Released 24 years ago this August
Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
Bright Eyes · 2002
73 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · reggae
A tapestry of introspective lyrics wrapped in lush arrangements, blending folk-rock with emotive indie sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thoughtful introspective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 13, 2002, 'Lifted' marked Bright Eyes' fourth studio album and solidified Conor Oberst's position as a leading voice in indie music. Following the success of 'Fevers and Mirrors', this album saw Oberst expanding his sound and lyrical depth while grappling with newfound fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Big Picture 8:42
- 2 Method Acting 3:42
- 3 False Advertising 5:52
- 4 You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will. 3:25
- 5 Lover I Don’t Have to Love 4:00
- 6 Bowl of Oranges 4:48
- 7 Don’t Know When but a Day Is Gonna Come 6:31
- 8 Nothing Gets Crossed Out 4:34
- 9 Make War 6:16
- 10 Waste of Paint 6:29
- 11 From a Balance Beam 3:40
- 12 Laura Laurent 4:56
- 13 Let’s Not Shit Ourselves (To Love and to Be Loved) 10:07
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