Title: Elliott Smith – Either/Or
Year/Genre: 1997, Indie Folk
Condition: New

Cultural Facts:

1. Recorded between Portland home setups and local studios, it documents Smith’s transition from band member in Heatmiser to solo focus.

2. Released on Kill Rock Stars, it was his last fully indie-label album before signing to a major for the follow-up.

3. Several songs were later used by Gus Van Sant in Good Will Hunting, bringing a deeply underground songwriter sudden mainstream attention.