Motion Sickness
Bright Eyes · 2005
61 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · reggae
A reflective blend of raw emotion and intricate storytelling wrapped in lush folk instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional highs and lows
- reflective storytelling for introspection
- late-night solitude with depth
- dynamic journey with peaks
- thoughtful lyrics for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Motion Sickness' was released in November 2005, Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, was already a prominent figure in the indie music scene following the success of their previous album, 'Digital Ash in a Digital Urn.' This album marked a pivotal moment as Oberst continued to refine his lyrical prowess while exploring darker themes, solidifying his status as a key voice of his generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At the Bottom of Everything 3:44
- 2 We Are Nowhere and It’s Now 4:01
- 3 Old Soul Song 4:07
- 4 Make War Short 0:43
- 5 Make War 5:40
- 6 Scale 2:22
- 7 Landlocked Blues 5:51
- 8 Method Acting 3:41
- 9 Train Under Water 5:59
- 10 When the President Talks to God 3:27
- 11 Road to Joy 5:56
- 12 Mushaboom 2:44
- 13 True Blue 5:41
- 14 Southern State 4:40
- 15 The Biggest Lie 2:48
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