Poor Modest Mouse. After more than 10 years of toil on the indie-rock scene, the band scored a hit single — 2004's "Float On" — and became the insta-example used in every argument about musical sellouts. But really, it was just a case of a catchy song catching on in an unexpected way.
Now, the well-respected but oft-maligned band is getting its revenge, because Modest Mouse's new album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, is getting even better reviews than I expected. I'll admit that I was skeptical: Though I wasn't shouting "sellout," I just didn't really dig Good News For People Who Love Bad News, so I wasn't running out to buy this one. Then I heard "Dashboard," one of the choicer tracks off the new album, and man, does it rock. To listen, read more
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Modest Mouse is awesome, I love a band that you can put their entire CD on and not have to skip past half the songs cause they're crap.
1I have this album and love it! I was able to get a copy early and it is amazing! I never worry too much about who sells out. My motto is: They created it, I have no say in what they produce or who or how they choose to sell it so why should i get upset?
2I love this song! I'm so not an album buyer anymore, but I'm totally getting this song!
3Pretty good stuff. Thanks for posting it Buzz - I wouldn't have even considered buying the cd before i heard this!
4I was really disappointed with their last album, but maybe because Wolf Parade were soooo great compared to it. This song is excellent though! Looks like they're back with good tunes!
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