i also previewed it back in august. very good album. i liked either/or a lot, but i do think the new one is slightly better. however, the old version of distorted reality is better (it was on a 7" with pretty ugly before).
also they are still investigating his death. the case remains open.
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/ent...9927019.htm?1c
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It didn't take long after Elliott Smith's death, of two stab wounds to the chest on Oct. 21, 2003, for the rumor mill to crank into overdrive.
First came unsubstantiated reports that the singer-songwriter was abusing drugs - at various times he'd been addicted to heroin and crack cocaine, and he'd been treated for alcohol and substance abuse.
Then there was the news that Smith's live-in girlfriend, musician Jennifer Chiba, had quarreled with him, and had locked herself in the bathroom of their apartment moments before he died. According to news reports, she discovered Smith, removed the knife from his chest, and called 911. Los Angeles police said Chiba was initially not cooperative, but has since talked with investigators.
The coroner's report said no illicit drugs were found in Smith's system, only prescribed drugs to treat depression and attention deficit disorder.
The report did cite several factors - including incidental wounds on Smith's palms, and knife cuts that penetrated his clothing - that made it impossible to say definitively whether the blows were self-inflicted or whether Smith had been the victim of an attack.
"Either scenario was possible," a coroner's office spokesman said. In January, the coroner said the manner of death remained "undetermined," and police say the investigation is continuing.
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the smoking gun has the documents, i think, if you are really interested.
despite singing about suicide, and admitting to trying to kill himself once, it is possible that he didn't actually do it. seems like the most painful way to kill yourself - a knife to the heart. but i'll admit, his death was not a huge surprise. just disappointed i missed seeing him play 2 years ago when i had the chance.