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9.0
109066
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
The soundtrack to that great American road trip
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8.8
108985
8.8 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
It’s full of charming melodies, carefully placed harmonies, and biting lyrics from two of the most influential songwriters around
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8.5
109054
8.5 |
Under The Radar
A cohesive, creative, and multi-faceted record that will over-joy fans of both artists while offering the spark of magic that so rarely comes with these kinds of collaborations
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8.5
109201
8.5 |
Paste Magazine
The kind of warm and fuzzy record that provides listeners with a soul-lifting ending no matter which path they choose
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8.0
109026
8.0 |
NME
On their surprise collaboration, 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
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8.0
110273
8.0 |
musicOMH
This is a ‘supergroup’ refreshingly free of ego and filled with supremely listenable songs
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8.0
109126
8.0 |
NOW
It’s on the quietest songs that Better Oblivion Community Center make their biggest impact
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8.0
109130
8.0 |
The Independent
A loose but beautifully crafted collection of folk-rock songs
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8.0
109200
8.0 |
Punk News
With such amazing writers, this album's going to drill deep down into you and leave you missing the things you need in life
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8.0
108977
8.0 |
Rolling Stone
Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst debut their new duo with a raw, redemptive album
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8.0
108978
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
It’s the honest, insightful manner with which both Oberst and Bridgers have approached Better Oblivion Community Center that makes it such a delight
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8.0
108979
8.0 |
Clash
On paper, BOCC sounds like an indie fan’s dream, and as sure as vintage amps are cool, it certainly is
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8.0
108975
8.0 |
Exclaim
The best parts of the album are the moments where it doesn't sound exactly like anything either artist has released before
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8.0
108982
8.0 |
The Skinny
Showcases the complementary talents of two of America's most talented songwriters
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8.0
108983
8.0 |
DIY
It combines both of their styles to create something that doesn’t sound quite like either
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7.7
108984
7.7 |
Pitchfork
A tight-knit folk-rock album about alienation, solitude, and our potential to better ourselves against bad odds
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7.5
109059
7.5 |
The 405
The two have a natural chemistry, and frequently bring out the best in each other
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7.5
109022
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Frequently finds Bridgers and Oberst bringing out the best of each other
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7.3
109060
7.3 |
Earbuddy
It might surprise you on Better Oblivion Community Center how much they rock
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7.0
109118
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
Capitalizes on the musicians’ best tendencies while largely avoiding their worst
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7.0
108976
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
It’s a surreal consultation with culture’s history books, a sarcastic narration of LA-dreaming and the troubled artist
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7.0
109542
7.0 |
All Music
While both performers are too iconic for Better Oblivion Community Center to truly feel separate from their respective bodies of work, there's still a strange magic that comes from the combination
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6.0
109336
6.0 |
Q
These songs play to both their strengths. Print edition only
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6.0
108980
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Bridgers is clearly a talent and it’s good to see Oberst, who has had a horrible time of late, get a little spring back into his step
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6.0
108981
6.0 |
The Guardian
It can be one-note, but ultimately this collaboration between two artists known for their emotionally lacerating lyrics is all about the writing
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