Bright Eyes: The People's Key – review

(Polydor)This is rumoured to be Conor Oberst's last album under the Bright Eyes alias, but having declared himself "really burnt out on that rootsy Americana shit", he's going out with a bang of effervescent pop. Some of the subject matter may be far out – there are nods to reptilian overlords, and the album is bookended by the cosmic ramblings of Texan musician Denny Brewer – but sonically the record couldn't be more immediate. On the sparkling "Jejune Stars", Oberst sings of kissing "as th...

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22:20 on February 10 2011

Bright Eyes: The People's Key - review

Guardian Music — (Polydor)For every fan of Conor Oberst, there has been a moment when this precocious voice of troubled youth has come of age; to my mind, this really is the one. What s... more info

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00:05 on February 13 2011

Bright Eyes: The People's Key – review

Guardian Music — (Polydor)This is rumoured to be Conor Oberst's last album under the Bright Eyes alias, but having declared himself "really burnt out on that rootsy Americana shit", he's ... more info

Bright Eyes Conor Oberst

12:19 on February 11 2011