71: Bright Eyes

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Can I get a g*ddamn episode description? To start this g*ddamn podcast episode? Tonight, it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton send their discography episodes into the sunset with a gigantic deep dive into six albums from the pride of Omaha: Bright Eyes. From Fevers and Mirrors (2000) to the under-appreciated The People's Key (2011), our hosts explore what makes Conor Oberst one of our greatest living lyricists. Other topics include:- the current state of the "album"- the lost beauty of the CD- Robb and Colton hash out a fight from their teenage yearsBands mentioned in this episode:- Death Cab for Cutie- Bob Dylan- Rilo Kiley- Tool - Leonard Cohen - Tom Waits

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