Either/Or (1997)
0.2313Canon Score · ranked #181 all time
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About the album
Either/Or is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. Either/Or was recorded in several locations, mostly in Portland, Oregon – while Smith was still a member of Heatmiser – and was produced by Smith, Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf. Either/Or was recorded sometime between 1995 and 1996 and released on February 25, 1997, on the Kill Rock Stars record label, following Heatmiser's dissolution.
Why it ranks #181
Every list on which Either/Or appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #149 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #216 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |