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Led by songwriter \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eConor Oberst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the album explores themes of existence, spirituality, and human connection with a more restrained and contemplative approach than earlier releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eAcross its tightly structured tracklist, the record balances driving rhythmic sections with spacious, almost cosmic interludes. Songs like “Shell Games” and “Jejune Stars” carry the band’s signature emotional urgency, while “Ladder Song” strips everything back to a haunting, intimate core. 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