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  • Summary: Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield's cover album features 12 songs from Elliott Smith's seven releases.
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  • Record Label: Ramseur Records
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Progressive Folk, Sadcore
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Mar 17, 2015
    80
    [A] reverent tribute to the late Elliott Smith.
  2. Under The Radar
    Apr 16, 2015
    70
    It's a stripped-down, heartfelt affair. [Apr-May 2015, p.80]
  3. Magnet
    Mar 20, 2015
    70
    Nothing here will supplant Smith's own definitive versions, but fans of the Avett Brothers, of Mayfield, and, indeed, of Smith will find plenty to love in this affectionate and unassuming album. [No. 118, p.53]
  4. 70
    Obviously these tracks are nowhere near as essential as the originals, but it’s two great voices singing a handful of timeless tracks, and fans of any of the artists involved would most likely enjoy at least a few tracks from Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith.
  5. Mar 17, 2015
    67
    Minimal in both instrumentation and the pairing of the duo’s fragile harmonies, the recording makes no sweeping gestures or grand statements. It simply radiates affection for an artist gone much too soon.
  6. Mar 17, 2015
    60
    You're left marveling less at these adequate covers and more at Smith's foolproof songbook.
  7. Mar 17, 2015
    50
    It rarely puts the original material in a new light or reveals much about songs that were already close to perfect.

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