While touring in support of his last solo album, Conor and the Mystic Valley Band began writing new songs as a team (with matching satin jackets to boot). The fruit of that labor is Outer South. Oberst's songwriting and delivery remain an engaging presence, but the addition of songs by Taylor Hollingsworth (the band's secret weapon), Nik Freitas, Macey Taylor, and Jason Boesel make for a multi-textured and colorful collaboration - think of it as their Big Pink. Or simply think of it as Outer South. Bright Eyes it ain't. And they wouldn't have it any other way. Check it out...