Elliott SmithBest Elliott Smith Albums Ranked
8.6
Avg Score
98
Opinions
14
Albums
24
Reviewers
Summary from 98 ratings
On Rate.fm, fans have rated Elliott Smith’s catalog across 14 albums from 98 opinions, with an overall average of 8.6/10. The top-rated Elliott Smith album is Either/Or (1997) with a 9.0/10 average from 19 ratings, followed by Figure 8 and XO. The discography on Rate.fm spans 1993 to 2016. Say Yes ranks as the highest-rated Elliott Smith song on Rate.fm with a 9.6/10 average.
Either/Or: Expanded Edition
“The 20th anniversary remaster of Smith's final solo album before his major label debut highlights its inimitable sound and style: a magical, alchemical mix of intimacy and bombast.”
XO
“Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit Elliott Smith’s big 1998 album, both a transformational landmark and a logical next step for the restless composer.”
Elliott Smith
“Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Elliott Smith’s self-titled solo album, a darkly beautiful record whose spare arrangements conceal worlds.”