Whilst I was in Mexico, Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes fame) released his 4th solo album (first since 1996-when he was 16) with the Mystic Valley Band. The album is, as expected, brilliant. It sounds pretty similar to Bright Eyes, with a similar style to Cassadaga but it is alot more accessible and enjoyable. This is definately up there with his best work; Fevers and Mirrors, i'm Wide Awake... and Letting off the Happiness...and it was recorded in Mexico which makes it pretty damn cool!! The album shows Conor's verstility from the driving rythms of NYC-Gone, Gone and Souled Out to the stripped back Lenders In The Temple.I saw him at Leeds 2 and a half weeks ago (leeds review IS coming soon!) and he was very good, holding a large tent in which the majority hadn't heard any of his solo work. Last week, he played Manchester Academy, and it was amazing. One of the best live performances I have seen so far this year for sure, him and his band are so talented and excellent onstage! He played the whole album and a few other tracks, allowing members of the band to take center stage for a couple, and covered the legendary "Everybody's Talkin'" and "Corrina, Corrina"!
[mp3]Conor Oberst-Lenders in The Temple
[mp3]Conor Oberst-Moab
[mp3]Conor Oberst-Souled Out
[mp3]Conor Oberst-Breezy (Live at 400 Club)
The latter is a live recording of the song he closes with, Breezy.
Bonus:
[mp3]Harry Nilsson-Everybody's Talkin'
apologies for the lack of old skool monday this week!! i will be posting 2 next monday...
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