BRIGHT EYES - A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997 JOHN MARTYN The music of the album

The music of the album bears witness to a unique temperament and a strong sense of the present moment

Hyndman says of the lyrics on ‘Down Tools’ that “there was a conscious decision to retreat further from an observational approach” with vocals being ad-libbed lending the record a more abstract feel

Recorded in 1973 in their hometown of Detroit

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BRIGHT EYES - A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997 JOHN MARTYN The music of the album2LP Black Vinyl. A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 19951997 is the debut album by Bright Eyes. The album is the first commercial release by Conor Oberst and features his vocals and guitar.