The People's Key

2011, Feb 15

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Pitchfork 5.0/10 Conor Oberst retires the Bright Eyes moniker with an LP that sees him returning to Nebraska to record but eschewing Americana and attic-pop for sunnier sounds.

A.V. Club B Conor Oberst may have discovered the most compelling evangelist for the secret-lizard-people theory this side of David Icke. At the start of Bright Eyes’ latest, in a gravelly voice and conversational tone, Refried Ice Cream singer Denny Brewer spins a tale of biblically presaged reptilian aliens before hitting a…

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 Check out our album review of Artist's The People's Key on Rolling Stone.com.

Under The Radar 5.0/10 The one defining characteristic of Conor Oberst’s prolific career has been confidence.

Slant 2/5 Conor Oberst’s songs at least retain the ability to sound firm even when their insides are mushy.

The Guardian 4/5 If he hadn't already come of age, Conor Oberst really has this time, says <strong>Maddy Costa</strong>

The Telegraph 2/5 Bright Eyes's 'The People’s Key' is full of angst and hot air. Rating: * *