On February 25, 1997, “Kill Rock Stars” label released “Either/Or”, the third Elliot Smith studio album. It was recorded in 1996, and was produced by Elliot Smith, Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf. In 2013, “NME” magazine ranked Either/Or at number 149 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, and in 2020, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 216 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

• Elliott Smith – vocals, all instruments, mixing
• Larry Crane – recording
• Joanna Bolme – mixing, back cover photography
• Rob Schnapf – mixing
• Tom Rothrock – mixing
• Don C. Tyler – mastering
• Neil Gust – sleeve layout
• Debbie Pastor – front cover photography

Track listing

All tracks by Elliott Smith.

1. Speed Trials
2. Alameda
3. Ballad of Big Nothing
4. Between the Bars
5. Pictures of Me
6. No Name No.5
7. Rose Parade
8. Punch and Judy
9. Angeles
10. Cupid’s Trick
11. 2.45 AM
12. Say Yes