Modest Mouse-We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

The band famous for “Float On” and inspiring Wolf Parade and Tokyo Police Club, is back with a new record, and a bloody brilliant one at that! Most bands usually have their one huge hit, the one that echoes throughout their career and they have to perform at every single gig they play. But bigger things are meant for our Modest Mouse (sea)men. We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, will unleash a sonic coup d’état against “Float On” and make room for their next top song, “Dashboard.” The prospective hit leads with some rhythmically captivating guitar scruffs backed by Green’s steady bass drum pace. But while “Dashboard” is the catchiest tune on the record, the most intriguing track is “Fly trapped in a jar.” You will be hooked from the tight intro and Brock’s addictive multilevel vocals to the stoically accepted conclusion of the song, “so well it’s already been said/ that it’s already been said/ that we’re already dead.” And though there really isn’t a bad track on the album, the best one is “Florida.” Their newest record will truly be the biggest storm these fishermen have ever seen!