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Fevers & Mirrors by: Bright Eyes

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Rating: - Pure Beauty

This is the most beautiful Bright Eyes album to date with Lifted in a very close second, the album flows from track to track almost without notice. Many reviewers have slated the musical styles of Conor for various reasons which I will never understand, although this is not an album you can just put on in the background and absorb passively it is one of beauty, grace and a level of song-smithery so advanced it is breathtaking.

When listening to this album you almost feel like you are sat beside him. There is a subtle intimacy between the imperfect music and scratchy vocals which make every note and every word hit you with the force of 1000. This is a truly amazing album which gets better with every listen , you will find that each time you hear a song you will acknowledge something you had missed the previous time. Whether it is an off note, a quiet guitar line laying just beneath the surface, or a subtle breath mid word; every little detail works together to make this album what it is.

Rating: - Immense and magical

Someone here previously wrote that Conor Oberst needs to "cheer up and grow up". Well that is pretty hard as he can't really control a lot of his thoughts. The emotion and everything generated in his mind is beautifully crafted into passionate, but sometimes uplifting songs as an alternative to self-destruction.
It may be depressing, but it's nice, the first half of the album especially - each track being your favourtite, until the next one starts.
I was sceptical when someone close to me recommended this to me, but I am a big fan. Listen to it when you feel low, or happy, it's just great whenever, even if you don't empathise with the music and the lyrics. Perhaps the best Bright Eyes album, Conor Oberst's voice as fantastic as ever.

Rating: - I am LOVING Fevers and Mirrors!

This album gets better each time I listen to it. The voice of Mr Oberst is addictive and hypnotic; the music is beautiful. I wouldn't, couldn't, go anywhere without this album. I have never submitted a review of anything at all prior to today...and was only on Amazon looking to see what else I can get by the artist. A rare talent.

Rating: - Worst album I have heard this year

Good music is such a matter of personal taste that I would not normally slate an artist just because I didnt like their music. But this is one of the most whiney, self absorbed, cliched albums I have ever heard. There is definitely some musical talent here, but as my mother would say, Mr Oberst needs to get a grip and cheer up!

Rating: - Perfect

IF I COULD I WOULD MAKE LOVE TO THIS CD. ITS HARDLY OUT OF MY CD PLAYER. BUY IT NOW! THEN GO BUY THE REST

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