Time for another installment of the Coulda-Shoulda-Woulda Files, where we raid our archives in search of a lost gem.
Artist: Stars
Song: “Elevator Love Letter,” 2002
What happened: Before finding indie-rock infamy with 2004′s Set Yourself On Fire, Canada’s Stars released the sparkling Heart. And while “Elevator Love Letter” was a mid-sized hit in the band’s homeland, the group’s stateside breakthrough was still a few years away.
Why it should have been a hit: From the ringing opening chords to the pleading finale, “Elevator” is a near-perfect look at love from a distance. Somebody clearly had their heart broken while recording this tune, and we’re all better off because of it:
Stars – Elevator Love Letter [MP3, link expired]
Nice tune. Thanks for posting this. Like many others, I was introduced to Stars through Set Yourself on Fire and had yet to hear any of their previous material.
Finding “infamy”? Did Stars receive a bad reputation after releasing their highest selling record and arguably, popular record, or does idolator need a dictionary? Perhaps you mean acclaim?
I think it may just be some alliteration augmenting the argument around the airwaves.
The suckitude of that video is in almost exactly equal proportion to the greatness of the song itself.
Such a great song. Was my favorite album that year. Nice to see it getting some well deserved attention.