Bright Eyes - Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997, A Companion (Opa 10/21/24-AB whip and fling on this

whip and fling on this phantasmagorical journey - an unorthodox patchwork of cinematic soul

Single "Julio" reminds America that the Dwarves will rip off the Ramones as shamelessly as they bite Justin Bieber's dance moves and the Indigo Girls' fashion sense

" a dirty rock n' roller reminiscent of Zeppelin or the Who

The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards in 1984

while relief from the desert heat was relieving at the time

Bright Eyes - Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997, A Companion (Opa 10/21/24-AB whip and fling on thisOpaque Gold Vinyl. It's the desire to celebrate their sonic bounty that first got Oberst and the band excited about the idea of comprehensive reissues. But this wouldn't be a Bright Eyes project if a moment devoted to appreciating the past weren't turned into an opportunity to connect with the future. That's where the nine companion EPs come in. Or as Oberst puts it, "the supplemental reading" for the primary reissues: One six track EP per reissued