In many music reviews Tihista's music is frequently compared to the work of singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. When interviewed, however, Tihista often seems to resist the comparison and claims he is largely unfamiliar with Smith's work.
Critics frequently compare Tihista's music to that of singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. However, when questioned about the comparison, Tihista tends to downplay it and claims to be unfamiliar with Smith's work.