Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

United States · Formed 1995

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band founded in Omaha, Nebraska, by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst. It consists of Oberst; multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis; arranger, composer, trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott; and a rotating line-up of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha's indie music scene.

Albums11

Five Dice, All Threes

B-

Five Dice, All Threes

2024·1 grade

Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

B+

Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

2020·1 grade

The People’s Key

B

The People’s Key

2011·1 grade

Cassadaga

B+

Cassadaga

2007·1 grade

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning

A

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning

2005·2 grades

A Christmas Album

A Christmas Album

2002

LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground

A

LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground

2002·2 grades

Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes

Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes

2001

Fevers and Mirrors

B+

Fevers and Mirrors

2000·2 grades

Letting Off the Happiness

C

Letting Off the Happiness

1998·1 grade

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997

D

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997

1998·1 grade

EPs17

Kids Table

C

Kids Table

2025·1 grade

The People’s Key: A Companion

The People’s Key: A Companion

2023

Noise Floor: A Companion

Noise Floor: A Companion

2023

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning: A Companion

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning: A Companion

2022

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997: A Companion

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997: A Companion

2022

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion

2022

Letting Off the Happiness: A Companion

Letting Off the Happiness: A Companion

2022

One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels

One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels

2004

Home: Volume IV

Home: Volume IV

2002

There Is No Beginning to the Story

There Is No Beginning to the Story

2002

Collaboration Series, Number 1

Collaboration Series, Number 1

2002

3 New Hit Songs

3 New Hit Songs

2001

Drunk Kid Catholic

Drunk Kid Catholic

2001

Bright Eyes vs. Her Space Holiday

Bright Eyes vs. Her Space Holiday

2000

Don’t Be Frightened of Turning the Page

Don’t Be Frightened of Turning the Page

2000

Every Day and Every Night

Every Day and Every Night

1999

Bright Eyes / Squadcar 96

Bright Eyes / Squadcar 96

1997

Compilations3

The Studio Albums 2000–2011

The Studio Albums 2000–2011

2016

Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998–2005)

Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998–2005)

2006

Vinyl Box Set

Vinyl Box Set

2003

Live Albums18

2000‐07‐28: The 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2000‐07‐28: The 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2003‐04‐10: KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic

2003‐04‐10: KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic

2000‐07‐18: 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA, USA

2000‐07‐18: 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA, USA

2001‐06‐16: Showbox, Seattle, WA, USA

2001‐06‐16: Showbox, Seattle, WA, USA

2001‐02‐10: The 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2001‐02‐10: The 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2002‐10‐05: Live on KDGE

2002‐10‐05: Live on KDGE

2002‐12‐21: Live on the Adventure Club, KDGE

2002‐12‐21: Live on the Adventure Club, KDGE

2002‐10‐12: San Francisco, CA, USA

2002‐10‐12: San Francisco, CA, USA

2000‐10‐30: Leicester, UK

2000‐10‐30: Leicester, UK

2003‐07‐30 Abbey Pub, Chicago

2003‐07‐30 Abbey Pub, Chicago

2025

Live Recordings

Live Recordings

2011

2007‐09‐29: Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA, USA

2007‐09‐29: Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA, USA

2007

2006‐06‐16: Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN, USA

2006‐06‐16: Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN, USA

2006

Motion Sickness: Live Recordings

Motion Sickness: Live Recordings

2005

2004‐10‐10: Austin City Limits, Austin, TX, USA

2004‐10‐10: Austin City Limits, Austin, TX, USA

2004

2004‐05‐02: Coachella, Indio, CA, USA

2004‐05‐02: Coachella, Indio, CA, USA

2004

Live at Pusterviksbaren in Gothenburg

Live at Pusterviksbaren in Gothenburg

2001

2000‐05‐31: Brownies, New York, NY, USA

2000‐05‐31: Brownies, New York, NY, USA

2000