Consequence of Sound — Cozy piano versions of the two Ruminations tracks. more info

Stereogum — For his new album Ruminations, the onetime Bright Eyes mastermind Conor Oberst returned home to Omaha and recorded a set of sad, vulnerable, relatively un-ornamented songs while snowed in. It’s a raw, open-wound sort of album, which makes it a bit ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Conor Oberst deserves more than your rose-tinted lenses. more info

Chorus.fm — The notable bands on your television this week include: Jimmy Eat World (Kimmel; 10/25), Conor Oberst (Kimmel; 10/25), Phil Collins (Fallon; 10/25), Mitski (Colbert; 10/25), Norah Jones (Corden; 10/24), and Lady Gaga (Corden; 10/25). The post Bands ... more info

KEXP Seattle — Last week, we got the seventh solo album from Conor Oberst. This week, we’ve got a box set from his old project, Bright Eyes. You get six remastered, reissued vinyl copies of Fevers and Mirrors (2000), LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your ... more info

USA Today Music — The Bright Eyes frontman has never sounded lonelier than on his seventh solo album.             more info

JamBase — WOLF!, Conor Oberst, T Sisters, Vulfpeck and a tribute to Jerry Garcia make up this week's picks for newly issued albums. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC shows include Emily Jane White, Duchess Says, M83, Megadeth, Conor Oberst, Preoccupations, Rhye, Discharge, Burn, DJ Shadow, Bob Weir, and more. Continue reading… more info

DrownedInSound — Its stripped-back songs are fragile things more info

Consequence of Sound — Bright Eyes singer-songwriter pares down production but lacks in urgency. more info