Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington by singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. The band is known for Brock’s distinctive vocal style, which often includes shouting and pitch shifting.
Modest Mouse Facts
1- Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1992.
2- The band originated in Issaquah, Washington, a small town outside of Seattle.
3- The founding members are lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy.
4- The band’s name is derived from a passage from the Virginia Woolf story “The Mark on the Wall” which reads, “I wish I could hit upon a pleasant track of thought, a track indirectly reflecting credit upon myself, for those are the pleasantest thoughts, and very frequent even in the minds of modest, mouse-coloured people, who believe genuinely that they dislike to hear their own praises.”
5- They had their breakthrough in 2004 with their album “Good News for People Who Love Bad News,” which included hit singles like “Float On” and “Ocean Breathes Salty.”
6- “Float On” became the band’s first number one hit, receiving extensive airplay and even getting featured on popular video games like Rock Band 2.
7- The band’s musical style is often characterized as indie rock, but they’re also known for their elements of punk rock, folk rock, and alternative rock.
8- Modest Mouse is known for their philosophical and often cryptic lyrics that discuss themes like existentialism, loneliness, and the human condition.
9- Isaac Brock’s distinctive lisp and unique vocal style have become a signature of the band’s sound.
10- Modest Mouse’s debut album, “This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About,” was released in 1996.
11- In 2000, the band released “The Moon & Antarctica,” their first album on a major label (Epic Records), which was met with critical acclaim.
12- Over the years, the band’s lineup has gone through several changes, with Brock being the only constant member.
13- Johnny Marr, the former guitarist of The Smiths, joined the band in 2006 and played on their album “We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.”
14- The band has had a significant impact on the indie rock scene, and their work has been influential to a number of other musicians and bands.
15- Modest Mouse released their second EP, “The Fruit That Ate Itself,” in 1997, showing a shift towards a more experimental sound compared to their debut album.
16- The band’s seventh studio album, “Strangers to Ourselves,” was released in 2015, after an eight-year hiatus.
17- Isaac Brock co-founded Glacial Pace Recordings in 2005, a record label under which some of Modest Mouse’s later albums were released.
18- The band is known for their energetic and unpredictable live performances.
19- Modest Mouse’s music has appeared in a variety of media, including films, television shows, and commercials.
