Modest Mouse

282 songs32 albums
Songs282
Albums32
Views1.2M

About the artist

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington, built around singer, guitarist and lyricist Isaac Brock. The group emerged from the Pacific Northwest indie scene of the 1990s alongside labels like Up Records and K Records, developing a jittery, angular guitar sound paired with Brock's yelping, philosophical vocal delivery. Early records such as «This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About» and «The Lonesome Crowded West» built a devoted underground following before the band signed to a major label.

The band's commercial breakthrough came with 2004's «Good News for People Who Love Bad News», which produced the hit «Float On» and brought Modest Mouse into the mainstream while retaining their idiosyncratic, restless songwriting. The lineup has shifted considerably over the decades, with Isaac Brock the sole constant member; a notable era saw former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr join the band, contributing to the album «We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank».

Modest Mouse's catalog blends post-punk energy, folk-tinged storytelling, and unpredictable song structures, exploring themes of isolation, mortality, and the absurdity of existence. Songs like «3rd Planet», «Ocean Breathes Salty», «Dramamine» and «Bukowski» remain staples for fans of literate, off-kilter American indie rock, and the band continues to be cited as a formative influence on the 2000s indie rock landscape.

OriginIssaquah, Washington, USA
Active since1992
MembersIsaac Brock

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Modest Mouse from?+
Modest Mouse is from Issaquah, Washington, USA.
What genre is Modest Mouse?+
Modest Mouse is associated with Rock, Pop.
What are the most popular songs by Modest Mouse?+
Among the most popular are «Float On», «3rd Planet», «Dramamine».
How many Modest Mouse songs are on Lyricser?+
Lyricser features 106 popular Modest Mouse songs with lyrics and line-by-line translations into five languages.
When did Modest Mouse start?+
Modest Mouse has been active since 1992.

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Discography

An Eraser and a Maze

An Eraser and a Maze

2026

Good News For People Who Love Bad News (20th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

Good News For People Who Love Bad News (20th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

2024

The Golden Casket

The Golden Casket

2021

Poison the Well (Record Store Day 7")

Poison the Well (Record Store Day 7")

2019

Strangers to Ourselves

Strangers to Ourselves

2015

White Lies, Yellow Teeth

White Lies, Yellow Teeth

2014

Rarities and Unreleased Material (Unofficial)

Rarities and Unreleased Material (Unofficial)

2010

No One’s First and You’re Next

No One’s First and You’re Next

2009

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

2007

Baron Von Bullshit Rides Again

Baron Von Bullshit Rides Again

2004

Good News for People Who Love Bad News

Good News for People Who Love Bad News

2004

Float On

Float On

2004

Everywhere and His Nasty Parlour Tricks

Everywhere and His Nasty Parlour Tricks

2001

Sad Sappy Sucker

Sad Sappy Sucker

2001

The Moon & Antarctica

The Moon & Antarctica

2000

Night on the Sun

Night on the Sun

2000

Building Nothing Out of Something

Building Nothing Out of Something

1999

Demos Given to Chris Early by Eric Judy

Demos Given to Chris Early by Eric Judy

1998

The Lonesome Crowded West (Vinyl Version)

The Lonesome Crowded West (Vinyl Version)

1997

The Lonesome Crowded West

The Lonesome Crowded West

1997

The Fruit That Ate Itself

The Fruit That Ate Itself

1997

Birds vs. Worms

Birds vs. Worms

1997

Interstate 8

Interstate 8

1996

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (Vinyl Version)

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (Vinyl Version)

1996

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About

1996

Sad Sappy Sucker Chokin on a Mouthful of Lost Thoughts

Sad Sappy Sucker Chokin on a Mouthful of Lost Thoughts

1995

Blue Cadet-3, Do You Connect?

Blue Cadet-3, Do You Connect?

1994

Sad Sappy Sucker Chokin’ On A Mouthful of Lost Thoughts (1994 Cassette)

Sad Sappy Sucker Chokin’ On A Mouthful of Lost Thoughts (1994 Cassette)

1994

Uncle Bunny Faces’ Useless Analogy Involving Distance, Freight Trains, and Half Ripe Limes (It Doesn’t Matter, Limes Are Sour Either Way)

Uncle Bunny Faces’ Useless Analogy Involving Distance, Freight Trains, and Half Ripe Limes (It Doesn’t Matter, Limes Are Sour Either Way)

1993

Tube-Fruit, All Smiles and Chocolate

Tube-Fruit, All Smiles and Chocolate

1993

Float On EP

Float On EP

MM8*

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