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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
 Posted - 05/06/2004 : 06:46:55
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I just recently got my hands on this gem. This sounds alot different than any other Modest Mouse CD - but I love it!
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 07:07:24
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 07:17:20
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I've downloaded the album, I love the second track (first propper song after the intro). I've ordered my copy from Amazon so I'll soon know the title of that song. Great album.
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 09:43:12
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Been listening to it on Rhapsody...awesome album, really really good music. Float On is constantly playing in my head.
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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 09:45:55
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 09:52:42
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When are people going to learn - MODEST MOUSE DOESN'T SOUND GENUINE OR AUTHENTIC!
Haha, my kid you. They're okay. Very hit or miss for me. I think Teeth Like Gods Shoeshine is an awesome song, and I like songs like Alone Down There, Tiny Cities Made of Ashes, Gravity Rides Everything and Heart Cooks Brain. But there's so much material that doesn't seem to amount to much for me. My friend told me the new album reminds him of Neutral Milk Hotel's "On Avery Island" like it's very raucous and lo-fi. Said he hasn't been able to listen to more than 4 tracks of it.
"(insert clever quote here)" |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 10:15:40
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Who do they sound like?
Why is 'monosyllabic' such a long word? |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 10:21:24
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Jane's Addiction meets the Pixies meets Pavement meets Built To Spill.
Convenient Parking from Lonesome Crowded West sounds like it could have been on Surfer Rosa.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 10:41:15
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SOLD! will check out this week-end.....beyotch :)
Why is 'monosyllabic' such a long word? |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 17:00:19
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There are two exclusive tracks available on Itunes.
They're must haves!
And I have them. Nyeah, Nyeah
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
1670 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 17:05:13
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you're gonna love Modest Mouse!!!!! Check Out the cd Lonsesome and Crowded West
The Truth Is Out There |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 17:10:36
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i've always been somewhat anti-Modest Mouse . his voice kind of annoys me. their songs are too long and they try too hard to be musicians when they're not.. and they're too Pixies derivitive.. and, their following is annoying.
all those nasty things said, i actually like the new album. |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 18:39:14
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I've always been a little tentative to check out Modest Mouse. I remember someone telling me that they sounded a lot like the Pixies, so that struck my interest, but when I listened to some of their mp3s, nothing really caught my attention. For some reason I always hear their name brought up in the same circles as bands like Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service. That sort of turned me off. I agree with what Floop said though, about their irritating following. If I have to hear one more kid in my school spouting about these guys, and their apparent "awesomeness", I think I'll puke.
Aloha means goodbye, and also hello. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 20:52:11
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I've very much gotten into this what's classified as "post rock" or "post punk." Death Cab, Franz Ferdinand, Clinic, Modest Mouse...I first started listening to Clinic, then Death Cab, and noticed they all are recommended with eachother (such as "See these artists if you like this artist"). I think this is soem of the best music in the past decade...melodic, violent, fun, and danceable. It's great stuff.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 21:13:33
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modest mouse is ok - my bandmade jeff is in love with them - i think they're good for what they do, but what they do isn't necessarily my taste
-brian
 - "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 21:29:27
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Originally posted by El Barto
I've very much gotten into this what's classified as "post rock" or "post punk." Death Cab, Franz Ferdinand, Clinic, Modest Mouse...I first started listening to Clinic, then Death Cab, and noticed they all are recommended with eachother (such as "See these artists if you like this artist"). I think this is soem of the best music in the past decade...melodic, violent, fun, and danceable. It's great stuff.
Boycott cults and t's
it seems like people have been using that term "post punk" for quite a while. the Pixies were considered "post punk." i don't know what it's supposed to mean other than something that sounds kind of like punk, but not really.
Deathcab i would classify as "post-ass" |
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2004 : 21:40:50
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I agree with pretty much everything floop has said in this thread. Viva la floop! I just can't see what's so amazing about this group, but it seems like they're going to be mtv2 stars very soon. Something about modest mouse just seems completely insincere to me, but I can't put my finger on it, and it's not like I know a lot about their material either.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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This_Guy
- FB Fan -
Canada
146 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2004 : 02:59:51
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one of the best bands in current musical history.
they don't have a distinct sound and are constantly evolving as opposed to the stagnant musical scene that most people try to "create" nowdays.
i saw them live afew months ago in calgary and was honestly going to the show expecting to be let down. the moon and antartica was one of my favorite albums of all time immediately, and i thought it would be hard to reproduce some of that albums defined to refined quality.
they blew me away like a rats from a ship.
long live the mouse. |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2004 : 03:14:02
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| the lonesome crowded west is definitely a favorite for me...it sounds like they dont know what theyre doing and masters all at the same time. |
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Visiting Sasquatch
= Cult of Ray =
USA
451 Posts |
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
1670 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2004 : 19:09:16
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what do they say?
The Truth Is Out There |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2004 : 16:15:29
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modest mouse are my current fave band (after pixies/fb), amazing! love this new album! downloaded it, but will buy it once it's out here! been getting quite a bit of radio play (be in on bbc radio 2) the new single 'float on'... going to see them in a few weeks, co-headlining with bright eyes (who i don't like), but should be good!
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2004 : 16:26:16
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What would be the best album to get as starter. At the moment its a toss up between The Moon & Antarctica and the crowded west. Any help. I've heard jesus was an only child and i came as a rat, I really like those two.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2004 : 16:42:03
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i personally would go for moon and antartica, or alternatively wait a few weeks (??) until good news is released, and start there. it's my fave by them so far.
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2004 : 17:08:06
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Ok, I won £300 at the casino a couple of weeks back and Im normally poor so I've taken the opportunity to pick up some albums I've so far been to poor to pick up.
The Fall - Rough Trade £5 BARGAIN!
Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights £8
I now want a modest mouse album and les savy fav - inches. Maybe a couple more but I dunno what.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 03:18:20
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I've not heard much of this new album, but I don't think it'll top 'Building Nothing Out of Something' for me.
 I wanna go to the moon. I wanna do this duet with Morrissey..... |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 10:04:02
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Originally posted by El Barto
I've very much gotten into this what's classified as "post rock" or "post punk." Death Cab, Franz Ferdinand, Clinic, Modest Mouse...I first started listening to Clinic, then Death Cab, and noticed they all are recommended with eachother (such as "See these artists if you like this artist"). I think this is soem of the best music in the past decade...melodic, violent, fun, and danceable. It's great stuff.
Boycott cults and t's
been thinking about this, and can't see how they'd be classed together. not a big fan of death cab, in fact hate them. clinic aren't bad, franz ferdinand... well less said the better. but i really do think modest mouse blow them all away and their have such variety, i can't see them in that genre really... i just stick to good old alt.american.indie... 
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 10:06:06
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Originally posted by misleadtheworld
I've not heard much of this new album, but I don't think it'll top 'Building Nothing Out of Something' for me.
I wanna go to the moon. I wanna do this duet with Morrissey.....
i quite honestly believe, as an album, it's their best, easily. of course it doesn't have 3rd planet, trailer trash and so on... but has some classic songs itself and seems stronger than the other modest mouse albums i've heard/got... was listening to dance hall on the bus on the way home, always makes me want to get up and start doing a crazy hyper dance with my elbows flying in the air...
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 17:37:42
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isaac brock has turned into a muppet monster. it's fantastic. songs like 'dance hall' and 'this devil's workday' are fantastic for the vocals alone. for someone to go on tape sounding like that... it's admirable. and to think, THIS is the album that gets them radio play? my guess is a lot of Abercrombie chaps will be purchasing this, and in a few months it'll be swamping used cd stores. just like 'last splash.' brothas can't handle this shit, yo.
there are only two bands whose albums i have purchased without having heard any of their music: wilco- "yankee hotel foxtrot", and modest mouse- "the moon and antarctica". i regret nothing.
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faulkndj
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Posted - 06/07/2004 : 17:55:46
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best bands ever...
1. pixies
2. modest mouse
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 18:03:45
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Ohioooo Ohioooto....
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 18:16:45
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Hmmm. I know alot of people really like Modest Mouse on this forum, my brother really loves them and Built to Spill. He's a hardcore BMX'er and thats what I've always associated them with. I've never really liked their sound, for me it's too American, as in, their are 20 other bands who sound like that ( maybe they created that sound, but I find it a bit boring ) I'd rather listen to Fugazi and Husker Du. I think it's the five year generation gap?
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 07:34:13
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
isaac brock has turned into a muppet monster. it's fantastic. songs like 'dance hall' and 'this devil's workday' are fantastic for the vocals alone. for someone to go on tape sounding like that... it's admirable. and to think, THIS is the album that gets them radio play? my guess is a lot of Abercrombie chaps will be purchasing this, and in a few months it'll be swamping used cd stores. just like 'last splash.' brothas can't handle this shit, yo.
there are only two bands whose albums i have purchased without having heard any of their music: wilco- "yankee hotel foxtrot", and modest mouse- "the moon and antarctica". i regret nothing.
-dan
I downloaded the two songs you state above. Dance Hall is fucking great, Im gonna buy this album. Anyway does no one else see the huge similarity in his voice on dance hall to the singer of the dead kennedys? Someones going to tell me its the same guy now aren't they?
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 11:16:00
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They are playing Reading Festival so I guess I am gonna get a better idea of what they are about soon.
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 13:50:33
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I had never heard them until about a week ago. I ordered "Everywhere and His Nasty Parlour Tricks" from BMG. Plus borrowed "Good News..." from my sister. They're not too bad. I definitely need to give them more listens. I remember my cousin had one of their albums on vinyl back in 1996. It seems to me that the LP itself was red. That's kind of cool.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 14:07:33
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How long have they been going? How many albums have they released? Where exactly are they from?
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love......
