Roman Candle

Elliott Smith

Roman Candle

Remastered reissue of the 1994 debut album from the influential indie folk / rock singer-songwriter

ADM rating[?]

7.5

Label
Domino
UK Release date
05/04/2010
  1. 9.0 |   The Fly

    With Elliott’s songs, the devil’s in the detail; ‘Roman Candle’ is masterfully melancholic. Treasure every note
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  2. 8.7 |   Beats Per Minute

    If you’ve never heard Roman Candle, then this is the ideal opportunity to change that
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  3. 8.0 |   The List

    This remastered reissue shows that sadness never sounded so good
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  4. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Elliott Smith is a songwriter for the ages, but he was compellingly sympathetic, and damn good at what he did. Damn good
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  5. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Albums like Roman Candle that stand-up for themselves and serve as bittersweet reminders of Smith’s incredible legacy
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  6. 7.8 |   Pitchfork

    Elliott's voice ... has never sounded lovelier or more ruined. No beautiful sound escapes without scars
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  7. 7.0 |   The Digital Fix

    Will hopefully open up a new wave of fans to the sometimes painful, often astounding back catalogue of the troubled troubadour. Raw for sure, but still oh so beautiful

  8. 7.0 |   The Quietus

    Roman Candle feels like you have walked in on the middle of something… which granted, is not without a certain appeal
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  9. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only


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