A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997 explained

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997
Type:	studio
Artist:	Bright Eyes
Cover:	A Collection of Songs.jpg
Released:	January 20, 1998 (US)
Recorded:	1995–1997
Length:	67:13
Label:	Saddle Creek
Prev Title:	Bright Eyes / Squad Car 96
Prev Year:	1997
Next Title:	Letting Off the Happiness
Next Year:	1998

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997 is the debut studio album by Bright Eyes.^[1] The album is the first commercial release by Conor Oberst and features his vocals and guitar. This album is the 19th release of Saddle Creek Records. The album was reissued alongside a six-track companion EP by Dead Oceans on May 27, 2022.

Personnel

• Conor Oberst – writing, singing, strumming, keyboards, low rhythm, drumming, sounds
• Ted Stevens – drumming on "The Awful Sweetness of Escaping Sweat"
• Todd Fink – sounds and drumming on "I Watched You Taking Off"
• Matt Bowen – left-handed drumming on "One Straw (Please)"
• Neely Jenkins – backup singing on "Feb. 15th"
• Matthew Oberst, Sr. – lead strumming on "The 'Feel Good' Revolution"

Notes and References

1. News: Sanneh . Kelefa . The News from Nebraska: Local Bands Make Good . The New York Times . 23 Mar 2003 . 2.1.