An Introduction to... Elliott Smith

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An Introduction to... Elliott Smith is a posthumous compilation album by Elliott Smith, due to be released on CD and 180-gram vinyl LP on November 2, 2010 by Kill Rock Stars in America, and on November 1, 2010 by Domino Records in Europe.[1]

The press release by Kill Rock Stars describes the aim of the compilation's assembly and release:[2]

An Introduction to... is, as the title suggests, intended as an introduction to one of the greatest songwriters of our era. We hope this will enable new generations to learn about Elliott's music by providing a pathway for people to delve more deeply into his immensely satisfying catalog.

Track listing

All songs by Elliott Smith.

1. "Ballad of Big Nothing"
2. "Waltz #2 (XO)"
3. "Pictures of Me"
4. "The Biggest Lie"
5. "Alameda"
6. "Between the Bars"
7. "Needle in the Hay"
8. "Last Call"
9. "Angeles"
10. "Twilight"
11. "Pretty (Ugly Before)"
12. "Angel in the Snow"
13. "Miss Misery" (early version)
14. "Happiness" (single version)

Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 originally appeared on Either/Or.
Track 2 originally appeared on XO.
Tracks 4, 7 originally appeared on Elliott Smith.
Track 8 originally featured on Roman Candle.
Tracks 10, 11 originally appeared on From a Basement on the Hill.
Tracks 12, 13 originally appeared on New Moon.
Track 14 originally appeared on the "Happiness" single.