“Everybody gets a tag. If you listen to a Velvet Underground record, you don't think, 'Godfathers of Punk.' You just think, 'This sounds great.' The tags are there in order to help try to sell something by giving it a name that's going to stick in somebody's memory. But it doesn't describe it. So 'depressing' isn't a word I would use to describe my music. But there is some sadness in it -- there has to be, so that the happiness in it will matter.”
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Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics. His music blended folk, rock, and pop elements, winning him a dedicated fan base. Smith's career, although brief, had a lasting impact on the music world. more
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