Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center

8.0

The duo composed by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst is calculatingly successful because it manages to foresee what's best in each other and still find a sense of implicit communion. The tracks are breathy but complex and the atmosphere serene but pulsating.

Highlights

- The singers' voices go so well together, letting space for the other to spotlight and also shine in harmony.

- Lyrics are cynical, realistic and simplistic; they still hold captivating messages of mortality and bittersweet delight.

- The effects and little details on the songs make them stand out even more.

Lowlights

- While "Exception To The Rule" is a good tune, it certainly ruins the momentum and pace of the record.

- Tracks where Phoebe takes the more active role are slightly better.

Standouts

- Dylan Thomas

- Chesapeake

- Didn't Know What I Was In For

Country: USA

Released: January 25, 2019

Length: 37:21