In my eyes, Conner Oberst is an underrated genius. As Bright Eyes, he re-invented American Folk for the twenty-first century. He took the coarseness of country and coupled it with the anthemic beauty of pop. Over twelve years and eight albums (I am not counting the Christmas one, neither should you as it’s shit) he cast a wonderful spell over modern music, creating soul searching and highlypersonal indie-folk. In 2011 he retired the Bright Eyes moniker and went off to do things under his real name.

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