Roman Candle Format:CD Release date: June 9

Release date: June 9

the band’s debut release for Kill Rock Stars

Equal parts melancholy and glitter

Clad in caution tape and construction orange color scheme

The Thermals) on bass and Anita Lee Elliot (Viva Voce) on guitar/vocals—with record appearances made by Sam Coomes (Quasi)

Roman Candle Format:CD Release date: June 9Roman Candle, the first studio release from Elliott Smith, is a record steeped in catharsis. Written, recorded, and performed by Smith alone, Roman Candle served as a functional retreat from Smiths musical outings in his post punk outfit Heatmiser, while simultaneously reintroducing him as a quieter, more intimate thoughtful songwriter. Despite not initially intending for its release, Roman Candle became Smiths debut as a solo artist, providing the