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. - Apple Music