Elliot Smith fits the definition of “tortured artist” pretty cleanly. His childhood in Texas and the divorce of his parents contributed to enduring problems with depression, addiction, and suicidal tendencies. But the cliche fails to encompass his virtuosity and songwriting genius. On the song “In the Lost and Found,” Smith layers his trademark whisper over beautifully sparse piano that points to the song’s allusive subtitle—”Honky Bach.” “Stay with me,” he sings, “hanging around in the lost and found.”
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