“Alameda” is the second track off of Smith’s album, "Either/Or"—in a 1997 interview with JimZine, Elliott clarified that the title of the song was a reference to Alameda Street in Portland, where he spent most of his adolescence. This also ties in with the fact that a part of the album was recorded in Portland, Oregon. The song finds Smith recollecting his memories of an event while walking down Alameda Street—he also discusses his struggles of letting people get too close to him, as expressed in the chorus: "For your own protection over their affection Nobody broke y… read more
“Alameda” is the second track off of Smith’s album, "Either/Or"—in a 1997 interview with JimZine, Elliott clarified that the title of the s… read more
“Alameda” is the second track off of Smith’s album, "Either/Or"—in a 1997 interview with JimZine, Elliott clarified that the title of the song was a reference to Alameda Street… read more
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. His primary instrument was the guitar, but he was also proficient at piano, clarinet, bass, drums and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery" and use of multi-tracking to create vocal harmonies. After playing in the rock band Heatmis…read more
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided … read more
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American songwriter and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and resided for a significant portion of his life in Portl… read more