Here is a good article/interview with Larry from the New York Times: Highlight from the article is the description of the 'New Monkey (keys)' track as a 'short and playful keyboard take'. Lyrics are completely unique (it was likely intended to be known as 'No One Needs to Know'), the tempo is faster, and verse two reads more like a bridge, with an alternate melody. 'Bottle Up and Explode!' (alternate version) - This is a complete departure from the later XO version of this song, and not to be confused with 'Bottle Up & Explode (early Version)', a lo-fi keyboard version. Mixed by Larry Crane, May 2010, at Jackpot! Recording Studio. Recorded by Elliott Smith at Heatmiser House in 1995.

'I Figured You Out' - was recorded as a demo for Mary Lou Lord, who later recorded a version (produced, performed, recorded, and mixed by Elliott Smith) for her Martian Saints EP (KRS-264). UPDATES (direct from the liner notes or official site): This gorgeous collection is an essential listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The double LP is packaged in a gatefold jacket that includes an insert of the original liner notes, a postcard of the original master tapes, and several never-before seen photos. The additional content features five live multi-track recordings from the Yo Yo A Go Go Festival in Olympia WA in 1997, as well as three previously unreleased studio recordings and one b-side gem. This album features the original tracks carefully remastered from original tapes under the supervision of Larry Crane, owner of Jackpot! Studios and archivist of the Estate of Elliott Smith. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of this masterpiece, Kill Rock Stars proudly presents Either/Or: Expanded Edition.

^ recorded live at YoYo a GoGo 1997 in Olympia, WAĮither/Or is widely regarded as Elliott’s best album, and remains his best-selling. I Don’t Think I’m Ever Gonna Figure It Out (remixed/remastered) *īottle Up and Explode! (alternate version) * I got chills down my spine when I just got an email out of the blue saying 'New Release from Elliott Smith'

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