Modest Mouse

Sweet!!! I can't believe it's been 4 years since their last album. Holy shit, time flies. It feels to me like that was only maybe a year and a half ago.

deadendp said:

eeriepadave said:

New material later this month

https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/03/modest-mouse-announce-new-single/?fbclid=IwAR3ljHoaDpRJf9ZIgOBOU9DyPW6jKTkSmrzYqZ2VNoubl01SzF5BtwiUkjM

This makes me very happy. Now if they would play a tour where they aren't kind of opening for The Black Keys, I would be a happier girl.  (And I'm from Akron, home of The Black Keys.)  I am also not super jazzed to see them play an arena (19,500) when I just saw them play a theater (2500) this past September. Big ole fat pass on the current scheduled tour, but I'll take new music for now! 

Now doubt, me too. I have zero interest in seeing the Black Keys, so won't be seeing MM for this album I guess.

^^
I dig it :rock_on:
Thanks for sharing!!!
Hopefully they will make it down here to Oz - it's been way too long time since I saw MM live.....

I like it.  The beginning guitar reminded me of a U2 song but can't remember which one.  Glad to hear some new music from them.  And from anyone really.

PJ_Soul said:

I dig it! I'm REALLY excited to hear this. I've really let MM fall off my radar a lot in the past couple of years. No reason - they are one of my favorite bands - maybe top 5. I guess I just got distracted from them. I had an absolutel blast at their show two or three years ago; I really hope they come back touring on a new album! I don't like the Black Keys, so won't spend all that money just to see MM support them.

New music makes me so very happy!  

I would love to see them again.  The last time we saw them it was at the end of the string of last minute concert cancellations.  Turns out Isaac had a double ear infection and while that did affect the concert a bit, what really was the issue was that the sound was turned up entirely too loud.  They came to Cleveland and opened for The Black Keys, but since I have no interest in seeing The Black Keys, I opted not to go.  Just like the Pixies, I would love both bands to tour without opening for someone, please.  

eeriepadave said:

sweet, new Modest Mouse song (and album out later this summer!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV_5-DKhAvI

Couldn't have been more excited to hear this news. The song is fantastic. I also really appreciate that the album is comprised of twelve new tracks, and doesn't include the three singles that were released in the last 18 months. Also, interesting that the two new band pictures released with this announcement just include Isaac Brock and Jeremiah Green. I wonder if there has been some turnover in the band again.

Now we just need a fall tour with a ton of dates in and around the northeast. 

Not out until 8/27. At least, that's the pre-order vinyl date. 

eeriepadave said:

anyone pick up the album yet? Curious as to how it is

Thoroughly enjoying the album three listens in. Surprisingly upbeat lyrical content on many of the songs from Brock. I am having trouble picking a favorite, which is a good sign. Right now, I would say We Are Between, Walking Running and Never Fuck A Spider On the Fly are up there. Great to have this band back. 

There have been a number of interesting interviews with Brock in the last few days. Two that stand out are the one with The Ringer and another he did with NME. 

I have tickets for two dates on the upcoming tour, can't wait. 

Get this album. 

eeriepadave said:

deadendp said:

Not out until 8/27. At least, that's the pre-order vinyl date. 

It definitely came out today (least on cd/streaming) Maybe on vinyl it comes out then?

I thought that might be the case. I admit I was a bit confused. Weird vinyl comes out so much later, but...🤷‍♀️