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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate moments of youthful introspection wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts poetic storytelling through acoustic melodies
- 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.
- If you like
- folk rock, indie rock, reggae
Letting Off the Happiness is an album by Bright Eyes, released in 1998. Intimate acoustic melodies and poetic lyricism intertwine, capturing the rawness of youthful introspection. This album helped solidify Bright Eyes' place in the indie music scene, receiving critical acclaim from sources like Pitchfork, which praised its lo-fi charm and lyrical depth. Its influence extended beyond its release, helping to define the sound of early 2000s indie folk and inspiring a generation of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Letting Off the Happiness sound like?
Intimate acoustic melodies and poetic lyricism intertwine, capturing the rawness of youthful introspection. Rooted in folk rock and indie rock.
What makes Letting Off the Happiness by Bright Eyes notable?
This album helped solidify Bright Eyes' place in the indie music scene, receiving critical acclaim from sources like Pitchfork, which praised its lo-fi charm and lyrical depth. Its influence extended beyond its release, helping to define the sound of early 2000s indie folk and inspiring a generation of artists. 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.
Who is Letting Off the Happiness for?
Letting Off the Happiness works well if you're into intimate moments of youthful introspection, wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts and poetic storytelling through acoustic melodies.
How many songs are on Letting Off the Happiness?
Letting Off the Happiness has 10 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Winter Ends Standout 3:27
- 2 Padraic My Prince Standout 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 Standout 3:36
- 8 Pull My Hair 4:12
- 9 A Poetic Retelling of an Unfortunate Seduction 4:26
- 10 Tereza and Tomas 25:46
Release Date
November 2, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 40 sec
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