smith's final completed studio album before he passed away in 2003. His unfinished follow-up, "From a Basement on the Hill," was released posthumously.
Where was the cover art for "Figure 8" photographed?
The iconic album cover features Elliott Smith standing in front of a red and black striped wall in Los Angeles, located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fountain Avenue. This wall has since become a well-known memorial for fans.
What record label released Elliott Smith's "Figure 8"?
"Figure 8" was released on April 18, 2000, through the DreamWorks Records label. It was his second album released on a major label, following 1998's "XO."
Who played many of the instruments on the "Figure 8" album?
Elliott Smith was a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and played the vast majority of the instruments on "Figure 8" himself, including guitar, piano, bass, and harmonium. The album is noted for its dense, Beatles-esque studio arrangements.
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