Letting Off the Happiness
Bright Eyes · 1998
59 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · reggae
Intimate acoustic melodies and poetic lyricism intertwine, capturing the rawness of youthful introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of youthful introspection
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- poetic storytelling through acoustic melodies
- cathartic reflections on personal experiences
Maybe skip if you want
- desire for instant gratification
- preference for upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Bright Eyes was in its formative years when 'Letting Off the Happiness' was released as their second album on November 2, 1998. Following the debut 'A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997,' this album marked a significant step in Conor Oberst's evolution as a songwriter, showcasing more complex arrangements and deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Winter Ends 3:27
- 2 Padraic My Prince 3:49
- 3 Contrast and Compare 3:59
- 4 The City Has Sex 2:13
- 5 The Difference in the Shades 4:25
- 6 Touch 3:44
- 7 June on the West Coast 3:36
- 8 Pull My Hair 4:12
- 9 A Poetic Retelling of an Unfortunate Seduction 4:26
- 10 Tereza and Tomas 25:46
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