Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in Issaquah, Washington, in 1993.
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in Issaquah, Washington, in 1993. The band was founded by Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, and Eric Judy, and became widely known for albums such as *The Lonesome Crowded West*, *The Moon & Antarctica*, and *Good News for People Who Love Bad News*.
History
Modest Mouse formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, with Brock, Green, and Judy as the original core. The group later became based in Portland, Oregon, and signed with major and independent labels over its career.
Style and reception
The band is described as an American alternative rock or indie rock group noted for musical idiosyncrasy and darkly comic lyrics. Critics have especially praised its late-1990s and early-2000s albums.
Breakthrough and mainstream success
Modest Mouse gained major attention with *Good News for People Who Love Bad News* in 2004, especially through "Float On." This release marked its strongest commercial breakthrough.
Key facts
- Formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, and Eric Judy.
- Known for critically acclaimed albums *The Lonesome Crowded West* and *The Moon & Antarctica*.
- Achieved mainstream success with *Good News for People Who Love Bad News* and the single "Float On".
- Noted for darkly comic lyrics and idiosyncratic musical style.
Modest Mouse has toured widely and is part of the North American indie rock canon, making it a familiar act for Canadian alternative music audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modest_MouseSupports: Formation date, origin, founding members, current base, notable albums and singles.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Modest-MouseSupports: Band description, original members, formation, and stylistic characterization.
- Glacial Pace — https://www.glacialpace.com/modest-mouse-bioSupports: Career milestones including albums, major-label signing, and breakthrough success.