18-608: [REDACTED] Look up Christian Brother in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Christian Brothers may refer to: Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Christian Brothers (film) , a 2011 Malayalam-language thriller film The Christian Brothers , a 1975 play by Australian writer Ron Blair "Christian Brothers", a song by Elliott Smith from his 1995 album Elliott Smith Religious orders [ edit ] Congregation of Christian Brothers or Irish Christian Brothers ,
36-468: A 2011 Malayalam-language thriller film The Christian Brothers , a 1975 play by Australian writer Ron Blair "Christian Brothers", a song by Elliott Smith from his 1995 album Elliott Smith Religious orders [ edit ] Congregation of Christian Brothers or Irish Christian Brothers , a Catholic lay order founded in Ireland in 1802 De La Salle Brothers or French Christian Brothers ,
54-488: A 52-page coffee table book with handwritten lyrics, words from Smith's peers about the album's creation, and a series of previously unseen photographs. Gonson released a series of photo prints of Smith, one per month through August 2020, available for purchase through Morrison Hotel Gallery. Of the reissue, Kill Rock Stars co-founder Slim Moon said: "I've always felt like this record is underappreciated. A lot of people overlook Elliott's first two records—they think of them as
72-515: A Catholic lay order founded in France in 1680 Schools [ edit ] Christian Brothers Academy (disambiguation) Christian Brothers College (disambiguation) Christian Brothers High School (disambiguation) See also [ edit ] Lasallian educational institutions , often referred to as Christian Brother schools Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
90-482: A Catholic lay order founded in Ireland in 1802 De La Salle Brothers or French Christian Brothers , a Catholic lay order founded in France in 1680 Schools [ edit ] Christian Brothers Academy (disambiguation) Christian Brothers College (disambiguation) Christian Brothers High School (disambiguation) See also [ edit ] Lasallian educational institutions , often referred to as Christian Brother schools Topics referred to by
108-439: A prelude to the bigger albums that followed—but when you go back, you discover they're really great. This is Elliott's most fragile and delicate music, and we wanted to honor that with a special and beautiful package." While not believed to have been reviewed by many, if any, critics at the time of its release, Elliott Smith has been critically well-received retrospectively. Steve Huey of AllMusic wrote " Elliott Smith contains
126-411: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Christian Brother (Redirected from Christian Brother ) [REDACTED] Look up Christian Brother in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Christian Brothers may refer to: Arts and entertainment [ edit ] Christian Brothers (film) ,
144-521: Is hummable pop, slowed and drugged, with tricky but unshowy guitar work driving the melodies forward". The album's lyrics contain many references to drug use, which Smith claimed were merely metaphorical. The album cover depicts two figures falling or jumping from a building. It is a xeroxed copy of a photograph taken by J.J. Gonson of a 1992 art installation at the former Museum of Modern Art at 17 Husova Street in Old Town, Prague . Gonson also photographed
162-407: Is of a similar musical style to Roman Candle in its minimalist, acoustic folk sound. Smith mostly appears alone on his acoustic guitar, although he is occasionally backed up by the odd musical instrument, such as a harmonica and drums. Rolling Stone wrote of the album, "the music burrows, digging up gems of structure, melody and lyrical vividness that belie his naïve delivery [...] the sound
180-535: Is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter of the same name . It was recorded from late 1994 to early 1995, and released on July 21, 1995, through Kill Rock Stars , his first album on the label. It was preceded by the single " Needle in the Hay ", released in early January 1995. After being impressed by Smith, Mary Lou Lord invited him to tour with her, and helped him to sign to Kill Rock Stars . The album
198-559: The 1990s. "Needle in the Hay" appeared in Wes Anderson 's 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums , in a scene featuring a suicide attempt. Smith was reportedly unhappy about the song being used this way. The song appeared on the film's soundtrack . "Christian Brothers" has been covered by Queens of the Stone Age , with frontman Josh Homme emphasizing how much he loves the song. Rolling Stone described Smith as "ferociously talented", and
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#1732852102412216-472: The Hay ", the album's only single, was released in early January 1995. Elliott Smith was released on July 21, 1995, through Kill Rock Stars , making it his first full-length album on the label. In contrast to Roman Candle , Elliott Smith was "promoted heavily", with posters of Smith appearing in the windows of record stores across the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon , where Smith lived at
234-410: The blueprint for his later successes, and more importantly, it's a fully-realized work itself." Trouser Press described it as "bleak, almost uncomfortably unsparing and yet tragically beautiful", and that "the songs, melodies, arrangements and production are all stronger and more fully realized than those on Roman Candle ". Pitchfork rated "Needle in the Hay" as the twenty-seventh best song of
252-503: The cover for Roman Candle . The lyrics also contain references to Portland's neighborhood Foster-Powell and Alphabet Historic District , St. Ides malt liquor and the borough of Queens in New York City. The song "Clementine" is a reworking of the 19th century American western folk ballad " Oh My Darling, Clementine ", which Smith would reference again in a later song, "Sweet Adeline", released in 1998 on XO . A later version of
270-485: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Christian Brothers . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_Brothers&oldid=1226253949 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
288-466: The time. The album was reissued in a remastered and expanded 25th anniversary edition on August 28, 2020. The release also features a live album, Live at Umbra Penumbra , a 1994 performance at a Portland café, thought to be the earliest-known live recording of Smith performing as a solo artist. As part of the anniversary edition, J.J. Gonson , the artist behind the Elliott Smith album cover, released
306-542: The title Christian Brothers . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_Brothers&oldid=1226253949 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Elliott Smith (album) Elliott Smith
324-489: The track featured additional lyrics: "97% was good, but 99% was so much better". The song "Christian Brothers" was also performed with Heatmiser in a full-band arrangement, recorded around the same time as the version featured on Elliott Smith ; Heatmiser's version was released on the soundtrack of Heaven Adores You , a 2014 documentary about Smith's life and music. Thematically, Smith said that he "personally can't get more dark" than his self-titled album. " Needle in
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