Modest Mouse’s ‘An Eraser and a Maze’ Is Pleasantly Imperfect
The seminal indie band Modest Mouse go independent for their eighth LP, delivering some stimulating statements alongside undercooked ideas.
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Between the Grooves of Modest Mouse’s ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’
Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock is a blue-collar poet in the best American tradition, and The Lonesome Crowded West is his opus. Our track-by-track analysis of the classic indie rock album shows its brilliance.
The 50 Best Albums of 2021 So Far
The year has offered a mountainous feast of sublime music. The 50 best albums of 2021 so far are an eclectic, forward-looking, and increasingly “woke” bunch.
‘The Golden Casket’ Finds Modest Mouse in Captivating, Heartfelt Form
Modest Mouse’s The Golden Casket is a lively and soulful return; one marked by a distinct sense of clarity and appreciation of life.
The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
Cymbals Eat Guitars: Pretty Years
With Pretty Years , Cymbals Eat Guitars have delivered their richest and most accessible music yet.
The Forecastle Festival Louisville, KY (Day Three)
It was a hot time in the old time tonight as Widespread Panic, Modest Mouse, TWEEDY, and more put the cap on Louisville's riverfront festival.
Modest Mouse’s Webster Hall Show Could Have Done With More of the Early Stuff
These indie giants' recent two-night run at New York City's Webster Hall answers the question: what kind of band is Modest Mouse in 2015?
Modest Mouse: Strangers to Ourselves
On Strangers to Ourselves, Modest Mouse often come off like strangers to themselves.
The Best Album Re-Issues of 2014
The music world saw reissues from all over the genre map, spanning classic rock titans to electronic music legends.