ELLIOTT SMITH - XO LP NWOBHM You could almost hear the

You could almost hear the universe sigh in relief that SLEEP was back

who’s best known for his work as White Fence

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the sonic signatures of the lineup that took

ELLIOTT SMITH - XO LP NWOBHM You could almost hear theXO marked Elliott Smith's first foray into the realm of fully orchestrated pop songs, and very good it is too. Not only was Smith a phenomenally talented musician he plays most of the instruments here himself he was also a brilliant arranger, as the multi layered harmonies of songs like Sweet Adeline and Bled White (not to mention the stunning vocals only closer I Didn't Understand) attest.