“ When Slim Moon and Tinuviel Sampson founded Kill Rock Stars in 1991, the record label was distinct among the American indie scene with its roster made up almost exclusively of female artists. 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. 'Cecilia/Amanda' is a reworking of that song with almost completely different lyrics.The world received the heartbreaking news that Elliott Smith had died (from suspected self-inflicted stab wounds). An earlier version of this song was initially written and recorded by Elliott's high school band, Stranger Than Fiction, and was known as 'Time is Ours Now'. It was recorded at Jackpot! Recording Studio in 1997 by Larry Crane. To celebrate the addition of these amazing records KRS are giving away a free, previously unreleased song entitled 'Cecilia/Amanda'. With the addition of these two records Kill Rock Stars is now the home for all of Elliott Smith's independent releases: Roman Candle, Elliott Smith, Either/Or, From a Basement on the Hill, and New Moon. From a Basement on the Hill was released posthumously in 2004 on ANTI- records. Kill Rock Stars will also be releasing Roman Candle on vinyl for the first time in the U.S. Roman Candle has been remastered for the re-release by Larry Crane, editor of Tape Op Magazine and archivist for Elliott's family. Kill Rock Stars is very excited to announce that on April 6th, 2010 we will be adding Elliott Smith's Roman Candle and From a Basement on the Hill records to our catalog.

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