Four Winds

Six-song EP finds Conor Oberst focusing on populist folk-rock in a noble attempt to record the troubles of the times and spark activism in an indifferent populace.

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Four Winds, as it's called, displays Lifted-era Bright Eyes, with acoustic guitar-driven songs that echo powerfully of Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, and of course, Bob Dylan.

Bright Eyes - Four Winds review: Bright Eyes returns with a full lineup rather than a solo project, and it sees better songwriting and Conor improving his singing quality.