Conor Oberst's 2008 self titled release comes with a new band name, a new producer, new recording site, and somewhat of a new sound, I guess. Following his critically acclaimed 2007 album Casadaga, Oberst keeps his indie-alt-country sound. Most of the songs are simply structured with just Oberst and his guitar accompanied by a subtle rhythm section.
Cape Canaveral is a good start to the album. With knuckles tapping on the softly strummed guitar the song eases you into what could be next. I Don't Want To Die (In The Hospital) is possibly the strongest track on the disc. Oberst's songwriting is fantastically original and the sound contains an assault of piano accompanied by Oberst's wailing voice.
All around the album is solid, not a noticeably weak track on it. And Oberst keeps up his reputation as the best songwriter of this decade.
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