i like bright eyes and i agree that it is easy listening.I find it so refreshing in a way. i like the simplicity of songs like lua where some of the lines are so simple.I really like it! and don't be mad if the majority just happen to be female. there's nothing wrong with that. just like there's nothing wrong about how the only slipknot fans i know are guys under 20

I don't know much of Bright Eyes' music....but what I have listened to..I liked. I heard the new cd is catchy...What p i s s e s me off is how people are on this constant urge complain about labeling....when in fact.....you do the same thing.....shut up, quit whining.....and f u c k i n g sing.

alright well im 22 and I like bright eyes, and I'd say he's most like Bob Dylan. Not just because he's political, which I think people are mislabeling, becuase its not always political, but half the time just social commentary, but also because he isn't afraid to do songs like "When the president talks to god" and he writes rather well. Listen I hate to break it to you, but I've seen the lyrics forum here, and you could learn a hell of alot from Oberst. Read some poetry sometime and watch similarities. He doens't need to rhyme, he uses unique descriptions instead of rehasing the same cliches that make the imagine lay dead instead of jump off the page. And he probably got more Dylan comparisons when he did Digital Ash in a digital urn because, for him, it was pretty ballsy. Not to mention that he's been with the label he on since 13. Hes about the music.

You know, you guys should really listen to Bright Eyes before you label him/them. The two new cds aren't that great, but if you want to hear Bright Eyes at his/their best, then listen to "Haligh, Haligh, A Lie, Haligh" and "From a Balance Beam".

Ok, I agree, he's not Bob Dylan. Both are very talented, but they are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. Still though, Bright Eyes is one of my favourite musicians. Just listen to his lyrics and stuff, because the lyrics and stuff are pretty amazing, and make me feel a lot better.

Whoever said Bright Eyes was a joke, you do not know anything about music
 

Okay "All Night Dinah", let me tell you a few things about music:
You are correct in saying Conor Oberst cannot compare to B Dyl. Bobby is the leader when it comes to lyrics. No one I have heard yet, with the exception of perhaps Brand New, can come close to Bob Dylan for lyrics. Brand New has a completely different style of lyrics, but just the same, there is a lot behind them. Many think Bob Dylan was a bad singer, but they are ever so wrong. Bob sings with a passion that so many vocalists have not touched since. So when you praise Bob Dylan, I agree. That does not mean, however, that I agree with you about your disgraceful comments towards Conor. He is a musical genious. If you don't believe me, listen to the musical variations between "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" and "Lua". I have all the Bright Eyes' cds and singles. I think he is really going somewhere if he hasn't already gotten there. Until I see "All Night Dinah" belting out some of the better mod-rock tunes these days, or topping most charts; keep your hateful comments to yourself. This kid can rock. Listen to "It's Cool, We Can Still Be Friends" then get back to me.
Somethingisrunningonempty

woop that song is wicked :tramp:

Bright Eyes has AMAZING lyrics. Listen to "Lover I dont have to Love". GREAT song.

i like bright eyes. say what you will but connor oberst is a great lyricist. too many people judge him on image but if you listen to the music its actually very relevant and heartfelt.

eh bright eyes isnt as good as his desaparecidos, plus the guy really doesnt take himself that seriously you know. have you ever heard any of his interviews?

Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes)
 

Alright, so I think that Conor Oberst is an amazing writer and a good musician too, What do you think?