Conor Oberst is most definitely one of the best lyricist I have ever heard. I’ve been a fan of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Elliot Smith, and Leonard Cohen, but I’m about ready to say Conor Oberst is surpassing them. And for all that haven’t given him a chance: You ARE missing out on something big. And I’d rather you not get into him, because you probably would not appreciate him like he should be appreciated, and I’d hate for him to have those kind of fans. And the teeny-boppers should stay away from him, too.

Oberst is not a God, Oberst is not a Prophet, but he is the singer/songwriter I’ve ever listened to and I’m a huge fan.

Frankly, he has a better voice then Dylan. And I don’t see why people are comparing their voices. Oberst has a perfect tone and voice for his songs, and I can’t get enough of it. But Oberst is, in my mind, surpassing Bob Dylan. And if you don’t understand that then you should listen a bit closer to Oberst’s songs, they have deeper meanings then you think. The only person left to compare him to his Shakespeare.

conor oberst is an amazing muscian but when it all comes down to it hes a poet that has changed peoples lives. all of you that are hating on him have no idea what your talking about!!!!!! the way he captures peoples hearts through a song is truely beautiful. Im not saying hes a god in anyway but he has transformed my definition of music and i thank him for that. if your convinced that hes a fony then on youtube seach conor oberst interviews and prepare to become a bright eyes finatic

I love bright eyes and I concider Conor Oberst to be one of the best songwriters/lyricists of our generation….Every line has a meaning. I can literally sit back and listen to his music for hours and never get bored. He is amazing…plus, I was born, raised and still live in Omaha…and baby let me tell you…I understand everything Conor says. he is AMAZING!

I think if anyone believes Bright Eyes’ lyrics to be “emo”, etc, they obviously have no appreciation for real talent, or are too blind to see it. Conor Oberst doesn’t call himself a prophet or a god..he just plays music and writes lyrics and happens to be incredibly good at it. So f*ck off all of you who think they suck..you clearly are missing the point.

I saw Bright Eyes in Austin, TX. Connor was nothing short of amazing. His lyrics and passionate rants are what I live for. I love Cassadega but Lifted is my favorite CD. Connor and Mike’s music has enriched my life.

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i love bright eyes but if any of you can’t get over how slow they are and are not pickin up on the lyrics, try listening to conor’s other band the desaparecidos. There a little bit harder and the lyrics are a little easier to understand

i really disagree with conor oberst’s lyrics being cliche or terrible - in fact i think they’re brilliant and not ‘depressing’ or ‘emo’ (whatever the hell that is). we need to stop labeling music all the time and just enjoy it for what it is. i can really relate to his music because i grew up in the midwest too (missouri - yee haw) and it is real - the experiences the landscapes he refers to in his songs. he is the real deal. i went to his concert at town hall (see article above) and it was brilliant. he definitely plays beyond what you hear in recordings. but it’s not about being a brilliant guitar player or shit like that - it’s about the entire package- it takes you places - sometimes those places are depressing- i certainly don’t think everything in life is peachy or is supposed to be and if someone thinks it is then they’ll only have a bigger let-down in the end. i think his strength is his lyrics but the rest is definitely catching up very fast and i can’t wait to enjoy every moment of it.

conor is amazing. as was his concert at town hall. id give anything to go back again. it was wonderful.

Hey, if you don’t like Connor, don’t listen to him. I don’t see how anyone could listen to an album like ‘I’m Wide Awake, it’s Morning’ and not reach the conclusion that this is great songwriting and great music. Critics and some of you above compare him to Dylan. Conor himself goes out of his way to distance himself from such comparisons. I’ve been a music freak longer than most of you have been alive, and I’ve been listening to all types of music since the 50’s. This guy’s got it. I think some of you are secretly upset because he didn’t come from the East or West coast, but rather an ‘uncool’ part of the country. He also seems to be a geniunely decent guy—no attitude (how uncool). I, for one, am glad that his generation has produced a songwriter of such high caliber.

Hey, if you don’t like Connor, don’t listen to him. I don’t see how anyone could listen to an album like ‘I’m Wide Awake, it’s Morning’ and not reach the conclusion that this is great songwriting and great music. Critics and some of you above compare him to Dylan. Conor himself goes out of his way to distance himself from such comparisons. I’ve been a music freak longer than most of you have been alive, and I’ve been listening to all types of music since the 50’s. This guy’s got it. I think some of you are secretly upset because he didn’t come from the East or West coast, but rather an ‘uncool’ part of the country. He also seems to be a geniunely decent guy—no attitude (how uncool). I, for one, am glad that his generation has produced a songwriter of such high caliber.

is that seriously conor in the white suit? i couldn’t believe it in the magazine article and i’m still trying to find his face under that long hair.
i bloody love conor oberst and jenny lewis, i’d kill to be at that show.

bright eyes is my favorite…do they smash a few instruments every show? they did it at walt disney concert hall…although i think it was only one instrument anyway. well ill find out if they do on september 29th at hollywood bowl!

bright eyes is my favorite…do they smash a few instruments every show? they did it at walt disney concert hall…although i think it was only one instrument anyway. well ill find out if they do on september 29th at hollywood bowl!

I totally get taht people hate the hero worship of Conor. He’s just a guy writing and playing music right, not like it hasn’t been done before. For me however his music has such meaning. I know its a total cliche of teh depressed teenager searching for something but I was and what I found was Conor and his music. He wrote about things I could relate to adn sang with what I believe is passion and sincerity. I think that his lyrics are amazing and articualte things in a way that I don’t I ever could have. And for that I love him and his songs. Even his new stuff which is very different I still love. He is an amazing performer and songwriter. I agree with the startment “he is one of the best songwriters of his generation” I look forward to seeing him again in London and to see just how well Cassadaga transfers live.

Eric, u seem like a nice guy so i won’t be harsh. But honestly age never mattered in regard to how good or bad someone’s music is. Its about the quality of work. Compare Dylan and Elliot Smith and to Bright Eyes. If you’re insistent on age being a factor, compare the former’s work in their 20’s to oberst. There’s no contest.If you really listen without trying to hard, you’ll find Dylan was thought provoking and had melody. Smith had the same but those melodies were just gorgeous. The lyrics were brilliant and did not get in the way of the tune. Oberst just gabs, spits into the microphone, and looks cute. His meodies get lost. He simply doesn’t speak to me on any level. Its like the fridge is buzzin when I hear him. And God he sounds like hes tryin to hard to be sincere and just comes across as sounding like an asshole. This is my opinion and i’m stickin to it.

Well, ill start by saying that i love connor and bright eyes. I saw a show on this current tour. I thought it was good.

But that said, I dont think anybody can say if Connor is going to be the next Dylan or Elliot Smith even at this point. Hes 27! And what qualifies as “the next dylan?” anyways? Is it success in sales? A Long career?

Its a little early to be putting him in his place in history before he turns 30. Lets just enjoy his music now and sort it out later.

who will be conor oberst’s successor?
My bet is on this guy:
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oh… except he’s english

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conor oberst just got lucky.
there are plenty of great songwriters out there who werent “cute” enough to catch your attention.
stop human worshipping…its pathetic.
he’s not a fucking prophet, so take him off that pedestal.

this is such a biased article…conor oberst has become successful within a generation of emo kids who love his type of lyrics. he is by no means one of the greatest lyricists of all time, or perhaps even of his generation…bright eyes is fittingly terrible for this terrible decade xoxo

the show in royal oak, michigan was great. it was nice to see them (or more importantly him) playing in a such a small venue when they easily could of played a bigger one. Nice set list but i would of rather seen them playing without his label-mates the psuedo indie duo gillian welch (who is too boring for words).

conor is the bob dylan of our generation.

7 nights in New York and he cant even manage ONE in Dublin?Not cool Conor

7 nights in New York and he wont even play ONE in Dublin….

Connor cannot write a decent melody to save his life. It is nothing more than obscure metaphors and analogies to make him sound profound, when in actuality he sings, writes and sounds like a sixteen year old who thinks that by watching Wes Anderson movies and listening to Elliot Smith that he is a “unique and thought provoking”.

You want good folk? Listen to Neil Young, not this bozo.

and where is elliot now?

people can’t stand bright eyes now because conor grew up and just plain grew. he’s not anyone’s precious little indie secret any more, and you can’t stand it.

“sadly ecstatic/that the heroes are news” indeed.

Conor Oberst saved my life.

Conor Oberst saved my life.

who fact-checks your articles? maria taylor did not only shake a tamborine - she sang at least two of her own songs as well as backing vocals on a few as well - and nate “wolcott” is nate walcott.

I’m a fan of Bright Eyes, I think Conor an excellent song writer, but what I don’t get is why his new stuff sounds so much like Dylan. Connor’s always said he hates that label, the ‘new Dylan’, while his new stuff makes it seem like he wants to legally change his name to Robert Zimmerman or seomthing.

went to 5 of 7 and have to say Conor is an awesome musician, that one day will become as influential as Dylan, Lennon and others of their ilk.

If Bright Eyes is “the next Dylan,” Bob should sue for slander.

over rated and pretensious. how does that song go? “…he says nothing to me about my life.” I’d rather listen to elliot smith or dylan. he ain’t no prophet and he sure as f*ck ain’t no God.

yep, conor IS god. this is the truth. accept it. move on.