Album: Strangers to Ourselves by Modest Mouse (2015)
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

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: 2010s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


After an eight-year break between albums, Modest Mouse return with a wonderfully diverse effort that's well worth the wait. Marked by haunting arrangements and stunning detail, <i>Strangers to Ourselves</i> finds founding frontman (and chief songwriter) Isaac Brock at his most commanding—no matter the approach. While the experimental dance tune “Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)” features stuttering rhythms and a gooey, pitched-down vocal performance, early fans will relish the rain of guitars on the thunderous highlight “The Tortoise and the Tourist”.

Strangers to Ourselves

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