"Five Dice, All Threes is a record of uncommon intensity and tenderness, communal exorcism and personal excavation. The tight-knit band of Conor Oberst , Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott tends to operate in distinct sweeping movements: each unique in its sound and story but unified by ambition and emotional stakes. Even with this rich history behind them, these new songs exude a visceral thrill like nothing they have attempted before. Oberst has always sung in a voice that conveys a sense of life-or-death gravity. On the self-produced album, Bright Eyes embrace the elusive quality that has made them influential, bringing their homespun sound from an Omaha bedroom to devoted audiences worldwide. In Oberst's songwriting lies a promise that our loneliest thoughts can take on grander shapes when shared. This time around, the band invites like-minded voices onto the record with them, including notable guest appearances from Cat Power, The National's Matt Berninger, and Alex Orange Drink. When they hit the studio, they opted for a fast-paced approach inspired by The Replacements and Frank Black, seeking textures that burst from the mix. Five Dice, All Threes thrashes and resists classification. In 'El Capitan,' they blend a galloping rhythm with funereal horns and lyrics that read like a sobering farewell. For every striking turn in his lyrics, the band knows just how to complement him. On one level, Five Dice, All Threes may be the most fun album in the Bright Eyes catalog, filled with singalong hooks and buzzing performances. And yet, alongside these adrenalized rockers, you will find contemplative, psychedelic material like the heartbreaking 'Tiny Suicides' and 'All Threes,' a song with a jazzy piano solo and free-associative lyrics. As per usual, the music comes loaded with subtext that invites deep listening. On Five Dice, All Threes, Bright Eyes embrace these beliefs with music that feels thrillingly alive, as if we were all in the room with them, shouting along and gaining strength together." - Dead Oceans * red & orange splatter colored double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo) * custom etching on side D * limited edition * music label: Dead Oceans 2024