Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning [VINYL]

Released in 2005, I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning stands as a folk-leaning counterpart to Bright Eyes’ simultaneous release, Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. This album showcases another facet of Conor Oberst’s songwriting, characterized by a clear, rootsy focus. The album marked a significant breakthrough for Bright Eyes, with singles like “Lua” and “First Day of My Life” achieving widespread recognition, the latter even being voted the Number One love song of all time by NPR Music’s reader’s poll. This era captured a heady, exciting, yet tense period for the band, reflecting both their burgeoning fame and the fractious state of the world.

• Folk-leaning sound with a clear, rootsy focus
• Showcases Conor Oberst’s songwriting versatility
• Features hit singles like “Lua” and “First Day of My Life”
• Represents a pivotal moment in Bright Eyes' career

This vinyl edition provides an analogue experience of the album's warm, folky sound, allowing listeners to connect with the raw emotion and lyrical depth that defined this critically acclaimed release.