Bright Eyes Best Songs: Ready-to-go Playlist
Bright Eyes has been around since late 90s, and they have been making amazing indie folk and indie rock hits for years. So if you are into those music genres, you’re gonna enjoy this playlist.
I’ve selected the very best songs by Bright Eyes, which is not an easy thing to do – the band has too many great hits. But here it is, feel free to enjoy their greatest tracks🎧
My previous post was about Monsters Of Folk so it only makes sense that I cover Bright Eyes and their best songs next. Why? Well, because two members of “Monsters’ are actually from Bright Eyes. I am talking about Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis. So don’t be surprised to hear familiar voices here.
Bright Eyes Best Songs
Bright Eyes has a catalog filled with deeply emotional and thought-provoking songs, capturing everything from raw heartbreak to existential musings. Fans appreciate their storytelling style, with lyrics that are honest, vulnerable, and often poetic. While everyone has their own favorites, these ten tracks are some of the most beloved and celebrated by listeners, spanning the band’s career and showcasing their unique sound and lyrical depth.
Here are TOP 10 of Bright Eyes’ best songs:
- Laura Laurent – From Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground (2002)
- First Day of My Life – From I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)
- Something Vague – From Fevers and Mirrors (2000)
- Lua – From I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)
- Land Locked Blues – From I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)
- Poison Oak – From I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)
- Cartoon Blues – From Four Winds EP (2007)
- Motion Sickness – From Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998–2005)
- A Perfect Sonnet – From Every Day and Every Night EP (1999)
- One and Done – From Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was (2020)
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Who Are Bright Eyes?
Bright Eyes is an indie rock band formed in 1995 in Omaha, Nebraska. Conor Oberst is the band’s lead vocalist and primary songwriter. Mike Mogis is like a Swiss knife, he is the band’s multi-instrumentalist. And Nathaniel Walcott plays keyboard instruments.
Bright Eyes has released ten studio albums, with Five Dice, All Threes (2024) being the latest one. The group has toured a lot across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. They performed in a variety of iconic venues and festivals.
In terms of charts success and critical acclaim, the band did well over the years. Their fourth studio album Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground (2002) was a big breakthrough, reaching the Billboard 200. The sixth album I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005) was also met with widespread acclaim. Needless to say, there are many wonderful songs to go through.
For the latest news and tour dates, check the band’s official website.
What Genre is Bright Eyes?
What is genre of music that the band plays? The simple answer is – a great genre. Bright Eyes has developed their own unique sound, that is very recognizable. Not because they always sound the same, no. They actually experimented quite a lot through the years. They have plenty of soft, soothing calm songs, but they also have just as many upbeat rock tunes.
Their music mostly features these elements: indie rock, folk and alternative. Bright Eyes excels in acoustic arrangements. But they also don’t shy away from electronic instrumentation. So they obviously are not afraid to cross genres. What usually stays the same – is their lyrical style. If you’ve listened to enough of their albums, you’ll be able to tell it’s Bright Eyes, no matter what musical genre they choose. Delivered with Conor’s unique, somewhat nervy voice, it’s simply unmistakable.
