The ever-intellectual lyricism of Conor Oberst remains at the forefront of Bright Eyes' newly released album, The People's Key. Although I can't question the knowledge displayed within Conor's songs, I do question whether it holds the same weight and resonance that is present in previous work. Whether its the interjection of sermonlike rants or the album's upbeat rock melodies that teeter on pop, the personal connection that has made Bright Eyes so brilliant in the past is lost. Exception to this is "The Ladder Song," with its honest vocals and a few piano notes playing in the background, it easily is the purest and most powerful song of The People's Key.
Notable Tracks:
2. "Shell Games"
9. "The Ladder Song"
10. "One for You, One for Me"
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