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Video Premiere: Conor Oberst's "Souled Out!!!"

August 7, 2008 6:30 PM ET

Click above to check out Conor Oberst's new Alan Tanner-directed clip for "Souled Out!!!" from his new self-titled album — it features a snorkel, a haircut, a green screen and lots of great footage of Oberst rocking to the excellent track.

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