Needle In The Hay Released subtle fingerpicking

subtle fingerpicking

This second album cemented Smith’s reputation for hypnotic and unapologetically raw music in the eyes of fans and critics alike

The double LP includes an insert of the original liner notes

The set is a revelatory look at an under-appreciated work by an artist whose influence continues to expand seventeen years after his death

Needle In The Hay

Needle In The Hay Released subtle fingerpickingReleased on New Years Day, 1995, Needle In The Hay followed up on Elliott Smiths debut album Roman Candle the previous year, and appeared as the lead track on the eponymous Elliott Smith later in 95. The song has left a remarkable legacy, having been covered by an array of artists spanning Juliana Hatfield, Bad Astronaut, and Kermit the Frog. This 7 features Needle In The Hay backed with Alphabet City and Some Song, offering an encapsulation of Smiths