Oh Well, Ok is an almost Godlike composition. Elliott Smith was perhaps the greatest singer/songwriter who ever lived. With this song and album, he is at the height of his powers. Whether it's the gorgeous Beatles melodies or the crafted, intimate Sylvia Plath like lyrics, all artists should stop what they are doing and just listen - in awe.
Beginning with a Lennonesque imagine piano motif on the keyboard, the song wastes no time going for the jugular, as his incisive lyrics begin the "story". Emotionally, the music gradually builds, ending in a golden cascade of sound and pleading lyrics. The impact is both harrowing and beautiful. Oh Well, Ok perfectly captures Elliott Smiths gift - epic treatments of the personal and the intimate. His music beautifully expresses the human condition; full of beauty, joy, but also pain, regret, and failure.
Oh Well, Ok is an almost Godlike composition. Elliott Smith was perhaps the greatest singer/songwriter who ever lived. With this song and album, he is at the height of his powers. Whether it's the gorgeous Beatles melodies or the crafted, intimate Sylvia Plath like lyrics, all artists should stop what they are doing and just listen - in awe.
Beginning with a Lennonesque imagine piano motif on the keyboard, the song wastes no time going for the jugular, as his incisive lyrics begin the "story". Emotionally, the music gradually builds, ending in a golden cascade of sound and pleading lyrics. The impact is both harrowing and beautiful. Oh Well, Ok perfectly captures Elliott Smiths gift - epic treatments of the personal and the intimate. His music beautifully expresses the human condition; full of beauty, joy, but also pain, regret, and failure.