Ever since the internet’s criers and bleeders got a hold of Conor Oberst’s fan base Bright Eyes has been subject to the worst of all possible insults: Emo band. Yes, his vocal chords still quiver like a mid-pubescent 14 year old’s, but there is an endearing nature that comes with such a sound. I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning spawned many eye-liner fanboys while leaving just as many with a bad taste in their mouth. Despite this I still preferred his hair circa 2005 over the current grunge rock thing he’s sporting now. Salon styles aside, 2007’s Cassadaga signaled a re-emergence of a Bright Eyes worth spinning over and over again. While not as surprisingly first-rate as Fevers and Mirrors, this fresh look at favorite Oberst subjects religion, love, and the self are deeply fulfilling. Album flowing metaphors weave their way through warm lyrics and simple chords. Cassadaga commands too much of a listener’s respect to be written off as emo, as does it’s creator.
Conor Oberst will be pretentiously singing you songs on Sunday, October 21 at Foellinger Auditorium. Contact Star Course for tickets and other info.
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Carlye (Carlye) says:
(Posted October 21st, 2007 at 6:55 pm)
This better be the new Pitchfork, Fendy Fend.