Lake Michigan is a compilation album featuring various artists and their songs inspired by the Great Lakes region. The album is a perfect blend of folk, country, and indie rock music that captures the essence of the region.
The album opens with "Lake Michigan," a hauntingly beautiful track by Rogue Wave that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "Michigan Left" by Arkells, "The Lake" by Hey Marseilles, and "Waves" by Bahamas.
The album also features lesser-known artists such as Shovels & Rope, who contribute "Ohio," a song that speaks to the struggles of the working-class in the region. The album's final track, "The North" by Stars, leaves the listener with a sense of longing for the vast and beautiful Great Lakes region.