My favorite part of The Time I Have Left is how both Conor and Matt are singing the later part of the intro, and the Matt’s voice slowly overtakes Conor’s, it’s so chilling to me
I absolutely love this album, a true return to form for Bright Eyes musically and lyrically. A perfect follow up album to "Down in the Weeds" Conor & co lost me a little bit in the Cassadaga, Digital Ash, and People's Key era but he's sharp as a tack in his songwriting on this record, it's scathing and a bit cynical in Bright Eyes fashion but not so self serious as previous entries like Lifted where the melancholy and dramatics are played straight which lends itself to a sound that's unapologetically raw, as if you're reading someone's diary entries. In this record, Conor leans more into wordplay and nuanced criticism of the world around him while still having that distinct Conor edge.
I’m not sure if you know this but around three minutes and 50 seconds you say life is absurd and you need some laughter which is basically bright eyes lyrics right on. It’s in your subconscious
Good review mate. I find this album much like Down In The Weeds… in that it takes a few listens to fully appreciate it. Looking forward to letting this one grow in the way where some of the songs that didn’t grab me initially turn out to be my favourites👌🏻
There was literally a point in my life where the ONLY music I listened to was Bright Eyes. And I agree 100%. It is not as charming to me and even the album artwork sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I wish the other band members got to shine a little more, because the instrumentation had so much potential, but Conor really centers the songs around him basically, and it is not really the music I can listen to casually. My girlfriend makes fun of me bc there was a song on this album where he said ‘I wanna die’ or some shit like that and it’s like dude that is sooo Conor I get it his music always kinda alluded to that notion, but to be just brazen about it I was like meh just meh. Even the classic opening track felt forced which in prior albums I liked because it was effortlessly cool. Kinda feel like Conor needs to just jam with these fellas and be a little more unserious it’s not really fun to listen to like People’s Key, or I’m Wide Awake, etc. Rainbow Overpass was good but I wish more of the songs had that flair.
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My favorite part of The Time I Have Left is how both Conor and Matt are singing the later part of the intro, and the Matt’s voice slowly overtakes Conor’s, it’s so chilling to me
Thanks for highlighting that moment! You’re right about it’s brilliance.
I absolutely love this album, a true return to form for Bright Eyes musically and lyrically. A perfect follow up album to "Down in the Weeds" Conor & co lost me a little bit in the Cassadaga, Digital Ash, and People's Key era but he's sharp as a tack in his songwriting on this record, it's scathing and a bit cynical in Bright Eyes fashion but not so self serious as previous entries like Lifted where the melancholy and dramatics are played straight which lends itself to a sound that's unapologetically raw, as if you're reading someone's diary entries. In this record, Conor leans more into wordplay and nuanced criticism of the world around him while still having that distinct Conor edge.
Succinctly put! Thank you for contributing your thoughts. Glad to hear you’re enjoying.
This album wrecked me, I adore it.
It’s so nice to be wrecked in all the right ways!
I’m not sure if you know this but around three minutes and 50 seconds you say life is absurd and you need some laughter which is basically bright eyes lyrics right on. It’s in your subconscious
Love your attention to detail!! Thanks for pointing it out and contributing. Sounds like you’re digging the record and so am I!
@@thebeatsessions8294 yeah it’s great. I wish Conor would get healthier, but you know what are you gonna do?
Good review mate.
I find this album much like Down In The Weeds… in that it takes a few listens to fully appreciate it.
Looking forward to letting this one grow in the way where some of the songs that didn’t grab me initially turn out to be my favourites👌🏻
Thank you very much. Hope multiple listens have delivered you to the promise land.
morrissey doesn't suck
The Smiths are legendary. I just can’t stand the dude or his voice. To each their own.
Just my personal opinion but, this is easily the worst Bright Eyes album every released.
Your opinion is always welcome here. Care to elaborate on that thought?
There was literally a point in my life where the ONLY music I listened to was Bright Eyes. And I agree 100%. It is not as charming to me and even the album artwork sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I wish the other band members got to shine a little more, because the instrumentation had so much potential, but Conor really centers the songs around him basically, and it is not really the music I can listen to casually. My girlfriend makes fun of me bc there was a song on this album where he said ‘I wanna die’ or some shit like that and it’s like dude that is sooo Conor I get it his music always kinda alluded to that notion, but to be just brazen about it I was like meh just meh. Even the classic opening track felt forced which in prior albums I liked because it was effortlessly cool. Kinda feel like Conor needs to just jam with these fellas and be a little more unserious it’s not really fun to listen to like People’s Key, or I’m Wide Awake, etc. Rainbow Overpass was good but I wish more of the songs had that flair.