redpillbox Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This is good news indeed--and so soon: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news...erst-album-tour Looks like this whole Mystic Valley Band thing is the real deal for Conor Oberst-- they even have cool matching windbreakers to prove it (left). The Bright Eyes mastermind's non-Bright Eyes band is already set to drop the follow-up to last year's sorta-underrated Conor Oberst. It's called Outer South and it's out May 5 on Merge. While Oberst wrote nearly all of the songs for the first album with the Mystic Valley Band, Outer South includes songwriting contributions from Nik Boesel, Nik Freitas, and Taylor Hollingsworth in addition to Oberst. This makes sense because, when I saw the group in NYC last year, the main attraction played sideman on a few of the night's Gram Parsons-style songs-- in other words, Outer South looks to be more of a band album. Oberst is still prolific, but not inhumanly prolific, apparently. The record will include the gum-themed country track "Nikorette", which the group performed on "Conan" last year. The Mystic Valley Band will endure the Coachella heat this year and they're doing some smaller gigs in the Western half of the United States starting April 9, too. Hang it on your calendar: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band: 04-09 Omaha, NE - The Slowdown04-10 Denver, CO - Ogden Theater04-11 Aspen, CO - Belly Up04-12 El Paso, TX - Barnett Harley Davidson04-13 Albuquerque, NM - The Sunshine Theater04-14 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee04-15 Pomona, CA - The Glasshouse04-17 Indio, CA - Coachella06-18 Telluride, CO - Telluride Bluegrass Festival Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Some time back, maybe a few months ago, I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Some time back, maybe a few months ago, I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I guess there is also an EP out there floating around, "Gentleman's Pact." I must have missed that when it came out last year. Just four songs, but not bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Wow, its completely backwards for me. I used to hate the very idea of that little bugger. I would cringe when I heard him sing. I would make fun of people who put his records on at parties. Then, I saw Wide Awake for sale and secretly bought it. The conversion was swift. I rode around all day and listened to it over and over. The last (solo) record has a solid spot in the album rotation at work. Often in full listening range of some of the very people I used to mock for liking him. I'm looking forward to this album. Perhaps you and I crossed paths that fateful morning, and in doing so, exchanged musical tastes ala Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage in Vice Versa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I find his older stuff especially annoying, but later Bright Eyes (with the exception of Cassadaga) and his solo record are great. I am really excited about the new disc because the last one was stellar, in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Perhaps you and I crossed paths that fateful morning, and in doing so, exchanged musical tastes ala Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage in Vice Versa.I'd prefer if it were "Like Father/Like Son" if only for a good Dudley Moore joke again. Plus, I'd get a Jeep out of the deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I find his older stuff especially annoying, but later Bright Eyes (with the exception of Cassadaga) and his solo record are great. I am really excited about the new disc because the last one was stellar, in my opinion. agreed. i'm hoping this is better than the S/T though... even though i liked that more than Cassadaga. the live show was a lot better, and they played a few new songs, so i think it will be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 agreed. i'm hoping this is better than the S/T though... even though i liked that more than Cassadaga. the live show was a lot better, and they played a few new songs, so i think it will be.Im thinking the same thing. The record didn't really grab me, but I LOVED the live show. Hopefully now that they've been together for a while, the band will change his direction a little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'd prefer if it were "Like Father/Like Son" if only for a good Dudley Moore joke again. Plus, I'd get a Jeep out of the deal. If you don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I guess there is also an EP out there floating around, "Gentleman's Pact." I must have missed that when it came out last year. Just four songs, but not bad. they were only selling it at their shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Im thinking the same thing. The record didn't really grab me, but I LOVED the live show. Hopefully now that they've been together for a while, the band will change his direction a little. the live show was just pure rock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah, I like the sound of the whole band being more involved this time. But I have no problems with the first record. If this is equally good, I'd be very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mystic Valley Band, Outer South includes songwriting contributions from Nik Boesel, Nik Freitas, and Taylor Hollingsworth in addition to Oberst. anybody heard Nik's solo stuff? heard only good things about it but haven't checked it out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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cre618 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Listening now....hmmmm, interesting mix of stuff.....some stuff as poppy as I've heard Mr. Oberst....not sure I like it as much as the last...but it's early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 He did a show on Morning Becomes Eclectic a while back where they did some of the new stuff, even some of the songs that Conor doesn't sing on. Here's the link: Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbama Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I posted this elsewhere but it is probably fitting here too. they are putting out a documentary on the band as wellhttp://www.conoroberst.com/one-of-my-kind-...-nikorette-mp3/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 looks like they'll be giving out the doc for free in hopes that the people who grab it will donate to a charity. that's a cool thing to do especially with the economy like it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Here is the link for that doc download http://documentary.causecast.org/ There are also some new tour dates, might hit up the show at Toad's Place http://www.conoroberst.com/tour/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm really liking this new record. Just saw them in Aspen last weekend. They put on an awesome show. Roosevelt Room is way sweet live. He played it a few times with Bright Eyes back in 07 but now it's even better. Taylor Hollingsworth is an awesome guitarist. his solo records are pretty fun too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbama Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I always was pretty lukewarm on the birght eyes but i really dig the mystic valley band. i attribute that largely to taylor and macey. it's great to see those guys having some success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I always was pretty lukewarm on the birght eyes but i really dig the mystic valley band. i attribute that largely to taylor and macey. it's great to see those guys having some success. yeah for sure. I like MVB more than Bright Eyes too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Here is the link for that doc download http://documentary.causecast.org/ There are also some new tour dates, might hit up the show at Toad's Place http://www.conoroberst.com/tour/ I'll definitely be at the Toad's show too. i couldn't believe he's playing in such a small venue. Last couple times I've seen him have been in theatres. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Watched that movie last night. I understand now why it was given away for free. I liked it and all, but there's not really much there. As for the new record, I'm getting into a bit more. It still isn't as good as the first one, though. I feel like, had they trimmed it down to 12 songs or so, it could be excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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