Through the release of “Down In The Weeds Where The World Once Was” in 2020, Bright Eyes resonated with the peculiarities of that year. Today, they announce their upcoming album, “Five Dice, All Threes,” set to be released on September 20. The first single, “Bells And Whistles,” is already available along with a music video shot in Omaha and directed by Josh Boone.
Conor Oberst elaborated on the meaning of the song, stating, “This is a song about the many little details in life that can seem insignificant or frivolous or temporary at the time but eventually end up forming your destiny.” The track also features nods to New York, LA, Princess Diana, and more.
The album “Five Dice, All Threes” is self-produced and includes collaborations with Cat Power, Matt Berninger from The National, and Alex Orange Drink from The So So Glos. Oberst reflected on the dark themes present in the album, noting his evolution in embracing such content consciously.
Nate Walcott described the LP as revisiting the essence of their earlier records, emphasizing the chaotic and urgent quality in the performances. Bright Eyes also initiated the “Companions” project post their last album.
Explore the tracklist below and catch the video for “Bells And Whistles” for a glimpse into the new album.
Tracklist:
01 “Five Dice”
02 “Bells And Whistles”
03 “El Capitan”
04 “Bas Jan Ader”
05 “Tiny Suicides”
06 “All Threes”
07 “Rainbow Overpass”
08 “Hate”
09 “Real Feel 105°”
10 “Spun Out”
11 “Trains Still Run On Time”
12 “The Time I Have Left”
13 “Tin Soldier Boy”
Tour Dates:
09/19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
09/21 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
09/22 – Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
10/11 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
10/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Best Friends Forever Music Festival
11/10 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Wulfrun Hall
11/11 – London, UK @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
11/12 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje
11/13 – Ghent, Belgium @ Ha Concerts
11/14 – Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
11/15 – Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
11/16 – Weissenhauser Strand, Germany @ Rolling Stone Beach
11/18 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Fållan
11/19 – Oslo, Norway @ Parkteatret
The album “Five Dice, All Threes” will be available on 9/20 via Dead Oceans.
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