“hm hm-hmm…”

Elliott Smith - “Say Yes” (Either/Or, 1997)

In just two and a half minutes: five catchy verses, an understated solo, a captivating middle eight, and, as he starts the turn into the home stretch, a shimmering, Rubber Soul-quality bridge that brings it all together.

No chorus.

And, yet, it’s still a practically perfect pop song.

Magic.

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  1. continentalop reblogged this from merlin and added:
    while since I came across this song, but I always think that Merlin Man’s description of the song is as good
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    the great artists die way too soon? I can’t spell.
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    nicklas / merlin:
  11. jazzyjean reblogged this from jimmyjosh and added:
    Love. This may be my favorite as well.
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