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'''A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997''' is the first album by Bright Eyes.
This album is extremely low-quality since it was recorded onto a four-track in Oberst's basement; however, it shows the potential from Oberst in his lyrics and experimentalist instrumental tracks, providing a rough view into what he was soon to follow with.
This album is the 19th release of Saddle Creek Records.

Contents

Track listing

Trivia

Track listing

# "The Invisible Gardener" – 2:24
# "Patient Hope in New Snow" – 4:07
# "Saturday as Usual" – 3:38
# "Falling Out of Love at This Volume" – 2:17
# "Exaltation on a Cool Kitchen Floor" – 2:26
# "The Awful Sweetness of Escaping Sweat" – 4:05
# "Puella Quam Amo Est Pulchra" – 3:11
# "Driving Fast Through a Big City at Night" – 2:11
# "How Many Lights Do You See?" – 3:31
# "I Watched You Taking Off" – 3:57
# "A Celebration Upon Completion" – 4:15
# "Emily, Sing Something Sweet" – 3:01
# "All of the Truth" – 3:44
# "One Straw (Please)" – 2:49
# "Lila" – 2:51
# "A Few Minutes on Friday" – 4:08
# "Supriya" – 2:29
# "Solid Jackson" – 4:31
# "Feb. 15th" – 4:06
# "The 'Feel Good' Revolution" – 3:31

Trivia

★ The song, "Puella Quam Amo Est Pulchra" translates to "The girl I love is beautiful" in Latin.

★ The album was dedicated to Conor Oberst's parents.

★ The song, "Feb. 15" is about his birthday. The song also features Tilly and the Wall's Neely Jenkins on vocals and is also featured on the Noise Floor rarities album.