Is Elliott Smith A-List?
NoD
No — Elliott Smith is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1991C$0.01M
Heatmiser Formation
Forms the band Heatmiser, gaining local attention in Portland.
1994C$0.02M+$0.01M
Solo Career Launch
Releases his first solo album, *Roman Candle*.
1997B▲$0.1M+$0.08M
Miss Misery Oscar Nomination
Gains mainstream attention with 'Miss Misery' nomination.
1998B$0.2M+$0.1M
XO Album Release
Releases *XO* on Dreamworks Records, achieving wider commercial success.
2000B$0.5M+$0.3M
Figure 8 Album Release
Continues creating music, but faces addiction issues.
2003D▼▼$1M+$0.5M
Death
Smith dies at age 34. Remains highly influential.
2026D$1M
Cult Following Legacy
His music retains a cult following but fading from mainstream.
Last updated: February 21, 2026