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- Record Label: American Laundromat Records
- Release Date: Oct 14, 2016
- Summary: The latest tribute release to the singer-songwriter features covers of his songs by such artists as Julien Baker, Lou Barlow, Tanya Donelly, William Fitzsimmons, Swervedriver's Adam Franklin, Juliana Hatfield, Jesu/Sun Kil Moon, J. Mascis, Amanda Palmer, Wild Sun, Waxahatchee, and Yuck.
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- Record Label: American Laundromat Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Indie Pop, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Oct 19, 2016Whilst it has a few unconcealed flaws here and there, that a tighter trimmer tracklist might have edited-out, Say Yes! is a robust, well-rounded and re-signposting listen; which should reward completionists looking for choice off-cuts from their favourite featured artists, remind us to revisit the original source material and hold-up to plenty of standalone spinning.
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Oct 19, 2016As with any compilation, it plays a bit unevenly at times, but overall, Say Yes! is a solid listen born out of great respect for Smith's legacy.
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Oct 19, 2016If all the covers were as deeply felt as Caroline Says or Julien Baker’s, Say Yes would leap from a covers album to a tried and true tribute, a record that could bring an artist back to life, if only for an hour. If listeners are looking for that, well, then just listen to Elliott Smith’s originals.
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MojoOct 19, 2016There are mimics here but actually surprising few for a tribute. The best salutes to the famously fragile songwriter reincarnate his work in new guises. [Nov 2016, p.87]
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Oct 24, 2016Walking the fine line between so many gradations of emotion can be tricky, and there are more missed opportunities on Say Yes! than revealing interpretations.
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MagnetNov 16, 2016Only the last song, Wild Sun's straightforward, vulnerable take on "Easy Way Out," finally hits the mark. [No. 137, p.61]
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Dec 21, 2016If this had been an EP of a handful of tracks, it could have been stunning, but it's a record that frustrates and bores much more than it touches.
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