Better Oblivion Community Center

Better Oblivion Community Center is an American indie rock duo composed of musicians Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers. The duo released their self-titled debut album on January 24, 2019, through Dead Oceans.[2]

For the album of the same name, see Better Oblivion Community Center (album).
Better Oblivion Community Center
Conor Oberst (left) and Phoebe Bridgers (right), the two members of Better Oblivion Community Center
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
GenresIndie rock
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsDead Oceans
Websitewww.betteroblivioncommunitycenter.org
Members

Background

Oberst and Bridgers first met in 2016 when Bridgers performed at a secret showcase Oberst hosted at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles.[1] They collaborated on the duet "Would You Rather" from Bridgers' 2017 debut album Stranger in the Alps.[3]

Career

The duo released Better Oblivion Community Center on January 24, 2019, through Dead Oceans. The album received critical acclaim upon release.[4][5][6][7] They performed "Dylan Thomas" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert the day before on January 23, 2019.[8] On January 26, 2019, they appeared on CBS This Morning, where they performed "Dylan Thomas", "Didn't Know What I Was in For" and "My City", all taken from their self-titled debut album.[9]

On January 29, 2019, the band announced their initial concert tour of the United States and Europe along with releasing a music video for their initial single, "Dylan Thomas", directed by Michelle Zauner a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast.[10]

Discography

Studio albums
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Sales
[11]		 US
Alt.
[12]		 US
Folk
[13]		 US
Heat
[14]		 US
Indie
[15]		 US
Rock
[16]
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Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
AAA
[17]
"Symposium Message" 2019 — Non-album single
"Dylan Thomas" 21 Better Oblivion Community Center
"Little Trouble" — Non-album single

References
  1. Reilly, Phoebe (January 24, 2019). "Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers On Their Surprise Joint Album 'Better Oblivion Community Center'". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  2. DeVille, Chris (January 24, 2019). "Conor Oberst & Phoebe Bridgers Release Surprise Album As Better Oblivion Community Center". Stereogum. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  3. Brown, August (January 24, 2019). "Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst clandestinely make an L.A.-inspired album". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  4. Walker-Smart, Sam (January 24, 2019). "Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center". Clash. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  5. Finn, Rachel (January 24, 2019). "Better Oblivion Community Center - Better Oblivion Community Center". DIY. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  6. Murphy, Sarah (January 24, 2019). "Better Oblivion Community Center Better Oblivion Community Center". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  7. Hermes, Will (January 24, 2019). "Review: Better Oblivion Community Center Make Soft Rock For Hard Times". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  8. Serota, Maggie (January 24, 2019). "Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers Perform as Better Oblivion Community Center on Colbert". Spin. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  9. Arcand, Rob (January 26, 2019). "Watch Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers Play Three Better Oblivion Community Center Songs on CBS This Morning". Spin. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  10. Trendell, Andrew (January 29, 2019). "Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst share 'Dylan Thomas' video and announce Better Oblivion Community Center UK and world tour". NME. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  11. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Top Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  12. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  13. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Americana/Folk Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  14. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  15. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  16. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  17. "Better Oblivion Community Center Chart History: Triple A songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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