Album: Building Nothing out of Something by Modest Mouse (1999)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Epic
Format: Compilation

Description: Building Nothing Out of Something is a compilation album released in early 2000 (the copyright reads 1999) by indie rock band Modest Mouse, comprising non-album tracks from various points in the band's career. Most of the tracks are A- and B-sides from 7" singles, but it also includes three tracks from the Interstate 8 EP, and "Baby Blue Sedan" from the vinyl version of The Lonesome Crowded West. All songs were originally released from 1996 to 1998.

Artist Background: Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band who were formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, their lineup has centered around Brock, Green and Judy. Guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths) joined the band in May 2006, along with percussionist Joe Plummer (formerly of the Black Heart Procession) and multi-ins... Part of the Issaquah, Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Ugly Casanova, Built to Spill, The Dismemberment Plan, Pavement

Music Scene: Part of the Issaquah, Washington, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Compilation, Epic


Building Nothing Out of Something is a compilation album released in early 2000 (the copyright reads 1999) by indie rock band Modest Mouse, comprising non-album tracks from various points in the band's career. Most of the tracks are A- and B-sides from 7" singles, but it also includes three tracks from the Interstate 8 EP, and "Baby Blue Sedan" from the vinyl version of The Lonesome Crowded West. All songs were originally released from 1996 to 1998.

Building Nothing out of Something

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