Digital Ash in a Digital Urn cover

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn

Bright Eyes · 2005

50 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · reggae

Ethereal soundscapes meld with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of modern disconnection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • hauntingly beautiful soundscapes
  • steady, immersive listening experience
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 25, 2005, 'Digital Ash in a Digital Urn' was Bright Eyes' fifth studio album and followed the critically acclaimed 'Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground'. At this point, Conor Oberst had already established himself as a prominent figure in indie music, and this album showcased his willingness to experiment with electronic elements alongside traditional folk rock instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Time Code 4:28
  • 2 Gold Mine Gutted 3:56
  • 3 Arc of Time (Time Code) 3:54
  • 4 Down in a Rabbit Hole 4:33
  • 5 Take It Easy (Love Nothing) 3:20
  • 6 Hit the Switch 4:47
  • 7 I Believe in Symmetry 5:24
  • 8 Devil in the Details 4:06
  • 9 Ship in a Bottle 3:27
  • 10 Light Pollution 3:16
  • 11 Theme From Piñata 3:18
  • 12 Easy/Lucky/Free 5:31

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