Bright Eyes Share Rainbow Overpass
Perhaps its just my own nostalgic leaning, but it feels like Conor Oberst is channeling his late 90s/early 00s work; he sounds youthful and vibrant on this new single, which surprises, as he seemed weary the last time we caught him here in Austin. There’s even the trademark yelps coming out in this song, sort of offering a reminder of the exuberance and drive that possessed him in his earliest writing days. And best of all, it’s all being pushed through a rock aesthetic, so it has just a hint of freshness. Will gladly keep revisiting this song as we anticipate the new Bright Eyes album, Five Dice, All Threes, out on October 20th.