Often regarded as Bright Eyes' breakout album, 2002's
Lifted Or The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground showcases
Conor Oberst and his Omaha musician friends (including
Todd and Clark Baechle of
The Faint,
Orenda Fink and
Maria Taylor of
Azure Ray,
Matt Maginn and
Clint Schnase of
Cursive) perfecting the indie - folk sound. This album features 13 intimate, heartfelt, and honest emotional songs. It comes as a black double - vinyl pressing in a gatefold sleeve, includes a digital download, was originally released in 2002, and is from the Dead Oceans label in 2022. Also available are other Bright Eyes vinyls like
Fevers And Mirrors,
Digital Ash In A Digital Urn,
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, and its companion vinyl.


To use this Bright Eyes vinyl, simply place it on your turntable and start playing. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints on the record. Store the vinyl in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. Keep the gatefold sleeve in good condition to protect the vinyl. Enjoy the digital download on your preferred music - playing device. If you're cleaning the vinyl, use a soft, anti - static brush. Don't expose the vinyl to direct sunlight for long periods as it can damage the record.