What I consider to be one of my favorite indie folk albums of all time, Bright Eyes shine brightest here on I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, more so than any of their previous records. These tracks are perhaps the most subdued they have ever sounded, focusing on the songwriting heavily along with the voice of Oberst.
The album is bookended by two of Bright Eyes strongest songs to date with At the Bottom of Everything and Road to Joy. The first track on the album starts with an intimate bit of ...
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