Advantages: Hear the energy and tightness of Conor and his band on one of their best performances to date Disadvantages: There could be more 'hits' on here for the casual listener
To hear the anguish in Conor Oberst's voice could lead you to believe a Bright Eyes recording is tantamount to an audible suicide note. He emits passion like the sun radiates light, and is the star indie folk-rock revolves around. And finally he, and his motley crew of musicians, have released a live album to reward the loyal followers.
Although understandibly heavy on songs taken from 'i'm Wide Awake It's Morning' ('Landlocked Blues' and 'Road ... ...latter being a fitting way to end the first part of the album) songs like Method Acting (from 'Lifted...') and the hugely controversial 'When the President Talks to God' make it easy to differentiate the die-hard fan to the fair-weather fan. Ending the album with 4 more intimate recordings, including a fantastic version of Feist's 'Mushaboom', you get a feeling that although Conor now has the publicity to match his undoubted talent he would do better ...
elliotdawson 30.03.2007
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