Dear Texas, I Hate You, Love Bright Eyes

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"Dear Conor,

;o((((((((((

<3
Texas"

eman (eman), Friday, 11 February 2005 15:21 (nineteen years ago) link

Oberst's rant was ignorantly put, and he probably is a douche and all, but what he said about Texas is basically true. Worst state in the union, by far.

-- MV (yello...), February 10th, 2005.

You sir, are a god damn idiot.

David Allen (David Allen), Friday, 11 February 2005 15:24 (nineteen years ago) link

You know, that synth record isn't all that synth, nor all that different from the first album. I guess the rock-criterati don't go further than the fourth song...both surprised me in a good way. I didn't like Bright Eyes before these albums, but I'm digging on them now.

Brett Hickman (Bhickman), Friday, 11 February 2005 15:26 (nineteen years ago) link

I could do without East Texas, let Louisiana have Deliverance-lite country.

Dude, I don't want East Texas or West Louisiana. Anything west of Acadiana and north of Baton Rouge can fuck off. Shreveport = a little bit of hell.

I'm shocked that people are shocked that Conor Oberst would say something so mind-bogglingly stupid. It's Conor Oberst.

adam (adam), Friday, 11 February 2005 15:34 (nineteen years ago) link

Oberst's rant was ignorantly put, and he probably is a douche and all, but what he said about Texas is basically true. Worst state in the union, by far.
-- MV (yello...), February 10th, 2005.

You sir, are a god damn idiot.

-- David Allen (earwhig...), February 11th, 2005.

Well, you, sir, are a Texan.

MV, Friday, 11 February 2005 17:18 (nineteen years ago) link

I live in New York actually. Weird irony, there.

David Allen (David Allen), Friday, 11 February 2005 17:20 (nineteen years ago) link

Then he finished the tune and treated fans to a rarity, "When the President Talks to God," a Dylan-style folk ballad that was funny, smart and concise

WHAT A SMRAT FUNNY CONCISE TREAT THAT IS

eman (eman), Friday, 11 February 2005 17:36 (nineteen years ago) link

x-post

Look, here's the test question: Which state's absence from the union would most improve the USA? As I said, not even close. Texas:USA::USA:Earth

MV, Friday, 11 February 2005 17:38 (nineteen years ago) link

Milo OTM re: Austin.

Nobody would give a fuck about Austin if it a) didn't host SXSW and b) if the hipsters who "love" Austin were there on their own tab.

And I actually like the place. It's just overrated.

don weiner, Friday, 11 February 2005 18:26 (nineteen years ago) link

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0000257A1.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I'm all for Texas.

Michael F Gill (Michael F Gill), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:19 (nineteen years ago) link

austin might be overrated nationally but it is by far the best city in texas to live in. maybe san antonio comes close, nothing else does. houston and dallas have better fine arts, but that's good for a road trip half a dozen times a year... not a reason to live there. whoever put el paso in the running up there is batshit crazy. if galveston hadn't been wiped off the map by a hurricane 100 years ago, it would probably be #1 now.

fortunate hazel (f. hazel), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:22 (nineteen years ago) link

I MISS TACO CABANA

noizem duke (noize duke), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:25 (nineteen years ago) link

I like El Paso (admittedly, I've never had to live there). Best climate in Texas, right on the border, relatively low cost of living for a 1mln+ city, minor league baseball.

milozauckerman (miloaukerman), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:44 (nineteen years ago) link

houston and dallas have better fine arts, but that's good for a road trip half a dozen times a year... not a reason to live there.

That's an absolutely ludicrous if your job (or your spouse's job) involves the fine arts!

The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:49 (nineteen years ago) link

well if your job dictates where you live it doesn't really matter which city in texas you like best, you'll be living where the job is. guess why i'm living in houston right now and not austin :)

fortunate hazel (f. hazel), Friday, 11 February 2005 19:55 (nineteen years ago) link

That twee little fucker, I hope Guy tracks him down and kicks his ass for being so bold as to imply GC's an influence on Oberst's jivey crap. Ryan Adams sucks too. You guys go watch the Heartworn Highways DVD and get back to me if you think any different>>L

Lee, Friday, 11 February 2005 23:30 (nineteen years ago) link

WORD

noizem duke (noize duke), Friday, 11 February 2005 23:35 (nineteen years ago) link

im so confused. i clicked on a link on the village voice website, and now im back here, to ilm.

phil-two (phil-two), Sunday, 13 February 2005 00:46 (nineteen years ago) link

two months pass...
"So you won't mind if I say fuck you and where you're from and everyone from where your from"

Conor Oberst never said anything about insulting those residing in Texas. And by the way look at the facts, it is true that Texas is a pretty awful state, and that Conor had been drinking, perhaps he was a little, if not, not at all aware of the words that he "blurred" out. I personally have nothing againts Texas, except that I do honestly have to agree with the fact stated before.
Besides, most of you Texan residents - that came across this article, read it, then got all worked up about someone actually having the nerve to say to you the FACTS (once again)- are probably and most likely obliviated to Conor Oberst's music and great lyrical abilities, he was actually stated one of the most genious of our era. So if you have no idea on who he is and have something negative to say, best if you dont say anything at all, and all those Texans here that are aware of Conor 's talent, I respect you and I'm telling you there's no need really to try and defend your state, it's pretty much worthless to do so..Oh, and the person that said he/she'd rather listen to Dashboard Confesional, do you not have ears and a brain working well enough to know the difference between good and not so good music?

E-M, Wednesday, 4 May 2005 21:31 (nineteen years ago) link

Once more, THESE ARE THE FACTS.

The Father of Honky-Crunk (Matt Chesnut), Wednesday, 4 May 2005 21:39 (nineteen years ago) link

seventeen years pass...

Oberst walks off stage after two songs in Houston, band has fans do live karaoke before show is cancelled.

https://www.spin.com/2022/05/bright-eyes-conor-oberst-houston/

Every now and then he falls apart.

peace, man, Wednesday, 25 May 2022 12:56 (one year ago) link

Conor Noberst

papal hotwife (milo z), Wednesday, 25 May 2022 17:27 (one year ago) link


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