For a project so shrouded in mystery in the run-up to its release, the origin story behind Better Oblivion Community Center isn't particularly enigmatic at all.

Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst started writing some songs together in LA, unclear what their final destination would be until they had enough good ones that a proper album seemed inevitable. Plus, the anonymity and secrecy allowed them to subvert any expectations that might come from news of high-profile singer-songwriter types teaming up.

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