The People's Key

AlbumFeb 15 / 201110 songs, 46m 59s
Indie Rock
Popular
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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.

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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…

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The People’s Key is a return to immediacy. Oberst and company wanted to strip things back in every sense possible and…

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The one defining characteristic of Conor Oberst’s prolific career has been confidence.

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

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

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Album Reviews: Bright Eyes - The People's Key

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Bright Eyes - The People's Key review: Bright Eyes is dead and there is no twist to the story.

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

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