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THE REVIEW
The Modest Mouse is back!
Isaac Brock, Eric Judy, Jeremiah Green, Joe Plummer, and.... listen up.... Johnny Marr... yes, the very own Mr. Smiths and Mr. Electronic... has become Modest Mouse himself... have returned after three years.
The previous album "Good News For People Who Love Bad News" had already consecrated the bizarre band to American success and partly European as well; this new "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank" will only amplify the band's radiant past on a global level.
Yes, because the 14 tracks enclosed here are the best produced by American indie-pop in the last ten years in a perfect crossover that hasn’t been heard in an eternity.
Imagine the Flaming Lips, a bit less graceful than the latest (too polished) meeting the vintage Pixies playing songs written by David Byrne. Something vaguely close to the current Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! and Cold War Kids, but with more class and a much more refined and sophisticated production. Here are the new Modest Mouse.
"Dashboard" knocks you off your chair with its fearsome funky bass... "March Into The Sea" declamatory and abrasive just enough is exceptional... "Fire It Up" instantly captivates you and so it goes with all the other 11 tracks of this successful "We Were Dead...".
An absolutely indispensable record for those who love spontaneity, originality, and freshness. If they top the charts as the Arcade Fire deservedly did, we'll be happy for all of 2007!!!
Don't miss them live in Bologna on June 4th.
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Modest Mouse returns triumphantly with their 2007 album 'We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank,' enhanced by Johnny Marr's collaboration. The album delivers exceptional production and standout indie-pop tracks. Critics compare it favorably to bands like the Flaming Lips and Pixies. Highlights include the energetic bassline of 'Dashboard' and the captivating 'Fire It Up.' A must-listen for fans of originality and freshness in music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in the early 1990s in Issaquah, Washington, led by singer-guitarist Isaac Brock. Early releases on Up Records built a devoted following before the band moved to Epic, gaining mainstream attention with the 2004 single Float On from Good News for People Who Love Bad News. Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr joined for the 2007 album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. The group’s acclaimed 1990s albums include The Lonesome Crowded West and The Moon and Antarctica.09 Reviews
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By earthlydelight
"An album that is Modest Mouse to the core, with crazy melodies, angular guitars and the usual wonderful voice of Brock."
"The quality remains consistent until the end, without those filler tracks that elsewhere were never missing."
