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some "old school" conor for you allthe first song i ever heard of his, it still sounds just as sweet_he said no war_
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Bright Eyes
Letting Off the Happiness
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AMG Review of Letting Off the Happiness
Peter J. D'Angelo
All Music GuideThe second full-length release from Omaha wunderkind Conor Oberst is a fascinating coming of age for a singer/songwriter whose respectability is chiseled in stone through his musical abilities. This ten-track outing is a lo-fi bonanza of heartfelt tunes that features musical contributions from members of such critically acclaimed groups as Neutral Milk Hotel, Of Montreal, and Lullaby for the Working Class. Special guests aside, it is Oberst's acoustic guitar and wavering emotional vocals that turn songs like the opening "If Winter Ends" into fragile masterpieces. There are also full-on ock numbers like "The City Has Sex" that help to push the envelope, and others like the Dylan-esque "June on the West Coast" that showcase the one-man band aspect of Bright Eyes. Letting Off the Happiness is a powerful record that manages to stay believable in light of the tortured emotions it tries to convey. It was recorded before Oberst was even out of his teens, but he shows the maturity of a songwriter who has seen it all, and for that he deserves respect and maybe a bit of incredulous inspection. This is a powerful record that has the ability to reach inside and identify with the listener, and while Bright Eyes went on to release some better-sounding and slightly more mature records, this one has the raw power to make people really stand up and notice.
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Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes is simply the greatest songwriter of our time. To prove this, just listen to the stuff he released at the age of only 18! The guy is simply gifted. Him and his band are incredibly talented and i can't wait for more of their music.
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Bright Eyes
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oh, i'm in love!
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Ummmmm so yeah I don't even know
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Um this is a really really amazing song and you should listen :D
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Pull My Hair
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mog.comMore about this songShareAn Oldie, but a Goodie.I think we can all relate to this song.From the first time I heard it, til' now...it still brings me chills.
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