Better Oblivion Community Center are a band comprising the formidable talents of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, two of the most lauded American songwriters of the past several years. Written and recorded in Los Angeles during the summer of 2018.
Additional InformationOn their collaborative debut, a strange magic grows from the pairing of indie icons Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst.
Reviews"Given the talent involved, it’s no stretch to imagine that this is a solid listen, but its depth, brave sonic choices and chemistry make for a near perfect record.", "With Bridgers and Oberst choosing to sing mostly in close harmony rather than trading verses, their satisfying vocal juxtaposition is the album’s bread and butter...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "Indie-folk heroes Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers find hope amid chaos; the record succeeds on its own merits, regardless of its authors’ impressive statuses...", "It comes as no shock that the two indie rockers proved a natural fit alongside one another on the tender, glistening project, which softens both artists' edges while also bringing out their best qualities...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The duo harmonize beautifully, Oberst’s voice often just a brooding floorboard creak behind Bridgers’ brightly bloodshot confidences.", "Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst team up for a tight-knit folk-rock album about alienation, solitude, and our potential to better ourselves against bad odds.", "It's unlike anything either of them have released before, beautifully combining Bridgers' snarky one-liners and Oberst's brooding introspection. They create a breathtaking combination..."