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Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings
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Positive: 69 out of 76
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Mixed: 1 out of 76
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Negative: 6 out of 76
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Mar 5, 2014
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Aug 14, 2011I found this more difficult to get into than other Elliott albums, but it's also by far his least depressing if you're (understandably) looking for something a little less brutal than From a Basement on a Hill or Either/Or. More Beatlesy than probably any of his others, musically speaking, and more dream-like lyrically speaking.
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Jul 10, 2011it started off really good. the it kinda died down near the end. but the album is still wonderful. its a masterpiece. his melodies are great. 9 out of 10
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Sep 7, 2010in my opinion, Elliott's best album... the first listen is nice but almost forgettable, but as great music does, Figure 8 just keeps getting better. ...
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EvilEdFeb 6, 2009Although not as good as Either/or or X/O its still a good album. If your a music fan you must have this album.
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chrishMar 19, 2007Great tunes. Great voice.
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SaraHSep 25, 2006i agree, elliott's work is great the first listen, and it grows on you more and more every time you listen to it. figure 8 is no exception, its up there with my favorites, right behind XO.he was truely an amazing artist.
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AndyAug 16, 2006THis is a great album.
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borgyMay 6, 2006Fantastic.
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MickSMay 1, 2006As one of the reviews said, this one is a grower. The first time it starts out ok, then every time you listen, something new pops up that you hadn't noticed before. I feel like that happens with all his albums, but with Figure 8 it has been especially true. It has slowly grown into possibly my favorite Elliott Smith album.
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PaulJan 9, 2006
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budsDec 31, 2005One of the greatest albums ever released.
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mattaAug 8, 2005What is New York Magazine talking about? The dude must hate just about all music if he's that nitpicky. This is a great album. XO is still probably his masterpiece, but this album is right behind, followed by his swansong, From A Basement..... This album is simply a must-own.
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TeganMApr 23, 2005one of my most favourite cds of all time mm.. elliott
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AlexanderSJan 25, 2005I don't understand how anything bad can be said about this CD. It's amazing.
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GeoffMJan 19, 2005I thought that the album was f***ing brilliant, and could listen to it a million times over and never get tired of it. Elliot Smith was a genius and if people knew the truth about him and everything that wnet on in that head of his, they would thing so too.
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oronbenariMay 30, 2004one of the best albums ever made!
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JaredSSMay 24, 2004Beautiful album full of beautiful songs. Such a sad loss in every way imaginable. RIP Elliott...we'll surely cherish your final work forever.
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ericJan 28, 2004
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MichaelKOct 28, 2003Rest in Peace, Elliott. We'll always remember you.
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AfanOct 22, 2003we will miss you.
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Awards & Rankings
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Even if it is a very impressive statement overall, Figure 8 isn't quite the masterpiece it wants to be -- there's something about the pacing that just makes the record feel long...
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A strong collection of lush, densely arranged power-pop and inimitably intimate ballads?
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This relentlessly engaging album hangs together even better than its illustrious predecessor.