Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
by Bright Eyes
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Splendid
    30
    There are times on this record, though, when the quaver fades for a few notes and [Oberst's] voice drops out of hysterical high range, and it's actually pleasant to listen to -- but that never lasts, and that's a shame.

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best Album of 2002
26
#26 Most Discussed Album of 2002
47
#47 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 77
  3. Negative: 6 out of 77
  1. All_ButTrU4
    May 20, 2022
    4
    A bloated excessive indie record that is crushed not only by it's ambitions but it's bands limited range. They can't do much so instead theyA bloated excessive indie record that is crushed not only by it's ambitions but it's bands limited range. They can't do much so instead they recycle themselves over and over expecting you to endure them for no benefit.… Full Review »
  2. GarboTaste
    Jul 13, 2018
    9
    If you haven't already just listen to it. I don't feel like there's a bad song on this album. That and the fact that it ties together fromIf you haven't already just listen to it. I don't feel like there's a bad song on this album. That and the fact that it ties together from song to song so beautifully should give enough reason to give it at least a listen or two.… Full Review »
  3. davenbettridge
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    So many awesome memorable songs are contained within, I have listened to these songs countless times over the years and their meaning has onlySo many awesome memorable songs are contained within, I have listened to these songs countless times over the years and their meaning has only deepened over time. False Advertising, You Will? You Will ?, Lover I Don't Have to Love, Nothing Gets Crossed Out and From a Balance Beam are great songs because they are deep, original and moving to people who spend time in reflection.… Full Review »
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