The People's Key
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.
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…
The People’s Key is a return to immediacy. Oberst and company wanted to strip things back in every sense possible and…
Returning to Bright Eyes after a three-year solo-ish sojourn, Conor Oberst switches gears for The People’s Key, downshifting from the rustic canyon rock of the Mystic Valley Band so he can ride a moody modern rock vibe not too dissimilar from Digital Ash in a Digital Urn.
Either the apocalyptic visions of an obscure and terrifying religion have come true, or you’re listening to Bright Eyes’ new album.
The one defining characteristic of Conor Oberst’s prolific career has been confidence.
Conor Oberst’s songs at least retain the ability to sound firm even when their insides are mushy.
If he hadn't already come of age, Conor Oberst really has this time, says <strong>Maddy Costa</strong>
Bright Eyes - The People's Key review: Bright Eyes is dead and there is no twist to the story.